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About Katie: Katie has been a product and textile designer, an art restoration specialist, and an interior designer/merchandiser. Her interests are focused on finding well designed items that improve daily life as well as reading fiction and making stuff. (View Profile)

 
 

Outdoor/Indoor Cherry Twig Stickers

These stickers remind me of the Tattoo House that I posted a while back. It seems like this would be a smart way to get a little bit of that look without spending a whole lot.

“Stickers can be adhered to any glass or plexi surface, outdoors or in.
Easy to follow instructions are included.Once adhered, glass can be
washed normally. Minimum outdoor resistance, 3years. Frosted stickers allow 70% of light to pass through while maintaing maximum opacity, even at close range.
Use several sheets to create patterns and greater privacy.”


Standard size sheets are 20 x 40cm(11x17inches) and include all the elements indicated. Custom sizes are available by request.

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Purchase Information:

Price: $22
Availability: Buy Outdoor/Indoor Cherry Twig Stickers here

Tavola Workspace

Right now DWR is having a Workspace Sale where you can save up to 15% on a desk grouping. My favorite, of course, is the Tavola.

“Create a unique workspace with items that span more than 40 years of
design, from the Panton Chair (1960) to the Leaf® Light (2006). The
Tavola Workspace is a complete solution for home office or small
studio. Please note that substitutions are not permitted. Some items
ship directly from our vendors, therefore the delivery time for each
item may vary.”

Included in the Tavola Workspace:

One Tavola Table in white with clear top
One Panton Chair in white
One Leaf® Light in red
One Cubits Shelving Kit in translucent
One Set of Cubits Doors in translucent
One Set of Cubits Backs in translucent
One Standline Pedestal in aluminum

Limited Time: Free Standard Shipping

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Purchase Information:

Price: $2,374.00
Availability: Buy Tavola Workspace here

I-Club Table Lamp

The veneer used for the lampshade is quite lovely- that paired with the oblong shape makes for an altogether interesting light source.

“Hand made, its elegant and compact design is equipped with T-5 technology to ensure a minimum of energy consumption. In this way the ‘CLUB’ family achieves a duality between the warmth of ambient lighting and the illuminating power of fluorescent lights.”

Finishes available are white ash, cherry, red, green and grey tulip wood.

Shade: 15.7l x 2.8h, Total Height: 13.8h

Purchase Information:

Price: $657.00
Availability: Buy I-Club Table Lamp here

Factory Planters

These planters are excellent excuse to get some greenery.

“This series includes three geometrical planters, designed to be stacked or suspended in the arrangement of your choice. The dramatic contrast between stark-white planter and lush, green grass creates a beautifully framed slice of nature, held within the boundaries of contemporary design. Bringing the outdoors in has certainly never looked so stylish…”

square: 6.75″W x 3.5″L x 6.75″H, $79.00
rectangle: 13.5″W x 3.5″L x 6.75″H, $109.00
circle: 15.75″dia. x 2″H, $129.00

Purchase Information:

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China Lofts by Wang Yan Lai

With so many exquisite full-page photographs, this book does an excellent job of showing off some of China’s most interesting converted spaces. I’ve looked through many a book on lofts, not only for the picture fix of light-filled rooms, but also for the eclectic mix of furnishings that usually come along with a loft owner. This book did not disappoint. Both residential and commercial spaces are featured, with over 200 full-color photographs to aid understanding of how such spaces have retained their original bones yet function as modern day cafes, offices, studios and homes. What I found to be most interesting is that some of the lofts could easily be in any other major city, yet others are full of furniture and objects that identify with the country’s rich culture- it’s a distinctive stamp on an otherwise pervasive trend.

Purchase Information:

Price: $30.40
Availability: Buy China Lofts by Wang Yan Lai here

eiCRATE designed by Peter Pracilio

This dog crate seems more of a sculpture than anything else; half basket and half bird cage. It would blend in nicely with modern surroundings, so for those of you with companions under the 25lb. mark, you’re in luck. Crate in powder-coated steel wire, Crate mat/liner is 100% rubber.

Available in Black, White, Silver

24.5″H x 36″W x 34″D (Door Height 14.5″)
(The eiCRATE breaks down into two halves)

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Purchase Information:

Price: $330.00
Availability: Buy eiCRATE designed by Peter Pracilio here

Private Library

This studio/library designed by Andrew Berman Architect is a perfect small space that utilizes structure to provide both privacy and light without sacrificing views of the surrounding trees.

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Isi Trolley and Toiletry Bag

We’ve posted the
Isi Wheeled Luggage before, but now it’s 30% off at unica home.

