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Nani Marquina has an excellent selection of floor coverings, and luckily right now you can get 20% off this one from DWR (Rug and Upholstery sale through January 27, 2009). Update: Sale over. "Renowned for playful forays in color and texture, rug designer Nani Marquina takes a bold, circular approach with her Rangoli Rug (2008). Rangoli takes its name and inspiration from classic Hindu mosaics. A popular art in India,...Read more

Another reasonably-priced sofa from CB2 in crimson or pewter. Find your vintage find anew at CB2: super long slim lines, cutback retro arms, low tufted back spanning double seat cushions…all avec a slubby linen weave in the perfect modern tonal red on gunmetal stiletto legs. Also in pewter. 87"Wx34.5"Dx28.75"H $1,199.00, Buy it here....Read more

Check out this thrifty idea for transforming a paper IKEA light from one of Apartment Therapy's readers (Ashley from Philly). break down of cost: $1.19 (wax paper) $0.50 (tape) $6.00 (23.5" paper lantern from IKEA) $3.99 (electric cord form IKEA) read tips/how to here....Read more

Kind of a cute idea, huh? For more chalkboard homewares (vases, carafes, etc.), visit here. Stick of chalk included. Mug holds 11 ounces. $10.00, Buy it here....Read more

Holy moly. If I had kids, I would buy this without a second thought. So cute. (I wonder if they'd do a pet-size version?) A lightweight portable play hut to unscrew and rool up, made out of durable sensaten also used as isolation when laying the foundation of cemented roads. $252.00, Buy it here....Read more

The pillow on the left reminded me of the Google News Cushion, but the font and words are completely different, so fair play...all that being said, it's a heck of a lot more affordable. credo pillow, $21.95, Buy it here. Plain white pouf spells out black helvetica declarations that inspire us. 100% cotton, plain back. Feather-down insert; hidden zipper closure. Machine wash. 16" sq. lit 101 pillow, $19.95, Buy it...Read more

There's something so perfect about little spaces to remodel. I think the best thing about it is that you can really choose high quality materials because the square footage is small enough that your budget doesn't take a hit. This remodel by Shed is inspirational. [posted by kris]...Read more

Keep your hands clean with this pink gun soap. Kind of cute in a way, right (if a gun could be cute)? Colour/scent: Rose. 14 x 9.5 x 2.5cm $25.00 CAD, Buy it here....Read more

An icosahedron is is any polyhedron (a geometric object with flat faces and straight edges) having 20 faces...just a little geometry lesson for those of us that don't remember. This salt&pepper was inspired from Icosahedron. The unique shape of polyhedron are no longer strict with beveled edge and it is conform to irregular surface to fit in your palm. It like more pieces of an object than caster on the...Read more

If the vast array of normal totes are boring you, take a look at these alternatives by Kanazu Sen-i. Kanazu Sen-i's environmentally friendly bags are made using mostly plant- origin materials, which are 100%, biodegradable and do not produce hazardous gases when burned. Materials include a base fabric of polylactic corn fibers, natural cotton threads and buttons made of biodegradable plastic. The fibers are pleated or scrunched to give elasticity,...Read more

I've been going a little pattern-crazy; everything with any type of pattern is catching my eye (and this is not a usual thing, trust me). If you're more of the solid-color type, then maybe you can try to see past the ferns and flowers to appreciate the shape with its curvy corners and tall back. "A curvaceous two seat sofa designed to make sense of compact space. Perfect for hall...Read more

Now you can be super precise when you jot down your ideas over dinner. 12 in a pack. $7.00 CAD for 12, Buy it here....Read more

You've no worries about moving your room around with this sectional. The chaise can easily be switched from right to left or left to right, allowing for much more versatility. To see a quick example in action, visit here and scroll to the bottom of page. You'll never want for space with our amply sized Gus Modern Jane Bi-Sectional. Deep, generous seat cushions provide plenty of room for sink-down comfort...Read more

It's the little interesting touches and details that make a home special. I love this little corner shelf idea used in the Kapero office in Stockholm, Sweden. [posted by kris]...Read more

Whoa, talk about wall art. These sculptures take the favorite drawing tools to a new level...now, if only we all had a few (or several, rather) extra grand lying around... Most of us have outgrown our Crayolas by the time we hit puberty. Happily, Herb Williams never did. A sculptor who ingeniously uses crayons as his medium, Williams creates works that are not only strikingly beautiful but playfully allude to...Read more