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Sruli Recht is one of my favorite designers to check out (if you take a quick look through his site you'll see why) and his Bound Skarf looks like a great piece to add to your winter wardrobe. ...over three metres long, black wool and pleated to wrap hooded over the head bound in ivory cotton, light and breathable...in two lengths 310x52cm 115eu and 155x35 70eu made here in the...Read more

I love these ceramic experimental building materials. Loose Fit is a family of experimental ceramic building materials. Traditional uses of ceramic in construction tend towards the decorative (terra cotta moldings) or the utilitarian (bricks, ceramic roof tiles). By directly engaging with the means and methods of material production—those both in the space of the computer and on the shop floor—new formal and performative possibilities emerge. (Thanks Tim!) [posted by kris]...Read more

For your light switches or outlets, these plates are a fun alternative to what your local hardware store offers. Add a little fun to your house with these switchplate covers. They play tricks with your eyes. ABS plastic 3mm deep Light switch: $8.00, Buy it here. Electric: $8.00, Buy it here. [via Apartment Therapy]...Read more

At 24" high, this pendant lamp would be a great choice to add some style to a dining or living room. The modern Tierdrop Pendant Light, designed by Salvor, adds an interesting dimension to any contemporary setting. Height: 24" $150.00, Buy it here....Read more

Add order with this loop rack; it's a good shape and a great price. Architectural loops display periodicals from high-rise to smaller digests. White form hovers over orange feet. Powdercoated steel. 9"dia.x22"H $36.95, Buy it here....Read more

Whoa. I saw this last week, but it wasn't until I saw the full scale did I actually realize why it might cost more than a used car. Really something. Exploring the relationship between familiar objects and extremes of scale, Rotterdam-based designer Christien Meindertsma has taken the classic hand-knit aran sweater and magnified it, creating something entirely new and unexpected: a floor covering. The Flocks Aran Rug is hand-knit from...Read more

I like the idea of keyless locks, but often they look too space-age or just plain bizarre. This one is nice because it has a sliding panel to reveal the keypad and the handle itself is not too over designed. (This item's link and price was updated 05/05/10.)...Read more

Multi Polar Projects is working on 1 million pieces of 'ITS OK', a phrase chosen for its calming effect during difficult times. Each phrase is hand cut from varying thickness and types of wood and numbered by the artist, who estimates the project taking the next 30-60 years to finish. For every one sold, a tree is planted through the Arbor Day Foundation. To see a short documentary of the...Read more

Sometimes having the right sort of supplies can motivate you to get a project done, and maybe this pad and pencil set will do just that. Rainbow Palette, Journals and Sketchbooks Pack contains 6 rainbow-colored pads, 40 sheets each 4"w x 5 3/4"h x 1 1/8"d $10.95, no longer available Pencil Set Kraft, Pencils and Sharpeners: Set of 16 wooden colored pencils with imprinted logos 2"dia x 7 1/2"h kraft...Read more

Clean lines and a light plywood frame make this clock a great choice for keeping you on schedule. Seiko precision movement. Plywood frame. AA Battery Included. Made in Japan Size: 1.75w x 10"diam. $70.00 ($63.00 Members), Buy it here....Read more

These are kind of a cute thing to take to the host/hostess for a dinner party. If you’re fond of turning empty wine bottles into candle holders, these “wine cork” candles are a must for your next party or a romantic dinner for two. A great gift for wine aficionados. 4 candles to a box. Each candle burns 2 1/2 hours. Come packaged in a clear plastic box. Candles measure...Read more

This would be an excellent gift idea...though you'd be smart to order now to make sure it arrives before the holidays. Go ahead - say something sweet in sterling silver. Our custom bracelets are expertly cast and hand-stamped with your message. Made in USA. Ships in 1-3 weeks. Measures 1/8" wide, 5 1/2" circumference. $60.00, Buy it here....Read more

This small-scale sink is great for a lavatory with a tiny footprint because it's 19" deep and 15" wide. [posted by kris]...Read more

This is such a neat book; I'd leave it open to a different letter every so often just to appreciate it fully. This is no easy A-B-C! Marion Bataille's 3-D exploration of the alphabet is truly a work of art. From the lenticular cover to the clever execution throughout, bold letters move from point A to Z in ways you never imagined possible. Discover this treasure & prepare to be...Read more

This looks like it gives off a lovely glow. The Wilding's first release is a limited edition of pressed Felt Lamps. They were designed in 2004 by Matthew Radune with assistance from Susanna Hohmann. They are made of natural (non-dyed) white industrial felt, molded to hold a new form. The lamp is approximately 13" W X 24" H, and is wall hung. Use only compact fluorescent bulbs. 13" W X...Read more