Braun | BC17 Wall Clock
Home & Office, Watches, Gift Guide, Under $100, Design, Review Ben MacDougall Home & Office, Watches, Gift Guide, Under $100, Design, Review Ben MacDougall

Braun | BC17 Wall Clock

The Braun BC17 Classic Wall Clock is a clean, silent, beautifully made timepiece shaped by decades of iconic Braun design. With a smooth sweeping second hand, semi-tempered glass lens, and a calm, easy-to-read dial, it’s the rare wall clock that does its job without adding noise – visual or otherwise. A quiet, essential upgrade for any modern space.

Read More
Apple | HomePod

Apple | HomePod

The full-size Apple HomePod is a rare smart speaker that puts sound quality first. Deep bass, clean mids, and room-aware tuning make it one of the best wireless speakers you can buy – even if Siri still has its moments. Paired with the HomePod mini or used alone, it delivers rich, effortless audio in a minimal, design-forward package.

Read More
IKEA | Klipplax Glass
Kitchen, Gift Guide, Home & Office, Design, IKEA Ben MacDougall Kitchen, Gift Guide, Home & Office, Design, IKEA Ben MacDougall

IKEA | Klipplax Glass

The IKEA KLIPPLAX glass is a small, affordable design win – lightweight, stackable, and surprisingly elegant thanks to its inner spiral pattern that bends the light beautifully. Available in 8 oz and 14 oz sizes (for under two dollars each), it’s one of those everyday objects that quietly improves your kitchen without trying too hard.

Read More
IKEA | A Spotlight Series
Design, The More You Know, IKEA, Home & Office Ben MacDougall Design, The More You Know, IKEA, Home & Office Ben MacDougall

IKEA | A Spotlight Series

IKEA sometimes gets a bad rap – flat-pack jokes, breakup memes, meatballs and all. But behind all the chaos is one of the most innovative design companies on Earth. From the Billy bookcase and Poäng chair to the new Nytilverkad collection and genuine sustainability efforts like the Buy Back program, IKEA proves that good design and accessibility can actually coexist.

Read More
Volcanica | Decaf Whole Bean Coffee
Coffee, Home & Office, Kitchen, Gift Guide, Under $50, Review Ben MacDougall Coffee, Home & Office, Kitchen, Gift Guide, Under $50, Review Ben MacDougall

Volcanica | Decaf Whole Bean Coffee

Volcanica Coffee sources beans from volcanic regions worldwide and roasts them fresh in Atlanta. From Swiss Water decaf that actually tastes like top-shelf coffee, to iconic single-origins like Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, this family-owned roaster delivers quality, variety, and gift-worthy bags you’ll want to keep for yourself.

Read More