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Here's two altogether interesting candle holders for your low lighting consideration. Cosy Candle (hand painted glass), $175.00, Buy it here. Fire Candle Holder (available in white, light green or dark green), $45.00 each, Buy it here....Read more

Turn any translucent plastic container into a light source with these handy plans designed by Petz Scholtus. Also, check out the NYTimes article about Scholtus's 'eco-renovation' of her 18th-century apartment in Barcelona. for complete instructions, visit R3project: The Bidon Lamp photo on left via NYTimes....Read more

These ripple plates by Alex Marshall Studios would be a fun (yet still elegant) way to display appetizers. All ceramics are made from porcelain clay, are food safe, residential dishwasher safe, microwave safe and may be warmed in the oven up to 250°. By Alex Marshall Studios 11.25 x 11.25" $54.00, Buy it here....Read more

The ever resourceful Julie from Remodelista did a great post about steel door and window fabricators. If you're in the market, I highly suggest checking it out. Photos shown above: top two from Bliss Nor-Am (located Syracuse N.Y.) bottom two from Crittall Windows (UK)...Read more

These lovely lanterns are solar powered, so you'll not have to worry about electricity or wires when having your outdoor soirees. Already Included: 9" Lantern with built-in solar panel, AAA Rechargeable Battery, Wire frame supports, Stainless steel hanging handle $39.99, Buy it here. (thanks Jamey!)...Read more

Update: on sale for $49.00...snap 'em up while quantities last. $99 for a sturdy white chair...not bad. (It reminds me a little of the Mademoiselle Rocking Chair, for obvious reasons.) Modern spindle plays with scale in fresh white lacquer. It's everything a chair should be: architecture, function, simplicity…and it makes us smile. Immediately at home with metal, woods, minimal, heirlooms. Eco-friendly solid rubberwood. 18.75"Wx19.25"Dx30.75"H reg:$149.00, sale:$49.00, Buy it here....Read more

With this weather-focused wall clock, you can forecast rain or shine without the help of a meteorologist. Smart. * Large easy-to-read wall clock with day and date, hour, minute and second * Multi-color barometer heralds sunny days or rainy nights * Wet, dry or misty - the hygrometer measures moisture 13.5 x 2 x 13.5 inches ; 3 pounds $79.95, Buy it here. [via Cool Material]...Read more

Whoa, talk about style. I was reminded* of how cool these chairs are when I posted the Ace Hotel in the travel section the other day. There was a picture on their site with one of these chairs on the patio and it definitely caught my eye. powder coated steel with durable vinyl cording. 35"h x 30"w x 36"d $395.00, Buy it here. *(editorial note: Let me start by saying...Read more

No batteries? Yes please. Like its friend the Sun Jar, this handy solar powered clock is handsome as it is practical and eco-friendly. With a smart and simple solar panel on its front it's a far cry from the days of those dodgy calculators you had to crouch under a bright light to use. But as well as being functional this little clock has a clean and unfussy design that...Read more

Holy moly, these are absolutely beautiful. I'm flabbergasted. Designer: Aldo Bakker Water Carafe, $229.00, Buy it here. Vinegar Flask, $189.00, Buy it here. Oil Can, $129.00, Buy it here. Salt Cellar, $129.00, Buy it here....Read more

So, originally I had planned to post pictures showing Randy Polumbo's Mojave Desert house, but those photos are hard to get, so you'll just have to settle for a glimpse of his loft in New York. The way Polumbo has repurposed items is pretty inspiring, and it might just renew your faith in eBay and salvage yards. Here are a few examples that stand out: the stove was found on...Read more

A few accent pillows worth noting... Marcus Pillow, 12" x 18", $50.00, Buy it here. Kalina Blue Pillow, 18" x 18", $75.00, Buy it here. Empire Pillow, 12" x 16", $50.00, Buy it here....Read more

Technically this would be a bird feeder, right? Either way, it sure looks good. This contemporary bird feeder comes flat-packed and easily folds upright. Includes a wooden perch and a metal string for hanging. Made of white-painted steel. Hand-wash only. Designers: Jesper Moller Hansen, Dorthe Weis, 2007 Size: Assembled: 7h x 10w x 7.75"d $50.00, Buy it here....Read more

These are so completely wonderful (and affordable too!). the wonderland candleholders designed by stephen johnson conjure up a surreal alice in wonderland world of escape. each candleholder is comprised of a balancing act of figurines that were individually cast from ornaments that johnson found at antique markets. the wonderland series illustrates how design can fulfill emotional needs like fantasy, nostalgia, & humor. choose from three designs that come in a...Read more

Check out this crazy steel web base on this dining table. Too bad it's expensive (I guess because of the teak top?). Steel, teak. 66.9"W x 33.5"D x 29.5"H. $1750.00, at 2b mod....Read more