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I love this so much. I think it would be such an excellent gift for a newborn, though it might be a little heavy (not weight-wise, although there is that, I mean more like possible awkwardness if the new parents couldn’t quite grasp the coolness of getting a huge empty somber-looking book for their baby…I guess you’ll have to be selective). It’d probably be a good gift for anyone that likes keeping track of life events the old-fashioned way.

$65.00, Buy it here.

It’s always nice to have a few pieces with a bit of humor, and bird legs on anything completely qualifies.

Materials: steel
16.5″DIA x 24″H

$450.00, Buy it here.

This might not win any ergonomic awards, but it sure gets points for charm.

This carved wood sculptural piece also serves as a bottle opener! Leather and brass details make this little guy extremely charming.

6″ long

$25.00, Buy it here.

Whoa, check out the new mantel clock by Cédric Ragot and Innermost.

The hands have a beautiful sweep rather than the usual tick. Mantel Dome is a modern rendition of the venerable carriage clock. The futuristic zinc die cast construction topped by a blown glass dome is the first product of a collaboration between Cé dric Ragot, of creative trio “designedbyitem”, and Innermost. It is being launched in black or white powder coat Materials: Zinc Die Cast Clock with mouth blown glass cover

Finishes: Black or White powder coat
Size: 15cm diameter x 21.5cm high
Seiko Mechanism

$210.00, Buy it here.

This is a very cute alternative to the ho-hum-flowers-and-candy…plus, this will last a lot longer (ensuring appreciation for years).

Each cup features phrases – or heart – in burnt sienna bold text on one side, while the other side has a postcard design, which (and this is the cool part) can be personalized with your own message plus your recipient’s address — Re Jin will hand write it onto the cup with heat set porcelain paint (black or blue).
Please include your custom text (maximum 100 characters) when placing your order, as well as recipient’s address (if different from shipping address).
Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Designer: Re Jin Lee

$49.00, Buy it here.

I’ve been doing some pillow shopping for my living room (been on a sans-pillow kick for a while) and want to mix things up with a colorful pattern. It’s been tough finding something that feels like it’ll work, especially since I always tend towards safe solids…just in case you’re in the same boat, here’s some of the ones I found yesterday that seem sort of interesting.

(left to right, top to bottom)
Radial Pillow, $70.00, Buy it here.
Patchwork Kilim Pillow, $45.00, Buy it here.
Ikat Patch Pillow, $14.99, Buy it here.
Java Embroidered Applique, $90.00, Buy it here.
Striped Pillow: Red, $98.00 $59.00, Buy it here.
Multi-Blocks Pillow, $35.00, Buy it here.
Patchwork Kilim Pillow $45.00, Buy it here.
Swami Black Decorative Pillow, $190.00, Buy it here.
Bespoke Pillows set of 3 by Maharam, $345.00, Buy it here.

If you’re short on space, this planter is the perfect solution to keeping your greenery happy. An internal reservoir system feeds water directly to the roots, meaning you’ll only have to water once a month. The soil is all locked in by the system too, so no mess. I like how it takes the hanging basket idea once step further to make a surprising alternative to showing and caring for plants.

The Sky Planter has received rave reviews and awards from the design world in London, New York, Paris, Frankfurt and at home in New Zealand. It’s renowned as both a gardening innovation and a stunning interior design feature.

$40.00-$130.00, Buy it here.

I know these aren’t exactly affordable considering the economic climate, but the designers are worth bookmarking for the future. (I’ve posted their Excel Floor Lamp before.)

Russian Metal Table (right), $1795.00, Buy it here.

A low coffee table with glass table top. Made to be outside of sorts.
Material: Aluminum, Glass. Color Options. Peacock Blue, Mustard Yellow, Kelly Green, and Light Grey.
Dimensions: 32.5”d x 14.5”h (825 x 370 mm)

Russian Doll- Wood Side Table (left), $1,350.00, Buy it here.

…The wooden series is available in Side Table, Round Coffee Table, and Sofa Table. Each version is offered in three luscious milk painted finishes.
18″ DIA. x 23″Tall

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These crimped house numbers are superb.

Numbers is fabricated in small batches from .050 anodized aluminum.
Each letter is hand finished.

$30.00 each + $5 flat-rate postage fee (regardless of quantity)Buy it here.

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There’s something so refreshingly simple about wood cups…they seem warmer and softer than porcelain and ceramic.

Cara M Cup, (on left), set of 2: $85.00, Buy it here.

The new Cara Series was designed by Rina Ono and hand-crafted by Hidetoshi Takahashi in Japan. The gorgeous cup is made from Japanese Linden wood with a food-safe polyurethane coating inside. The series also includes a milk cup and egg cup. Available in set of 2 or 4. 3″ x 3″h

Kami Cup Large (right), set of 2: $85.00, Buy it here.

The new Kami Series is hand-crafted by Hidetoshi Takahashi in Japan. The gorgeous cups are made from Castor Aralia wood with a food-safe polyurethane coating inside. Available in set of 2 or 4 tall cups. 3″ x 5″h

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Talk about texture, these poufs seem like they took hours upon hours to create, which makes me wonder where they were made and how the flowers are connected (stitching or glue?).

A true focal piece in any room, this stunning pouf is covered in hundreds of laser-cut wool flowers to create a unique and functional piece.

Flora Pouf (shown on left): $475.00,
Buy it here.

22″L x 22″W x 18″H, Color: Ivory

Lana Wool Ottoman (shown on right): $395.00, Buy it here.
22″ DIA. Material: Taupe/Ivory Wool

This is pretty neat (and cheap!).

A glass that looks like it is filled with milk, but in fact, the inside has a special coating that lights up when you flip the switch. Now, you only have to flip the switch once though, because if you don’t want it to be on anymore, just turn it upside down and voila, it’s off… Perfect for a nightlight, or next to your bed or in the bathroom, or for the kids or – you get it, there are a ton of usage occasions that you can come up with.

$16.00, Buy it here.

If you’ve been itching to add some yellow into one of your rooms, this Magino stool might be the perfect choice.

The Classic Karim Rashid stool now in yellow! The butterfly shaped Magino functions both as a seat and magazine rack. Ultra-durable 13mm thick acrylic. New item. Lead time will vary.

17 x 16 x 12

$300.00, Buy it here.

Digitize your message in a personal way…(doesn’t sound possible, but with this card it is).

These clever cards find a happy (paper) medium with their do-it-yourself LCD text-sytem. Each one features a familiar star-field of 8 characters x 2 lines. Re-live the glory days of 80’s calculators and clocks!…Each card is debossed on 100% acid-free recycled paper by SF based Yellow Owl Workshop and comes packaged with a kraft colored envelope.

Measures 7.5 x 4 inches.

$5.00, Buy it here.
£3.25, Buy it here.

If you’re into architecture, you must add this to your list of books to get (if you don’t have it already). Be prepared for a vast amount of pictures; it’s amazing.

Explore the best architecture of the 21st century in this collection of 1037 exemplary buildings sited all over the world…Divided into six world regions, the Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture provides an important overview of global and local trends in architecture. This truly unparalleled resource presents easily accessible world data exploring the geographical contexts for 21st century architectural production in a global framework. Each of the six world regions is introduced by an analysis of urban and architectural issues.

$195.00, Buy it here. (or for $129.35 here)