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Personally, I think I’d prefer a different color than red, but other than than, these lamps are pretty intriguing. They certainly are different, and I like how they’re on a smaller scale, so they can be tucked into smaller work spaces perhaps.

These stark white lamps are made from sturdy iron plate, but their fluid shape reminds us more of that glass cup full of paint that we knocked over (if it had been suspended in motion).

Designer: Kouichi Okamoto
Available in wall or table versions. Red or white interior.
Table Lamp: 11.2″W x 7.9″D x 11.8″H
Wall Lamp: 9″W x 9″D x 13.8″H

$199.00, Buy it here.

Floating hands tell the time in either classic or modern styling. Be sure to take note of the dimensions though, they’re pretty big.

The ultimate in simplicity, this clock has been stripped down to its most essential element- its hands. Striking, modern, minimal and functional.

Classic Hands Wall Clock, 27.6″ Diameter, $50.00,
Buy it here.
Hands Aluminum Wall Clock, 17.7″ Diameter, $54.00, Buy it here.

Completely. freaking. awesome. I mean it, these are fantastic.

shown left to right:
Trunk: $950.00, Buy it here.
Gravity: $850.00 – $998.00, Buy it here.
Spine: $995.00, Buy it here.
Daddy Longleg: $950.00 – $1,295.00,
Buy it here.

Making things out of paper is kind of a hobby of mine, so I can’t help but post these two items from the paper-crazy Japanese design collective, Shirara. The paper block kit has ‘great gift’ written all over it (and yes, the tiara is a little frou-frou-ish, but that’s what a tiara is, so deal with it).

Paper Blocks, $44.00,
Buy it here.

This 23-piece set stirs the imagination both artistically and spatially. The pristine paper blocks are a blank slate for children of all ages to illustrate with their wildest dreams. The blocks are in varying shapes to accommodate all kinds of structures. Comes flat-packed. No glue necessary: It’s self-adhesive to allow for easy assembling. Designed by Mai Miura

One Day Princess Tiara, $28.00,
Buy it here.

This tiara is among the more baroque of [Shirara’s] efforts, kissed in gold and strung with a very long white satin ribbon. We love the modernity that comes from translating something so precious in idea as a tiara into something so fleeting as paper. Flatpacked and measuring about 6-3/4″ tall and about 16-1/4″ before interlocking the tabs–making it a perfectly princely coronet for all ages. by Tomitama

[posted by katie]

Here’s a decent sale on a very decent wine rack. (It reminds me a lot of the Cru Rack.)

The capricious form is made of a very strongly, super-light material. There can be stored wine bottles, but also most champagne bottles will fit. There are many ways to pile up the Grape and can be made to a beautiful wall. The Grape is packed in a nice carry trunk. -greenergrassdesign

designed in 2007 by Robert Bronwasser.
$160.00 $128.00, Buy it here.

28 biaugust has turned symbols of war into a vase and bank.

Love Grenade Coin Bank, $32.00, Buy it here.

Starting now, you can do something to contribute peacekeeping efforts. Convert your love to change and save it in “A Love Grenade” and donate it to those who are in need. As our part to World Peace, partial proceeds are donated to “Act Now to Stop War & End Racism”. (A.N.S.W.E.R.). –28 biaugust

Peaceful Bomb Vase, $52.00,
Buy it here.

War is destructive and cruel; it will mercilessly take away life and happiness. We don’t hear the deafening explosion when this “Peaceful Bomb” falls on the ground, nor the devastation after the explosion. We see flowers and plants which are full of life. They sway in the wind of freedom and emit unlimited vitality. We hope we pass this anti-war and peacekeeping message to you through “A Peaceful Bomb” vase in order to fill the world with peace. –28 biaugust

[posted by katie]

I posted the Areaware sale a while back, and now ideeli is having a Fauna Pillow sale with up to 60% off, which is a pretty good deal. Starts today (Thursday 4/2) at 11am EST. If you’re not a member, you can use code ‘betterliving‘ to enter the site.

