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Judging by the cover, this looks to have some interesting homes…

“Focusing on one-family houses that have been built over the past decade, this lively new title explores the elegance and innovation with which today’s Latin American architects evolve their modernist heritage. In some cases, as with Chilean Smiljan Radic Clarke’s Pite House – a dramatic concrete bunker that cantilevers over a rough Pacific shoreline – the lineage is clear, as are the materials and strategies used to contend with often inhospitable locations. Others, like Mexican architect Michel Rojkind’s bright red “ribbon” PR 34 House, reveal forms better known in such places as Japan. Wherever their location or material, however, the nineteen houses presented in Daguerre’s new book are indication that Latin American architects are not content resting on their laurels.”

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If you’re the type to take your pet on trips, this would make packing a snap.

“Much like a canteen for campers, this simple design is a compact carrier for your pet’s food and water. Made of two halves, the Charlybox includes a two-liter canteen for fresh water, and two bowls for water and kibble. Snap the two halves together and set out for a day with your dog.”

H 8.75″ W 11″ D 4″

I really like this rug with it’s quirky design of birds and leaves and clouds(?). The color palette seems just enough ‘off’ to keep it looking like a collector’s item, yet the dark background with an overall decorative pattern gives it a hint of tradition which would help it mix in nicely with an eclectic sort of room.

“Originally trained in the arts, Wenlan draws all of her own patterns for both her home and fashion collections. With custom prints and designs inspired by imagery culled from a life spent working in the arts, traveling the world, and escaping with idle daydreams, Wenlan brings a fresh point of view to her work and is thrilled to translate her ideas into a line of unique but accessible collection for the home.”

100% Hand tufted New Zealand wool.

8′ X 10′

This solid wood coffee table is ridiculously affordable considering the built in magazine storage solution. Smart.

Design: Satina Turner

39 x 19 x 13″ (99 x 48 x 33 cm).

I just saw the
Think Tank designed by Renate Hattinger Keramik on
notcot.org, which led me to the Golden Heart pictured above. Absolutely one of the best things I’ve seen; my only wish is that it would a bit more affordable.

“Golden Heart is part of the series Human Interior. Human Interior are porcelain containers in form of the central human organs, heart and brain. The highly specialized organs heart and brain designed by nature are symbols for life, intelligence, love. The invisible inside becomes visible and gets a concrete emotional meaning by careful processing and refinement of the object’s surface. The objects are not only to be admired on pedestals and in showcases but to be used and filled.”

13 x 15 x 14 cm

Here’s a cool little table (or floor) lamp. I like how the silver laminate and the exposed edges play with the traditional idea of a lamp silhouette.

“The crisp, clean lines of the Tonka lamp bring an elegant simplicity to your contemporary decor. Available as a table or floor lamp, it is an ideal choice for your bedside or your favorite corner.”

Laminated multiplex

small: 4.75″W x 7″L x 19.75″H
large: 6.25″W x 9.5″L x 47.25″H

Man, I wouldn’t call these affordable by any means, but they sure are worth taking a look at…

“The capital Baghdad, the new Babylon, a symbol of multiple, ethnic, cultural and religious identities, a sort of concentration of all humanity. The top of the New Baghdad table is made up of tens of different industrial aluminium profiles each one with a specific purpose, which together make up a map of the capital of Iraq, ploughed by river Tigris. The designer Ezri Tarazi’s idea behind the table is that each shape’s various identities are merged into a cohesive plan.”

Available in Small and Large (dining or coffee table height).

The natural sculptural quality of these bowls would add an earthy feel/texture to a room…

“Artisans handcarve the discarded root balls of Chinese fir trees into magnificent bowls that display the character of their parent trees in unique color variations, knots, and small fissures.”

Large approximately 14″Dx10″H, Medium approximately 10″Dx5″H
Food safe.

This chair is made from scrap hardwood, ensuring that each one is slightly different. It might set you back a fair chunk of change, but it will surely be something that you’ll hold on to for years to come.

“Using Canadian hardwoods gathered from Toronto area studios and manufacturers, the Common Chairs are made by hand and assembled at random so that each chair is unique. Finished using a water based, zero VOC finish.”

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You can never underestimate how handy trays can be- especially for carting around multiple items that would otherwise be incredibly awkward to carry all at once. And this one is bamboo, so it’s friendly as well as handy.

100% organically-grown bamboo, non-toxic water-based adhesive, natural lacquer (derived from the cashew nut tree), food-safe polyurethane.

16″ long x 6.25″ wide x 1″
20″ long x 12″ wide x 1.325″

Really crazy that this bed is only $35. I think it only comes in a twin though…

Length: 78 3/4 “
Width: 39 “
Height: 9 “

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I have to admit I’m a little surprised where I found this, but hey, once in a while some retailers are allowed to catch me off guard.

“Observe the gears turning inside this exposed clock while it steadily keeps time. Rests upon a desk or can be mounted on a wall. Requires two C batteries (not included). Measures 6”D x 2.5” deep.”

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I like the large characters on this rug- it would give some foreign flair to a room while still keeping a simple color palette.

‘Larger than life Mandarin characters create impressive “inzhan” (translation: “personal stamp”). 100% fine virgin wool hand-tufted bold with graphic poppy on plush neutral brown.’

5’x8′ or 8’x10′.

Even though this is slightly back ordered at the moment, it’s still worthy of a post- you can preorder it to get it early next year, (which isn’t too far away might I add)…

“At plain sight it is a standard black mug as they come a dime a dozen and in big white letters it say OFF. Nothing fancy, but once you add the hot beverage of your choice, the mug changes color and is turning white and in big black letters it states: ON”

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This would be quite a handy bag to have around; three different shapes are possible for all sorts of things…

“The simplicity of the Furoshiki Bag is pure genius. Thanks to its origami-like folds, three different-shaped bags can be arranged, each one held securely together by magnetic handles. Incredible versatile, it is fully reversable so that you can even adapt the color to your mood!”

28.25″W x 28.25″L x 0.25″H