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Watch out, because these two items are kind of adorable. A grizzly bear bean bag? Log pillows with a baby propped out as a little beaver? How can anyone resist such tactics? If you look at the close-up pics on these items (not shown), you can see that the graphics are knitted instead of printed, which ratchets the quality up a notch (in my opinion).

Big Sleeping Grizzly Bear Bean Bag, $135.00, Buy it here.
Log Pillows, $40.00-$69.00, Buy it here.

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In the spirit of things slightly scary (or very scary?), this skull candle sure doesn’t mess around.

Comes in a custom gift box tied with a black silk ribbon.

Designer:Douglas Little

Corral all your writing utensils with these pencil pots by Adrian Olabuenaga.

Plan B Pencil Pot, $29.95,Buy it here.
Shiro Pencil Pot, $29.95, Buy it here.

Oh, shall we enter into the foray that is the eBook market? Yes, we shall, though you’ll have to go here and here (or here) to get your comparison fix with the Kindle.

* E ink Vizplex electronic paper display reads like the printed page.
* 3.5 inch color touchscreen LCD.
* One touch control and navigation.
* Swipe to browse your library displayed via full-color book covers.
* You can read for up to ten days without recharging with wireless off.
* 2GB (approximately 1500 eBooks)
* Expandable microSD slot (buy an extra 16 GB memory card and store up to 17,500).
* Free wireless from Barnes & Noble via AT&T. *Disclaimer: 3G network not available in all areas
* MP3 player

Pre-order.

For those of you that keep on top of new products in the marketplace you’ll know that I’m a bit behind in featuring these chairs. For those of you that don’t care, you’ll be glad to know the price is still just as right for your seating needs.

This classic bentwood shape has been given a completely new lease of life by its glossy green or red lacquer providing a statement chair with a strong flavor of the 60s at a great price.

W15.9 x D15.9 x H33.8 in

Just think of how many corners and spaces this little guy could go. Mirrors are always an excellent way to reflect light around a space, making it seem bigger and brighter. Imagine the fun of putting several of these in a dark hallway or corner and seeing the light bounce around in unexpected ways.

The reflect mirror with its 90 degree angle can be used as a tray to place your keys, sun glasses, jewelries, coins etc so that you won’t forget to take them with you after checking yourself out in the mirror. For men, the angeled portion of the mirror allows you to see below your chin when shaving, which can come in handy as well. Also, with a total of 8 holes on the rear of each mirror, reflect mirror can be placed almost anywhere on the wall, including corners.

W9.6″ x L4.9″ x H12.0″
Available in black, white and gold.
Note: Estimated arrival time is end of November, but you can pre-order now.

Oh, how this would kick-start the very large ‘to-do’ of getting all the shoes sorted and organized…the only caveat is available wall space in the dressing area (if you have it, you’re a lucky duck, if not, I sympathize with you).

by j-me
Dimensions: H 40.3 x W 15 x D 19 cm
Also available: Nest Floor Shoe Rack, £ 95.00, Buy it here.

Just how fun is this kitchen island covered in Lego? Pretty fantastic idea.

Munchausen, a duo formed by Parisian designers Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti, took a bold approach with their own kitchen by venturing to IKEA for the basic kitchen island and then spending the next week covering it with more than 20,000 pieces by another Scandinavian brand, Lego. –The Cool Hunter

Shazam! Check out this snazzy seating option from the lovely Ms. Uroquiola. While perhaps the thinner cushioning seems to be more fit for an office or reception area sofa than a jump/sink/settle-in-to-watch-a-movie-type sofa, the lines and style are spectacular.

Hollow is a modular compact seating collection for reception, lounge and meeting applications. The concave plastic panels enhance the appearance of the lightness and give the collection its name. Numerous variations in finishes and dimensions allow the Hollow collection to be specified in diverse variations with alternative monochromatic or contrasting aesthetic options.

Design Patricia Uroquiola, 2006.
Steel, polyurethane, plastic material, leather.
Made in Italy by B&B Italia.

sofa 202; 79.5″ w | 26.75″ d | 27.1″ h
sofa 230; 90.5″ w | 30.3″ d | 27.1″ h

I recently saw these at 100% Design and I’m quite pleased to announce they are available for sale through Kirsty Whyte’s site, Purewhyte.

Each mollusc shaped hook is hand crafted in the UK. As well as being fun, useful and easy to put up, they provide a sustainable product everyone can enjoy. Available in BRIMSTONE YELLOW, STRAWBERRY RED, NATURAL OFFCUT WOOD and PETROL BLUE.

W6.5cm x H10cm x D4.5cm

If you’re not going to go all out minimal with your tissues (see the Kazan or the Toro Tissue Ring), this cover will make those frightful floral boxes disappear nicely.

Made of durable plastic, this white tissue box cover has a delicate crinkled paper design that adds style to standard tissue boxes (not included).

Made in Germany
Size: 5″ cube

The more you use your laptop on your actual lap, the more you notice the slightly annoying/uncomfortable heat it generates. This board is super light and will give your legs a break as well as providing a (hopefully) more ergonomic angle.

Light as a feather for traveling, this polypropylene board and laptop support holds your laptop computer on your lap or desktop at the proper angle and keeps the heat off your legs.

Designer: Aldo Petillo
Dimension: 14 in.L x 10.25 in W x .75 in. H
Also available in Grey and Black.

Dare I use the word ‘cute’ to describe this candlelight?

Enjoy the style and rich light of big candles without the mess! The Small Candle Spill from Tsu R is a high-quality ceramic tube with authentic candle drips running down the side. You simply place a tea light in the top to enjoy a lovely, warm natural candlelight. The Candle Spill is specially designed to offer an even distribution of quality light.

Small: H 12 cm, £12.95
Large: H 20 cm, £16.95

Just how many hours could you spend with this wallpaper? It would certainly give your friends something to do while they wait for you to get ready.

Design your own pattern playing Word searching on your wall. Made in France, Lutèce
160 g wallpaper
Rouleau 53cm x 10m (5.3m²) / Roll Size 21H X 11yds (area : 5
Black and white

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It’s quite wonderful when older designs look just as relevant today as they did in their original time period. This runner (design by Anni Albers ) adds pattern and texture, making it a perfect neutral backdrop for an entryway or hall.

With the belief that aesthetics should be a consideration in every aspect of daily life, Anni Albers (born Annelise Fleischmann) joined the Bauhaus Weaving Workshop as a student in 1922. Though her initial passion lay in painting, women were restricted at that time to textiles, which she nonetheless took to enthusiastically. Experimenting with new materials for weaving, she elevated textile design to a true art form. Rug designer Christopher Farr has brought two Albers designs into production for the first time. They feature a short, dense pile, letting them fit under doors and are crafted from hand-spun wool, which is then hand-tufted in India.

Measurements: L 10′ x W 3′
Materials: 100% wool; gauze backing.