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Goodness gracious, these pockets are just about the best idea in gardening indoors and out. The gigantic installations shown on larger walls (not shown) are pretty amazing, but I think I'd be happy with one of the smaller Woolly Wallies (lower left) just to get some greenery indoors in a novel (and leak-proof) way. All Woolly Pockets are modular, so get one and add to it as your garden grows....Read more

Handmade tiles usually aren't the sort of thing I like, but these by Popham Design are so graphically strong I can't help but like them. popham design brings a modern design sensibility to the tradition of Moroccan cement tiles. Our tiles are made by hand by skilled artisans in our Marrakech factory. The designs take their aesthetic cue from our life in Morocco and the things that inspire us...Grouped into...Read more

Here's a great option for those of you interested in commuting to work by bicycle. Check out the site for more details and information. The clean and striking IF Mode is aimed at commuters of the mobile generation who, until now, may have not considered cycling or folding bikes to be an option. IF Mode avoids oily chains, complex tubes with hidden dirt traps, and the clutter of traditional bike...Read more

Act fast and get some Thomas Paul Pillows on sale...the bright colors and strong patterns might be just the thing your rooms need for a bit of summer updating. There's also some totes and such to check out. (Note: through Gilt Groupe's invite-only site.) Most pillows: $55.00-$75.00 $28.00-$39.00, Buy it here....Read more

Check it: if you don't have the pounds for an original, you can now easily create your own copy of a contemporary art piece. Choose from IHIRST, IQUINN, IBANKSY, IEMIN, IWHITEREAD, or IPHOTOGRAPHER. Altogether a brilliant idea to get contemporary art into the hands of everyone. IARTISTLONDON is a brand new way of creating your very own contemporary work of art. It's quick, it's easy and you don't need any...Read more

This rug is spectacular with its rhombic shape and pink/blue/purple/grey color scheme. In reference to the Japanese wrapping technique, that protects objects for transport, the Furoshiki seams like a folded cloth. The rug’s pattern combines 6 different colours and is produced by hand in 100% wool from New Zealand. Dimensions: H112,2 x W60,2 in (H285 x W153 cm) $2,770.00, Buy it here. [via Dwell]...Read more

Surprisingly affordable, these high gloss white shelves might fit the bill for your storage needs. Fishbone Small Shelf, (35"w x 14"d x 46"h) $194.99, Buy it here. Fishbone Large Shelf, (42"w x 14"d x 81"h) $323.99, Buy it here. Exterior of furniture is finished in a high gloss white Materials: MDF, Wood Veneer...Read more

Whoa, talk about being serious about your sound system, this mother of all grandaddy home theatres will house your speakers (don't worry, that includes a subwoofer), iPod dock, CD player, and AM/FM radio, plus there's room to add in your DVD player and other components. It doesn't look too bad either. "The system contains seven speakers, including a 12" subwoofer, offering dynamic sound that digitally recreates the surround sound experience...Read more

You know you've been looking at too many high-end sites when $1000 for a chair seems like a bargain. the leman chair is constructed with a brushed stainless steel frame and high resilient foam cushions. inside the back & seat cushions there is also a solid wood piece, giving the chair extra support & durability. the additional back cushion is filled with a feather down blend. some assembly required, approximately...Read more

Two sizes in one plus a handful of fun colors to choose from... This is a trivet for small pots and for large pots in one! All you need to do is turn it inside out and you'll flip it from the small one to the big one. Made out of silicone, it is not just very durable; it also keeps the color perfectly and adds just the right flexibility...Read more

If you are building or remodeling a house, you might consider incorporating vertical planting to provide shade in the warmer months. As this project by Cox Bulleid Architects shows, you don't need a lot of land to have a good amount of greenery, though it should be said to take care in making sure there are structural supports for any weight of large screens/mesh with plantings and soil. The project...Read more

Who needs numbers to tell the time? Certainly not anyone who has this word clock. The clock consists of two adjacent rolls, contained in a clear acrylic tube. A red mark indicates the line that should be read to tell the time. The left roll spells out five minute increments of time. The right roll contains the numbers one to twelve, spelled out. The gearing is such that as the...Read more

Make doing the dishes a little more pleasant with this dish rack by Ernest Perera. Aurea is a stylish, ingeniously space saving dish rack. Aurea won the Maison & Objets and Elle Décor’s "les Découvertes" award and was first featured in "Elle à table" magazine before catching the editors’ eye at Wallpaper* and Dwell. Designer: Ernest Perera Ivory model in stock. Other finishes (wengue, zebra, tiger, light oak, orange, grey)...Read more

Check out this new desk from West Elm. It's very similar in look & feel to the Plane Table (from The Conran Shop) but there's a difference in size, materials, and price (of course). An expansive tabletop rests securely on two sturdy legs. Single drawer. Tabletop and legs of wood construction with durable sungkai wood veneer. Variations in richly textured, prominently grained sungkai make each piece unique. Simple assembly. 60"w...Read more

If you're working with specific colors you might like the idea of designing your own pillows. Choose from several different designs, select fabric and size, then you have your pick of pillow and embroidery color. It's kind of fun to play around with. Price depends on fabric selection and size. 18"x18" or 26"x26" $45.00-$80.00, Buy it here....Read more