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Sometimes it’s best to start with a very limited mission statement.

“Studio Verissimo consists of Portugese designers Claudio Cardoso and Telma Verissimo. The core activity of this studio is lighting, furniture and space designs, etc…. Help is a ceremic mug whose objective is to help people make rice.”

Have you ever wondered where all the advertising banners for art shows go when the shows are over?

Better Wall works with over 20 major art museums and sells them as large scale wall art (with portions of the proceeds going back to the museums). Any damaged banners are recycyled as raw materials and keep vinyl out of landfills, and you can feel good about that.

The stock is always changing (obviously) and is definitely limited edition.

The piece shown here is from the Robert Bechtle show at the SFMOMA.

Dimensions: L: 72 ” (183 cm) : W:35 ” (89 cm)

Most days I feel diligent, but sometimes I feel slothful. So it only makes sense that my china would reflect that.

Set of 12 bone china dinner plates (26cm) and two serving plates (32cm)

with 7 Deadly Sins and 7 Seven Contrary Virtues.

Abstinence against Gluttony (serving plates) , Humility against Pride, Kindness against Envy, Chastity against Lust, Temperance against Anger, Charity against Greed, Diligence against Sloth.

I’ve been a big fan of these pillows for a while and now they’re on sale. I love the shape and I think it would make a great place to put your head.

Ultrasuede and poly-fil supreme downlike fiber fill 6.5″ x 15.5″, available in chocolate, orange, and blue.

The silhouetted trees that encircle each By the Lake porcelain cup are mirrored in the platinum-plated surface of the matching saucer. What’s more, the miniature images change with the light and point of view: a tiny visual tempest in an exquisite teacup.

I’m a big fan of Nani Marquina’s work. She has a great sense of texture and color, and this rug is no exception.

Large: W 6.5′ D 8′ H .75″

Small W 5.5′ D 7.83′ H .75″

Go to your happy place with this DVD with an automatic repeat of 36 colors of cloud formations while playing a variety of music selections. 180 minutes of programming with 28 color and audio mixes.

Is there anything better than not having to pay for long distance? And being able to get rid of your home phone? The Hulger hand set attaches to your cellphone and, with the optional adapter, can be plugged into your computer for hours and hours of free gabbing.

This notepad (which is embossed with “Have you begun today what you want to be tomorrow?”) would make a great gift for a new graduate or just any one in general that you think needs a reminder to take advantage of today.

• 250 pages of heavyweight paper
• Rotates on stainless steel grommet for easy access
• Perforated pages for easy removal
• Embossed cardboard cover

“Inspired by a crumpled plastic cup, this white porcelain version can be used for coffee, dessert, or condiments. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Set of three.”

An elegant addition to any table setting…

“A centuries-old tradition of Japan, rustic ceramicware enhances presentation with organic hues and shapes. Set includes one of each pattern. Beautifully gift boxed. Dishwasher safe. Made in Japan.”

Not exactly an affordable lighting solution, but it would definitely make a statement in a room. Tobias Wong, the master at taking something standard and making it interesting, has this time entirely coated a traditional crystal chandelier in industrial white rubber.

“Peel off at your own discretion.”

Unique white bud vases with a lil’ bit of texture to set them apart from all the other white bud vases.

“The bubble bud vase is made from porcelain, unglazed on the outside and with a fine pale glaze inside. Each is created by hand, not cast, and the bubble pattern is unique to each vase. They are heavy and feel great in the hand – add a delicate flower stem or display on its own. Choose from short or long necked vase.”

Designer: Andrew DeWitt, San Francisco
Dimensions: 3 1/2 – 4″ high