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Ah, who among us wouldn't enjoy eating off of a face from the National Gallery's collection? It'd be satisfactory to say the least. The plates are melamine, so no risk of breakage at picnics or parties, and there's a selection of 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates and 1 large platter. (Side) Plate: £5.00 (Dinner) Plate: £7.00 (Platter) Napoleon by Vernet, 36cm: £12.00...Read more

Do you need yet another gadget for your iPhone? Maybe. This little guy makes your iPhone mountable on a tripod as well as giving you various viewing angles. It's made from recyclable rubberized plastic and is small enough to fit in your pocket. Might make a good gift for a fellow photo-taking-iPhone-fan, perhaps? -1/4"-20 thread that fits any standard tripod or camera mount. -designed to work with a "naked" (caseless)...Read more

This might not be to everyone's taste, but it's notable nevertheless. Piet Hein Eek’s Scrapwood Wallpaper looks quite real (super high resolution printing) and would give a rustic/antiqued feel to a room in a snap. Plus, you get over 43 square feet of unique planks with no repeat. Also, if you're not a member of design/story yet, here's an invite link. 6 different wallpapers to choose from. Winner 2011 ICFF...Read more

Sustainable Mango wood plus a pop of hi-gloss red, and it's adjustable (~ 4") too... you can't really go wrong with this barstool. At $149, it's firmly in the affordable category, which is always nice to see, especially if you're needing a trio. Warm brown stain with natural wax over water-based clear protective lacquer Stainless steel center bolt Iron footrest with hi-gloss red powdercoat finish Made in India Available from...Read more

Normally I wouldn't advocate using paper placemats, but these become animals, and that changes the whole ballgame. These are obviously geared towards kids and I'm sure they're perfect for encouraging little ones to clean up after dinner, but I think it would be fun to have these at a low-key dinner party with friends, as each guest would be able to fold up their placemat and have an animal to...Read more

You've most likely seen or heard of the recently launched Tattly, a site offering decently designed temporary tattoos compiled by none other than Tina Roth Eisenberg, otherwise known as swissmiss. My favorites: Knucks by Frank Chimero, Tattone by Josh Smith, Cursors also by Josh Smith, and Rabbit by Marc Johns. $5 for a set of 2 or all 15 for $35....Read more

This wall organizer is on sale from $59.95, which makes it an absolute steal if you're in dire need of a landing pad for notes and messages (and keys and letters, etc.). It looks like powder coated steel, but you might want to email the retailer before purchasing just to make sure (and be sure to ask after the dimensions too so you're not surprised when it arrives and it's...Read more

If you travel to international destinations more than a couple of times a year, you might want to consider the Global Entry Program. It's a trusted traveller program that allows speedy passport checks and customs declaration. Upon arrival, you're able to go straight to the Global Entry kiosks where your passport is read, fingerprint verification is taken, and customs declaration is printed out, all of which takes about 3 minutes....Read more

These minimal headphones look very similar to the Ashidavox ST-90, but have been reworked for better sound and comfort. Music to your ears, right? "Instead of a normal urethane, a low-rebound urethane is used for the ear pad to make long hours of listening more comfortable. The 1m cord is fitted with an elbow plug for better durability and is more compact when using with an iPod or iPhone." 7.08"...Read more

If you're a bit dismayed at the price of the H 55 easychair, you'll be pleased to see these no-nonsense deck chairs for the very affordable price of $59. Looks like they are available in burgandy, green, or black. Shesham Wood Features a durable poly cotton fabric seat and back Dimensions: 24"w x 28"d x 37"h - Seat 19"d...Read more

Here's a coffee table that puts an end to clutter: two hidden drawers reveal storage at each end, making a secret spot to stash away tv remotes, games, and reading materials. Not a bad price either. (There's some assembly required, but I'm guessing it's just attaching the legs.) Exclusive design by Mark Daniel of Slate Design Quarter-sawn white oak veneer top; natural finish Made in Taiwan...Read more

Artist and designer Dino Snachez created this series of pencils as a reminder that "technology has displaced our use of a basic, steadfast tool of craft." Apparently New Yorkers will soon find them throughout the city (especially Apple stores), as they're meant to be taken and used by the public. Sold as a set of 10 pencils....Read more

The Hee tray table comes in a variety of sizes--giving you options for a bedside table, coffee table or side tables. Powder coated base with plastic tray....Read more

These amazing carpets reminded me a little of the drawings by Louis Wain....Read more

This set features two different hand drawn thank you designs (set includes 3 of each design) printed on 100% post consumer recycled paper. The inside of each card is left blank for your message. Each card is paired with a recycled kraft paper envelope. This set includes: 3 thanks, 3 thank you...Read more