When was the last time you bought a sustainably-made accessory? Now’s your chance, before the sun is gone for the season: Kayu offers four models of handcrafted bamboo-framed, UV-blocking sunglasses. Each sale funds one sight-restoring surgery in the developing world.

Grain Edit (not to be confused with 3D design consultancy Grain) showcases classic design work from the 1950′s-1970′s. It covers print, products and architecture, plus designer interviews and studio visits. See if you can find the vintage Lido Motel sign.

Looking to be more efficient, 2-5 seconds at a time? The green curve shows your new faster life via Google Instant. What we find especially fascinating are the results for each single letter of the alphabet — it’s a real snapshot of our times. Amazon, Best Buy, Craigslist…

Get the news straight from the source at The Onion. Amongst all the news websites out there, this one is really the best for honest journalism and unadulterated points of view. It has a good opinion section as well.

The illustrator Stina Persson is unmatched in her ability to create sensual images — mostly watercolours — of women, with the occasional man or butterfly thrown in for good measure. As seen on the Birgit Israel website (designed and developed by Madomat).