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Uh, how much do you love these tables by Mr. Loebach? If you didn't say 'very much' or were stricken speechless then I don't know what to do with you. First off, they are tables and step stools, which makes them functional for small spaces, yada yada yada. Second, they are available in some of the best color choices (charcoal, green, and the most delightful shade of blue (in my...Read more

With ergonomically designed handles and an anti-slip rubber grip, these kitchen scissors are much fancier than the pair I have at home...and, when taken apart, it becomes a paring knife, which kicks the living daylights out of my kitchen scissors. Nizor is a simple idea, a kitchen utility scissor that when taken apart, becomes a fully functioning paring knife. Whether cutting paper, snipping flowers, chopping herbs, seafood or poultry, Nizor...Read more

This Matryoshka doll-like ceramic set functions as a piggy bank (or banks?) for coins. How 'bout that? Material: Ceramic Size: 2.9" x 5.4" height...Read more

I know that some salvaged building materials don't exactly 'fit' the look of a modern home, but often times they can add more character to a room than something brand new (plus, you know all about how saving items from the landfill is a good thing, so I won't lecture you on that). NYTimes recently featured an arcticle on Dan Phillips and his construction company, Phoenix Commotion, who together build...Read more

Jens Risom, perhaps best known for his Lounge Chair (you know, the one with woven straps) has designed an upholstered rocker that looks decidedly mid century yet feels current somehow (perhaps that's the magic of classic Danish modernism?). The Risom Rocker (2009) has a nine-button tufted back; a nod toward the classic Danish modern aesthetic that can be found in all of Risom's work. Made in U.S.A. * A high...Read more

So, if you're letting loose of the purse strings in preparation for the autumnal nesting period (a.k.a. Thanksgiving, holiday season, etc.), you might want to consider DWR's Mix or Match Sale. Basically, if you order four or more (specially marked) dining chairs, stools, credenzas, and tables, you get a 15% discount. To give an example, if you ordered the Tondern Table ($2,500, shown upper left) with 4 Salt Chairs ($98,...Read more

Ooo, how fun are these pixel pencils? If you know anyone that's suffering from back-to-school-boringness, maybe these'll pep them up a tiny little bit. And, since you're ordering them for your friend/child/coworker(?), you might as well get a set for yourself...you know, to show solidarity. Set includes 12 colors and one #2 pencil. Measures 6.5" $10.00, Buy it here....Read more

Hmm, this Magisso towel/cloth holder looks to be a smart way to store your kitchen dishcloths. A magnet holds it in place, so it's easy to move/remove, and you can choose between a curved or straight handle. Magisso Magnetic Kitchen Cloth Holder is developed and designed in Finland. Available in plastic curved: $19.99 Stainless curved: $49.99 Stainless straight: $49.99 Buy it here....Read more

Hopefully you'll be enjoying your Labor Day* outside in the sunshine, maybe with some of the usual refreshments, and, if so, perhaps you'll consider how this picnic set would be ever so much nicer to use than ordinary throw away plates. Save the planet from one more throway picnic plate! Part of the Urbana series of thoughtfully designed to-go products by Simplicitas in Stockholm, this uber-compact, five-setting picnic set by...Read more

Oh, what will we ever do without Polaroids? You do know you can get a Special Edition Polaroid One 600 Classic Camera* at UO don't you? If you don't feel like spending 180 smackers, you can use these notecards to relive the magic. These Polaroid-inspired notecards are made to look like the real thing! Using dreamy Polaroid images, the set comes with 20 different notecards and includes envelopes. Each is...Read more

Back in November of '05 one of us posted this Sway Stool. Fast forward to today where it's $102 more than the orginal price but just as entertaining to own (I'm sure), hence the update. These stools are made completely from cork that originates as the waste material from the bottle stopper industry. The central column of the stool, located directly under the spine of the user, is flexible, solid...Read more

If you're the type of person that enjoys an inspirational kick in the pants every now and then, maybe one of these pillows is for you. Don't worry though, after a while you'll get used to the large text and i-can-change-the-world-feeling and you'll go back to being the same ol' you*. Why Not Pillow (shown in Scarlet and Soy), $60.00, Buy it here. You Are Pillow (shown in Scarlet and...Read more

The picture is self-explanatory, of course, so there's no need for descriptive phrases, but as far as flattery, this little basket has me itching to tidy up my office space (though I'd need more than one for that). Design by Josh Jakus for FUZFARM Small - 9" x 6" x 3" - $28. Large - 15" x 10" x 4" - $48. $28.00, Buy it here....Read more

This is the sort of rug that makes you want it no matter the price, because of the following reasons: it's strange, no one else has it (probably), your guests would spend all sorts of time trying to decipher the imagery (which would give you more time to get the table set/drinks poured, etc.), and it's black and blue and white, which could act as a neutral in a very...Read more

No, it's not food, so don't try to eat it. Actually, it is food, but in a recycled sense, so you could try to eat it but it probably wouldn't do any favors for your tastebuds. They're kitchen scrubber cloths; they'll clean up messy dishes without detergent and I'm assuming they're friendlier to the environment than the plastic alternative. (Let's be honest here, how many of you would try the...Read more