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Sometimes you might settle for sub-par furniture. That's acceptable in some cases, but certainly not for a piece of furniture you're going to sleep on for a third of your lifetime. The Oak Nordic Bed by Ethnicraft is made from sustainably farmed solid oak that is kiln dried to assure stability (think twice about any piece that doesn't use kiln dried wood) and includes hardwood support slats. There's also quite...Read more

Did you (or do you) ever play around with tangrams? Take a look at this version from Iacoli & McAllister. Simple and severe (in a good way), the seven flat shapes are rendered in laser cut birch ply with black and white no-VOC paint. It's the sort of thing that you could leave lying out on a coffee or side table as a graphic sort of art piece, ready for...Read more

This Plus One Salt Cellar by Muuto is a good match to the Plus Spice Mill just as intended. Stone and wood are lasting materials that fit into a variety of kitchen styles so it's no surprise that the adjective 'timeless' is bandied about; it's a no-brainer (if you need a salt cellar). by Muuto Denmark colors: natural material: granite/wood size: 70 mm x 30 mm / 3" x 1.25"...Read more

Rethink your tablescape with the Savone plates by Metaphys. Inspired by the natural formations made by bubbles, these plates have divisions that allow you to present food with accompanying seasons or sauces, thus minimizing the number of dishes. (Also, if you're not one to fuss with seasons, sauces, and other such accompaniments, you could perhaps use these as a sort of portion control guide for meals or snacks, as they...Read more

Ms. Wilson, take a break, please. There's just too much pleasantly patterned cold weather wear to take in. The Circus Arm Warmers, for instance; who knew they needed these until spotting those colorful blocks of stripes and triangles? And the Tip Top Gloves. Our old gloves were perfectly fine, thank you very much, until thinking of waving our fingers around with blue, red, or pink tips. As stated before, it's...Read more

If you like everything to be lined up and precise, this might not be the shelving for you. The Ivy has the option to seemingly sway precariously to the side; it also stacks straight up, but that's not as much fun. Make it as high or as low as you wish, as each shelf is sold as a unit. Designed by Thomas Bernstrand of Bernstrand & Co. Dimensions: Base unit:...Read more

Need a no-nonsense, utilitarian briefcase? This bag by Industry Portage features an exterior padded pocket for your tablet, interior pen slots and pockets for organizing smaller items like business cards, and adequate space to carry a decent stack of documents (let's hope you won't need to do that though). Rugged canvas and suede handles reinforce the no-frills approach; there's no doubt it's durable enough for your everyday commute or for...Read more

If you have $300 and a not-so-nice smelling room, you either buy a boatload of ugly artificial air fresheners or you buy the Hakutan. As you may know, the Hakutan is a section of White Charcoal with an extremely high carbon content; this high grade of charcoal cleanses the air naturally and remains active indefinitely. It regulates humidity (think bathroom) and absorbs odors (kitchen smells), all while looking like a...Read more

The Cage lighting collection designed by Arik Levy for Forestier combines the industrial aspect of protective cage light fixtures with traditional paper lanterns (a more obvious iteration is found in the In & Out Lamp small and large). This opposites-attract formula results in a successful pairing that is surprisingly elegant, and as a result this collection has moved to the top of the wish-this-was-available-statside list. Cage hanging lamp, € 225,00...Read more

See those tiny red letters and what they spell out? Early voting begins in several states this week, and now's the time to motivate yourself and others to participate in this year's elections. Maybe you could hand them out around the office, or post one in a conspicuous place on the bulletin board at your local dry cleaners or favorite lunch place. Sometimes it only takes the tiniest push to...Read more

New research suggests it may be much more difficult to climb the social ladder than we thought Excellent selection over on Adventure Journal of weekend cabins Bicycle Commuting Map via @swissmiss Get Up. Get Out. Don’t Sit. Strange Bedfellows Super Suit Carrier (€26) 13 Brilliant Science Museum Billboards via @stefanboublil Why your kids need a Roth IRA via @m_cof Two Fans Construct Batcave Out Of 20,000 Plastic Bricks Prank signs...Read more

Just when you thought you were over feature walls, a few photos pop up that have you itching to pick up a paintbrush. Here are just a few images that show how color on just one wall (or in a closet) can add depth and interest to a room; maybe have a think about if your home would benefit from a little color jab somewhere? The residence of Patrick Theis...Read more

This calendar has been around a while (it used to be called the Pentagram Calendar) but that doesn't diminish the excitement of typography aficionados who are patiently waiting for the 2013 version to hit their desk. Each month features one typeface (chosen by a prominent designer Stefan Sagmeister, Ivan Chermayeff, Tom Geismar, Massimo Vignelli, Michael Vanderbyl, Louise Fili and others, all members of the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI)) and includes...Read more

Ah-ha, a pen and stylus, all in one. Click the top and an analog rollerball pen cartridge protracts, enabling you to write on paper surfaces as usual. Click again and the pen cartridge retracts, leaving you with a silicone tip that works with your tablet device. Dual tip, dual function. Video below. Designer: Scott Wilson Manufacturer: Lunatik Country: United States Date: 2012 Material: molded ploymer, GVD plated metal injection molded...Read more

Do you like a little retro feel in your furnishings? This Elko Coffee Table from Eastvold has a just a hint of 50's mod in its angled leg base. The solid wood box has reinforced mitered joints, giving it a nice fluid feel, and the steel base is avialable in either green, black, red, white, silver or blue powder coating. Also, Eastvold offers custom sizes for an additional fee, so...Read more