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It’s really quite fortunate that something this lovely is less than $150.

“designed by ingo maurer, 1983, willydilly is a suspension style lamp with a 230 / 125 volt, max. 60 watt E27 socket and comes complete with a white translucent stiffened card shade and a 3.51” diameter plastic canopy with fluorescent clip. the height adjustable cable is 78” in length. the shape and size of the shade can be varied as required. bulb not included. willydilly measures 13.65” width by 19.5” height (as shown in diagram).”

78 inch length

I posted the rnd_time clock a while ago, and several of you loved the concept but not the price tag. Here’s something that is a similar execution but without the numbers and in vibrant colors.

“Design your own modern wall clock with colorful, free-form blocks. The clock hands are on a silver block. Arrange it with the 12 colored blocks any way you want: round, linear or random – you can really get creative and make your own modern art. Includes the silver clock block with 12″ black hands, 12 plastic blocks (pink, white, green, yellow, aqua, two red, orange, green, light blue, royal blue and black) and adhesive strips for simple installation. Uses one AA battery, not included.”

Such a delightful way to hang your coat.

This is kind of old school, but I felt like it was worth posting. Don’t buy this if you’re expecting a sturdy, advanced piece of technology. But do get this if you want a really simple, beautiful cd player.

“The speakers are built into the body of the CD player. To make a disc play you simply pull the cable. Volume and search controls are situated on the top of the Cd player.”

It is available in the US through Compact Impact or at any of the Muji sites online (Moma, Muji UK, etc.).

If you use this for any dinner parties, you had better prepare something more spectacular than the flatware!

“Mango’s bold design continues to delight 21st century diners in both everyday and formal table settings with its genuine elegance. Made of matte brushed 18/10 stainless steel.

Nanny Still is one of Finland’s most colorful designers with a wide range of products. She works with the same clear elegance in a variety of different materials: metal, glass, ceramics. Nanny Still masters almost everything to do with art and industrial design. She was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1972 and the Diploma of Honour at the Triennale in Milan in 1954, to name just a few of her awards.”

Designed in 1971 by Nanny Still

5 piece place setting as shown

When I was in Vegas, I saw three of these giant glass “diamonds” on a tabletop and I really liked them. I thought they were going to be a lot more expensive.

These vases are pretty neat- the magnetic plate at the base can be covered up by a tablecloth or runner so that the vases seem to float or balance on their own…

Set of 5

5/8″ sq. x 9-1/2″ h

Does anyone else happen to have an odd habit of loving lamps that are a little bit too expensive?

“designed by sven adolph for lucesco, the sven light is made of spun aluminum and utilizes 24 LEDs shining down and 16 LEDs shining up, providing direct and indirect lighting. the separation of the shade brings to mind earlier examples of lighting from scandinavia. interior of shade is painted white. limited stock available in december in black or white. red TBD delivery.”

10″ dia. x 14″h

Now, why James Bond comes to mind first when seeing these, I don’t know, but they sure are a sophisticated-yet-fun kind of statement. (I’m not saying the James Bond character is ‘fun’, I guess the reference is more about how he always dodged things like poison darts and bullets and such? and had fancy gadget-y things?)

Designer: Anthony Chrisp

Made with screw-tipped stainless steel darts.
Set of 3.

1.6″Ø x 7.1″D

Lovely design with a nice combination of colors…

“9 1/2″w x 6″ h x 1″ deep sketchbook with printed cover, bookcloth binding, removable canvas strap and colored ribbon bookmark. 300 blank pages.”

I saw one of these plates a while ago, and was quite sad to learn that it was not available to purchase. So, of course, to my delight, it is now available as a set with three other really great graphic designs. I like them so much I’d be tempted to hang them on the wall.

“This classic side plate set is made from high quality, durable melamine. The pattern is an exclusive Thomas Paul design that references traditional motifs used in fine china and adds a modern gothic spin.”

Set of 4.
Measures 9″ in diameter.
Dishwasher safe, not microwavable.

Timothy Richards makes these amazing miniature reproductions of famous architectural sites which can be used as bookends. They are purchased individually, giving you the option of mixing and matching.

Here is one of the latest additions to Mr. Adlers menagerie collection, the Snail Box. I have been smitten with this collection of decorative ceramics since its inception, and love it more with each new piece he introduces. With the snail, you get the addition of having a removable “shell” which can be used to store small items (though I think it kind of resembles a butter dish?).

High fired stoneware with a matte white glaze

8″ x 6″

I know almost everybody has seen the carved deer head, but I didn’t know there were other friends availble…Now it’s possible to have quite a collection of animal-friendly wooden trophy heads.

“No safari is required to obtain these large-scale trophy heads. Hand-carved from blocks of laminated basswood, these stylized likenesses have a keyhole hanger in the back.”

$429, Reedbuck: W 15.25″ x D 16.25″ x H 23″
$429, Ibex: W 14.25″ x D 13.5″ x H 19″
$495, Bighorn Sheep: W 15″ x D 13.25″ x H 21″
$605, Blesbock: W 19″ x D 21″ x H 23.5″
$605, Catalina Goat: W 16.75″ x D 19.5″ x H 19.25″

Bedding seems particularly hard to decide upon these days, especially for those of us that prefer something that’s simple without being completely devoid of any design or pattern…this particular set fits within that particular category quite well, and provides a nice contrast to any throw pillow(s) you might choose.

100% Cotton percale – Plastic snap closure. 220 Thread Count.

2 pillow cases included.