Silver, Electric Blue, and Yellow available.

isi small carry-on trolley:
“this trolley is among the lightest available, thanks to the trolly system with a single aluminum tow-bar, preformed bottom, and durable plastic hardware. the wide wheel base ensures stability.”
$265.00 30% off

isi travel toiletry bag:
“dual-zipper top closure with exterior zippered pocket. interior features a zippered see-through accessory pocket and an elastic nylon pocket with 3 sections.”
$83.00 30% off

Purchase Information:

Price: $265.00
Availability: Buy Isi Trolley and Toiletry Bag here

Printing Vase

This felt cut-out simply slips over any wine bottle to transform it into a semi-proper vase. I especially like the lattice pattern (shown on left).

“Recycling meets design. Choose from 4 elegant patterns designed simply to place over your favorite memorable wine bottle to be recycled as a vase! Decorate it with your choice of any flower and/or dry plants.
Turn the pattern around and a plain cover (without the pattern) can be showcased as well depending on the setting or mood.”

100% Polyester (Felt)

7.7″W x 10.0″H (0.2″)

Purchase Information:

Price: $30.00
Availability: Buy Printing Vase here

Coe & Waito Porcelain Spoons

These aren’t necessarily something you’d buy to complete your table setting, but I think they would be perfect as gift or to make the tea or coffee ritual a little more special.

Bisque porcelain

Small 4″l, Medium 4.5″l, Long 6.5″l.

Purchase Information:

Price: $34.00-$38.00
Availability: Buy Coe & Waito Porcelain Spoons here

Ferm LIVING Fir Tree Wallpaper

Are you sick of wallpaper yet? I’m not.

“ferm LIVING wallpapers have been specially treated to resist fading and to be reasonably washable. Each roll is 21 inches wide by 32.8 feet long. When determining the correct number of rolls you’ll need, be sure to measure to allow for the repeat.”

32.8″L x 21″W, Repeat pattern: 21 inches

Purchase Information:

Price: $95.00
Availability: Buy Ferm LIVING Fir Tree Wallpaper here

Unfinished and Unpublished Handbound Notebooks

These are something special.

“Unfinished and Unpublished is a limited-edition collection of notebooks created in collaboration between StudioMatador and international artists and designers. The binding feature reveals the inner threads that hold the notebooks together and allows the notebooks to sit flat when open. Limited to 500 per design and packaged in a custom box with wraparound sticker. The covers are black hard board with a white gloss finish. 192 pages of mixed colored and computer paper.”

Choose from ‘High School Doodles’ (darker cover, on left) by Alex Denman and Shane Thomson or ‘Spring and All’ (lighter cover, on right) by Isis&Pluto.

Purchase Information:

Price: $36.00
Availability: Buy Unfinished and Unpublished Handbound Notebooks here

Beverly Lounge

Even if you’re not crazy for cowhide, surely the classic modern frame of this lounge chair is worth some appreciation. A piece like this has an excellent chance of withstanding the the test of time.

Shown in Pelo Brindle with Natural Walnut frame, other finishes available.
35″ x 29″ x 29.5″

Purchase Information:

Price: $1,500.00
Availability: Buy Beverly Lounge here

Harry Allen Branch Table

I’m sure this might inspire some DIYers, but for those of you that care to own a Harry Allen piece (or add to your collection), this table is perfect and completely functional. The black one (not pictured) is really something.

“The Branch Table brings an element of Harry Allen’s Reality product line, the casting of real life objects, into the world of furniture. The pedestal of this table is an actual casting of a Dogwood branch. The wooden base is crafted from solid Ash wood. The result is a piece with both form and material derived from the natural world. The Branch Table is available in three pedestal colors of white, red and black. All have a glass top.”

20″W x 14″H x 14″D

Purchase Information:

Price: $525.00
Availability: Buy Harry Allen Branch Table here

Blu Dot Sprout Tables

These new tables by Blu Dot have are a great choice for living or dining areas- the legs on the dining table would be an especially nice feature when chairs are involved.

“The Blu Dot Sprout table comes in 4 sizes and three statement making colors. The forked stainless steel “roots” will settle in perfectly with your existing décor.”

Dining Table, (shown on left) 28.5″H x 48″ Diam, $899.00, Buy it here.
Cafe Table, (shown on right) 28.5″H x 36″ Diam, $799.00,Buy it here.
Coffee Table, 13″H x 36″ Diam, $599.00, Buy it here.
Side Table, 20″H x 20″ Diam, $399.00, Buy it here.

Purchase Information:

Price: $899.00
Availability: Buy Blu Dot Sprout Tables here

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