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A floral metallic wallpaper is making quite a statement, but if you have the right space for it, it could be quite delightful. [posted by kris]...Read more

The sculptural form created by the curved seat and boxed frame is emphasized nicely by the thin chrome legs. Right angles combine with sensuous curves in the design of the Nube Armchair (2008). Jon and Jesús Gasca’s Armchair is a startlingly simple and architectural structure that can be viewed from any angle. With contrasting colors (one color for the angular parts, a different tone for the curved) and an exposed,...Read more

This light does double duty; not only will it light up your room, it'll also warm it up on cooler days... The FF [Light Brick] gives off a warm glow in your room. The brick conveniently stores the heat energy and radiates it even one hour after the light is turned off. Separate the two elements and use the brick as a bed warmer! The lamp comes with a 2...Read more

This is an excellent improvement on measuring cups and the price seems entirely reasonable. Made of translucent silicone, these nested measuring cups allow you to form a spout anywhere along the flexible rims for precise pouring. The textured surfaces provide a secure grip, and two clear measurement windows allow you to view the contents. The large size may also be used as a mixing bowl. Microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Set of...Read more

Carved from solid wood, this authentic stool will add a well-traveled look to any room. Solid wood tripod stool, hand carved from a single piece of rosewood, which goes very dark (sometimes black) with age. You can see the wood's natural lines etched into stool's surface, which is protected with beeswax polish. Characteristics of each piece may vary as each stool is handmade. Ethiopian rosewood stool handcrafted in the village...Read more

For anyone who's dropped a screw or nail while at the top of a ladder, this magnetic wristband is a dream come true. Sure, it's a little bulky, but you'll be wearing it for various ladder-climbing chores, not a fashion show. If you’re tired of holding nails in your mouth and waste entirely too much energy climbing up and down ladders to retrieve fallen screws...then Handyman’s Helper is for you....Read more

These super slim candle pins (i.e. holders) are now on sale. This strikingly simple candle pin is designed to accommodate both tapers and pillar candles of all sizes. Mix and match tapers and pillar candles to create the desired display. Designed by Sebastian Bergne, the Multi Candle Pin is also available in a single version in both stainless steel and mild steel with black texture finish. Multi Candle Pin, W9.5...Read more

If I had a yard full of grass, I'd totally buy a push reel mower. The Scott's classic reel mower is light, maneuverable, and economical. The business end of this push reel mower is solid, sharp, and everything a reel mower should be, with five heat-treated, knife-sharp steel blades that can be adjusted for nine grass heights with very easy wheel tabs. With its 10-inch wheels, radial tires, and 20-inch...Read more

These have me itching to organize all sorts of important papers and documents. "Designers at the Japanese graphic firm Billet originally designed these stylish French-inspired folders for their own personal use. Now they are available to you for containing correspondence and other essential papers while traveling, at the office or in the home. The small folder is just the right size to store 4x6 photos, receipts, recipe cards or passports;...Read more

The inspirational Swedish home of Ingegerd Raman consists of a black and white color scheme accented with the light wood floors and furnishings. [posted by kris]...Read more

If you're wanting to create a very curated look, you can have doors which are completely flush-to-the-wall with no visible hinges using concealed "soss" hinges. As one example, you could wallpaper an entire wall with the door included. [posted by kris]...Read more

These make me happy just by looking at them. "More than just a compelling color palette, these Wax Crayons surpass European specifications for toxicity and even adhere to the food provision ordinance, which is much stricter than the regulations for the toy industry. To achieve this level of quality, pure beeswax is combined with all-natural pigments to create pure color that can be used in all kinds of ways. The...Read more

This is quite lovely--in both thought and execution. In cooperation with Graft, the Berlin architects, Brad Pitt developed the idea of setting up a temporary township in the main area of the Lower Ninth Ward "a memorial partly to the random destruction of countless homes and partly to the right of the area's residents to their former community. The installation consists of 150 pink tents, which represent the houses which...Read more

The people over at OWI were nice enough to let me use these images which are usually reserved for architectural books. If you're looking for remodel ideas, you could literally spend hours at the OWI site looking through fantastic homes. In this Bruge home in particular, there are some very interesting modifications to an old home with modern ideas. This kitchen which is hidden behind a sliding glass door is...Read more

Check this out: what functions essentially as a candle is actually an LED. That in itself is nothing particularly new, but this flickering light has a magnetic "match" which turns it on or off. The Hono Light (2005) combines the warm ambient glow of a candle with advancements in LED technology to create an “object that fascinates us in a moment.” This is Chiaki Murata’s goal for everything in his...Read more