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Pretend for a moment that money is no object. Then imagine how one of these rugs would absolutely make a room. Even if you’re not there yet, trust me, it would.

In addition to producing and exhibiting paintings and collage works, artist Michelle Weinberg has transferred her unique aesthetic to the realm of design. She responds to Nature and the built environment with a vocabulary that merges the modern and the folkloric. Pattern provides the vital pulse that animates her imagery, along with vivid color relationships, abstracted typographic forms, and a retro sensibility that permeates her works. Her line of handmade limited edition rugs are produced in Nepal in wool and silk, 100 knots per sq. inch, Rugmark certified (no child labor involved).

Nino Flor, 23″ round meditation rug: around $995.00
Elements in an Ecosystem, 8′ x 4′: around $7,900.00
Elope, 6′ x 5′: around $7,500.00
M Forever, 6′ round: arount $7,900.00
Buy it here.

Awe-some. (Imagine that said in a sing-song voice, sort of louder than what would be appropriate in public.)

Korean Designer Wonsuk Cho has designed a series of lights based on the light box commonly used to examine X-Ray film. These whimsical lights are created by taking X-rays of single incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs. The images are subsequently mounted onto small black boxes which hang from the ceiling and once illuminated reveal their skeletal structure.

Designer: Wonsuk Cho
Each light ships with 2 x-ray bulb designs.
Materials: Steel Frame, X-Ray film, Transformer.
Dimensions: 5″W x 8.25″H x .8″D
$229.00, Buy it here.

A color-cycling light that’s almost like an updated futuristic lava lamp? for $70? Yes please.

Babushka is a modern, lit version of the classic Russian Doll. Turn Babushka on and off by pushing down on the top of the light, and watch it faze through its cycle revealing varied colors as it goes.
Babushka’s dolls are revealed in a sequence of different colored lights and effects. When red the infinity effect is visible revealing a seemingly never ending row of red dolls. When blue the edges of the larger dolls are lit. Babushka continues its light effect through red to pink and purple and on to blue displaying different effects as it goes.

Designer: Mathmos Design Studio

$69.00, Buy it here.

I’ve watched Donnie Darko and Sexy Beast, so the chance of this bunny being non-creepy is long gone*, but for anyone who appreciated the earlier post on Herb Williams’ crayon sculptures you might be interested to see a new item has been added to the mix.

A sculptor who ingeniously uses crayons as his medium, [Herb] Williams creates works that are not only strikingly beautiful but playfully allude to serious cultural icons as well. And don’t forget that unmistakably happy smell. This spirited bunny measures 17 1/2″ x 12″ x 12″ and is made of crayons and Fiberglas. Signed and dated.

$12,000.00, Buy it here.

(*as if it being creepy would be the primary reason of not dropping 12 Gs right now.)

That’s right, it’s Earth Day today, so, as a nod to our little planet, I’ve compiled some of MIO’s products available at Target. The following three posts are eco-friendly as well.

MIO Herb Garden Grow Kit – Set of 2: $19.98 Buy it here.

MIO 3-pc. Bamboo Handle Gardening Tool Set: $20.97, Buy it here.

MIO Watering Can: $24.99, Buy it here.

MIO Composter: $99.99, Buy it here.

MIO Solar Path Light – Set of 2: $29.99, Buy it here.

(* MIO was founded by the Salm brothers (Isaac, the numbers guy and Jaime, the design guy) with the objective of combining business rigor with environmentally and socially progressive design. -MIO)

Handmade by Esque in Portland, Oregon, these vases are one-of-a-kind works of art. (Might be a good Mother’s Day gift for those of you that have the money to spend?)

materials: Recycled glass stock; processed in an electric furnace that’s powered by wind energy.
dimensions: Approx. 12″, 14″ or 18″ tall; diameter varies.

$314.00 and up, Buy it here.

Whoa, check out these boxes covered in old tires. Neat.

Stash your stuff in eco-friendly style with boxes covered in reclaimed rubber from old tires. Each is embossed with a unique geometric pattern – please allow for variation.

Dimensions: 7.5 x 4.5 x 3 H inches

$39.00 each, Buy it here.

Designed by Michael Sodeau, these desk accessories will brighten up your work area and hopefully help mundane tasks seem a bit less mundane.

a collaboration between UK-based designer michael sodeau and the japanese company suikosha, the ANYTHING collection presents an inspired collection for the home or office.

winner of the RED DOT design award.

Buy it here.

Here’s two altogether interesting candle holders for your low lighting consideration.

Cosy Candle (hand painted glass), $175.00, Buy it here.
Fire Candle Holder (available in white, light green or dark green), $45.00 each,
Buy it here.

These ripple plates by Alex Marshall Studios would be a fun (yet still elegant) way to display appetizers.

All ceramics are made from porcelain clay, are food safe, residential dishwasher safe, microwave safe and may be warmed in the oven up to 250°.

By Alex Marshall Studios
11.25 x 11.25″

$54.00, Buy it here.

These lovely lanterns are solar powered, so you’ll not have to worry about electricity or wires when having your outdoor soirees.

Already Included: 9″ Lantern with built-in solar panel, AAA Rechargeable Battery, Wire frame supports,
Stainless steel hanging handle

$39.99, Buy it here.

(thanks Jamey!)

With this weather-focused wall clock, you can forecast rain or shine without the help of a meteorologist. Smart.

* Large easy-to-read wall clock with day and date, hour, minute and second
* Multi-color barometer heralds sunny days or rainy nights
* Wet, dry or misty – the hygrometer measures moisture

13.5 x 2 x 13.5 inches ; 3 pounds

$79.95, Buy it here.

[via Cool Material]

No batteries? Yes please.

Like its friend the Sun Jar, this handy solar powered clock is handsome as it is practical and eco-friendly. With a smart and simple solar panel on its front it’s a far cry from the days of those dodgy calculators you had to crouch under a bright light to use. But as well as being functional this little clock has a clean and unfussy design that lets you stand it up whichever way you want. To boot, its solar power means that you’ll never be caught in the twilight zone wondering what the time really is after a night-time power cut.

designer:
Adrian Allen
Supplied with two sets of hands (long & short) to give you the options of wall mounted or free standing.

$49.00, Buy it here.

Holy moly, these are absolutely beautiful. I’m flabbergasted.

Designer: Aldo Bakker

Water Carafe, $229.00, Buy it here.
Vinegar Flask, $189.00, Buy it here.
Oil Can, $129.00, Buy it here.
Salt Cellar, $129.00, Buy it here.

A few accent pillows worth noting…

Marcus Pillow, 12″ x 18″, $50.00, Buy it here.
Kalina Blue Pillow, 18″ x 18″, $75.00, Buy it here.
Empire Pillow, 12″ x 16″, $50.00,
Buy it here.