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If you're short on space, this planter is the perfect solution to keeping your greenery happy. An internal reservoir system feeds water directly to the roots, meaning you'll only have to water once a month. The soil is all locked in by the system too, so no mess. I like how it takes the hanging basket idea once step further to make a surprising alternative to showing and caring for...Read more

I know these aren't exactly affordable considering the economic climate, but the designers are worth bookmarking for the future. (I've posted their Excel Floor Lamp before.) Russian Metal Table (right), $1795.00, Buy it here. A low coffee table with glass table top. Made to be outside of sorts. Material: Aluminum, Glass. Color Options. Peacock Blue, Mustard Yellow, Kelly Green, and Light Grey. Dimensions: 32.5”d x 14.5”h (825 x 370 mm)...Read more

These crimped house numbers are superb. Numbers is fabricated in small batches from .050 anodized aluminum. Each letter is hand finished. $30.00 each + $5 flat-rate postage fee (regardless of quantity)Buy it here. [via iheartluxe]...Read more

There's something so refreshingly simple about wood cups...they seem warmer and softer than porcelain and ceramic. Cara M Cup, (on left), set of 2: $85.00, Buy it here. The new Cara Series was designed by Rina Ono and hand-crafted by Hidetoshi Takahashi in Japan. The gorgeous cup is made from Japanese Linden wood with a food-safe polyurethane coating inside. The series also includes a milk cup and egg cup. Available...Read more

Talk about texture, these poufs seem like they took hours upon hours to create, which makes me wonder where they were made and how the flowers are connected (stitching or glue?). A true focal piece in any room, this stunning pouf is covered in hundreds of laser-cut wool flowers to create a unique and functional piece. Flora Pouf (shown on left): $475.00, Buy it here. 22"L x 22"W x 18"H,...Read more

This is pretty neat (and cheap!). A glass that looks like it is filled with milk, but in fact, the inside has a special coating that lights up when you flip the switch. Now, you only have to flip the switch once though, because if you don't want it to be on anymore, just turn it upside down and voila, it's off... Perfect for a nightlight, or next to your...Read more

I am loving the remodel of this Brooklyn Brownstone. I think I love it so much it hurts. It's so spacious and white and airy and I love all their books. Sigh. [posted by kris]...Read more

If you've been itching to add some yellow into one of your rooms, this Magino stool might be the perfect choice. The Classic Karim Rashid stool now in yellow! The butterfly shaped Magino functions both as a seat and magazine rack. Ultra-durable 13mm thick acrylic. New item. Lead time will vary. 17 x 16 x 12 $300.00, Buy it here....Read more

Digitize your message in a personal way...(doesn't sound possible, but with this card it is). These clever cards find a happy (paper) medium with their do-it-yourself LCD text-sytem. Each one features a familiar star-field of 8 characters x 2 lines. Re-live the glory days of 80's calculators and clocks!...Each card is debossed on 100% acid-free recycled paper by SF based Yellow Owl Workshop and comes packaged with a kraft colored...Read more

I'm loving this moody kitchen with the Flavor Paper "Vapor" wallpaper as a backsplash. For those of you concerned with food and other kitchen related stains on wallpaper, there's always the option of having a glass backsplash over the wallpaper. [posted by kris]...Read more

I'm imagining these glass doors would work well for closet doors, or if it's a really modern space, they would even work for dividing a kitchen and dining space or for creating a bedroom in loft spaces. [posted by kris]...Read more

If you're into architecture, you must add this to your list of books to get (if you don't have it already). Be prepared for a vast amount of pictures; it's amazing. Explore the best architecture of the 21st century in this collection of 1037 exemplary buildings sited all over the world...Divided into six world regions, the Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture provides an important overview of global and...Read more

We're all familiar with mail order catalogs, and, yes, they do clog up the recycling bin, but have you ever thought about how they are documenting everything from our fashion to food styles? Catalogs from decades ago chart how we lived by what we bought, and this book gives an overview of the catalog's history, from the first Montgomery Ward book to the most recent companies. My favorite: an overview...Read more

What an excellent interpretation of a guidebook- if you've lived in a city for a little while or a lot, it'd be interesting to see what things you haven't seen or done. "Not For Tourists is a growing series of guides to major cities. Their philosophy is simple: people need to use the cities they live in, commute into, or travel to effectively. They need to use their city’s transportation...Read more

This luggage collection looks seriously snazzy (in a good way). dallas 6 trolley by bree, $395.00, Buy it here. zip closure, 2 handles, telescopic handle; inside zip compartments, drawstring bag, cross straps. comes in 2 colors, mocca and grey. dimensions: width: 18.5”, height: 26.8”, depth: 9” dallas 5 trolley, pilot case by bree, $320.00, velcro fastener, handle, telescopic trolley handle; inside front pocket and compartment, utility pockets, laptop compartment. comes...Read more