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Hmm…a leather bag masquerading as a paper bag. Interesting.

‘My Paper Bag’ was designed by Ramon Middelkoop of Rotterdam. It is made from 100% leather, is vegetable tanned and produced by the Fair Trade Certified Crafts Resource Center in Calcutta.
The bag is a Cradle 2 Cradle (C2C) certified product, meaning if you don’t want ‘My Paper Bag’ anymore, you can return it and receive 10% off the purchase of another product when purchasing from the site. This is an act of sustainability, so that all raw materials are re-used and put to good use. All C2C products are Fair Trade certified and ecological. (quote from trendhunter.com)

€ 64.95, Buy it here.

[via notcot.org]

Holy moly, how much do you love that these are made from recycled necklaces? (How much do you want to make your own when you see the price tag?)

These beautiful sculptural chandeliers are called Pendant lights because they are pendant light sized and are made out of recycled pendant necklaces. They are nice accent lights for a bedroom, in a corner, kitchen, etc..

Medium is 32″ tall and 9″ wide
Large is 36″ tall by 12″ wide
$1,200.00-$1,700.00, Buy it here.

Why not carry around your to-do list on a glass or mug? Seems like you’d have to write on these glasses while empty, maybe while you’re waiting for your coffee to brew, otherwise the awkward angle of writing on it without spilling a beverage would cancel out any convenience (not to mention it’d make you look a little idiotic).

Feed the cat, take out the trash, mow the lawn; there are so many things to
remember and now you can take your to-do list with you! Write on this glass
mug or tumbler then erase when you are done with each task. A mini pencil
with eraser is included.

Mug measures 3”x3.5” and tumbler measures 3”x6”
$16.00 each, Buy it here.

Check out this modular lattice wall: it can be mounted indoors or out and can expand as needed. The only catch is that it hasn’t been manufactured yet (I know, sorry) and will need a minimum amount of people to fund the project in order for it to become reality. So, if you’re interested, take a look at their site.

Borne out of the limitations of traditional wood slat lattice too large for downtown condominiums and apartments, Cellule is snapped together to allow climbing plants to grow in any complex urban space. At 183mm x 183mm (7.20” x 7.20”), it can quickly cover wall surfaces but is small enough to fit most environments and obstacles. Each module has mounting features for cable ties to attach to railings and a generous hole for screwing into wood, drywall, siding, brick, or concrete. Made from UV stabilized polypropylene, Cellule can be used indoors or outdoors and is fully recyclable. -joydevivre.org

sold in sets of 9 modules and caps. Mounting hardware is not included.

$36.15 CAD, Buy it here.

Such an interesting piece with a really reasonable price tag…

niche can quite simply be considered a domestic sculpture. the composition of formally complex pieces results in a unique and sinuous dovetail effect. as soon as you see niche you want to take a piece in your hands so you can feel what to the eye appears to be an attractive, sinuous and velvety object. it can be a centerpiece made up of 5 pieces, each of which can be used as an individual receptacle for sweets or chocolates, or it can be used on a desk to hold office stationery and pens. -unicahome.com

designed by Zaha Hadid
this item will be available by middle march
23.8″ x 11.8″ x 2.8″h

$168.00, Buy it here.

(thanks for the link Blaine!)

Messing with a good thing can sometimes be disastrous, but other times it’s interesting and strange in a good way, which is the case of this interpretation of the Eames classic.

Modernica’s design studio has collaborated with artist Peter Shire to design the Prince Charles Chair based on the company’s Case Study Fiberglass shell chair and playfully named after the originator of the design, Charles Eames…The Prince Charles chair is an elegant and ironic juxtaposition – past and present. It is an innovative combination of two recognizable styles artfully embracing 300 years of furniture design into a single chair. This, along with the chair’s Queen Anne-like legs, which look like broken violin cut outs, prove opposites attract.

from $359.00-$469.00, depending on the seat selected (arm, shell or wire)
Buy it here.

Utilizing an old school pendulum, this mantle-sized clock keeps the time while remaining nicely minimal in design.

Designer: Yasuki Takamori
Dimensions: 15″H x 9.5″W x 3.25″D

$269.00, Buy it here.

The rubber seat of this stool is made from recycled tires and is held in place by tension rather than hardware.

