Cork Globe

Being fans of future-shaping science, design, and culture around the world it was love at first site with this little Cork Globe from Uncommon Goods. With a 10" diameter, its the perfect little world to track your travels and even post little pics and reminders of your favorite destinations.

Contemporary Cork

Brooklyn-based designer, Daniel Michalik, has a crush on cork. Considered the King of overlooked materials, Michalik has been using recycled cork and other overlooked and/or sustainable materials in his furniture and accessories for almost a decade. The Cortiça chaise lounge pictured above is just one of many deigns the demonstrate the beauty and flexibility of cork.

21st Century Tea

Made in Portugal, this earthenware and cork tea set by designer Raquel Castro provides contemporary style for the concsious tea connoisseur. Available at MoMA.