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Telling the time can be an exercise in decoding with this clock. As the minute hand intersects with the words, the hour is apparent.

12″ diam.
Aluminium & Glass

This might be my favorite thing ever in the entire world, or at least close to it.

“What we know as a doorbell is a square box that strangely enough says nothing about what a doorbell really is: an appliance consisting of an electromagnet, a hammer and two sound sources. In this design by Peter van der Jagt, crystal glasses make a crystal clear sound, announcing guests with a musical toast.”

9.8″ x 3.5″ x 9.5″

These tree wall graphics can add a lightness and visual interest where previously there was nothing.

“The objective of Domestic is to create collections of articles devised by designers, graphic artists or artists whose common denominator is to offer a means for the end user to freely participate. With Vynil, an alternative to wallpaper, the principle of the collection is simple: literally hand over to users who are invited to transform their interior into an area for expression and design their own decor. Thanks to Vynil, the wall space becomes the playing field for composition and into which one can put a lot of effort and invention. Beyond the practical interest it represents (no longer any need for glue or a pasting table); the Vynil collection enables new thought to be given to the place and role of the ornamental pattern in our interiors. ARBORESCENCE DESIGNED BY FRANCOISE AZAMBOURG: François Azambourg is interested in means of production and new practices. His work is qualified by a rational and meaning research about materials. His approach is voluntarily experimental. “

Stunning. Simply Stunning.

materials:
Injection-molded PMMA frame, injection-molded polycarbonate diffuser, finished with high-vacuum aluminization process

notes:
Accommodates one 100 watt halogen bulb, included. Cord is 56” long and is fitted with dimming switch. When the lamp is switched off, the diffuser is not visible.

dimensions:
17″ tall 9.5″ diameter at widest point

Designed by Zia Priven, these handmade wallpaper shade lamps are quite the thing to add that extra kick to any room. I especially love this one, but there are other colors and designs available for your perusal.

All pendant lamps come standard with four feet of cord and a matching canopy in white or black.

Each style is available in three sizes:

These are pretty cool and would look good in a grouping or just alone. I think the smoke colored one is my favorite.

Are you chronically ignoring your to-do lists? Have a live-in who always leaves the lights on? Need to leave yourself reminders that are impossible to forget? Try these oversized notes on for size. They come from England, so you may want to order a few to make the shipping more bearable.

10.7288 USD for 1 pad with 100 sheets
16.0932 USD for 1 pad with 150 sheets.

I’m all for historical designs reinterpreted for our current design needs (or wants)…so, I’m shameless in promoting all well done interpretations, even if they’re a little higher than my budget allows.

“Dwelledition is a series of limited edition styles that represent the latest in dwell’s evolving design direction. dwelledition designs are as timeless with the luxury and quality that comes with 320 thread count, 100% combed, Egyptian cotton bedding. For the debut of dwelledition, dwell reinterprets old world details and historical European motifs into something current and modern. Talon, the first of two styles in this collection, was inspired by vintage Italian wallpaper. It features architectural details blown up to an iconic scale.”

Available in ink on manilla
Bedskirt is available in ink

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

So small and cute, and really quite an effective design. Well done, Misters M. Luck, M. Barandard and C. Fuchs.

“winner of the discovery prize at NOW design in 2001 and at APCI in 2001. this fm radio functions with neither batteries nor wires! plug this radio into an electrical outlet to charge and 10 hours of charging will yield over 10 hours of operation.

this radio features a fold out round antenna and adjusting wheels for volume and tuning on the sides. this model is made by the process of plastic casing.”

4″w x 4″h x 1.4″l

Holy cow. I think these are absolutely amazing and honestly, cannot think of why I shouldn’t buy at least one piece of this collection. I want to use an expletive, I like them so much.

“designed by studio job for royal tichelaar makkum in 2006 and a highlight of the Milan Fair, the biscuit collection includes nine different plates and five centerpieces. the pieces are white bisque porcelain with reliefs based on allegory with fairy tail and fantasy figures. both sides of the plates are decorated.”

Pieces range from $130.00- $1,380.00, Buy it here.

This is a charming little alarm clock that sits up on a wedge-shaped foot. If you’ve got to wake up early, at least start your day out right.

These cubic glass blocks are great for keeping your stacks of paper from floating right off your desk into void. Also, they have a cute little price tag that won’t break the bank.

Since this platter is hand wash only, I think it would be best suited in the bath for corralling countertop items so they look like one cohesive unit instead of a mish-mash of bottles and ointments. gross.

• Underpainted design
• Beveled rims
• Glass
• Hand wash

Not a bad price for a modern wool rug…

“Dreamy shades of green and blue are offset by deep chocolate brown for a delicious combination. A refined element for the modern home. Hand-tufted, deep, 100% wool pile with cotton backing.”

5′ x 8′.

I’m guessing some of you have seen this lamp in recent advertisements, but I’d just like to share my surprise in it’s actual dimensions: it reaches up to 8 feet high! If this was from any super-high-design place, I reckon it’d be at least twice as much, if not more. So I guess it’s kind of a good deal, huh? If anybody knows different, let us know.