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I love the sleek lacquer red of this credenza- looks sharp, and has a pretty decent price to boot.

“Tons of hiding space for your minimal place. Clean lines in slicked lobster red lacquer span almost five feet to broaden storage options. Expansive top pedestals a widescreen. Sleek double doors slide to hide A/V-ready shelves with a gap for cords and back cutouts. Wood composite; powdercoated metal “L” legs and slim vertical door pulls. Also available in white.”

54″Wx18″Dx27.75″H

These are super alternatives to regular old plastic jewel cases. Out with the old plastic and in with recycled stuff, hurray! (Labels and templates are available for both.)

Resleeve:
“RESLEEVE is made of a rigid 16pt recycled bending chip board and has a round die-cut hole in the center to view the front of the disk. The back is solid, embossed with the message “RESLEEVE 100% Recycled”. RESLEEVE is made from 100% Recycled Fibers (56% Post Consumer Recycled / 44% Post Industrial Recycled). Great for storing, protecting or used as a mailing envelope for your CDs.”
$16 for 50 sleeves

Replay Case:
“Each REPLAY case comes with two slots for two CDs / DVDs or a single disc and liner notes. Each comes debossed on the back with the REPLAY logo and 100% Recycled. REPLAYs look great plain or wrapping one of our brown kraft or recycled white laser labels around them. Choose from one of our free templates online to design your REPLAY’s cover art.” $32 for 50 cases

via [AT’s unplggd.com] via [greenasathisle.com]

I ran across this a while back displayed as intended, but never as a planter. Looks great either way, and I think it would be the top contender for ‘best affordable fruit container/basket available online’ if we had such a category.

Stainless steel construction

L30″ x W3.5″ x H3″

For anyone in the graphic design business, or for anyone who hopes to be, this book is a thoughtful overview of what the logo process entails from start to finish. It’s actually easy to read, nicely illustrated and very informative. Clear cut sections outline stages of process that lead towards a logo that’s both smart and successful. I found the examples to be quite interesting, though it’s all very polished and pretty, so just don’t expect the hours of rough sketches and crumpled up ideas to be presented along with the finished product. It certainly makes me respect anyone who takes on the task of creating or remodeling a logo; there’s a lot of thought and research involved that I had otherwise assumed to be luck or talent.

From the Introduction:
“[This book is] for designers hoping to make a unique mark on the canvas of time, presenting theories, process, examples, and methods form design professionals around the world. It’s structured to guide readers through the defined stages of process: planning, creating, and implementing. The book also delves into the abstract, emotional, and intellectual elements that are so critical to creativity of any kind.”

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This briefly makes me wish I had children so I could justify dropping major dollars on a travel case. (Just kidding.)

Slim leather case with four zipped pockets.
– Soft black calf leather case.
– Zipped pockets gold stamped ‘TRAVEL DOCUMENTS’, ‘PASSPORTS’, ‘TICKETS’, CURRENCY’.
– The case will fit up to five passports – perfect for keeping family travel documents handy, yet lightweight enough for use on business trip.

9″ x 13.3″ / 34cm x 23cm.

I know this is a tad expensive, but I love the classic look of this travel wallet. It’s timeless.

Travel wallet with suede calf lining and concertina pockets.
– Made in Smythson’s smooth, black calfskin.
– Concertina pockets are gold-stamped : Tickets, Passport, Documents & Other.
– Zipped pocket gold-stamped: Currency.
– Handy front pocket gold-stamped: Boarding Pass.
– Lined in soft suede calf leather.

9.75″ x 6″ / 15cm x 25cm

‘Svelte’ and ‘shimmering’ are two great adjectives, and I guess they do describe this little table rather well. Might be just the thing to add a little bit of a luxe look to a room…

“The svelte hourglass shape has been crafted from durable and lustrous aluminum and adds a sleek presence to your room.”

