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It’s often hard to find bedding for the modern-ish home. There’s just so much out there, and honestly, there’s also a whole lot of patterns that just don’t make me very happy. But this does. Simple stripes paired with bright(ish) colors give punch without going overboard on pattern.

100% cotton shell
100% polyester fill
220 thread count

Queen Quilt $275.00
King Quilt $300.00
Queen Pillowcase (2) $33.00
King Pillowcase (2) $38.00

I like the look and love the idea…

“The Eco Ware line is the result of experimenting with biodegradeable plastics made from compressed natural materials such as byproducts of coconut, rice and bamboo processing. Tom Dixon created this line of biodegradeable plates, bowls and cups dubbed Eco Ware . This elegant line of sustainable tableware is 85% bamboo bound with a water-soluble polymer.

Eco Ware is fine enough for formal occasions, tough enough for the outdoors, and robust enough for every-day use. The best part is that after a long functional life (5 years give or take), the Eco Ware objects can be recyled into plant pots or simply composted back to the earth.”

each bowl- 3.50″ height x 5.75″ width

(Special: $59.99 instead of $75.00)

The Teeter Vase has weighted inserts to allow balancing in multiple positions. A few clustered together would look great. And at the price, it’s affordable too.

Inspired by the Rorschach inkblot tests, these felt rugs probably look pretty amazing in person–though it’s a little difficult to tell from this photo.

pure wool felt, rubber backing. 8′ l x 5′ w – 10 lbs. designed by fredriksonStallard.

If you’re serious about your reflection, you might take another look at this. It has just enough color in a not-so-expected place to be worth the extra dollars…

“Here’s a mirror that reflects not only your image but your good taste. Accented with a brightly-colored backing, this Thomas Sandell design installs easily on any wall and will stand out wherever you mount it.”

h 47″ w 19″ d 2″

If you’re not one to enjoy trips to the neighborhood market/gift store at the very last minute in order to spend too much time picking out just the right card, then this set of cards might be a godsend. Think of it, all the time (and stress) you’ll bypass…

40 greeting cards (4 1/4 x5 1/2):
6 Birthday, 2 Congratulations, 2 Valentines, 6 Thank You, 2 Mothers Day, 2 Fathers Day, 2 Sympathy, 2 Anniversary, 4 Blank, 2 Get Well, 6 Holiday, 4 New Year

Do you have a matte black glass sake set from Sugahara? No? Well, get on it then. Would be an excellent gift for anyone with an appreciation of sake, or sushi, or small, nicely made things.

Bottle: 4.5″ h, cup: 2.25″ h

“The bold but spare Cross Pendant Light, winner of the red dot award in 2003, is a roto-molded double cruciform lamp that distills the iconic shape to its bones and accomplishes it with ironic refinement. When switched on, it becomes a luminous white or orange plus sign, radiating soft circles of light from each end. Hung laterally in multiples, a group of Pendants forms a constellation of stars. A light bulb fits into the cross’s center through the upper cylinder. The lamp can be suspended from above to achieve a soft, complex glow or placed on a table as a sculptural light source. Bulb (not included) Incandescent 60W/120V/E26/A19.”

I have no idea what this is made out of (acrylic?), but it sure is pretty.

h 11 ¾” ø 39 ¼”

Sweet Grace over at Design*Sponge just sent me an email about the new Threadless Bliks.
Threadless is the t-shirt site that has submissions from contestants.
Blik is the site that sells cool wall decals.

It’s like those Reeces Peanut Butter ads from the late 70’s. Hey, you got your Threadless in my Blik.

If you’re a fan of patterned textiles, you might just jump for joy. This is an interesting design (would add a lot of ‘oomph’ to a room) for a reasonable price.

Hand-tufted, 100% Bikaner wool

It’s one of those miracle products (they’re out there, just sometimes hard to find): 100% biodegradable plates, cups and utensils. Made from compostable sugar cane fiber (utensils from potato starch/vegetable oil), these products could be considered best friends with the environment. Hurray for easy clean up that doesn’t hurt anybody.

“These disposable (and biodegradable, and compostable) dinnerware pieces are designed for elegant entertaining, indoors or out. They’re attractive, unbleached, FDA-approved food-safe, and they’re much sturdier than standard paper plates. (They’re comparable to Chinet™ brand plates.) Not only are they made from renewable resources (see above), they’re microwavable, freezer safe, oil resistant, and capable of handling hot foods and beverages. After use, this product can be recycled for the making of paper, or 100% catabolized as compost.

The potato-starch cutlery is sturdy, attractive, reusable, and suitable for hot foods up to 220° F. It will biodegrade within 180 days in a commercial composting facility, but is currently only certified for biodegradability under the ISO 14855 standards. (Certification under the ASTM standards for compostability is in process.)”

12 oz. Bowl :: Pack of 25 :: $4.00
12 oz. Cup :: Pack of 50 :: $7.00
9″ Plate :: Pack of 25 :: $5.50
9″ Compartmentalized Plate :: Pack of 25 :: $5.50
12″ Oval Platter :: Pack of 10 :: $4.50
Fork, Knife + Spoon :: 50 Sets :: $13.50

Hmm, though this is slightly disturbing, it’s also oddly fascinating. It definitely gets points for originality…

“Droog’s 12th presentation in Milan at the Salone del Mobile 2004 was based on the concept of going slow. When the Fat Lamp is turned on, it slowly melts and gives more light. This process takes about 2 hours. When turned off it becomes solid again. The lamp consists out of soy oil and melts by a small light-bulb that hangs directly in the oil, because soy isn’t conductive. “

Are you picky about plastic? These containers are considered classics (lots of good things came from the 60’s) and would make excellent lay-about storage for smaller items.

“This classic multipurpose container was designed by British born Alan Fletcher for the Italian company Mebel in 1968. This container consists of two interlocking parts, which allow you to switch colors if you purchase two or more units. Use it as a small storage container or use each part as a “catch it all” for keys, coins, paperclips, etc. Each united is stamped with the designer’s name. A timeless and practical design.”

Plastic melamine.
6″ diameter x 3″ high.

Available colors: White, Black, Orange, Red

Sometimes a product comes along that renews my hope in current design and escalates my heartbeat…and this very mirror is one of those products. I really can’t imagine regretting any dollar spent in order to own it.

Polished stainless steel.
24h x 48w (inches)