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I'd wager a guess that you'd want to treat this more as a sort of objet d'art than an actual functioning bank as you'd have to break it to cash in, which would be a mighty shame. The way things are going some coins will obsolete soon anyways, so you could get a start on your own tiny museum of pennies, nickels and dimes. designer: Leon Ransmeier Handblown glass. Approx....Read more

Another inspiration image from my personal cache... as much as I love how minimalism looks, it's pretty unrealistic for most of us. The lived in feel of this office feels welcoming and I really like how every available inch of wall space is used for storage or display....Read more

This is by far one of my favorite spaces. The black/brown/grey color scheme is classic and I love how simple and eclectic it feels. To see more: APARTMENT FH...Read more

Chain-link fencing for a chair? Well, sure, why not… though I wonder if it would snag your clothes. "Cafe America is a surprisingly comfortable indoor/outdoor chair. Taking inspiration from ubiquitous chain-link fencing, it recontextualizes the unsung material. A unique cushioning effect is created by the lightly tensioned chain-link seat and back. Cafe America is made of recycled chain-link whenever possible and flat-packs for efficient shipping and storage." Custom color powder...Read more

I might be late on the bandwagon to see Emily Fischer's Soft-Maps, but it's better late than never. Her to-scale maps quilted onto blankets are pretty wonderful. Custom orders are available and word on the street is that the quilts make excellent gifts for big life events (weddings, etc.). Readymade has an HDYGTFAJ interview with her, I recommend it. Shown above: Map area: WIlliamsburg Bridge to McCarren Park, BQE to...Read more

Shazam! This lethal looking letter opener designed by Enzo Mari in 1961 (for Danese Milano, Italy) still has the classic lines to catch my eyes in this year of 2010. Presented in a classic gift box. Material: Stainless steel with satin finish. Dimensions: 13.39" l x 0.98" to 7.76" w (Special: $86.00 instead of $125.00) Also, this looks like a slightly different version (dimensions, color and price) here: $106.00....Read more

Finally, an affordable pouf. I've really loved the looks of the poufs from DWR, but at $1600, the cost was prohibitive to say the least. Now CB2 has come out with one in 100% cotton. The bad news: it only comes in the one color. The good news, it's 100% cotton so it's ripe for a quick little DIY using either bleach or Rit-dye to suit even the most sophisticated...Read more

Before you go saying you're sick of vinyl wall art, take note of Bodega. There's a few finds worth considering for that empty wall space. 36" x 48" or 91.45cm x 122cm...Read more

What!? I can hardly believe my eyes! Lindsey Adelman (of Bubble Chandelier fame) has provided instructions on how to make your very own chandelier. Be still my heart. Morgan of The Brick House (pic of hers lower right) made one and estimates the cost to be around $120. Freaking amazing. [via Apartment Therapy]...Read more

Start the new year out right with this slowcooker. It's simple: place your fresh ingredients in the bowl, put it in the oven, and then wait for your meal to be steamed and cooked. Steaming (instead of boiling) preserves nutrients and vitamins, so you'll get points for being healthy.   materials: terra cotta, silicone dimensions: 8.4"dia. x 6" Also available from here for £39.95...Read more

Need a bathroom makeover? Customize it with some style, YOUR style.The Ty Shower Curtain is blank, white shower curtain / marker set that allows you to simply draw your own custom designs. Dimensions: Height: 72 in / 183 cm, Width: 60 in / 152 cm Color: White with your choice of blue, green or black permanent marker. Material: 100% High-Density Polyethylene (Recyclable) and nickel plated metal grommets. [via Design Milk]...Read more

The Mighty Wallet is made from Tyvek, a tear-resistant, water-resistant plastic that feels just like paper. This results in a wallet that will pretty much take as much abuse as you can give it. I've had mine for over a year now and it has yet to show any signs of failure. Mighty Wallets come in a multitude of printed graphics and colors, and are recyclable. - Printed with SGS...Read more

This ceramic container has certainly caught my eye. It's got a great form, it's colorful, and it juxtaposes two materials not commonly seen together; ceramic and rubber. Each jar comes with six different colored rubber bands. Sizes range from 95, 110, 150 mm....Read more

It seems like there's a recent trend in furniture designs where you can literally surround youself in books. The Bibliochase and the Bookinist were the first examples I've seen, and we mentioned the Cave shelving on the blog before, and now we have this, except this one specifically caters to magazines (not that you can't put books on it if you wanted to). Materials: Glass and MDF Size: 116 cm...Read more

Happy New Year everyone! Raise a glass and start the new year off with a toast—in six different languages. Each 4-ounce champagne flute is etched with "cheers" in Chinese, German, French, English, Italian, and Japanese. Set of six comes with one of each language. 2"Dia. x 9.75"T....Read more