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As promised, the Spica Light in all its glory... by none other than Iacoli & McAllister. This pic shows the Spica threaded (threaded!), and obviously it's a bit more expensive with those hand-wrapped threads, but it sure packs a punch with a little bit of color detail. Of course, without threads the Spica is still spectacular. Also, the smaller black version with threads is over at Gretel ($795), if you'd...Read more

Love these trays from Fishs Eddy. Perfect for keys, coins, notes, whatever. Could be a great gift for someone too... Shown above: Guest Check Tray, $7.95 Admit One Tray, $7.95 Hello My Name Is Tray, $5.95 Parking Ticket Tray, $9.95 While You Were Out Tray, $7.95 RX Prescription Pad Tray, $7.95...Read more

Viola Park, who most of us know and love for their excellent kitchen cabinetry, has added a new collection of kitchen islands. I am most impressed with the integrated storage modules (shown above) for foodstuff as it cuts down on counter clutter without adding the visual bulk of drawers. If you're in LA, you can see one of the new islands at Viola Park's new showroom across from the Pacific...Read more

Here are a few links for your Friday eyes. Irina Werning's Back To The Future. Clement Valla: A Sequence of Lines Consecutively Traced by Five Hundred Individuals NYTimes: Margaret Russell Unveils the New Architectural Digest "It had been turning into a really nasty magazine in the last 10 to 15 years..." -Robert Couturier Also, Dwell on shaky ground? Mr. Hanrahan described Dwell as "even more troubled." "Well, I wouldn’t mind...Read more

If you're in the market for some cheap(ish) kids furniture and don't want to go down the IKEA road, check out this cardboard set by Riki Watanabe. No adhesives are used (it's folded only) and could be considered a classic, since it won the Mainichi Design Prize in 1967. Also, the C.F.S. Stool, which is more suited to an adult's derriere, is $29 and also available at emmohome.com. Table and...Read more

Sometimes, and I do stress sometimes, planners are filled way too quickly with meetings and other work related stuff to the point where any home notes fall by the wayside. Perhaps it would be beneficial to have a separate journal altogether to jot down groceries, bills, DIY projects, etc... even to make note of books and movies to read and watch. Could be a smart way to keep work and...Read more

Every time I go into The Conran Shop, I admire this cabinet. With such clean lines and simple white (or black) doors, it's pretty much the perfect sideboard. It also has a subtle push-click closing that's a nice touch. We originally posted this back in 2008, but I think it looks just as good as when it first hit the scene. W81 x D20 x H29 in. Also available in...Read more

Update: Just saw that this is now $29. Sounds like a good deal, no? Foldable. Stackable. Easy to store when flat. Does your laundry. Uh, no, not the last bit. But it is pretty amazing that you simply set up this stool with built-in indents and straps, and ta-da(!) you've got a transportable stool for 50 bucks. Designed by Reinhard Dienes Available Colors: Black, White, Grey, Green, Brown (Originally posted...Read more

At 14"x10", this leather portfolio is too big to be a wallet and way too small to be a briefcase (hence the 'portfolio'), but I think several of your smaller belongings would feel right at home in snazzy lime leather or a more refined white, black or gold. (You can never go wrong with black, in my opinion.) -inside zipper pocket -gold tone hardware -overall size 14" width x 10"...Read more

Whoa, bright stuff. This boxy club chair is bang on trend, isn't it... of course, I say it's on trend, but I don't have the images or data to back it up, other than a few links to fashion shows that you may or may not be interested in. Nevertheless, it's refreshing to see a nice pop of color hit the floor of a retail store, especially mid February. -Certified...Read more

I'll spare you the many exclamation points and simply point out that this pendant bears resemblance to Earth's only natural satellite. A floor and table light version also available (see below). Luna Pendant / E27 60w / Ø 50 cm, €270.00 Floor Moon 1 / E27 60w / Ø 50 cm, €270.00 Table lamp / E14 40w / Ø 25 cm, €170.00...Read more

Judging by the look on the model's face, you'll be absolutely delighted with this knapsack-slash-picnic-blanket. You can stash all your stuff in the knapsack and then unfold/untie at the park or beach and you've got a picnic blanket all set. (Being mid February with dreary weather all around, this sounds like a great idea, but mostly because the words 'picnic' and 'beach' sound so incredibly nice. Picnic! Beach! Sunshine...) Material:...Read more

I do believe I'm enamored with Marina Bautier's Lap shelving. One of your fellow readers commented on the Muir Coat Rack the other day (thank you fourthandnorth) stating preference for Bautier's Portemanteau Coat Rack, which is incredibly similar to the Muir, yet hides the mail slot and features off center pegs. So, naturally after checking out the Portemanteau, I saw the Lap shelving and fell in love a little bit....Read more

Are you familiar with Rouge du Rhin and their line of pillows? There's all kinds of nice geometric patterns to choose from in laid-back grey/white/black/red color schemes. Sundsvall Black and Oslo II shown above; both are 18 x 18" for $125.00 each. Shown above: Narvik I and Narvik II, both 18 x 18" for $125.00 each....Read more

Bringing up the name TDK to music lovers who didn't grow up with an iPod is  sure to warm their hearts in some way. I'm still a bit young myself, but I certainly have great memories of dubbing  songs off the radio and creating mixtapes with handwritten liner notes. TDK is a storage media company, but has recently branched into the home audio market with these fantastic boombox-inspired stereos. The...Read more