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These two lamps by OFFI are simple sculptural forms that aren’t too bad price-wise.

OFFI Cupstack Lamp, $99.00,
Buy it here.

Inspired by the irregular stacking of cups and bowls, this asymmetrical glowing form sits comfortably on your shelf. The dynamic form is scaled perfectly to add a sculptural accent of light to any surface. The Cupstack light is hand crafted using mouth blown glass.

OFFI Vee Lamp, $99.00, Buy it here.

With minimal lines, Vee is shaped like a lamp, but it glows all over. The simple form is at a size that can fit in small spaces and add a soft glow of light to any surface. The Vee light is hand crafted using mouth blown glass.

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I like the idea of using these as tiny planters for succulents (as suggested). Take note of the size; they’re pretty tiny.

Square sake cups aren’t just for squares or sake for that matter. These delicate porcelain cups are designed for sake, but think how cute they would be with little succulents in them lined up on the windowsill.
White porcelain, so fine you can almost see through it, makes sipping sake sublime.

Set of six mostly square cups.
Each cup measures approximately 1.5″ x 1.5″.

$24.00, Buy it here.

Suck UK has done a very fun collaboration with It’s Pop It’s Art in creating mugs decorated with lyrics from a range of classic songs. I could only find one place to purchase them so far, but will add others as the list grows.

Feeling a bit metal? Then rock out with a mug of Motorhead coffee. Just had a hard day of freedom fighting? Then sup some tea from the Marvin Gaye mug. Or maybe you’ve just perfected your Bobby Gillespie hair, Primal Scream it is then. For whatever musical mood you’re in there is a lovingly designed mug to accompany it.

around £10, Buy it here.

If we had a fun-but-sort-of-unnecessary category, this would go in it.

keep an eye on the future by pinpointing the actual days of specific dates. determined the day you were born, what day it’s going to be when you turn 206 or impress your friends with your insight.

$18.20, Buy it here.

So, instead of spending $1000-$2000 on a new sofa or chair, you could just spend $450 on a throw to cover up your old one. Whether or not that’s a good idea is up to you.

Printed cotton throw available in two patterns: Pantheon (by Studio Job) or July 2005 (by Marcel Wanders). Made in the Netherlands.

Material(s): Cotton
Dimensions: 110″ X 65″

$455.00, Buy it here.

Okay, hear me out: ever since seeing this photo (styled by Laura Fulmine), I’ve kinda liked jute rugs in woven shapes and patterns. Besides, there’s something really nice about natural materials in modern spaces. So, of course I have to post this one, because it’s even crazier than that one from the photo.

Handwoven from natural jute, our Flora rug is a nifty surprise for your floor. Add a bit of organic modernism to your room.

52″ x 72″

$495.00, Buy it here.

Excellent, a tea towel that looks like notepaper.

A high quality Tea Towel designed to look like a sheet of lined notepaper.
Designed by super-creative London studio I Saw It First.

£10.00, Buy it here.

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Hmm, ‘drinking fun’? Not sure how much ‘fun’ these will add to your drinking, but they are kind of an interesting alternative to the plastic straw. I wonder how you’d clean them? Dishwasher? or maybe with those pipe cleaners in your craft drawer?

“Stainless steel is one of those rare, exceptionally functional and durable materials that manages to combine indestructibility with presentability…The stainless steel drinking straws come in a set of 4. These straws do not rust or tarnish and provide years of drinking fun.” –after5catalog

set of 4, $12.99, Buy it here.

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This makes me want to get my hot glue gun out, though I doubt the end result would look as nice as these.

Molded from colored hot glue. Vase bottom is made of scrap pieces which have been melted down and dyed black. Water tight. Wipes clean with water. Looks like glass, feels like rubber!
May be used as a planter, a fancy waste basket, or a decorative container.
Each piece is hand crafted. Made in New York City.

Jupiter Bucket, 9″ tall by 7″ diameter, $98.00, Buy it here.
Small Jupiter Vase, 9″ tall x 3.5″ diameter, $65.00, Buy it here.

Originally created on paper at the Bauhaus in the 1920s, this work by Gunta Stölzl is impressive to behold. Realized into being by weaver Jack Lenor Larsen, the design (and price) should perhaps interest you enough to do a little design history research before purchasing.

A notable figure at the Bauhaus, Gunta Stölzl is known for her textiles as well as her leadership as one of the few women to teach at the Bauhaus, and the only woman to hold a senior role on the faculty…she explored ways to “reinvent” weaving and in the process evolved it from craft to industrial design. Fellow student Anni Albers described Stölzl as “having an almost animal feeling for textiles,” and having an affinity for color. (Stölzl credited Paul Klee with opening her eyes to how colors interact with each other.) Her work also shows an understanding of omnidirectional design, in how it is satisfying to approach each rug from any angle. –DWR

Handspun wool; cotton backing with latex adhesive.
W 8′ L 11′ H 1″
$5,000.00, Buy it at DWR.

Any chocolate lovers out there? Now you can have your brownies in the shape of chocolate bars. Cute.

this pan bakes one large brownie in the shape of a chocolate bar, ready to be divided into a dozen pieces, each embossed with the word chocolate. Use your favorite fudge brownie mix or prepare a flourless chocolate cake for a supremely chocolaty experience. Made of cast aluminum with a premium nonstick finish, the pan distributes heat evenly and releases the brownies with ease.

Hand-wash. 13 1/2″ x 6 3/4″ x 1 1/4″ high

$29.95, Buy it here.

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I can think of about ten uses for this thing, and I’m sure you can think of many more. Is it wrong to say they make cleaning look like fun?

Tubtrugs® are the original 2-handled tubs that are the most useful tool for thousands of jobs around the home and garden. A Tubtrug® is great for carrying, mixing, pouring, scooping, plastering, storing, washing, gardening, pets – the list of uses for your Tubtrug® is literally endless… –Tubtrugs®

small 9.5″ tall 13″ diameter (3.5 gallon) $12.00

medium 12″ tall 15″ diameter (6.5 gallon) $15.00

large 13″ tall 18.5″ diameter (10 gallon) $18.00
Buy it here.

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Another excellent black and white graphic rug to consider…

Underscore a room with this geometric black and white patterned cotton dhurrie rug and you’ll love the results. Its bold and bright pattern ends in a band of red finished off with black and white pom-pom fringe.

6′ x 9′

$699.00, Buy it here.

This is one high-tech teacup for those of you that are serious about tea. Follow the link to read more.

It looks like every traditional teacup should, but for starters it’s double walled, so a) you won’t burn your hands and b) your tea won’t cool off as fast. Secondly its sliding lid is a beautiful piece of high tech, as it is truly integrated into the lid and all you do is you slide a separate piece up and you are ready to enjoy your tea.

$30.00, Buy it here.

Rose and Radish is having a moving sale, and there are some mighty nice discounts on their delightful array of items. I’d recommend taking a look.

Your child will be fascinated with these swallows flying overhead. Suspended by a single point, Flensted takes great care to make sure each mobile is carefully balanced.

Size: 13.75″x 19.5″

$27.00 $18.90, Buy it here.