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If you’re looking to reflect light around your space in an interesting way, these Pyro Mirrors will do the job without costing a fortune.

Set of three, 3-dimensional decorative glass mirrors. Each is approx 17″ long by 14″ wide. Lightweight and easy to hang. unique backing allows mirrors to be hung in many different configurations and angles.

Each is approx 17″ long by 14″ wide.

$85.00, Buy it here.

If you’re missing any kitchen basics, you might consider DWR’s offerings, as they all look entirely unoffensive. (Has anyone bought the water pitcher? If so, does it work? Please click on title to comment.)

Water Pitcher: $25.00 – $85.00, Buy it here.

Herb Pot: $30.00, Buy it here.

Louella Glass Butter Dish: $25.00, Buy it here.

Steamer Set 1.5 L and 3 L: $155.00, Buy it here.

Ice Cream Scoop, $22.00, Buy it here.

Measuring Cup/Juicer: $30.00, Buy it here.

No instruction booklet necessary: a standard that every travel alarm clock should adhere to.

designed by sam hecht and his co-patriots at industrial facility in the UK, the jet lag alarm clock is a re-interpretation of the good old travel alarm clock.
a transcontinental project, the jet lag is produced by IDEA international in Japan. the overall idea was to produce a travel alarm clock where an instruction booklet would be unnecessary. the clock features a lock button to prevent settings from changing in flight, display illumination, and a novel combined alarm/snooze/speaker button- so you can direct your swat to where the sound emanates.

dimensions: 2 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 7/8”

$40.00, Buy it here.

Nothing wrong with this clock*, in fact, everything looks just right.

This simple, easy-to-use alarm clock features large number displays, a backlight, snooze function, and 24-hour setting. When the alarm is set, large numbers display both the current time and the alarm time. The clock’s AM and PM indicators are visually distinct, and a lock on top prevents inadvertent changes in settings.

Made of ABS plastic, glass, and steel; takes two AAA batteries (not included).
Size: 2.25h x 3w x 2″d

$35.00 ($31.50 Members), Buy it here.

*Spoke too soon apparently, it’s backordered until beginning of August. Apologies.

Fold away all those notes and bills at the end of the day with this handy bulletin board (yes, you can use push pins).

When closed The Iconic Folder makes your office or home look more organized, clean and stylish resembling the style of your computer’s desktop icons and hiding the papers inside. You can use regular push pins with The Iconic Folder. The Iconic Folder is made of 100% Virgin Merino Wool which is a renewable and environmentally friendly resource. It has a high quality touch and feel and can be dry cleaned if needed.

Iconic Folder Small (9″ x 13½” when open), $89.00,
Buy it here.
Iconic Folder Original (14″ x 21″ when open), $179.00, Buy it here.

Simple, affordable, beautiful…truly an excellent floor lamp.

From a snake nest of winding cords, this lamp shoots straight up and stands tall on its own. Surprising the eye by challenging the unexpected, the Cord Light is simple, yet characteristic. The cord, one of the most disturbing decorating details has been made useful. The piece is made out of a standard bulb, textile cord and steel tube.

Textile cord, H 130 cm (51.2″) Bulb included (GLOBE opal 40 W.)

$169.00, Buy it here.

Here’s a cute cardboard playhouse for the little ones. (With a little work you could make one of these, so keep that in mind.)

Villa Julia by Javier Mariscal is a cardboard playhouse for kids. It’s easiest to think of it as a game in five phases: assembly, personalization, decoration, occupation and disassembly. Villa Julia’ comes with a plan detailing the easy instructions for assembly; children set it up themselves and make it their own by coloring the drawings found on the sides.

65″l x 47″w x 53″h

$275.00, Buy it here.

If you’re short on counter space, you certainly don’t want your dish rack to be huge. This 7″x4″ dishrack will do the job in half the space of a regular sized one. If that’s still pushing it too far, maybe go with a sink mat instead.

Compact Stainless Steel Dish Rack, $27.00, Buy it here.
Endurance Stainless Steel Sink Mat, $13.50, Buy it here.

Do you remember the Daily Aesthetics Collection posted a while ago? Well, in addition to the porcelain paper bags and milk cartons, there’s a gas tank as well. That’s right, a porcelain gas tank for your foodstuff storage needs.

Microwave and dishwasher safe.

$85.00, Buy it here.

From the same company that brought you the CableBox and the Sanctuary Charging Station comes the CableDrop, a handy little thingamajig that keeps those cables from dropping behind your desk when you unplug your gadgets or laptops. It’d also be perfect for running lamp cords around/behind table legs so your home doesn’t look too cord-crazy.

Fixed behind or on the desktop, even onto a facing wall…Anywhere in fact where you wish to have cables temporarily held yet easily removeable or extended. CableDrop gently grasps your power and peripheral cords so they do not fall off your desk every time you unplug your laptop.

each 1-1/8″w

Sold in packs of six, each package includes three different colors, either muted or bright.

$9.95, Buy it here.

Uh…so, um, what’s your sign? Here’s some pretty plates that show the constellations of the zodiac signs.

“Throw a star-studded dinner party with pretty white plates featuring delicate blue renderings of the 12 zodiac signs. Silver dots show what the actual constellations look like in the night sky. Sold as a set of four, the plates feature three constellations per plate and are divided up into fire signs, earth signs, water signs and air signs.”

Made in China.
Materials: porcelain
Size: 8″ dia.

Set of four: $34.00 atUncommon Goods

Here’s a calendar and storage container for small office supplies all wrapped into one small tin.

Never enough room on your desk to keep all the essentials? This 3-story tin is a nifty place to store small office essentials, plus it’s even a calendar. Simply swivel the compartments to set day, date and month. It measures a mere 3″H x 2″W x 2″D. Paper clips, elastic bands and push pins included.

$9.50, Buy it here.

(This item’s link and price was updated 10/30/09.)

Hopefully you are enjoying your Memorial Day, perhaps with a picnic or cook-out? You might remember the black notebook grill, but the new stainless steel version is quite a looker.

The super-slim, portable charcoal grill that A+R pals made an overnight phenomenon last summer is now available in a stainless steel finish and with a larger cooking surface. Cook, say, six burgers instead of 4. There’s a 250-square-inch cooking surface on a stainless steel grate. Like its black counterpart, this new version is lightweight, weighing in at less than 9 lbs. The cut-out handles make it a cinch to carry, and the stainless steel surface has a waterproof finish. As a cooker or a gift, it’s a hit at any party.

Size (folded): 21″ w x 19″ h x 1″ d
Size (assembled): 21″ w x 19″ h x 15″ d

$68.00, Buy it here.

Here’s another great station to corral all your gadgets whilst charging.

One outlet, four electronic thingamajigs to plug in, let the Juice Box help balance that equation. Mitered walnut box with felted wool removable top tames the tangle of cords, while concealing a power strip of your choosing.

Specs: (Inches) 4h x 15.5w x 8d

$129.00, Buy it here.

If you’re going to play some cards, these are a fun set to have on hand…also might be a good host/hostess gift perhaps?

54-card deck of poker size playing cards, plus one marker card. Unlimited edition. Originally executed by artist Donald Sultan in March of 1989 as charcoal and conté crayon drawings on handmade paper.

Designer: Donald Sultan, 1989
Manufacturer: A/D Gallery, New York
Materials: Paper 3.25″ x 2.5″

$25.00, Buy it here.