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Not a bad way to fill those minutes waiting for food, but if you’re over the age of 12 I’d suggest you check with any dinner companions before you pull out your chalk.

“Draw while waiting for your meal. Perfect for at home and restaurants. This single mat comes with 2 pieces of chalk and a sponge for easy cleaning. Washable.”

Also available in Blue, Yellow, and Green.

12″ x 18″

These vases are intriguing (and a little disturbing).

Gala Vase, $230.00, Buy it here.

Georgia Porcelain Vase, $440.00,
Buy it here.

Salvador Vase, $90.00, Buy it here.

Um, so maybe these chairs have very traditional frames, and maybe that’s not your thing, but please pay attention to the fabrics chosen, and how those patterned fabrics can update and modernize a piece. Plus, eccentricity isn’t a bad word, not to mention a bad approach to designing/decorating your home, after all, it’s your space to fill with what you like and love.

Astrid Chair, Pears: $1,298.00,
Buy it here. (38″H, 29″W, 35″D)

Cleo Chair, Grade B (Custom): $1,298.00, Buy it here. (33″H, 32″W, 31″D)

Astrid Chair, Snapdragon: $1,498.00, Buy it here. (38″H, 29″W, 35″D)

Hmm. This could be an interesting option if you’re fond of carpet tiles.

Look: Patterned tributes to the beloved Holstein. Dairy cow-sized spots in four colors on fields of white with subtle flecks. Touch: Plusher than a cowhide: a cut and loop combination gives it pleasant varied softness. Be Smart: Don’t run with the herd: spot markings on Stampede are irregularly placed and tiles are designed to be installed randomly for a hide-inspired abstract artwork for your floor. The Details: 19.7″ x 19.7″. 100% Nylon face fiber. Made in the USA. FLOR recommends installing tiles in either the same direction or a parquet style.

All tiles are 19.7″ x 19.7″
(For a 4’x6′ rug, it’d cost you about $176.00.)

Check out this modernish mobile…there are some fun colors to choose from as well (if your purpose is to enthrall children, might I suggest the ‘Fire Fire’):

“In Japanese, puka puka means ‘an object gently floating in space’. Every Puka puka mobile is an original, handcrafted piece, balancing the forms and colors to ensure each mobile is one of a kind.”

Available colors: Fire Fire, Leaf, Smokey, or Spectrum.

It’s always intriguing to see which design studio is putting out what, and which products actually make it through the initial ‘wow’ factor and into the actual ‘i want that and am willing to pay for it’ consumer realm. So, with that said, Puur Design Studio has a small but interesting array of furniture and home accessories. I especially love the ‘Whoa’ light with the base that plugs directly into the outlet and allows you to bend around any which way you want.

Cuurve (Chair): Molded Plastic, € 750
Earthquake Clock: Aluminum, € 99
Magic (Chair(s)): Wood, € 1750
Whoa (light): Enforced bendable metal, € 69

Usually we try very hard not to post something until it’s actually available, but in this case it can’t be helped. I’ll try and update the post as soon as it’s up on a retailer’s site.

“The Baja BBQ Firepack is charcoal packaging that lights instantly and burns away in the grille, making the barbeque experience simple, clean and chemical free. Made from 100% recycled biodegradable paper pulp, the package contains 2 lbs of natural lump charcoal and features an integrated chimney that creates perfect hot coals in 15-20 minutes without the aid of chemicals or lighter fluid. Available at gourmet supermarkets.”

eco-friendly instant charcoal packaging designed by Mike and Maaike for Design Annex/ Lazzari

These pictures have me thinking about expanding my horizons when it comes to kitchen and bath surfaces.

“DURAT is a solid polyester based material used for custom made surfaces in public and private interiors. It contains recycled plastics and is itself 100% recyclable.

The sophistication of the DURAT material lies in its silky warm feeling and the interesting impression of depth in its finish.

DURAT is extremely durable and can be renewed by slight sanding. The material is very resistant to wear, humidity, and various kinds of chemicals.”

I’m not going to hold my breath that this book signifies a major trend, but I will hope that it might start one.

“The Edible Estates project proposes the replacement of the domestic front lawn with a highly productive edible landscape. It was initiated by architect and artist Fritz Haeg on Independence Day, 2005, with the planting of the first regional prototype garden in the geographic center of the United States, Salina, Kansas. Since then three more prototype gardens have been created, in Lakewood, California; Maplewood, New Jersey and London, England. Edible Estates regional prototype gardens will ultimately be established in nine cities across the United States.”

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These delightful ceramic and paper-maché vessels are perfect for smaller plants or as holders for those smaller miscellaneous items we all have.

Gray Vessel Set (4″-6″ dia.), $44.00
Black Silo Planter (4″H), $28.00
Peach Water Tower (10.5″ H) , $48.00
Gold Vessel (4″ dia.), $25.00

Here’s three cards from Zeichen Press‘s odd collection…for those of you that want to say something memorable.

Letterpress printed on 100% tree-free cotton paper. Comes with coordinating envelope and packaged in cellophane sleeve. folded 4.25” x 5.5”

‘You’re strange and wonderful.’: $4.50, Buy it here.
‘I hate you. I always have.’: $4.50, Buy it here.
‘I’m still stalking you.’: $4.50, Buy it here.

“Eschew”? For real?

“Meld spare line with century-old reclaimed pine planking, fine craftsmanship with more than multiple use function and, voila, the Richardson Reeves makes its Sundance debut. Eschew as we do the bounds of strict traditional or equally restrictive haute contemporary design with a furnishings statement born of both…richly patinaed naturally and fitted with four incredibly ample drawers for use in both dining (wonderbar sideboard) or the bed chamber (exceptional chest). Made in the USA of imported parts.”

71-1/2″W x 22″D x 26-3/4″H.

Add a little non-precious metallic sheen to a room with these petite planters.

“These are beyond bling. But the thing is, they also have a nice simple vibe to them, plants simply pop! These are not a set, gold and silver are available individually. There is no drainage with these. Have fun with them.”

4″H X 4.5″

This is a beautiful platform bed; it’s sure to be a piece you’ll appreciate for years.

“Due to overwhelming demand, Amenity’s custom bed is now available to the general public. It’s conscientiously made by local artisans from solid, reclaimed Douglas Fir and finished only with low VOC, water-based materials.”

Wood is finished with water bases, non-toxic stain. The Muir bed is named after John Muir, one of California’s most beloved naturalists and conservationists.

Twin, $1,750.00: 45″w x 79.5″l x 32″ to top of headboard
Full, $1,935.00: 60″w x 79.5″ l x 32″ to top of headboard
Queen, $2,045.00: 66″w x 84.5″l x 32″ to top of headboard
King, $2,155.00: 82″w x 84.5″l x 32″ to top of headboard
Cal King, $2,155.00: 78″w x 88.5″l x 32″ to top of headboard

This would certainly be a handy thing to increase your kitchen/cooking efficiency.

“The Large Chop 2 Pot takes advantage of the latest technology in polypropylene living hinges to create probably the most efficient chopping board out there. Use the large board to chop and dice your ingredients, then simply squeeze the handle and voila; the board folds into a chute that guides the food easily and cleanly into a pot.”

Dishwasher-safe polypropylene

Board: 19″W x 10.75″L x 0.5″H
Chopping area: 14.25″W x 10.75″L