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State your preference with these mugs. Some say coffee and tea should not be served in the same mug. Some folks only drink coffee and their partners only tea. However you want to use them, our mug set uses early 20th century type and complementary colors to create a salt and pepper type set. Comes inside an 11oz kraft box. Both mug and box designed by John Caserta. Mugs screened...Read more

If you've been following the remodel section, you know that I'm currently remodeling an old home. Due to budget constraints, that means lots of waiting and obsessing on the internet trying to find solutions. Ordinarily, I would know exactly how to do the remodel, but in this case, my home is an old California Craftsman, and I'm not really sure how to honor the old structure while updating it. Basically,...Read more

Now, how weird would it be if a man, woman and child were seated next to each other and they happened to each have these passport covers? Collaboration with Ben Greenman. Limited Edition. "EACH STORY OFFERS A GLIMPSE INTO THE MIND OF THREE STRANGERS �A MAN, A WOMAN, AND A CHILD� WHO FIND THEMSELVES SEATED NEXT TO ONE ANOTHER ON A PLANE." Man, Woman or Child. Dimensions: 4"x5" $60.00, Buy...Read more

Urban Hardwoods has such a wide variety of beautiful pieces, all handmade from salvaged wood in Seattle. I found them while drooling over a coffee table (lower right), and I'd recommend taking a look through their collection if you're fond of modern wood pieces. And, for you lucky San Francisco residents, they're opening up a new showroom in March. "Our goal is fairly straightforward — to be the most progressive,...Read more

Knock, and it shall open unto you, because it's a door knocker. Walnut and brass. designer: Kiel Mead dimensions: 12"h x 7"w $300.00, Buy it here. Update: This item is no longer available through original retailer. (3/4/10)...Read more

Whoa, look, you can be reminded how old you are every day with this mirror...and I'm talking about seeing the cassette tapes, not anything related to your face. "Mirror lined with 35 discarded, chrome plated cassette tapes. 30" diameter. Numbered, limited edition." $450.00, at Barneys....Read more

This is quite possibly the coolest birdhouse ever. Inspired by the geodesic dome popularized by architect Buckminster Fuller. Its rounded shape makes an ideal nesting place for wrens, finches, swallows, warblers, and other small birds. An easy access door allows for simple cleaning so you can freshen the house at the start of each season. Designer: Kelly Lamb Material: Ceramic Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 8 inches $95.00, Buy it...Read more

While this looks more like Batman's style than the Joker's, it has a strong modern presence that looks excellent over a dining table. The Joker was created by Christian Ræder in 1970 where it won 1st prize at the Scandinavian Lighting fair. This light pendant simply assembled by hand, provides a beautiful light and acts as an exciting sculpture in the room, even when it is off. The Joker is...Read more

I love the design souvenirs series from Design Boom. It's a great way to get an interesting piece for relatively inexpensively. Available in high polish silver plated finish and yellowish gold-color finish. One size only! Handmade finish, internal diameter slightly different for each ring: it varies from 16,5 to 17,5 mm [posted by katie]...Read more

Not sure how this would stand up to years of use, but if you're on a budget, it looks like it would be an acceptable work surface. Simple lines and clean construction give this functional desk a modern appeal. Perfect for a home office, it offers plenty of options for storage with its four side shelves and ample desk top. Desk with solid wood construction is easy to assemble. White...Read more

I love when design injects a little humor into your day. [posted by kris]...Read more

Here's the amazing Paris home of Sebastien Guardard. I love how narrow his bathroom is. (Because mine's only 40" deep and I'm looking for inspiration!) [posted by kris]...Read more

If you're on a budget, one of these desks might do the trick of getting your home office in tip top shape. Functional modular office essentials with a contemporary slant. Cantilevered desktops sit atop angled legs. Two drawers. Wood construction. Simple assembly. Oak veneer. large, 52.5"w x 26"d x 30"h, $399.00, Buy it here. small, 36.5"w x 26"d x 30"h, $299.00, Buy it here....Read more

Okay, so I read a lot of books (as in several books a week) and I hate bookmarks. But I love these bookmarks. They're a perfect size, with perfectly round edges with a perfect paper thickness. No ads, no labels, no cute kitten or frilly tassel or anything. Perfect. ...I feel our simple human lives have become quite suffocated and fatigued under the overwhelming pressure from modern-day media. Good design...Read more

Something about the sound of 'clip-on' when describing this plexiglass headboard seems a little odd, yet there's no argument that the translucent material would add a modern edge to any bedroom. This clip-on Headboard (2008) is designed to fit the Min Bed...The translucent plexiglass was specifically chosen to coordinate with any color bed, and maintains the light, unobtrusive character of the Min Bed Collection. The single-piece construction spans the bed’s...Read more