Set of 2 Fauna Pillows: $70.00 $32.00

Ooob. Oooob. Ooooob. If you say it enough times it feels like some sort of meditative chant….but anyways, to get on with it; doorstop or bookend, how about that?

Ergonomic – The Ooob’s smooth, curved profile eliminates catch points meaning no more stubbed toes.
Staying Power – The Ooob’s streamlined form and heavy weight minimise any chance of you knocking it out of place by accident.

Multi-functional – The Ooob can be used as a bookend.

Thoughtful – Unlike wedges the Ooob does not damage the bottom edge of doors.

Gentle – Unlike wedges the Ooob’s rubber skin doesn’t scratch your floors, doors or furniture.

Colours: Mango, black, grey, red and deep pink
Dimensions: about L230.H70.D70mm
Materials: Steel core, silicone rubber
Weight: about 1.2kg

£19.57, Buy it here.

Sure, blackboards are everywhere nowadays, but I still want one. Too bad the larger of these two has a gargantuan shipping charge or it could have been a contender (i.e. contendah).

Small Clean Slate Blackboard, $165.00, Buy it here.

The proverbial list (to-do, wish, grocery, et all)—as well as notes, ideas and the occasional illustration—find the ideal home on our lean and long slate blackboard, complete with reclaimed picture-frame wooden ridge for deft chalk storage. Cut from reclaimed century-old school chalkboards. Additional shipping, $20. Approx. 12″W x 30″H.

Colossal Clean Slate Blackboard, $495.00, Buy it here.

Salvaged from turn-of-the-20th century chalkboards once used in Iowa schoolhouses, our original piece of schoolhouse rock has been reclaimed from the classroom to serve as a mammoth message board or a massive medium for spontaneous art. Cleat for hanging included. This item will ship from our supplier in 2 to 4 weeks. Additional shipping, $325. Approx. 42″W x 57″H.

[posted by katie]

Such smarts! What other things can you make from a plastic soda bottle? A ton of things apparently. Here are some links: DIY soda bottle bird feeder, self-watering plant container, hanging planter (like the grow-your-tomatoes-upside-down thingy), and a bunch of other stuff.

H 3.5″ W 5.5″ D 1.25″
Zinc alloy.

Available 5/1/2009
$15.00, Buy it here.

It’s never too early to encourage your kids to become crazy geniuses (or too late to wish you had become one).

These lovely blocks contain many carefully engraved illustrations of the equipment, training, and activities that a budding mad scientist will require, combined with a clever alphabetic introduction to the concept depicted. Each block measures 1 3/8 inches square and depicts six mad science concepts and the appropriate letters. The set includes all 26 letters of the alphabet on five blocks (six illustrations per block).

Laser engraved onto a solid block of American maple wood.

$39.95, Buy it here.

[via Make]

Another addition to the ‘mustache‘ category, hurray!

Each ring is laser cut from clear acrylic and fused with a chalkboard mustache that doubles as a placecard!…

4-3/8″ x 3″ x 1/4″
Includes set of 4

$24.00, Buy it here.

Whoa, check out how versatile these little panels are…you can make a screen, build your own light, vase or whatever else you can think of. Love it.

“A Spring Flower” are sheet panels that can be assembled into various combination and shape based on your own creativity. It can be used to form a curtain, screen, wall hangers, or as table/furniture covers, matts, and even interior objects. Decorate your interior with these elegant and innovative flower petals.

W5.7″ x L5.1″ per piece
One set comes in 100 pieces and is about 3.25′ x 3.25′ when assembled as a square.

$30.00, Buy it here.

Graphics on glasses are g-g-great.

Take a Number Water Glasses- set of 4, $22.50,
Buy it here.

Nutrition Facts Water Glasses, $22.50,
Buy it here.

Through April 4th you can take 25% off all Martin bedding by using promo code MARTIN25 at checkout. Might be a good time to brighten up the bedroom.
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