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Any of you who visit Tumblr know that there's a whole haystack of images to sort through, especially when it comes to lovely interiors. I ran across this pic (via The Diversion Project) yesterday and thought the wallpaper on the kitchen island was a brilliant pop of color in an otherwise white dwelling. So, note to self: when feeling bored with one's surroundings, pick out a colorful wallpaper and attach...Read more

This peanut butter scented soldier will no doubt cast a smile on your face each time your dog attempts to tear him in two. Cute. Made from natural (and durable) rubber. Size: 4" x 7"...Read more

Here are a few links for your Friday eyes. Moa Karlberg's series "Watching You Watching Me" via Co.Design Cute Return Address labels. BBC: Audio slideshow: Beautiful science Jamie Isenstein's Arm Chair, via all the mountains... Lifehacker: How to Complain to Get What You Want (Without Being a Huge Asshole) StreetMuseum iPhone app via REIGEN A Collection a Day Have a great weekend!...Read more

Now, I know most of you are probably familiar with the bona fide design classics, seeing as they've made their way into just about a bajillion shelter magazine shots and are available from many a reputable retailer. I've long thought that there was really no need to feature all the well known names and designs here on BLTD, as it seemed a bit repetitive and unnecessary. However, seeing as we've...Read more

One of life's little annoyances is trying to get a piece of tape with one hand. This MDF dispenser by Chris Hardy has a sticky polyurethane gel base which adheres (lightly) to any surface, making one-handed procurement possible. Includes one roll of tape. Made of MDF....Read more

This coffee scoop also functions as a bag sealer, which means less 'stuff' required to make your morning drink and maybe even a few seconds saved in the process. Designed by Teemu Karhunen, the Kupu is made in Finland with birch plywood. "Maintenance is simple by just wiping the Kapu scoop with a damp cloth once in a while and drying immediately. The Kapu can be refreshed every few years...Read more

The budget-conscious among you might just appreciate the $399 price tag attached to this trestle desk. It looks pretty decent (considering), with hardwood legs and ash veneer over a MDF core (you can't ask for fancier stuff than that without paying more). Shipped ready to assemble. In walnut-stained ash veneer. 59 x 27.6 x 29.9 (WxDxH")...Read more

Simple hand-drawn motifs on a grey jute background gives this floor runner a distinct artisanal feel. Available in a 60x180 runner or a 60x90 petite rug ($40), either (or both) will give a nice pattern to the floor under your feet. Also available through WorldWeave ($88.00). Melbourne based designer Sara Thorn teamed up with architect Piero Paolo Gesualdi to create WorldWeave, a company focusing on using age old traditions and...Read more

Update: Originally $500, this table is now on sale for $330 through emmohome.com. Inspired by a clown spinning hula hoops, this table makes the most out of your floor space with multiple rotating shelves. Size: 23.25h x 2.5"diam. Original link: $500.00, huset-shop.com (Originally posted Sep 28, 2009.)...Read more

Nice. This 100% recycled wool felt sleeve will protect your precious iPad in style. Don't you worry: it can double as a stand for viewing (and typing) and has pockets for your various cards and such....Read more

This is a nice way to recycle your old t-shirts or jeans, especially if you're the type that hates the thought of donating the softest (i.e., best) of the bunch just because of a few holes or two. This chair by Maria Westerberg starts out as a plain frame and becomes a chair after you add your own worn textiles. It's also available with fabric from left-over pieces from sofa...Read more

Balls. This is nothing new (2005), but I just noticed the other day that it folds flat for storage. So, in theory, it's a luxury version of those horrible looking folding tables that have pinched all of our hands at one time or another and driven us nuts with their distinctive ugly appearance. (This looks so much better, of course, and costs quite a bit more, hence the term 'luxury'...Read more

The following post is sponsored by the Finnish Design Shop. Oh, happy days! Finnish Design Shop has officially launched its site in the US, and, as a special treat, is giving away a genuine Eero Aarnio Ball Chair (valued at $6980). One chair will be given away to each of FDS’s four local sites of US, Europe, Finland, and Italy, and will be custom made using the original molds from...Read more

These wooden studios by Ferm Living are perfect for a bedside reading rest. I've meant to post them before now (see Vertigo Bedding pic), but as usual, it was buried under other bookmarks that I just sorted through last week. They are available in a few different colors, as you can see above, but keep in mind that it'd be easy to change the color to anything you'd want by...Read more

Hello Fulham, where have you been all my life? This sofa is available in 8, 9 and 10 foot widths! This thing reminds me of a sofa they may have in your hotel lobby and then you wish you had something this comfortable in your own home. It's so masculine and 70's. Love it!...Read more