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If you have a lawn, take note:

“The EPA estimates that of the 800 million gallons of gas used to fuel lawn mowers in the U.S. every year, about 17 million gallons are spilled, which can contaminate ground water. However, your ‘it’s bad for the environment’ excuse for not mowing the lawn is about to end. The Neuton Battery-Powered Mower (2007) is a smart alternative to loud, gas-guzzling machines that are difficult to start. It runs on a rechargeable battery, and in place of a pull-cord, this mower starts by turning a safety knob and squeezing the handlebar.”

*produces no CO2 emissions
*24-volt battery gives you enough power to mow for 45-60 minutes

Based on characters and stories by Mr. Clement when he was 15 (in 1995), there is now a set of the figurines and (now out of print) graphic novels available in limited edition.

“The poseable figures come with a knife and an envelope. The Gourgeous Habour is Mr. Clement’s latest work, featuring an “astro lapin” and touching on love in a rapidly changing world. Some mature themes.”

Thinking outside of the box, UtiliTILE has designed a creative solution to utensil storage. It’s halfway between a useful fixture and an art piece, which leads me to think it’s well worth some consideration.

“UtiliTILE: Dining is a series of simple-to-mount yet elegant lacquered wall tiles, each providing a specific storage function for the dining room. Have a buffet without having a table… A useful tile for storing your utensils in a fun and space saving way, as if hurled into the wall by a knife thrower. Setting the table is as easy as pulling out as many utensils as you need. Magnets ensure that the system works smoothly.”

Materials: Baltic birch ply, lacquer.

24 W 24 H 1.25 D

The subtle colors of these pleated pillows are lovely.

“Area’s mission is simple: original designs, natural fibers, and long-lasting beauty and comfort. Area bedding will make your bedroom more serene and simple. Classic even. 100% natural fibers make these sheets very easy to maintain and care for (even the linen lines) — so both the appearance and quality will last.”

Available colors: Creme, Powder (Pink), Java
100% linen cover. Down insert.
19.5 L x 17 H

Also shown: Area Brick Quilt & Shams, Queen: $320.00, Buy it here.

I like how this mirror has all sorts of random colors due to the choice of material.

“Large round mirror covered with coils of recycled magazine pagers. Rolled into coils, the pieces of paper are attached to the mirror’s frame and then sealed for durability and shine. Finished with embedded hook at the back for hanging. Imported. Wipe clean.”

Paper, glass. Hardware for hanging not included

21″dia, 2.5″w

Urban Outfitters has a bunch of interesting (and affordable) rugs- perfect for adding a little bit of interest and texture to any room.

Most made from low profile cotton.

(shown left to right, top to bottom)
3×5 Peony Tree Printed Rug, $28.00
3×5 Silhouette Flower Printed Rug, $28.00
3X5 Inked Floral Printed Rug, $28.00
5X7 Zebra Printed Rug, $68.00
5X7 Paisley Printed Rug, $68.00
5X7 Zig Zag Printed Rug, $39.99

If you can get past the price tag, this light is actually pretty spectacular.

‘Sustainable and stylish, these light fixtures of cascading flowers are designed from recycled bottle-bases that have been cleaned, sanded and tagged together by hand. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. Choose 8″, 10″, 12″ or 14″. All measure 5 3/4″ in width. Items featured 8″ Cascade.’

(note: I think that the options for length is meant to read in feet, not inches, fyi.)

Today’s the last day for DWR’s Free Standard Shipping promotion. There’s the option of saving a little dough on delivery, which will make whatever you buy a little more ‘within reach’ of your budget.

“Originating from a rug proposal for No. 10 Downing Street, Christopher Farr’s Tide Rug has a (politically) neutral background with boldly colored lines that add a sense of spaciousness to larger rooms. The rug’s name refers to the sculpted lines that are created by ocean currents in the sand. Like all Farr’s designs, Tide is hand spun and handtufted of fine wool and manually dyed in small batches to create rich tonal nuances in the strands. It’s guaranteed to grow more beautiful with time as the wool’s natural lanolin emerges and invigorates the surface, creating enhanced luster over the years. Each rug is signed by the designer and numbered. Made in India.”

Hand-spun wool; cotton; latex.

L 10′ W 8′

This vase, which has a love letter written in braille on it’s textured surface, is now available in black. Stunning.

I bet this feels really good to walk on.

“This rug is hand made and obviously not mass-produced which is precisely the reason we like it. Each is a ‘one off’ piece, entirely made by hand. Please note that due to this peculiar uniqueness, customer must be able to accept understandable variations that are normal for unique hand made works of art.”

Custom sizes upon request.

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Quite similar in feel to the Twitchen Lampshade, this lampshade captures one of nature’s best saturated hues.

“Shades are constructed by laminating fabric onto a pvc parchment, then they use a hand rolling method to finish the edges. The shade is 10″ in diameter, top and bottom, and 8″ tall. These are lamp shades only, for table lamps or hanging ficture lamps. There is a universal metal ring that fits between the fixture and the lightbulb. 60 Watt max. The shade in photo has a removable protective plastic sleeve, so its clearer than shown.”

If you don’t mind a bit of hard-wiring, these lights are a pretty good deal.

“Add a bit of Big Bang Theory to your life with this pendant lamp that resembles the white light of a star burst. This stellar fixture will look awesome over a kitchen or dining table, or as an accent light in any room. Flat packed with easy self assembly instructions, the kit includes one polypropylene shade, ceiling mount, and electric cable.”

*Please note: The European style plug on the cable must be removed and the cable hard-wired into a ceiling mounted electrical box.

Big Bang, 18.5″ x 18.5″ x 18.5″, $100.00, Buy it here.
Little Bang, 18.5″ x 18.5″ x 10.25″, $85.00,
Buy it here.

We posted this almost three years ago, but now it’s significantly cheaper so I thought it was worth revisiting.

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The purveyor of meatballs just made the wall sticker trend a LOT cheaper.

Some mornings these would be entirely useful; just think, a quick look at yourself with a moustache or tattooed tears (depending on the day, of course) might give that extra infusion of self-confidence you need (and, how much would this be a mind-numbingly good gift for somebody?).

‘In need of some self-reflection? Designer Julie Ruiz has created this series of one-of-a-kind silk-screened hand mirrors that are sure to give you a whole new outlook. Each signed and dated piece is cut from mirrored Plexiglas in your choice of design: “The Mr.” is SILVER with a handlebar moustache – for those days when you’re feeling less than manly. And for all you softies out there yearning to be hard, try the “Thug Life” – GOLD with tattooed teardrops. Buy one for yourself, and one for your homeys.’

*aprox. 6.5″ wide x 14.5″ high and 1/8″ thick

[via Yanko Design]