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Look closely and you'll see powder coated steel incorporated underneath this tabletop, though it's the beauty of solid White Oak (locally sourced) that really steals the show. A hand rubbed oil finish gives off a nice gleam and the black oxide fasteners provide a dash of contrast and detail. Each table is made and assembled to order in Strand Design's workshop. The Core Table Features: Solid Wood Top Solid Wood...Read more

You might have heard the 10,000+ steps a day suggestion, but it's not until you strap on a pedometer or one of the other recent tracking devices that you actually know if you meet that minimum. I've posted the Fitbit before, as I currently own one and find it very helpful as motivation to move around more, but I've heard from friends that the $99 price tag seems a bit...Read more

Yes, yes, and yes. This collection of powder-coated steel trays stack together for easy storage. Just how many places could you use them in? Kitchen, bathroom, office, anywhere where you need a little help organizing the bits and bobs associated with your daily life. And, if I may say so, the colors are excellent in their unexpectedness. Also, for the eagle-eye among you: yes, we posted this mid-2012, but upon...Read more

Maybe you can't yet afford an Olson Kundig house, but you might just be able to splurge on some special Kundig hardware. There's twenty-five cut-and-folded steel products- from cabinet pulls to various door hardware- each fabricated by 12th Avenue Iron. As usual, prepare your wallet for specialty hardware prices ($19+ per drawer pull will add up pretty quickly). "The Tom Kundig Collection is a steel accessory line focused on intimately...Read more

Galaxy typography (!) over at My Galaxies (via twentytwowords) Michael Johansson: ‘Real-Life Tetris’ Video: The Event of a Thread (scroll down for video) Bizarre 'Portraits of a Serialsammler' by Thorsten Brinkmann Google's Flu Trends (via gizmodo) Tumblr: In the Horniman A good reminder from Alan Watts: What if money was no object? (via explore) Have an excellent weekend....Read more

This carafe set has been around a while, yet we all need reminding that there's no need for trays when it comes to refreshments. Just stack the four bistro glass tumblers on the carafe's neck to make transport easy from the kitchen to table. And, don't stop at water- the updated (slightly shorter and wider) carafe available through the Royal VKB webshop is perfect for decanting and serving wine. Designed...Read more

Will a small notch out of a nice piece of wood tempt you to spend $120 Canadian dollars? If your answer is no, perhaps you didn't see how pleasantly multiples fit together. Specifically, how the notches would give an angular feel once set side by side, adding a little geometry to your food presentation. If you couldn't care less about how your food is presented, then lucky you, no need...Read more

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it's not everyday that you run across decent firewood holders, much less one that doesn't cost half a grand (to be fair, that link is to a log carrier, not holder) or more. Now, this holder won't catch the dirt/debris that firewood is bound to shed once brought indoors, but it is made of square-section iron and it's in the shape of a simple,...Read more

Every once in a while I sneak over to tumblr to get my fix of interior images. Sometimes there's nothing that catches the eye, but today, thankfully, the Pangal Cabin by EMa Arquitectos popped up on the collective/random radar. At 60 sq. meters (that's 646 sq ft.), it's about the size of a studio apartment, yet with the large windows and staggered layout it feels much larger. Of course, having...Read more

I've long been a fan of the artist Alyson Fox, so this post is actually past due considering her collaboration with West Elm was in the press clippings months ago. The three rugs (still) available all have silvery, muted color palettes, which seem to fit the mood of this burgeoning year quite well. The patterns provide a subtle sort of interest, more of a quiet-yet-strong suggestion instead of a loud,...Read more

This pencil holder may tempt those copper thieves lurking around your desk, so best keep implements sharpened and eyes alert. The higher-tiered levels will help order various sized pens and pencils, while the shallow levels would be perfect for smaller erasers, paperclips, and miscellany. There's also a Copper Cup ($30) and Copper Tray ($73). Material: Stainless steel with a copper finish Product No 4101 Size: 7.9" x 7"...Read more

You might completely dismiss this Tabletop Hifi from Symbol Audio once you learn its price, but if you're serious about sound (i.e. audio geek) and interior aesthetics then you might just be happy to see the specs and available finishes. Using traditional speaker design, the Tabletop Hifi delivers high quality sound with "two 4 in. high efficiency full range drivers, with titanium cones, set in dampened cabinets, ported for optimum...Read more

How could you use a basket? How about for storing firewood, laundry, towels, magazines, toys, or your discarded dreams? It's way too early in the year for that, though, so let's just stick to tangibles. You can even turn these baskets upside down and use them as a side table or stool. Or crazy hat. Such versatility. Powder coating available in yellow, black, or rose. Material: iron wire with powder...Read more

If you think you've seen this light before, you might be thinking of the Bracket Lamp by Dino Sanchez. There's similarities in the design, of course, but there's a few distinct details that perhaps explain the price difference. The Bracket Lamp has a permanent intersecting joint and a more streamlined ceramic fixture, while you can see this wall lamp has a removable stub tenon joint and a traditional solid brass...Read more

Here's a different sort of organizer that looks better being used than sitting empty. This 'island' will hold all manner of miscellany- phone, keys, wallet, devices- on its compressed cork landscape. There are three staggered dividers, any of which would also hold an iPad in easy reading position. It could live in the kitchen as a recipe reading stand or perhaps on your desk or entryway table as a charging...Read more