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I'm sort of loving the black and white stripes of the new-ish Vertigo Bedding. There's something so simple about building on a base of black and white... with this duvet, you just need to add an extra pillow in a nice accent color, maybe a throw at the end of the bed for softness/texture, and ta-da, your bedroom is finished off. Also, the same stripes are available in a wallpaper...Read more

Matt Pisane's love of biking and design led to this rather sporty sconce. It's easy to mount and plugs into the wall... also comes with bulbs and dimmer switch. Now available at The Future Perfect. 17" x 9" x 9" cord 12' Metal, Bike Handle Wrap, Dimmer...Read more

No doubt you're somewhat familiar with MUJI's range of office furniture (and if you aren't, it would do you well to take a gander), but you might be interested to know that the Steel Pipe Chair is on sale now from $630 to $479... not too bad for a possible future classic. The chair's design is based on the original Bauhaus design and made in Germany by Thonet GmbH. reg....Read more

If you're a book lover, you might appreciate this simple bookshelf. A slight lean provides a sturdy surface to stack your current favorites, while an angled top gives you a perfect bookmark....Read more

This is a fun sort of way to keep track of your travels. You scratch off the areas/countries you've been to, thereby revealing the colors and facts underneath. It would certainly put into perspective how much of the world you've seen, wouldn't it? Update: The ScratchMap is back-ordered, but it's expected to ship end of February....Read more

Nice. This indoor lounge chair is made from 1 square sheet of synthetic felt, and takes just a few minutes to assemble (basically you tie one knot). Self-supporting and lightweight. See more at fox & freeze. Check shipping rates at their website....Read more

This La Couronne Pendant from Artecnica immediately reminds me of Bertjan Pot's Revolving Chandelier (2009), which I fell in love with not only for its black/white and transparent silver shade, but also for its delightful movement (see clip at bertjanpot.nl). While the La Couronne certainly doesn't rotate automatically, it does possess a similar feel, and at $125, it has a very friendly price tag. And, if you're curious, here's a...Read more

One tiny hole on this heart shaped salt shaker reminds you to take a little less... designed by Bormann & Serman. Also available from odc-paris for €39....Read more

These playing cards have large 1-1/4" numbers that can be easily read by visually impaired individuals. I'd be tempted to buy them just for their graphic appeal; a few in a frame would make a satisfying black/white/red wall art....Read more

It's difficult to convey just how lovely these desk accessories are. First seen at 100% Design* last year and more recently spotted over at Theo, the collection has not lost any bit of its initial charm, though I am a bit dismayed I can't quite splurge on the whole set in one go. Instead, I'll have to settle for buying one piece at a time until my desktop is graced...Read more

If you're looking for a bit of peacock pizzazz without dropping a few grand (I'm thinking of the Peacock Rug by Matthew Williamson), this rug by CB2 could fit the bill. Sure, you sacrifice the ultra-luxe look, but man, you sure would save a bundle. Peacock Rug by Matthew Williamson...Read more

Whether you have breadcrumbs on your table or eraser shavings on your desk, this brush and dustpan set will make short work of cleaning up. Made by the Iris Hantverk company (they employ visually impaired craftsmen in Sweden). Small oiled beech wood dustpan and horsehair brush....Read more

Do you want to guess what product is made from this latex, thereby leaving tons of it for upcycling into a pouf? Is it construction fencing? Rubber bouncy balls? Waste from the production of shoe insoles? Right you are, shoe insoles it is. Angela Mensi, Cristina Merlo and Ingrid Taro are three designers making objects and furniture out of waste materials, and based on this under-$100 colorful pouf, I'd say...Read more

Designer Henry Pilcher turns the traditional industrial pendant shade literally on its head by encasing it in a wooden geometric frame. This unique framework allows the Block 2 lamp to be hung, free standing at many angles, and because of its now modularity, multiples can be stacked in infinite combinations (if you can actually afford more than one that is). Being that thsese fixtures can be both pendant and floor...Read more

Future kitchen-remodelers, take note. Don't settle for off-the-shelf range hoods when you could perhaps spend a little extra time and money sourcing an abstract one from a fabricator or architect. Ihoas & Ihoas Architects via swissmiss....Read more