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Maybe if we all buy a whole bunch of these totes and wallets it'll save the newspapers from going out of business. Or, (!) maybe newspapers should print the news directly on totes! (If you work for a newspaper, take note of this brilliant business strategy.) Recycled Newspaper Market Bag (shown upper left, lower right), $52.00, Buy it here. Obama Newspaper Tote, $64.00, Buy it here. Recycled Newspaper Bi Fold...Read more

That's right, it's Valentine's Day, and for that reason only do you get bombarded with red and heart shaped things that you must purchase in order to appease the gods. Here's cupcake stencils that are red (ding!) and heart shaped (ding! ding!). There, we did our part. Decorate cupcakes, cappuccino and other goodies with sprinkles of cocoa, decoratifs, colored or confectioner's sugar in six different heart motifs. Set of six...Read more

Talk about super sleek, eh? If I owned this chair and ottoman I would polish it every day and go berserk if anyone in jeans tried to sit on it (because of those brad thingys on the back pockets). Available in Black, White or Red. Chair: 24'' x 35'' x 31'' Ottoman: 24'' x 26'' x 24'' $849.99, Buy it here....Read more

Three very decent rugs from CB2. (It's always so nice to see modern rugs in living-room sizes for under $600.) left to right: domino rug (5'x8' or 8'x10'), $299.00 - $599.00, Buy it here. harmony rug (5'x8' or 8'x10'), $299.00 - $599.00, Buy it here. flock rug (5'x8'), $299.00, Buy it here....Read more

If you're looking for occasional tables for super inexpensive, check out this collection. Easy to assemble, easy to move. Renewable bamboo tops a clever hinged steel X-base that pivots to fold flat out of the way. So easy to set up, you won't even need a screwdriver or wrench—just twist in four thumbscrews and you're done. Smooth bamboo veneer top with tight grain is naturally carmelized to bring out the...Read more

This kitchen is fantastic. Obviously, the wood floors are nice and the layout is perfection, but I especially love the giant vent hood masquerading as a giant lamp fixture. [posted by kris]...Read more

Rugged wood and smooth marble make for an interesting mix on this round 40" table. Juxtaposition at its loveliest: a trio of rugged reclaimed wood legs hoists a disc of raw white marble, forming a rough-yet-refined table. Reclaimed wood, marble 30"H, 40" diameter $998.00, Buy it here....Read more

It just might be worth the wait for these computer speakers. Standing at 4 inches high, they're small enough to do the job without taking up too much desk space. Speak-er are high-qualtiy multimedia speakers that plug directly into your computer or MP3 player. Their iconic shape put the "speak" in speakers. Set includes a left and right speaker and power adapter. Construction: Polished white ABS housing with matte black...Read more

This probably isn't everyone's cup of tea, but personally, this carpet makes my head explode. The whole Artware Editions site has some great stuff (posted the wallpapers in remodel section yesterday) so if you get a chance you might want to browse through the various artists' editions. This carpet design by Sarah Morris is available as wall-to-wall carpeting, or bound as a custom-sized area rug. A 12' minimum width is...Read more

It's entirely overwhelming to absorb just how great these wallpapers are. The prices will make you cry, but man-oh-man, they sure would make a small room look amazing. There's not enough room to put in each artist's statement, so please do take a look at the website. left to right: ZUBEGINNLIEGTDIEZEITALSGESCHENKZUUNSRENFUESSEN (INTHEBEGINNINGTIMELIESASAPRESENTINFRONTOFOURFEET), 2007, $1,000.00 per roll, Buy it here. Echo, Wow and Flutter: Sideways, Flopped and Mirrored, 2006 by Fred...Read more

I'm looking to replace my coffee table, and, as luck would have it, I ran across this one. It only costs fifty five thousand freaking dollars. What a steal. I could pay for a small house or a nice luxury car, or I could buy this coffee table...decisions, decisions. (To be fair, it's amazing, only 6 exist, and it's entirely cast bronze, so sure, it's worth a lot...yet I still...Read more

In preparing for an upcoming snowboarding trip, I realized I needed to update/replace my carry-on luggage. What luck that this little guy was on sale. It's a pretty compact size, yet it has such great organizational compartments that it seems you'd be able to fit in more somehow. My favorite part is the inside mesh zippered 'halves' of the interior; it'll help with zippering it close when it's stuffed full...looking...Read more

Considering the shape and function, this chair seems like a rather reasonable option for seating. There are lots of fabrics to choose from, so depending on which one you choose, the price varies a bit. a modern, low rocking chair with an inset, laminated and curved plywood base that is covered in thick solid cast foam ( keeping every single inch of the chair soft, corners and all ). a...Read more

Why not have a utilitarian item showcase craftsmanship? It's interesting how a simple change of materials elevates an object from under the sink onto a table for viewing. Unconventionally simple and eco-friendly, this flashlight belongs on your table, not hidden in a drawer. The end cap, which unscrews for easy battery replacement, houses the convenient on/off switch. With energy efficient LED bulb. Designer: Jonas Damon Material: Wood, Aluminum, Rubber Dimensions:...Read more

Oh my goodness, just the words 'hold finger under your nose and enjoy' is enough to explain why these gloves are terrific. Italian Merino Wool Glove features two different styles of moustache sewn on the interior of each forefinger. Hold finger under your nose and enjoy. Grey or Red. $95.00, Buy it here. [via HI + LOW]...Read more