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500 balloons tied one by one to this stool...I'm kind of surprised the price isn't higher. Goodness knows if I spent that kind of time on something I'd want more money for it. A playful disposition. Over 500 balloons are tied on a solid wood stool. Designer Natalie Kruch has a penchant for making the ordinary beautiful and intriguing. The BALLOONA stool is Natalie's first object with Umbra, after graduating...Read more

I love how thick this carpet is. make flooring fun with the innovative, interactive puzzle carpet by satyendra pakhale. the pieces interlock with each other in numerous ways and each set comes with 7 puzzle pieces. buy several sets and cover the floor! the puzzle carpet comes in 3 natural patterns: water, sand, and grass. Each piece is 14" x 14" and .6" thick (price/retailer info updated 01/19/09) [posted by...Read more

This light uses it's surroundings to dictate what color it will glow. Believe it or not, this intriguing little device has the amazing, chameleon-like ability to change colors according to its environment. The way it works is sort of like a one-pixel camera; turn it on and three LED lights (in red, blue and green) detect the strength of reflected light, then matches and stores the external color source. For...Read more

This is a great piece from Ikea. The doors have no knobs or handles, but open by applying light pressure. 2 smooth-running drawers with ball-bearing slides and pull-out stop. 4 adjustable shelves; adjust spacing according to your storage needs. Adjustable feet keeps it stable on uneven surfaces. 2 stationary shelves for greater stability....Read more

Whoa. This sink is a show stopper. Each one is 100% custom made, so expect to pay around $3500. Sinks can be shipped internationally. [via New York Ecospaces]...Read more

These are pretty eye-catching with the angles and interior contrasting color; they're also made from recycled plastic, so they can be indoors or out. Hurray. Possum Chair, $285.00, Buy it here. The Possum recycled plastic chair is comfortable, compact, and solid. It is made from 100% recycled HDPE (like milk jugs) and corrosion resistant stainless steel fasteners. It works great outdoors or in. Dense rubber feet are suitable for most...Read more

Danielle over at the style files has a great design guide on Amsterdam. She has put together lists of where to stay, eat, shop, and other things to see while you're there. I love it when people take the time to do nice stuff like that....Read more

Two modern-ish items on sale...(I might say once more I firmly believe you get what you pay for, though I'm sure there are some of you that are more concerned with the price tag than materials). Andrew Relax Chair, $189.00 $149.99, Buy it here. Few chairs cut a slim, low-angled profile while having the kind of wide seat support that lets you settle in. Fewer still manage to be slender...Read more

A selection of red and black side chairs for your perusal, pictured left to right, top to bottom: Smile Chair, $690.00, Buy it here. "With its simple, clean lines and curved spindle back, Lievore, Altherr, Molina’s Smile is a modern chair that references the past. Made from beech with a lacquered oak seat, this stackable chair is sturdy yet light." Ernst Chair, $275.00, Buy it here. "This classic bentwood-style chair,...Read more

This stackable tray is half off and just might help you be a little more efficient at getting paperwork organized. Metal paper trays are held at a graceful angle by two espresso brown ABS plastic side supports. A special notch system easily allows any number of slotted metal trays to stack securely -- no additional parts are required. Available colors: Red or Black. $24.00 $14.00, Buy it here. (This item's...Read more

I like how this looks kind of upside down and how the historic bulbs play off the otherwise modern styling. "Lighting distilled to its essence. Created by acclaimed designer Rico Espinet, this industrial-chic chandelier pairs a thick band of bronze-finished metal with 12 exposed bulbs. A dramatic centerpiece for the dining room or entry, it's suspended from three fixed rods attached to an adjustable center rod. Uses twelve 40W max....Read more

A decidedly modern accommodation for your feathered neighbors: Chances are slim that the birds in your back yard are reading Dwell magazine, but nonetheless they will be dwelling-well in this mini-modern home of their own. The Roost bird house is a perfect place for bringing up a family of chirpers. Sorry, no human sized versions (yet). -Aluminum construction will not rust, is chew-proof, non heat-conducting -Anodized colors do not chip...Read more

I have to admit, even though this is way beyond my budget for outdoor lighting (not to mention just outdoor anything), it is such an elegant solution. You can position the head in three different ways to reflect light along a wall, angled, or down onto a path. Simple and architectural, the System 45 Lighting Collection (2007) offers three different fabrications in three sizes and an adjustable head that can...Read more

Another great acrylic piece from Alex and Chloe, and it's 50% off. [posted by kris]...Read more

awwww.... Hand printed water based ink, 100 percent organic cotton broadcloth. [posted by kris]...Read more