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Light Blue and Chocolate are one of the many pleasant color combinations, and it’s certainly done right in this graphic pillow by Inhabit. The fabric is Retrosuede, which is easier to clean but still feels like suede. With several size options, it may be just what your sofa or bed needs…

I’m into collapsible things. Collapsible stuff saves storage space which helps makes cabinets and closets tidy, and who do you know that wouldn’t want that? This strainer is large enough to strain the stuff you want like pasta and potatoes, but collapses on down to save that precious space in a drawer or cabinet. Dishwasher safe.

Quite stunning, isn’t it? And, you can position the glass vertically or horizontally, which is a very nice option.

“The lamp base is solid precision machined aircraft aluminum. The sides are polished, with brushed top finish. Halogen bulb is integrated into the base with a thermal protective glass lens (colored lens sets coming soon!). Lamps are UL listed and made in Canada.”

Frosted glass with polished edges and a coated surface.
(Table lamps include a MR16 20w halogen bulb with shield, in-line on/off switch, and 12V electronic transformer.)

16″ Measures: H 16″ x W 8″ x D 4.5″

It looks like styrofoam but isn’t. Sold as a set of six, you’ll get a unique grouping of bent, bit and crunched designs. There’s over 30 different designs, so rest assured that you’ll be pleased with the assortment. I like ’em lots.

Handmade in New York.

One of those why didn’t I think of that in the first place ideas. The lampshade and base are incorporated into one single piece of Murano blown glass, creating a lovely glow.

Large 19.7″h x 1.5″d, standard bulb up to 150w
Small 9.8″h x 5″d, standard bulb up to 60w
Imported from Italy
2-4 weeks delivery

Why aren’t there more electronics like this? It’s a radio with two simple buttons for volume, two toggle buttons for on/off and am/fm and a rotary dial for the stations. Perfect for NPR or kickin’ out the jams at work.

Did I mention a state of the art amplifier and that it’s AC rechargeable?

It’s a collapsible funnel. Why all funnels aren’t collapsible is beyond me; it makes total sense and completely eliminates any storage challenges that one would have in the kitchen. You just fold it flat and stick it in a drawer. Boje Estermann, the man behind the magic, got the inspiration from his reflex camera (the accordion-like shape). It’s made of Santoprene, which is a durable/flexible material that can withstand those extreme temperatures that comes with cooking and such. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

6″ diam. Extends to 6.5″l

Support BLTD by buying here: Collapsible Funnel, $28.00

This is such a nice rug for such a nice price. And 8′ square! Not bad.

Plush wool/jute/cotton pile; cotton back.
Rug pad recommended.
Imported.

8’sq.

For you non-perpetual calendar types (sorry Katie) Vignelli offers this visual beauty for a wall near you. As the numbers are close together, there’s scarcely enough room to write, so I suggest getting a red wax pencil for you to inscribe cryptic circles and x’s on certain days. I leave the decision of which days to choose to you.

Ed. note: I honestly do love perpetual calendars though. Much more environmentally and economically responsible. Don’t buy this calendar. Find a nice little perpetual one.

I imagine this would be stunning in a room with some nice chairs and a rug and a coffee table and not much else. Understated yet entirely imaginative.

available in 3 sizes in white, black, graphite and grey.

This mirror is something to make note of, as it’s got lots of tiny names all over it. I’m assuming the foggy gentleman is present only to show the mirrory-ness, so don’t fret. Unfortunately the designer is “not known” at the moment, so if you’d like to take credit, certainly let us know.

measures 16″ x 24″

Here we go again with the 2d to 3d design. This in/out box would be perfect for all your work-pile separating needs. It has a unique dual-surface mechanism which prevents the mingling of paperwork that has yet to be worked on with paperwork that needs to be worked on.

This is hands down my favorite perpetual calendar. I’ve got a page featuring this calendar torn out from a 1998 Elle Decor (the UK edition) somewhere and I’ve been intending on finding a local source when I just stumbled upon it today. Thank you, Dumb Luck.

If you can’t tell from the photo, the black circle is a magnet which reveals the date when it’s placed in the right spot.

Kinda cute and kinda not so expensive as to give anybody a heart attack.

“Handy for desktop or nightstand use, the table lamp adds a lipped base that serves as a way station for clips, change and other small items. Each lamp comes with an 11W energy-efficient bulb, which provides light equivalent to a 60W incandescent bulb.”

Available in Black, Dark Brown, Pink, Red, or White

6″ diam. x 20″ H

I absolutely love these plates and I know that they are way too expensive (at least for the average person). But they’re so completely lovely; the hand painted insects were taken from a famous Cumberland pattern designed by Joseph Zachenberger from 1760-1765 (I’m such a sucker for historical replicas).

hand painted, glazed porcelain bisque underneath.

Insect fruit plate (one insect),
$290.00,

Insect fruit plate (two insect),
$350.00,

Insect fruit plate (three insect),
$405.00