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These look like an excellent choice for bedside reading; mounting lights on the wall frees up valuable space on the side table and the pivoting head ensures that you’ll always have direct light on your nighttime novel. Plus, the gunmetal finish is industrial and modern, yet not too sleek (as sometimes chrome can be).

No electrician required. Easy-installation gunmetal grey steel wall-readers simply have an exposed black cloth cord that makes its way down to the outlet. Task light head pivots up, down, around. Industrial on/off toggle switch. Type B 60W or E12 bulb (not included). Mounting hardware included.

4.25″Wx27.25″Dx4.25″H (4.25″H shade)

$59.95, Buy it here.

For those of you in the U.K., you’ve got an excellent reason to replace your telephone. Lucky ducks.
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For those of you that appreciate the urban grid, this notebook by John Briscella might just be the perfect fit.

A blank notebook /sketchbook / journal that is gridded with 125 cities from all around the world. Great for Urbanist, Architects, Designers, Artist, everyone who enjoys cities. Each city pattern is completely different then the next. Begin to realize the possibilities of cities while taking notes; Redraw parts of a city unconsciously; or map your travel in a city… The possibilities are open to create anything with in the modern city grid. Enjoy!

252 pages, 6″ x 9″, perfect binding, black and white interior ink

$15.99, Buy it here.

Check out how the bases of these bookends (or bookstops) are concave to allow for desktop storage…

The beautiful 70’s inspired lines of these bookends, designed by Klaus Hackl for Eno, act as both bookstop and desk storage (paperclips, rubberbands etc.). Lacquered steel available in Orange or Black.

Dimensions: 4.25″ x 4.25″ x 6.5″h

$50.00, Buy it here.

A very simple alternative to the many hooks and boxes out there. I wonder if the magnet is strong enough to toss your keys at it and have them stick…if so, it’d be a neat trick.

This magnetic key holder by Arik Levy can be mounted to the wall right near your door so you never misplace your keys again! Genius.

Dimensions: 3″w x 6.25″h x 1.5″d

$40.00, Buy it here.

Here are two smart (and affordable) organizers for keeping mail and keys at bay:

Magnetter in Natural, 8″ x 6″: $13.95, Buy it here.
Lettro Organizer, 8″ x 4″ x 2″: $15.95, Buy it here.

In the spirit of spookiness, why not add a vertebrae lamp to your decor?*

Finally, lighting with a spine. This fascinating fragmented tower of stacked ceramic ribs was created by South African artisans Gerhard Swart and Anthony Harris, who’ve made an international name for themselves by pushing the boundaries of ceramic expression with both humor and a passion for sculpture and function. Individually cast and assembled ceramic vertebrae.

Measures 46″ with shade.

*(Oh, right, because it’s $2,800…good answer.)
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Ah, the memories. I’d opt for no streamers, but that’s just me…

There were lots of ways to get around when we were young…pedal cars, roller skates and skate boards all come to mind. But from the banana seats to the baseball card spokes, nothing beat the classic bikes from the seventies. In honor of those hot wheels, we present the Stingray Vase, sure to bring back memories of every wheelie you ever popped. Hand-sculpted to resemble a handlebar grip from those classic bikes, this 14″ tall beauty looks great on any shelf, and is guaranteed to start up a conversation. Comes with removable streamers!

Colors: Black vase w/choice of red, white, blue, black, or mixed streamers.
Materials: Polyurethane rubber shell
14″ tall w/4″ diameter

$120.00, Buy it here.

This Grey Skies Rug offers an airy reference without straying from the basic black/white/grey scheme which gives you a fair amount of freedom when it comes to completely changing your décor.
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11 kitchen tools for 55 bucks…seems like a good deal to me.

Scanwood designs simple, strong everyday living products with an instantly recognizable Scandanavian aesthetic. In business since 1919, it cuts products from renewable wood resources such as the beechwood used here. These 11 essential kitchen tools light and durable…and gorgeous: spatula, stirrer, tongs, perforated spoon, stirrer spoon, scraping spoon and two salad sets (small and large).

$55.00, Buy it here.

If you’re in need of wall art but don’t want to spend anything more than $25, then take a look at this site- they’ve got loads of graphic posters to choose from that won’t break the bank.

18″x24″: $16.99
12″x18″: $10.99
Two 12″ x 18″ Posters for $20

Buy it here.

Show your love for cats or dogs (or both) with these quirky pillows from k studio.

Great design, green materials, and social responsibility need not be at odds with one another. In fact, at k studio they think these ideas are inseparable. They started this company with just this idea in mind.
At Shelly and Mary Klein’s growing studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they manage each product from start to finish. They start with fabric made from some of the most sustainable materials available such as hemp, organic cotton, and recycled wool. K studio designs are generated in house and are then embroidered, assembled, packaged, and shipped by their skilled team.

appx. 14″ square
Dog Pillow: $110.00,
Buy it here.
Cat Pillow: $110.00,
Buy it here.

The rich colors of this rug capture autumn perfectly.
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Does this clock have way too much going on or not enough? Or is it ‘just right’?

This mesmerizing clock is not as timeless as its name implies. Look closely and the numbers 3, 6, 9, and 12 will give you a good idea of the hour. But, based on aesthetics alone, the name may just be appropriate after all.

Designer: Pascal Tarabay
Lacquered metal frame, 19.75″ dia.

$349.00, Buy it here.

This cooler-slash-icemaker is brilliant.

The world’s first vertical ice tray! It chills. It serves. It stores. The Orb makes 21 ice cubes, and stores another 51 within its removable inner bucket. Or use it to keep bottles or homemade ice cream and other goodies cold. It’s airtight so it keeps contents odor free.

Size: 6″ dia x 5″ t

$16.00, Buy it here.