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New Wallpaper City Guides (listed below) with 10 additional cities due for Fall 2008.

AUCKLAND * BUDAPEST * CAIRO * CHICAGO * HANOI *LAS VEGAS * MELBOURNE * MUNICH * VALENCIA * WARSAW

“Pocket-sized insider guides compiled by the travel experts at Wallpaper* magazine. Tabbed listings offer landmarks, hotels, what to do in 24 hours, urban life, architectural highlights, shopping, sports and escapes.”

I think these reversible pillowcases would be a pretty cute gift for new parents.

“This funny, reversible pillowcase set is the perfect way to help sleep deprived new parents avoid late night misunderstanding about who’s turn it really is. Embroidery on one side reads: On Duty; on the other Off Duty…just don’t forget to turn over the pillow. 250 thread count cotton. Fits standard size pillows. These are identical pillowcases sold as a set of two.”

Smart.

“Here is a clever little waste catcher. It comes flat packed and you can even reuse the package it comes in as a garbage bag! Instead of throwing the bag away when full, just dump it in the recycle bin. If you have food waste you can use those plastic bags with handles. It’s a great can for the office or bedroom.”

measures 19″x14″

Perpetual Calendars are such a very smart purchase- this one will guide you on what dates fall where until the year 2152.

“Very modern, very cool! High gloss high white durable plastic. Never buy another calendar again! Great for any environment that needs a calendar…How it works: There are only 7 days a month can start on and only 4 different month lengths (28, 29, 30 and 31 days). So with only 14 double sided inserts all 28 variations are covered. All the cards you will ever need are contained inside the calendar! On the backside is a schedule printed to get you going till December 2020. (An insert inside the calendar also provides the information till December 2152.)inside the calendar is an insert with all the monthly information you need till December 2152.”

Designed by Pieter Woudt.

Height 9″, Width 12.5″

This is the perfect example of utilizing the beauty of wood by keeping the design as simple as possible.

“Made from chunky sections of solid European walnut, carefully combined to reveal the variations of colour and grain within the wood, the striking Bloc range adds rich, textural interest to an interior. It comprises a set of six tall drawers, four low drawers and a media unit, with two flip-down compartments and a central drawer with cable management.”

European walnut, stainless steel

W59 x D20 x H15 in.

I love, love, love this bird house (and its price).

“Classic design lets the form serve our winged pals!”

Black only.

Now, $100 for a lamp that’s hard to break sounds like a good deal to me, plus, you can change it up now and then by bending it any which way you like.

‘Birzi is an ironic and playful light, designed to be “mistreated”, deformed and touched. Made of silicone, this lamp takes on different shapes and sizes according to the user’s whim. Easy to use and position, it is bump and fall resistant. The different colors- white, orange and green flatter its silhouette, giving it a dynamic and contemporary look.’

Design by Carlo Forcolini and Giancarlo Fassina, 2004.

Dimensions 6″D X 10″H.
Uses 1 X 60W 120V E12 (candelabra base) G16.5 incandescent lamp (not included).

$195.00 Sale: $104.00

While I know not everyone would need or want wheels on their bed (or a futon mattress, for that matter), these two platform beds are super simple, and not out of the pricing ballpark.

Oslo Platform Bed (top): Buy it here.

“The Oslo platform bed is a fusion of traditional Asian style and today’s modern European design. Ten color options for the mattress and pillows lets you customize the perfect look you want for your room. Designed by renowned designer Flemming Hojfeldt.”
Full: 14″H x 63″W x 77″D, $569.00
Queen: 14″H x 69″W x 82″D, $609.00

Wheel Platform Bed (bottom): Buy it here.
“Innovation’s IBed Collection combines retro flavor with contemporary design, creating unique platform beds that are exceptionally unique. Created in Denmark, the Wheel Platform Bed is a full or queen-sized bed that is as versatile as it is comfortable, complete with four wheels for easy, modular decor in any bedroom or loft.”
Full: 55″ W x 79″ L, $525.00
Queen: 63″ W x 79″ L, $570.00

Quite clever.

‘Don’t need electricity for this light bulb. Every household should have one to add a touch of humor, as well as illumination, to blackouts and power outages. Plus, it’s a must gift for every “creative thinker” you know. Handmade from Bee’s Wax in New York State. Measures approximately 5″H x 2.5″ diameter.’

Holy, when I had posted the
stools and shelves just now by iBride, I had not seen these console tables.

Bambi Console Table:
“This collector’s console by iBride is and of itself, a masterpiece. Have a leg up on design with this console’s organic deer shape. Enjoy this petite console, a true decorative wonder for displaying your home’s most treasured treaures. Intricate lattice work. Very unique design by iBride.”
Laminate with wood core.
37″ H x 25″ L x 9″ W
$1500.00, Buy it here.

Diva Red Ostrich Console Table: (Also in Black)
“This collector’s console by iBride is and of itself, a masterpiece. Have a leg up on design with this console’s organic ostrich shape. Enjoy this petite console, a true decorative wonder for displaying your home’s most treasured treaures. Intricate lattice work. Very unique design by iBride.”
Laminate with wood core.
29″ H x 23″ L x 9″ W
$500.00, Buy it here.

iBride, best known for their odd-yet-interesting animal platters and trays, now have a collection of laminate stools that take inspiration from sheep and dogs, or rather, the bottom halves of sheep and dogs. The Cloud Shelves are really something as well, and not just for a kid’s room either.

pictured left to right, top to bottom:
Zelda Basset Stool (also available in red): $360.00, Buy it here.

Nimbus Cloud Shelf: $560.00,
Buy it here.
Cirrus Cloud Shelf (not pictured): $350.00,
Buy it here.
Scotty Stool: $400.00,
Buy it here.

Sultan Red Dog Stool (also available in black): $350.00,
Buy it here.

Here are a couple of great wall graphics by Elly Nelly.

Walk This Way wall graphic, $26.00,
Buy it here.

Safari wall graphic, $33.00,
Buy it here.

The
Phonofone II is now available in black(!).

“Through passive amplification alone, these unique pieces instantly transform any personal music player + earbuds into a sculptural audio console. Without the use of external power or batteries, the Phonofone II inventively exploits the virtues of horn acoustics to boost the audio output of standard earphones to up to 55 decibels.”

Material: Ceramic
11″ x 9.5″ x 20″ (28 x 25 x 51 cm)

This would be an absolutely perfect gift for Mother’s Day, or for any other time for anyone who doesn’t kill plants.

“Gorgeous and eco-friendly way to add a bit of life to your workspace or home! This small pots grow either Heirloom Lavender or Japanese Maple in a pots made entirely of renewable grain husks, primarily rice hulls, and organic pigments. Great for a housewarming gift or a little something for a co-worker. You can choose relaxing Lavender for $15.50 or colorful Japanese Maple for $25.50.”

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I don’t know anything about this home other than it’s super modern and simple. Especially interesting to see the assembly/building photos…and take a look at the staircase- it’s one whole unit (you can see it in the pre-paint stage in the assembly photos).

Update: Thanks Katelijne for emailing a link to Belgian architect Pierre Hebbelinck’s site where there are more photos and information.

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