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I’m not microfiber’s biggest fan, but this is a decent floor lamp at a decent price.

“Ultra-swank chocolate sueded microfiber tops a sleek X-base in satin nickel-plated steel. ”
• Steel base with satin nickel finish; clear cord
• Chocolate brown microfiber shade with styrene backing
• Two on/off chain pulls
• Requires two 60W bulbs (not included)
• UL listed

“hand blown carafes made to the highest standard of italian glassmaking. the visual of one container floating inside another is striking.

available in carafe or sfera (round shape) design”

dimensions:
carafe:
150ml 5″h x 3″dia
250ml 8″h x 5″dia
sfera: 150ml 4″h x 6″

Sometimes veneer can be a very good thing…case in point, this lovely bulletin board that adds a bit a wood grain without sacrificing the convenience of magnets.

Magnetic stainless steel wood veneer: walnut or oak magnets: red, orange, grey, white, blue.

These are quite lovely…

“Three different delicate flora and fauna patterns are carved into glass then hand-painted using colorful translucent paints. The glass is then reheated to set the color. Each piece will vary slightly, due to the nature of the handmade creations. Hand washing is recommended. Set of 6, 2 of each pattern.”

Small Glasses (Set of 6)– 3 ½”dia x 3 ½”h

Large Glasses (Set of 6) – 3”dia x 5 ¾”h

The word ‘love’ is not strong enough to describe the way I feel about this lamp.

Table lamp made of rolled and powder-coated 1mm mild steel.
Available in light grey or magenta.

dia 13.2cm x H22cm

Flickering candlelight in the form of a lightbulb. Pretty clever.

“votives in the form of large globe 60 watt light bulbs made out of thin cast white porcelain – allowing the small candle within to emit a warm, glowing light.
each votive comes with a votive holder, made to hold the object at an angle, allowing the threaded bulb base to act as both a handle and a vent.”

Includes 2 votives and 2 holders.

6”w x 5”d x 5″h : base – 3.5”d

The guys at furni have designed an affordable, eco-friendly cutting board with interchangeable preparation bowls. I just love those furni guys. They have really great designs at really affordable prices.

:: laminated bamboo construction
:: 16% harder than maple, ecologically responsible & a highly renewable resource
:: includes 3 interchangeable preparation bowls
:: bowls are quality stainless steel (18/8) 4 1/4” diameter
:: non slip rubber feet
:: ready to use unfinished or can be treated with mineral oil
:: dimensions: 15 1/4” x 10 1/2” x 1 1/2”

I’ve been following the work of Tobias Wong for sometime now. His ever present sense of humor makes for some interesting design ideas…his collaboration with Ju$t Another Rich Kid brought us 24k gold plated Bic pen caps, and McDonalds coffee stirrers “for the man who has absolutely everything.”

I recently discovered the Sun Jar, which isn’t available just yet, but may be something you’ll want to pre-order. At a mere $38, this old-fashioned glass jar contains a solar panel LED light system that will store the days sunlight and illuminate your space at night. It reminds me of catching fireflys as a child. We would poke holes in mason jars and have a little lantern powered by mother nature, that is, of course, until my mother would make me release them.

Sand-blased glass jar, 4″x4″x6″

When decorating a room, there are so many opportunites to hang something from the ceiling, which helps bring height to a space. I always love finding great candle globes that hang, or beautiful lamp pendants. Sometimes, though, you need something that is just decoration, something so beautiful it doesn’t need an alternative use; simply something that looks good and will fill a void. Artist’s mobiles are usually the answer, and boy am I fawning over this one.

“Fuyuh was designed by Riki Watanabe in 1975. It is a classic Japanese design crafted by hand in a small Japanese workshop. The quality and details of the laminated bamboo are unsurpassed. Fuyuh is a small work of art, suspended in space.”

Laminated Bamboo
11″ width

In light of the upcoming elections, I couldn’t help posting these cute mugs I stumbled upon as I was browsing for a house-warming gift. Though I’m not going to purchase these, as I’m unwilling to encourage any debates at what will otherwise be a fun party. If I owned them, however, I would certainly look forward to Mrs. Roosevelt looking at me from my cupboard everyday…

8.75 Oz.

Quite a nice accent, either just-for-looks or for serving food, these shiny bowls would add just the right amount of shimmer…

“Malleable vessels of nickel-plated brass look light as aluminum foil. Hand-molded hammered effect with clean sterling shine. Uneven rim adds edge.”

Low Bowl. 19″dia.x3″H

High Bowl. 12″dia.x8″H

I want to snuggle up with one of my own this coming winter!!! It’s starting to get colder here in the midwest, and I particularly love this color combination, very modern and sophisticated.

“Designed by La Tete Au Cube and the guys surrounding Jérome Fischbach, this is the ultimate solitude counter measure. It’s so charming and so French, yet it doesn’t take itself too seriously. With 85% wool, it’s nice and cuddly. Polyamide (15%) ensures incredible softness.”

53″ (135 cm) x 73” (185 cm)

When I’m on the plane or waiting for an appointment, I love to make lists and jot ideas down. Any notepad will do, obviously, but this one would make me look “smart”, as my grandma used to say.

Notebook has a bonded leather cover and coordinating pencil. available in your choice of white, black, orange, pink, green or acid-green. 3.9″ x 5.9″

Think about it, $6 to avoid the normal, boring, how-do-I-start-a-conversation-with-this-person-I-know-absolutely-nothing-about or the which-glass-is-mine feeling. Well worth it for you and your guests.

“What’s in the glass makes you talk, but what’s ON the glass is what you’ll talk about. 90 Words to stick on glasses or plastic cups. ATYPYK is the industrial design firm founded by the French designers Jean Sebastian Ides and Ivan Duval. Introducing happy ideas that are wonderful, amusing and innovative.”