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This delicate leaf patterned cup is available in black leaf on a white background or white leaf on a black background, so you can pick whatever floats your boat.

“The Leaf Cup is a remarkable piece because of its artist quality pattern. The silhouette edge is finely detailed, as if actual leaves were placed around the cup. This porcelain cup is finished in a matte back glaze.”

Material: Porcelain
2″ dia. x 3.5″H
Designed by: Masahiro Mori
Produced by: Design Mori, Japan
Black Leaf or White Leaf
$18.00,
Buy it here.

This looks a little lopsided, which may be a little unsettling after a while, but I do really like all the facets.

A new angle on illumination. Resin base, white cotton shade. 100W bulb (not included). UL listed. White.
14″diam x 24.5″h.

This retractable light is on sale for a very good price. (The set of two price doesn’t quite make sense, so if you’re going to buy two, you might call or email to see what’s up.)

This handmade bell-shaped pendant retracts to set the mood: down for task lighting, up for ambiance. With a 57″ insulated cord and a matching aluminum ceiling cover for mounting. 40W bulb max. (not included). UL-approved components. Made in France.

12″ diam., 11″ h. (Cord adjusts from 20″ to 57″)

One Light, $128.00 Sale $43.99
Set of Two Lights, $228.00 Sale $148.99
Buy it here.

These rock vases are a great way to incorporate some natural materials into your home, plus, they’re interesting whether you use it as a vase or just as sculptural item.

“these are all natural river rocks. to prevent from leaking all holes are finished with urethane…each article has a different stone as it’s all individually natural material. which design is sent to the on-line shoppers will be a surprise!”

4.5″~5.5″ height
$25.00/ea

Fyi: no longer available through original retailer, Tortoise General Store.

These are great display pieces for dry botanicals.

On the edge. Conceptual box in expanse of wavy matte white stoneware has gallery presence. Helicopter view: asymmetrical opening in the top flows into a cool “V” dip at the rim. Dry botanicals only.

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Naoto Fukasawa is well known for his product design skills; now we can all rest easy knowing he’s taken care of the fan category.

“Don’t be deceived by your first look at this fan as it’s not your average appliance. With a protective cage that wraps completely from front to back to protect the motor as well as the blades, along with an extra feature that allows you to put it on a timer, the design of the ordinary fan has been drastically updated. Though practicality rather than aesthetics were key to the design… there’s definitely something wonderfully sleek about the new look.”

14.5″W x 10.75″L x 16.75″H

FYI, designboom has a good interview with Fukasawa.

This item is no longer available from the original retailer.

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I am loving these handmade crushed bowls from Muuto.

The Crushed Bowls show big-scale architecture applied on small scale objects. The bowls are composed of equilateral triangles and principles we use for big-scale computer modeling. Adding human ergonomics and aesthetics to the equation we have derived a series of vessels that are carefully crushed for everyday use.

I really love little miniature figures. These are tiny tiny at a 1/87 reduction. They remind me of this artist’s work or this necklace by Anne Gerricke.

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The numbers of this clock rotate clockwise behind the static red arm to keep the time…seems like a perfectly sized clock for a desktop.

“designed by anthony dickens for lexon, the around clock is analog and uses a 1 x AA battery (included).”

Available in white or black.
4.3″ dia. x 2″ h

As a self-described minimalist, I usually don’t like the idea of allowing room for trinkets and such, but it is rather unrealistic to think that in your life you aren’t going to acquire some mementos along the way. I like how Marlon and Jace use display domes (as seen in their Apartment Therapy home tour) to create distinct display areas without making the space look cluttered.

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I love the super slim red arms on this clock.

Glass wall clock with metal dial. 12″ dia (30 cm dia)

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I’m completely in love with these vessel-like shapes by Ernst Gamperl. Taken from trees that have naturally fallen due to effects of time, each one is meticulously carved from wet wood as it dries in order to expose the grain in a new way and form. The detail is really quite amazing, and pulls wood from an otherwise normal material into an extraordinary art piece. If I am ever lucky enough to own one I would honestly consider it a prized possession.

Circular patterns carved into [Gamperl’s] sculptures follow ancient Sufi customs and are deep synchronicity with the nature of the raw material itself. After the pieces have been moulded, waxed and polished into their finished shape, those same sculptural objects, appear to highlight the life of the grain and the ineffable force of nature which, in Gamperl’s case, has withstood the test of time.

Pricing starts at $546.00 approx. and go up to $7,700.00 (approximately).
Buy it here.

These table linens by Chilewich have such a nice pattern; they almost have the look of a modernized lace (maybe).

“They look delicate, but have the strength and durability of all Chilewich’s products. Beautiful, durable and washable.”

Available in Black, White, Citron, Grass, Smoke.

Pressed Vinyl Dots Placemat, $15.00,
Dimensions: Rectangle: W 14″ x L 19″
Sold in packs of 2

Pressed Vinyl Dots Table Runner, $24.00,
Dimensions: W 14″ x L 72″

The same designer who brought us the Cutting Table No. 1 has now released this special edition of 10 Ísbjürn / Ice Bear Rugs. Playing with the ubiquitous animal skin rug idea, there’s part play and part serious commentary on luxury goods.

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Two new(?) items from Muuto that I’m particularly liking are this vase and carafe.

Closely Separated Vase: (also available in yellow, 10.6″ h), $162.00,
Buy it here.

by Michael Geertsen for Muuto

Abstract bowls, plates and cups are merged in an intuitive way. Reminding us of the beauty in disharmony and how old things can lead to new, if we change our perspective. The object works on its own, but is given a function if flowers are added.

I’m Boo Carafe: (3.39″ dia. x 10.8″ h), $94.00, Buy it here.
by Norway Says for Muuto

Boo is like the skin, or a balloon surrounding the water with openings that tell the simple story of fluid motion in and out of the glass. The carafe exudes a strong personality, as if it’s saying “I’m Boo, who are you?”

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