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Here's a handy little gadget: "Here's a bright idea! This super compact LED light attaches to any 9 Volt battery to create a portable light source. Awesome! Operates in regular and strobe modes. Imported. Wipe clean." Includes: LED lamp, 9V battery 1"w, 2.5"h, .5"d Plastic, electronics $8.00, Buy it here....Read more

Tell the proper time with Her Majesty's regal silhouette. "Very Chic. This contemporary Queen wall clock will look great in any room of your home. The modern clock available in black or orange acrylic. Ready to hang." 13" x 9 1/2" $75.00, Buy it here....Read more

There's something about wall mount faucets that just seem to make the vanity area much tidier. This one from Ann Sachs is perfectly simple and well designed. [posted by kris]...Read more

Hurray for Labor Day. In the spirit of backyard barbecues and picnics, here's a couple of grills that we haven't posted before (to see the ones we have, click here). If neither of these meet your requirements, namely having it today, you can always check out your local Home Depot for some savings on some of the bigger (i.e. more permanent) grills, chances are they'll have a pretty good sale...Read more

Used sparingly, this would look awesome on an accent wall or hallway. [posted by kris]...Read more

I love the curved tile in this shower seat of the Norrviken house. [posted by kris]...Read more

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Designed in 1975, this flatware set has some sensible attributes to be sure (if only it were a tad bit more sensible price wise too...). Carl Pott dedicated his career to studying the ergonomics of eating and using what he learned to design innovative flatware...To create the five-tined fork, which was an innovation when it was introduced, Pott extended its width and made the shape slightly spooned. These changes made...Read more

Rattan can sometimes be a little tricky in modern interiors, but if the frame has a sleek silhouette like this one it's a safe bet (plus, rattan adds a lot of interesting texture to a room). stainless steel tube frame dimensions: 25 x 29 x 38" $525.00, Buy it here....Read more

If you're needing a smaller scaled workspace for you or your back-to-schoolers, this one is worth looking into; it's currently $100 off. The Window Desk has been thoughtfully designed for use in modern homes where space and organization are premium. Constructed of oak wood and veneer in natural or a wenge stain, the desk's materials speak directly to comfort and practicality. The compact scale fits neatly in kitchens or spare...Read more

This affordable console/bookcase can shift roles easily as your needs change. Versatile storage design shifts positions, shifts functions, shifts perspective from upright bookcase to horizontal media console. It shifts from positive to negative space too, with a finished, closed back square and open rectangle on each of three fixed shelves (which also means it can be used as a room divider). Align vertical multiples dramatically down the wall, or you...Read more

Reason number 3,456 I want to live in Japan: Muji makes Prefab homes. [posted by kris]...Read more

These made the rounds a while back and now they are finally available for purchase. Designed by Stephen Reed and Alistair Willmott Washable covers: 55%cotton, 45% linen. 450mm x 450mm x 100mm 1 Wordplay cushion £17.95 + £2.50 p&p 2 Wordplay cushions £33.95 + £4.30 p&p 3 Wordplay cushions £47.95 + £5.70 p&p 4 Wordplay cushions £59.95 + £8.22 p&p 5 or more Wordplay cushions £14.00 + £2.00 p&p for...Read more

Indoor air quality is become increasingly important to consumers as we become aware of the dangers of air pollution. One great way to reduce air pollution indoors is by using paints with no VOC (volatile organic compounds). You can get them in a number of color ways, and I like Freshaire Choice because the not only does the paint itself have no VOC's but the pigments also have no VOC's....Read more

Densely urban environments have the runoff problems due to non-porous pavement--but there is a solution with something called pervious pavement, which actually allows the water to pass through at a very fast rate. If you are laying a new driveway or sidewalks on your property, this could be a good solution. [posted by kris]...Read more