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Ooo, I like this pencil holder. Could be a thoughtful gift for an artistic friend or family member perhaps?

Twenty-five colored pencils arrive ready for use in an attractive cardboard kraft tube. Use them immediately or display the rainbow in the accompanying polished Brass Pencil Holder.

Holder 5.5″ x 5.5″ w. x 7″ h. Pencil tube 3″ dia. x 7″ h.

$45.00, Buy it here.

Hmm…here’s a different option for dispensing tissue paper.

Finally, a refreshing change for tissue paper cases, from Japan! With its cute shape, bright colors (except for black, which is matte finished), and useful functions, this revolutionary Paper Pot can surely add a new twist to your room decors. Designed to be used for both toilet paper and tissue paper.

W6.8″ x H6.7″, center tube: W6.2″xD1.2″

$38.00, Buy it here.

No doubt you’ve seen this bouncing around on all the blogs, but here’s the buying info just in case you’re thinking about adding some interesting textile art to a wall.

“Clouds is an innovative, sophisticated and colourful new tile concept for the home, designed by the internationally acclaimed Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, in collaboration with Kvadrat. The tiles can be used as an installation or be hung from a wall or ceiling. It’s up to you. Clouds evolves as you add elements to it, producing a unique three-dimensional effect, coating architecture in a fluid yet chaotic way.”

The tiles are made of one element and are attached by special rubber bands.

Visit kvadratclouds.com for more information.

sets of 8: $440.00-495.00 or sets of 24: $1,105.00-$1,235.00,
Buy it here.

That’s right, $64 for a pine coffee table that has collapsible legs. My love for MUJI is bottomless.

The name “MUJI” is derived from the Japanese phrase “Mujirushi Ryohin,” meaning “No Brand Goods.” Over the last 20 years, they have developed a worldwide following with a guiding philosophy that emphasizes innovative and simple materials, processes, and packaging. The resulting products are streamlined, environmentally friendly, and beautiful in their simplicity. Made of pine with collapsible legs, this low coffee table is suitable for any décor.

Size: 14h x 32.5w x 20″d

$64.00 ($57.60 Members), Buy it here.

Here’s a few delightful cards for that old fashioned way of keeping in touch.

‘Hi’ by Lucas & Hayley, 12 cards, £6.50, Buy it here.
‘You’ Series by Lucas & Hayley, Set of 3, £6.50, Buy it here.

Hurray for more cord management options! These three Dotz products will help tame and identify all those pesky cords around you. Check out their site for more pictures and info.

“Inspired by frustration, founded on fun, and driven by passion”Dotz is a new line of cord management products that provides an innovative and simple solution that everyone can “connect with”. Dotz is that rare design artifact that is, easy to use, reusable and applicable to everyone who uses consumer and office electronics. Have you ever had trouble identifying what cord goes to what device? Have you ever unplugged something you shouldn’t have? If the answer is yes, you need Dotz…

Dotz Identifier (10 Reusable colored dotz), $9.99
Dotz Cord Straps (8 Reusable colored cordstraps), $9.99
Dotz Cord Wraps (1 Cordwrap), $9.99

Buy it here.

Feeling adventurous? This handy duffel has several compartments to easily sort your accoutrements. (Could be a great gift for Father’s Day too.)

Channel your inner Indiana Jones with this surprisingly modern duffel outfitted with a hard-case, enclosed bottom section for shoes, suits, wet packs…or whips. The top is your classic open-up duffel area where clothes can be easily folded or rolled and ready for whatever the gods bring you! . 100% handcrafted Scottish leather.

Size: 18.5″ x 12″ x 12″

$345.50, from Gent Supply Co.

Eames or Noguchi anyone? DWR is having their annual/semi-annual(?) Herman Miller Sale, so now’s a good time to snap up some classics if you’ve been eyeing any pieces.

The Herman Miller Sale is valid June 6-20, 2009. Save 15% and enjoy Free Standard Shipping.

Eames® Hang-It-All, Was: $179.00, Now: $152.15

Noguchi Table, Was: $1,349.00, Now: $1,146.65

Leaf® Light, Was: $379.00, Now: $322.15

Eames® Lounge Chair, LCM, Was: $449.00-$729.00, Now: $381.65-$619.65

Embody™ Task Chair, Was: $1,399.00, Now: $1,189.15

Nelson Platform Bench 48″, Was: $699.00, Now: $594.15

Paper baskets aren’t new to the scene, but the shape and texture of these certainly stand out from the crowd.

Chronicle baskets add a colorful textural element to any room. Rolled newspaper is stitched together to create each unique container. Perfect for storing throws or other soft items, or as a clever recycling bin.

Small: 15″ dia. x 13″ h.

$40.00-$80.00, Buy it here.

Whoa, at $550, this would be one heck of a nice gift for Father’s Day.

this german designed all-in-one, high-quality cd player, fm/am radio alarm clock with an internal iPod dock lets you switch between your favourite radio station, cd or ipod download. a sleek, sturdy remote control, which mirrors the beauty of this impressive audio system means you never have to leave your chair to do so.

compact design: 210mm x 140 mm x 235 mm (8.26” x 5.31” x 9.25”)

$550.00, Buy it here.

Inconspicuous enough to leave out on the counter when not in use, this little kitchen timer works like a tape measure (except it’s minutes and seconds instead of inches and centimeters).

Designer : Jozeph Forakis
Measurements : 3 x 3 x 4

$20.00, Buy it here.

Also seen in Vogue Australia Living was this rather interesting mirror-faceted island bench. A simple setting of white laminate joinery with mirrors (if I was attempting to do that myself I’d certainly not call it simple) makes for a focal point in this lovely white room. To see a close-up of the island, go here.

See the complete project here.

In the recent issue of Vogue Australia Living, this bathroom jumped out for its use of small black tiles. Although this bathroom is for an office, you can see how the overall use of the tiny tiles (minus the usual glass wall for the shower) creates the appearance of a large space. The warmth of the brick is a nice contrast as well.

This bathroom was installed into an old storeroom at the back of a building which had been converted into a law office. The old brickwork was so beautiful that we left as much of it exposed as possible. The use of black Italian mosaic tiling and black sanitary fixtures gives the space a sophisticated, streamlined feel. -Ferrier Baudet Architects

Tile source: Bisazza ‘opus romano’ from Metro Tiles or here (listed at €110.00 per sq. m).

See it here.

I almost had a heart attack when seeing the price tag, but it’s worth checking out just for eye candy.

“The Do-Lo-Rez project, whose name comes from the expression ‘do low resolution’, is based around the concept of the pixel, the vital component of the virtual world.”

Designer: Ron Arad
$15,189.00-$22,572.00, Buy it here.

Caboodle Corrugated Habitats for Cats are spacious and durable condos that cats love to play, lounge and hide in. Made with thick, heavy gauge corrugated, Caboodle are sturdy three level condos with playful peek-a-boo holes, customizable interior passageways and contoured grooming edges that are irresistible to cats.

$29.95, Buy it here.