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You can’t go wrong with a simple sofa design such as this, and whether you choose stripes or the neutral pearl, it’s a good deal.

Mid-century references, apartment-sized profile, confident menswear stripe. Tailored bold in neutral black/charcoal and red/orange with crisp pinstripes of white. Simple lines in armless bench on six recessed legs (six…how cool is that?) finished in a period mid-tone. Also in pearl poly blend.

eco-friendly construction.
70″Wx34″Dx29.5″H

$799.00, Buy it here.

A clever interpretation of the corkscrew…

“designed by uk-based sebastian bergne, this corkscrew only achieves its true functional role after the consumption (or opening) of two wine bottles. we think the wait is worth it, however. a beautiful design in a world of very boring corkscrews.”

stainless steel. 3.5″ x 3.5″ x 1.0″

$38.00, Buy it here.

I’m a big fan of having mismatched pieces on the tabletop, and these items from Fishs Eddy have me thinking about adding to my collection.

Unusual little serving pieces with shadowy impressions of a dachshund, a bunny, a duck and a flamingo from the sketchbook of Jordan Awan.

Dog Oval Platter, $19.95 $14.96
Duck Platter, $14.95 $11.21
Rabbit Oval Platter, $12.95 $9.71
Flamingo Glass, $5.50 $4.13

Buy it here.

Funny how half a mirror costs just as much (or more) as a whole one.

Paul Loebach
Basswood and Low Iron Glass
12″ W x 1¼” x D 32″ H

$650.00, Buy it here.

If you’re needing a few extra things for your home and you have the cash to spare, now’s the time to check your favorite retailer for sales- often times there will be hefty discounts in order to clear out existing inventory.

Czech Armchair Red, $1,100.00 $880.00, Buy it here.
Ernst Chair, $325.00 $260.00, Buy it here.
Cherish Chair, $225.00 $180.00, Buy it here.
Illusion Side Table, $425.00 $340.00, Buy it here.
Luba Side Table, $395.00 $316.00, Buy it here.
Tigarah Side Table, $225.00 $180.00, Buy it here.

We’ve posted the Blah Blah Blanket($104.00) by Donna Wilson before, and it seems only right to highlight a few other items of her collection as well. Keep in mind that the blankets are more of a smaller kid/baby size (or wall hanging?).

Blah Blah Cushion (available for pre-order), 15.75 x 15.75 inches, $100.00
Faces Blanket (available for pre-order), 37.5 x 24 inches, $104.00
Rainy Day Blanket, 37.5 x 24 inches, $104.00

Buy it here.

I might have to ‘splurge’ and buy some of these.

So maybe these pens are not actually
made of solid gold but, hey, you sure
will look like a million bucks writing w/
them. Classic ballpoint pen has never
looked so bling! Set of five. Black ink.

$10 set of 5 , Buy it here.

No matter if you’ve made the switch to reusable totes or not, extraneous plastic bags crop up. The perfect way to handle that situation is with this smart trash can that stores the bags for use as a liner.

Winner of the Pratt Product Design Competition, this clever trash can allows you to store and reuse the plastic bags that you collect from shopping in a neat, organized way. Simply loop trash bags around the cut-out sides and push them all the way down, creating a visual of stacked handles all along the side. When you are ready to use one, just move it up to the handles and hook so that it won’t fall in on itself. Made in the USA.

recycled polypropylene
18″ H x 15″ W x 8″ D (green/pink listed as 18″ H x 16″ L x 6.5″ W)

black: $25.00, Buy it here.
green or pink: $20.00,
Buy it here.

This sofa gets points for being the perfect replacement for all those ‘daybeds’ that we’d rather not have to consider.

The James Lounge by Gus Modern is a very versatile sofabed perfect for your guestroom or for small apartments. By day it is a stylish sofa and by night a stylish bed.

31″ H x 76″ W x 36″ D

$1,695.00, Buy it here.

I’m not much of a cook, but I have spent enough time in front of a stove to realize that this spoon would be a convenient thing to have.

Side by Side Tipping cooking spoon with weighted end

$35.00, Buy it here.

This organic bedding from Area is perfect for keeping a bedroom simple yet sophisticated.

Area offers informal yet sophisticated products for the home – products based on the modern Scandinavian concept of good design for everyday. All of Area’s products are made from natural fibers and are constructed for comfort, convenience and easy care.

The Louie Organic Coverlets [and Shams] are made from 100% organic cotton in soft matelasse.

Full/Queen or King Coverlet: $290.00,
Buy it here.
Shams, $ 80.00, Buy it here.

Happy New Year! What better way to start off the year than with a new planner? (I’ve recently switched from the settegiorni appointment book to a moleskin soft monthly planner…not so sure about the change, but I figure it’s worth a shot. If I had seen this I would have considered it if only for the colorful pages and index stickers.)

* Daily planning + weekly planning
* Includes pages of small checks and lines for your notes
* Includes colour index stickers for easy thumbing reference
* Includes ribbon marker for easy access to today
* Size: 98 x 155mm, 312 sheets
* Comes with protective plastic jacket

£20.00,
Buy it here.

$27.90 (Singapore Dollars), Buy it here.

(photos taken from rare device, unfortunately they no longer carry it, hence the links to stores outside the U.S.)

Here’s a lovely little stool just at $200.

designed by italian designer elena manferdini, this stunningly versatile piece was inspired by italian embroidery; hence, the name ricami.

Designer: Elena Manferdini

$199.50, Buy it here.

I like the way this design only appears when the candle is lit; it’s a nice touch.

The heat from the flame allows beautifully ornate patterns to be exposed on the stunning black glass holder. 7.5 ounce 100% premium soy candle made by Mine Design. Handpoured in California. Guaranteed to burn virtually soot free. Available in Fig, Ginger/Citrus, Belgian Berry, Gardenia, Lemongrass, or Pomegranate.

$26.50, Buy it here.

Check this out: recycled from manufacturing waste, this rug is hand stitched together to make a new unique striped pattern.
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