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This might be my favorite thing ever in the entire world, or at least close to it.

“What we know as a doorbell is a square box that strangely enough says nothing about what a doorbell really is: an appliance consisting of an electromagnet, a hammer and two sound sources. In this design by Peter van der Jagt, crystal glasses make a crystal clear sound, announcing guests with a musical toast.”

9.8″ x 3.5″ x 9.5″

The Box Table from Brazilian architect and designer Ilse Lang. The table features a ‘box’ leg which rotates out to reveal a hidden storage area. The wood is a veneer of sustainably grown Pau Ferro.

Update: This item is no longer available through original retailer. (10/30/09)

This is pricey but I love it! It’s referred to as a “system” because the four elements can be moved around in numerous ways to create different seating arrangements.

And for those of you wondering, yes, the backrest cushions have non-slip pads to keep them in place.

If you’re growing tired of rubber fire-hydrants and silly pet toys, then maybe your dog is too. Besides, everybody needs a little luck and harmony…

“Celebrate the Year of the Dog with the Lotus Bud, a symbol of harmony, purity, and continuity. Combined with the Lucky Carp, it symbolizes continuity of abundance.”

These are quirky, and I mean that in a good way. They’re USB memory sticks, encased in sticks that you could basically find in the woods. I like the way they contrast so decidedly against the hardware. They’d certainly be a nice gift for someone who would appreciate the irony (they come in a nice gift box too)…

USB memory sticks are always nice to have around when transferring files from computer to computer. These sticks are made to stand out against its natural environment of computers and offices. The sticks are picked from the woods and are manually selected on their natural beauty,
professionally handmade into unique and personal USB memory sticks.

Type: USB 2.0 Memory stick
Memory size: 128 Mb, 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb
Dimensions: Approx. 2 x 2 x 10 cm.
Packaging: White giftbox
Suitable for Windows and Mac.

Get away from the typical e-mail invite with these multiple choice invitations that have the perfect amount of information on them: reason for the party, date, location, time and RSVP information.

Paper+Cup, Brooklyn
5×7″

It’s pretty amazing that bean-bag chairs have been elevated to this level of chic since they were first introduced in the 70’s. Unlike their predecessor, these futuristic bean-bags are made of stain-resistant, rip-proof nylon and filled with foam beads which result in a furniture piece that can be shaped and configured in multiple ways to meet your comfort needs. I like how it’s a simple, minimal looking piece of furniture that has versatile capabilities: the large size (5.5 x 4.5 feet) allows it to be laid flat for lounging or folded to make a chair.

These are pretty cool (or hot, depending)…fully functional cufflinks that give you the temperature.

Approximately 1.25″ diameter
Rhodium plated silver
Swivel back closure

I’m fond of tidy, stackable-type things, and this fits all of those table-top condiments into a neat stack for easy trips to and fro the table…

“By designer Koen De Winter, the Stack is Perfect for holding any number of table condiments including salt & pepper, coarse sea salt, chili peppers or sauce, and can even provide a tidy resting place for those pesky spent tea bags.”

7.75″ H x 5″ Dia.
5 Pieces including matching spoon.
Matte White Stoneware
Imported from Canada

An instant classic, the Phantom is every bit as modern as it is retro. This stylish arm chair features a rich and dense micro fiber valour fabric, available in Oatmeal and Esspresso colors, and a chromed steel base.

Okay, so it’s not “hex” but it’s pentagonal and triangular and I think those are quite possibly the next best thing. In fact, they may just be the next new thing.

“The Polyedre bowls by Olaf De Winter has a smooth matte glaze that makes these bowls a pleasure to use everyday. These multi-sided bowls hold anything in elegance and style. Made of durable stoneware, the Polyedre bowls are microwave and dishwasher safe.”

Specifications:

Medium measures 4″ x 9″ x 9″

Holy cow. I think these are absolutely amazing and honestly, cannot think of why I shouldn’t buy at least one piece of this collection. I want to use an expletive, I like them so much.

“designed by studio job for royal tichelaar makkum in 2006 and a highlight of the Milan Fair, the biscuit collection includes nine different plates and five centerpieces. the pieces are white bisque porcelain with reliefs based on allegory with fairy tail and fantasy figures. both sides of the plates are decorated.”

Pieces range from $130.00- $1,380.00, Buy it here.

How cool is this? It’s a regular size keyboard that is projected onto a flat surface from a unit that is slightly larger than a matchbook. It comes complete with clicking sounds and works with any bluetooth enabled PDA or Cell Phone.

Quite the thing to have when you’re needing to keep track of a few of the important cities around the world. Each clock has individual mechanisms, and is shaped according to the respective countries they represent.

White metal faces and red metal hands.

Set of 3

If you’re looking for an inexpensive bed that doesn’t require box-springs, have I got a deal for you. It’s a wenge wood finish, which is nice for those of you with ultra dark furniture. Alternatively, this may be a good DIY project for adding a thin veneer of real walnut or teak.

“Keep it simple. Unadorned, uninterrupted dark wenge boxes in a refined platform retreat. Double-layered headboard is quiet in detail. Solid ash edges take life’s hard knocks. Clean on a spare gleam of matte silver.”
• Platform frame with center support rail, 12 slats and 3 cross rails
• For use with a mattress only
• Ash veneer over engineered wood frame
• Solid ash wood edge-banding
• Wenge stain and UV-resistant clear lacquer
• Steel legs with matte silver powder-coat
• Made in Denmark