With a seat made from 100 percent, post-consumer recycled tires, the Rubber Stool re-contextualizes recycled rubber as an ergonomic and pliable material for furniture. The Rubber Stool is designed to use the properties of recycled tires instead of hardware for attaching the seat to the frame. Each stool comes ready to be assembled and adjusted according to the user’s proportions and intended use. With a powder-coated frame and a resilient rubber seat, it can be used indoors or outdoors. Seat is removable for transportation efficiency and ease of recycling.

Design: Jamie Salm
Made in the USA from locally sourced materials
Colors: Matte Grey, Red and Matte Black
Material: 100% recycled tire rubber, powder coated tubular steel
Dimensions: 53 cm h x 53 cm w x 51 cm d

$230.00 CAD, Buy it here.

Whoa, I’d never seen this wine rack in multiples as shown in this picture. Pretty spectacular, though I don’t want to know how much it costs to fill that sized wall with that many racks.

Also, in a very nice gesture, UMA is giving all BLTD readers 15% off everything from March 1st to March 15th. Enter ‘BLTD’ in the coupon field (plus, as always, you’ll receive free shipping over $100).

The Echelon Wine Rack is a stackable aluminum wine rack. One set (shown top) hold six wine bottles and additional stacks can be added on.

$48.00, Buy it here.

One of these cards is sure to adequately convey just how grateful you are.

Three different thank you cards depending on how much you want to thank the recipient. Uses a custom typeface Ziroli that has multiple glyphs, making it possible to adjust line widths and the personality of each card. Printed letterpress on polymer plate. Crane’s 100% cotton paper and envelopes. Magenta/Red ink. DWRI Letterpress, 2007

You’ll get one of each card and three envelopes.
$10 .00, Buy it here.

Check out this leggy mirror. Cute/clever, huh?

Full length solid oak wall mirror with a unique shape that was inspired by memories of the designer’s sister leaning nonchalantly against a wall as a teenager. Attaches to the wall with hidden screw for extra stability.
Made in Sweden.

designer: Colm Keller
Frame material: oak
h:1900 x w:470 x d:160 (mm)
£275, Buy it here.

The next time I’m at the bookstore, I’m planning on checking this book out…I’m a little more than in love with the small modern homes that seem extreme in their simplicity. Such inspiration for a future home…

Modern Japanese House is an overview of recent domestic design trends in Japan and features an array of projects from a variety of architects, both known and new to the international architecture scene. The projects are divided into five chapters – Tiny Houses, Inside/ Outside, Multi Generation Houses, Work/Play, and Vacation Houses – that reflect the issues particular to residential design in Japan. Architects featured include such familiar figures as Kazuyo Sejima, Jun Aoki, Shigeru Ban, Hitoshi Abe and Shuhei Endo, as well as lesser known practitioners such as Nobuaki Furuya, Hiroshii Nakao, among others.

$47.25, Buy it here.

It’s DWR’s tenth year, so they’re having a 15% off anniversary sale with free shipping on their entire assortment (excluding a few things, of course). I’m tempted to pick up a few odds and ends (contenders shown above), and maybe you will be too. 15% off is valid February 27-March 18, 2009.

Perpetual Wall Calendar, Now: $72.25
Glass Mug, Now: $12.75
Cream and Sugar Set with Tray, Now: $29.75
The Fable Game, $32.00
Heller Dinnerware Set, Now: $51.00
Shoe-Cleaning Hedgehog, Now: $67.50
Hinoki Tissue Box, Now: $38.25
Hono Light, Now: $76.50
Canvas Water Bucket, Now: $12.75
Standing Height Dustpan and Brushset, Now: $85.00
Hourglass, Now: $46.75
Studio North Design Magazine Holder, Now: $83.30
Perpetual Calendar – D/M/Y, $25.50

Because it has a carrying case and it’s funny.

You too can bring honor to your family with the ninja umbrella featuring a samurai sword handle. Comes with carrying case for dramatic effect (and easy transport).

MATERIALS: nylon
SIZE: 24″ canopy

$30.00, Buy it here.

Here’s a perfectly sized organizer for entryway or dresser/closet/nightstand top.

soft black foam tray holds cell phone, money, and keys in one convenient and easy to reach spot
handy catch all perfect for any entryway, desk, or tabletop

5″w x 0.5″d x 9″l

$14.95, Buy it here.