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I'm loving the grey colors and treatments of the Ames Alley Cottage by Boor Bridges Architects. Originally a dance studio, the new space still has an open plan but now has a new face lift. [posted by kris]...Read more

This Alice-in-Wonderland type stool will have you wanting to host strange tea parties and dress in odd finery...or maybe you're too old for that sort of stuff. Not me, though I do feel the need to state I prefer 'humorous' over 'funky' in describing this item and any sort of party I might or might not throw. The funky and humorous design of the Tea Cup Stool will appeal to...Read more

Hmm...a leather bag masquerading as a paper bag. Interesting. ‘My Paper Bag’ was designed by Ramon Middelkoop of Rotterdam. It is made from 100% leather, is vegetable tanned and produced by the Fair Trade Certified Crafts Resource Center in Calcutta. The bag is a Cradle 2 Cradle (C2C) certified product, meaning if you don’t want ‘My Paper Bag’ anymore, you can return it and receive 10% off the purchase of...Read more

Holy moly, how much do you love that these are made from recycled necklaces? (How much do you want to make your own when you see the price tag?) These beautiful sculptural chandeliers are called Pendant lights because they are pendant light sized and are made out of recycled pendant necklaces. They are nice accent lights for a bedroom, in a corner, kitchen, etc.. Medium is 32" tall and 9"...Read more

Why not carry around your to-do list on a glass or mug? Seems like you'd have to write on these glasses while empty, maybe while you're waiting for your coffee to brew, otherwise the awkward angle of writing on it without spilling a beverage would cancel out any convenience (not to mention it'd make you look a little idiotic). Feed the cat, take out the trash, mow the lawn; there...Read more

Check out this modular lattice wall: it can be mounted indoors or out and can expand as needed. The only catch is that it hasn't been manufactured yet (I know, sorry) and will need a minimum amount of people to fund the project in order for it to become reality. So, if you're interested, take a look at their site. Borne out of the limitations of traditional wood slat lattice...Read more

Such an interesting piece with a really reasonable price tag... niche can quite simply be considered a domestic sculpture. the composition of formally complex pieces results in a unique and sinuous dovetail effect. as soon as you see niche you want to take a piece in your hands so you can feel what to the eye appears to be an attractive, sinuous and velvety object. it can be a centerpiece...Read more

Messing with a good thing can sometimes be disastrous, but other times it's interesting and strange in a good way, which is the case of this interpretation of the Eames classic. Modernica's design studio has collaborated with artist Peter Shire to design the Prince Charles Chair based on the company's Case Study Fiberglass shell chair and playfully named after the originator of the design, Charles Eames...The Prince Charles chair is...Read more

Utilizing an old school pendulum, this mantle-sized clock keeps the time while remaining nicely minimal in design. Designer: Yasuki Takamori Dimensions: 15"H x 9.5"W x 3.25"D $269.00, Buy it here....Read more

The rubber seat of this stool is made from recycled tires and is held in place by tension rather than hardware. With a seat made from 100 percent, post-consumer recycled tires, the Rubber Stool re-contextualizes recycled rubber as an ergonomic and pliable material for furniture. The Rubber Stool is designed to use the properties of recycled tires instead of hardware for attaching the seat to the frame. Each stool comes...Read more

Whoa, I'd never seen this wine rack in multiples as shown in this picture. Pretty spectacular, though I don't want to know how much it costs to fill that sized wall with that many racks. Also, in a very nice gesture, UMA is giving all BLTD readers 15% off everything from March 1st to March 15th. Enter 'BLTD' in the coupon field (plus, as always, you'll receive free shipping over...Read more

Last night I was at a party in Hollywood and ofcourse, rather than socializing, I was making mental notes of the interior selections. I really liked the casual feel of the place. Probably the most interesting selection was the 'wallpaper' above the mantle. From afar, it looked like a flocked, mustard colored wallpaper, but upon closer inspection, the wall was actually cork, and appeared to be hand-stamped with a pattern...Read more

One of these cards is sure to adequately convey just how grateful you are. Three different thank you cards depending on how much you want to thank the recipient. Uses a custom typeface Ziroli that has multiple glyphs, making it possible to adjust line widths and the personality of each card. Printed letterpress on polymer plate. Crane’s 100% cotton paper and envelopes. Magenta/Red ink. DWRI Letterpress, 2007 You’ll get one...Read more

Check out this leggy mirror. Cute/clever, huh? Full length solid oak wall mirror with a unique shape that was inspired by memories of the designer's sister leaning nonchalantly against a wall as a teenager. Attaches to the wall with hidden screw for extra stability. Made in Sweden. designer: Colm Keller Frame material: oak h:1900 x w:470 x d:160 (mm) £275, Buy it here....Read more

The next time I'm at the bookstore, I'm planning on checking this book out...I'm a little more than in love with the small modern homes that seem extreme in their simplicity. Such inspiration for a future home... Modern Japanese House is an overview of recent domestic design trends in Japan and features an array of projects from a variety of architects, both known and new to the international architecture scene....Read more