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Stripes! There's nothing like 'em to add some excitement to a room. Designed by Ritva Puotila, this wide striped design is available in four color combinations and also (good news) treated to repel dirt. It's made from paper yarn, but don't worry about flammability as the weave is tight enough to "not ignite easily". Feel better? Available in stone-yellow, light gray-gray purple, gray-light gray, and nutria-light gray. Manufacturer: Woodnotes Design:...Read more

Remember the Food Map Containers? This is quite similar, as it gives you an option for a mobile garden. It's 23.5" wide and 39" long (and 7" deep), so there's quite a bit of space to plant a variety of kitchen vegetables and herbs, if that's your thing. Just wheel it out of the way when more patio space is needed, or indoors when winter begins. -Raised design eliminates moisture...Read more

This new little gadget allows secure remote access to your entire hard drive. How so, you ask? Well, it doesn't actually store data, it just gives you a secure connection between two computers. Intriguing, isn't it, especially considering the interest in cloud storage and whatnot... You'd need the physical iTwin with you to access your data, and there's an option to require a password, of course. And, if you should...Read more

Remember the Pinch Stand? After Clankworks received a bunch of requests for a wall based bike rack, they designed the Perch. Made of bent plywood, it suspends your bike from any wall as well as storing a few extra accessories like your helmet, lock, etc. There's a small ledge for keys or lights too. -Accommodates bicycles with tires up to 2.0”³, and usually 40-50 lbs at most. -Included stainless steel...Read more

A cutting board is one tool that most of us would agree is absolutely necessary in the kitchen (unless you have wood countertops, maybe). Each board from Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co is hand made from a single piece of wood (so, there's no glue seams). Prefinished with their cutting board oil, each board should last for generations if used often and cared for properly. Small, 6-7"wide x 14-16" long:...Read more

What better way to start off a Monday than with a filing rack? After all, filing papers is the most exciting thing in the world*, so therefore, anything to help that lovely job go faster/better is worth a gander. This filing rack differs from most in that it is a wall mounted vertical storage rack, which allows files and other flat content to vary by size yet still remain visible....Read more

Introducing Tea Party Ipsum, the first and only "Lorem Ipsum Generator" (real quotes, if you can believe it): Tea Party Ipsum (I tweeted this last Friday, but it's well worth a Friday Link.) TypoDesignClock for the iPhone Would I sleep in one of these? Hells yeah, if my flight was delayed by many hours. Sleepbox 01 by Arch Group Carousel Horse Race by Improv Everywhere (via designvagabond) today and tomorrow:...Read more

Do you have a first aid kit? Does it have all the essentials? There's nothing like a shiny new version to tempt you into replacing your existing one, and this kit by Best Made Company looks good enough to hang on any wall. (So, in a way, it's a two for one... life-saving kit plus wall art.) Designer: Peter Buchanan-Smith Dimensions: 9.5", 6.75", 2.5" Weight: 3.25 lbs. Materials: Steel, high...Read more

Nice. Old newspapers are cotton-wrapped to form this textured rug from Blu Dot. I haven't seen these in person, but it looks like the closer you are to the rug the more you see the newspaper... a nice detail in a room, I think. The price is pretty affordable for the size too. Available in three sizes (4'x6', 6'x9', and 9'x9') and three colors (grey, purple and slate). Specs: (inches)...Read more

Chances are you've already heard of Payton Cosell Turner's custom wallpaper made from stickers, as it was featured in Elle Decor as well as a smattering of design blogs. I'm certainly a fan of the idea of sticker wallpaper, and if I possessed an ounce of patience, I might attempt the idea in a small powder room or hallway. However, I might just settle for one of the other wallpaper...Read more

Whoa, the Salt Chair is now down at $83.30 due to DWR's dining sale. I believe that makes it the least expensive chair that DWR has ever carried (correct me if I'm wrong). The Salt Chair is a classic choice for a dining area, especially as it has a very compact footprint, which means less wasted space. Reg: $98.00, Now:$83.30 (through September 27, 2011) Solid European beech wood; beech plywood;...Read more

It really can't get much simpler than this: all the upkeep needed for this moss to stay green is a few sprays of a water bottle. For anyone less than handy when it comes to plants, this just might be your ticket to having a nice little ecosystem, as everything you need is included (bottle, moss, soil, chopstick tools, recycled glass drainage materials) and assembly is pretty easy (see assembly...Read more

If you ignore the price tag, this little light is simply perfect. Designed by architect David Chipperfield, its simplicity allows no visible joints, and the size (13.25"l x 4.5"d x 18"h) makes it ideal for a small reading or task light. The brass brings out the latent magpie in me, and makes it convenient to forget that it's well suited for someone with a generous budget. Available October 1, 2011....Read more

Love this. It's a cardboard radio by designer Christopher McNicholl and SUCK UK. At the end of its life, the cardboard can be recycled (just keep it away from water until then). For more details, visit SUCK UK. (I'll keep my eyes out for a US retailer, fyi.) -includes 1x audio input cable and 4x AA batteries. -can also be powered by a DC Power adapter (not included). Ensure it...Read more

I don't know about you, but I certainly prefer a manual kitchen timer to a digital one. There's something nice about the visual aspect of time that makes sense to me, and that's why this timer stands out. The top half twists to the required amount of minutes/seconds with a classic bell alarm when time is up. Plus, there's no batteries needed. "Created by DesignWright brothers Adrian and Jeremy Wright...Read more