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Porcelain wood candle holder from the enchanted Maxim Velcovsky.

Size, 39cm x 15cm x 3cm

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Ironic home furnishings are such special things. They make my fingers itch to own and collect, and, as luck would have it, these aren’t so expensive.

“The humble can has been given a glamorous makeover as a tongue-in-cheek vase.”

Silver or
Gold.

4″dia. x 6″H

Take a look at these fancy wastebaskets (‘fancy’ meaning ornamental). And, look, they’re affordable, unlike other designer items that jack up the price just because they can.

“simply shaped, affordable, and stylish waste baskets from umbra made out of degradable virgin polypropylene with a printed graphic exterior.”

Design: Joshua Davis/David Quan
shown left to right: red, ocean blue, kiwi

14″h x 10″dia. (3 gallon capacity)

Whether you’re into the semi-decorative or not, rugs are a great way to add pattern and interest to a room.

Hand-tufted 100% New Zealand Wool
8mm/10mm cut and loop pile

8 x 10 ft

I think there’s nothing like a nice graphic print to add visual interest to a wall without breaking the bank.

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Oh Flat Pack, I love you.

CNC cut flat packed hammer. Ideal for woodworking, cooking, furniture assembly or as a child’s toy.

(This item’s link and price was updated 11/19/09.)

This fluttery mobile would add a soft movement to a corner spot or area, don’t you think? Shown in white with green accents.

7 x 36 inches.

I posted Sarah Cihat’s Rehabilitated Dishware oh-so-long ago, and was pleased to find some of her new(ish) handmade cups.

Handmade cups with floral art.

3″ high by 3″ dia

Even though this rug’s pattern is barely there, and not at all ‘pattern-y’, there’s a nice quality that adds some interest without distraction.

“Created in a colorway that’s only available at DWR, the Grace Rug (1999) was named in honor of Angela Adams’ great aunt. “I always thought my aunt Grace was very cool because she could whistle with two fingers,” says Adams. Capturing a pattern that could represent a burst of light or sound (or Grace’s whistle), the Rug’s depth and texture is highlighted by Adams’ use of color and thick pile. Hand tufted out of 100% New Zealand wool, the Grace Rug’s 1″ pile is soft and inviting. The edging is resolved without having to use a band, and the smooth cotton backing is attached using a natural rubber latex adhesive.”

100% New Zealand wool; cotton monk’s cloth; natural rubber latex.

W 8′ D 10′($1699.00) or W 5′ D 8′ ($899.00)

Charging stations are abundant nowadays, but it’s rare that one comes so close to simplicity as this one.

“The simple and compact design conceals a universal charger compatible with over 1500 electronic devices from most major brands and a USB port allowing hundreds more electronic devices to be charged using just The Sanctuary. Users can from now on charge their cell phone, PDA, Blackberry, iPod, MP3 player, and bluetooth headset simultaneously in one location.”

Available in White or Black, $129.00

There’s a little sale over at UO where you can get 4 plates for $18. Mix and Match and spice up your dinner!

This is a pretty smart way to keep your ideas together- the back side of one notebook slips into the front pocket of another…providing a way to link up several notebooks in one.

“160 lined pages that open flat. Inside pages are green seal certified and contain 30% recycled post-consumer fiber. Cover is stain resistant, waterproof, tear-resistant, 100% recyclable synthetic paper, easy to wipe clean. Patent pending front cover pocket linking system. One interior pocket. Size 5 x 7″ Available in blue, grey, white, pink, manila, and green.”

5″ x 7″

This throw isn’t a new thing, but I do keep admiring the design whenever I come across it. If you look closely, you can see images of tanks and grenades amidst the animals.

“The ordinary throw blanket may be a bit taboo in the design industry, seeing as its main function is to cover an old and unseemly couch… but when Marcel Wanders, Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel get ahold of it, it’s another story altogether! Decorated with bold, graphic patterns, the July and Pantheon Throws are elegant and unexpected heirlooms, capable of transforming any room with their warm and inviting atmosphere. If you don’t have an old couch that needs to be saved, they look equally great draped over the bed, hung on a wall, or used as a tablecloth for those extra special occasions.”

65″W x 110.25″L

These are awfully pretty.

“From Dutch Design Company Mrs. Me, Lekker is pleased to introduce these gorgeous throw pillows in 2 different sizes. The front is made of lasered cow-hide with a diamond pattern and the reverse is done in a gorgeous silver coated linen fabric. The large pillow measures 17.7″ x 23.6″. Imported from The Netherlands.”

Back in December Kris posted the Metaphys Desk items and they’re now available in the U.S./Canada. (Plus, there’s a few more pictures to show the storage capacities.)
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