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Hand-Holding Weighted Blanket Eases Grief + Loneliness

Posted: 16 Feb 2015 10:00 AM PST

When a loved one leaves your life, either due to death or separation, the hole left in your existence can be massive. It can feel like you are carrying a huge weight on your shoulders that won't let you move on. Ironically, a physical weight can actually help to comfort those who are grieving. Weighted blankets are used extensively to help people with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder because they simulate the feeling of being hugged. Read more…

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Modern Dog: Origami Coffee Table Doubles as a Pet Bed

Posted: 15 Feb 2015 01:00 PM PST

Known for their highly creative wooden micro-architecture, French design studio Fabbricabois applied the same sense of ingenuity to an origami-inspired coffee table that doubles as a pet shelter. 'Nidin' consists of seven geometric pieces of wood that fit together using rubber bands, eliminating the need for glue or other fasteners. The table is delivered in a flat-pack kit, as the designers believe that the assembly process is part of the fun. Read more…