Designist Dream

Six days left until Hanukkah and four incredible ideas for your gift giving pleasure:
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Does your man always seem to be forgetting something at home? Or worse, locking himself out of the house on a frequent to regular basis? If so, then Israeli designers Monkey Business have the solution you need: the door organizer or ‘doorganizer’. No more disappearing keys, evasive earphones, or suddenly-invisible checkbooks. No more horsing around with this bright red fabric door accessory. So simple, yet so genius. Available here.

Israeli jewelry designer Hadas Shaham knows how the modern, urban and young woman in your life wants to accessorize. Drawing upon geometric and urban inspirations, Shaham’s 2007 collection features cubes and circles, of mixed substances such as silver and cement, interspersed in geometric harmony with more precious metals. The handcrafted Traffic III bracelet above weaves cement and silver blocks on silicon thread on multiple strands, fastened together at the clasp. Somehow it reminds me of a NY city street. It has its own rhythm and - despite the simple materials - beauty in its rawness. Available here.

Hey, Mom’s of the world, searching for gorgeous children’s clothes that are neither too childish, brash or overdone? Then look no further than Israeli baby and children’s clothing company Shilav. With a bright and cheery range of children’s clothes that any adult would be thrilled to have, Shilav seems to understand the fine line between cute and cheesy. The tomato red Ninja Zen top featured above is a nice addition to any young boy’s wardrobe - especially if you want to support his growing ninja fascination without buying him a pair of ninchucks or allowing him to wear his karate uniform all the time like he insists. Available here.

Why pimp your home when you can pimp your ride! Autographic decals by Israeli designer Ilan Dei with Blik bring an abstract customized look to your car not yet seen at West Coast Customs. Eight bright orange geometric ‘leaves’ splash across your car as if you’ve just carted around in the world’s only graphic design tree forest. Super cool. Available here.