12″dia x 17.5″h

If you like the look of mid century classics but can’t quite fork over the money for a collector’s item, this table might do nicely. With its walnut veneer and leg detail, it hits the right note of authentic design without the up charge for an original that you would find in a dealer’s shop.

“The Fresno dining table creates a warm ambiance in any contemporary space. The Fresno is sleek and simple in design, providing an elegant setting for dining and entertaining with a touch of mid century charm. The frame of the Fresno is made of hardwood; top is made of MDF with an American walnut veneer.”

66.9″ l x 31.5″ d x 29.5” h

These pendant lamps seem to be a good deal- they have an interesting texture and they don’t cost an arm and a leg.

“Crisp geometry meets loopy crochet in our three cotton pendant lights. Painstakingly crocheted by hand, the basket forms are dipped in a starch solution to preserve their shapes. Emits a warm and romantic glow. Three unique shapes to choose from. Choose from tepee, cone, or dome. Tepee measures 16″ in diameter x 28″H. Cone and dome each measure 24″ in diameter x 17″H. Ships in 2-4 weeks.”

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These two desks are being combined into one, so they’re on sale until they run out. At a sizable savings, it’s a chance to give your office space a facelift.

Pocket:
“The Pocket Desk is designed to reduce clutter in the workspace, and its compact size makes it an ideal solution for the home office. The Pocket Desk offers both a broad upper tabletop and a concealed, full-size lower shelf that slides out for additional space.”

Pocket Desk, $1,800 $1,298.00

Transporte:
“The mobile Transporte Table, available in two sizes, offers a simple, flexible workspace. The maple veneer top is supported by sturdy tubular steel legs for unhampered legroom.”

Transporte Table – 30×60, $800 $498.00
Transporte Table- 36×72 w/ Grmts, $850 $650.00

I know someone that needs one of these…both pull apart easily with what looks like a spring mechanism, providing a quick and easy way to provide your car keys without letting loose your home/office keys.

Silver Valet Key Ring (left), $16.95

Valet Key Ring in Sterling Silver (right), $60
(engraving available)

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This looks amazing. I love the delicate frames with the tiny lights suspended within- it must be beautiful to watch it spin slowly around…

-Made from a Printed Circuit Board, tiny, honey-colored lights float within a robotically animated
-incandescent bulbs
-19.75″ x 47.25″ overall size,
-7m cord length

The New Museum Store has quite a collection of intriguing items, and this Security Blanket caught my eye.

*Only 100 produced
*Each one and is signed and numbered on its own sewn-on ultra-suede patch by the Artist Chrissy Conant.

90 x 90 inches; Fits Queen and King size beds; 100% Virgin Wool

(This item’s link and price was updated 03/18/10.)

Also available through Amazon.

Maybe to you hard core skiiers/snowboarders/mountain climbers this backpack is nothing new, but I think it might be one of the coolest ones I’ve ever seen. Looks like it accommodates all sorts of gear/accessories to make your excursion that much more enjoyable…

“Extreme water protection and our rip stop laminated foam shell makes it an ideal companion for rough conditions whether it be rain, snow, or sea water.
The ergonomics are excellent regardless if it is empty or heavily packed thanks to the body molded shell. Shoulder straps are made of top quality neoprene to follow the movements of your arms. It features a water tight roll top, a goggle pocket inside the lid, pole/ice axe attachments, quick lock straps for skis and boards, and a built in shovel guard.”

Height: 16.93 inches
Width: 11.42 inches
Depth: 6.3 inches

This is an excellent picture of how well wall panels can create a truly unique environment.

“Cementitious, mineral composites have been favored by architects and designers around the world for their superior fire properties, relative light weight, and absence of harmful, off-gassing content. We feel that wall surfacing, which exposes large areas to potential fire hazard and circulated air should be safe: noncombustible and free of formaldehyde.”

-32″ by 32″ repeating panels for continuous surfaces of any size
-100% mineral, non-combustible, class A
-easily installed by finish carpenters

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