We’ve been movin’ and shakin’ here at Brit HQ! In fact, we’ve moved ourselves from SOMA to Union Square, and are super excited to build out a brand new space. Stay tuned for behind the scenes photos of our studio and workspace in the weeks ahead. Of course, a few boxes and dust won’t stop us from serving up our favorite Friday snack: The BritList!
1. MaCool: If being a geek is cool, this cooler is the hottest guy in school.
2. Blandito: Described as a “transformable pad for lazy living,” this can turn into a bed, couch, chair, and even a burrito-style bed, not that we knew burrito-style beds were a thing.
3. 3D Printed Bow Tie: Included for obvious geek chic reasons, we love the structure and design of this wearable 3D object.
4. Cone, Thugs & Harmony: Is this the best ice cream-related pun ever?
5. Nic Cage as Disney Princesses: Nicholas Cage is like an endless source of inspiration for Internet makers. We wonder if this might be available as a coloring book in the near future?
6. Tylt Dual USB Car Charger: This might be the most brilliant car charger we’ve ever seen. It can charge anything powered by USB – win!
Life Hacks from 100 Years Ago
Earlier this week we were in New York showing the folks at Today some of our favorite home hacks. But how did these clever hacks make their way into peoples’ homes back in the day? Through little pieces of cardboard in cigarette packs!
Steak Set Gift Wrap
Currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, this cousin of the cheeseburger wrapping for is definitely for carnivores.
9. Doppelgänger Wearable Sleeping Bag: This sleeping bag is hip length jacket, knee length jacket, and SLEEPING BAG in one. Seriously.
More From Home News
Fall is right around the corner, and we're getting amped up for our next session of Selfmade, Brit + Co's 10-week interactive startup school. Designed to help you create a new business or grow your existing one, this course is personally led by Brit + Co founder Brit Morin and co-founder Anjelika Temple, and supported by more than a dozen of the top female entrepreneurs, creatives, and investors in the country. Students receive personalized coaching on everything from how to get out of your comfort zone to how to scale your business, and everything in between. And now, thanks to Office Depot, even more of you can join the course!
For the fall session, we're thrilled to team up with Office Depot to grant 200 FREE scholarship seats to the course. Scholarships are open to US residents, focusing on women of color, women from underserved and underrepresented communities, and women in need of support to help them trail-blaze. After all, we firmly believe that your support system is a huge part of how you achieve greatness, and we are here to cheer all of you on.
To nominate yourself or someone you know for a scholarship, head to our nomination form right here. The deadline for scholarship nominations is September 27th — it's time to take the leap!
Beyond the scholarship, Office Depot is all about helping you accomplish more. Whether it be the start phase, growth phase or keep businesses going phase, Office Depot offers a full suite of business solutions, including services and products, to help you work from anywhere, organize and save time and help build your brand.
So what are you waiting for? Take a chance on yourself and get yourself one step closer to truly being selfmade. Learn more about the Selfmade program, apply for a scholarship and prepare to be inspired :)