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This looks like a weirdly huge hammock that would be perfect for a bigger backyard. Add function and style to any patio, deck or poolside with this rocking hammock. Escape to the backyard into a full-size, comfortably designed hammock built for two. It's low profile frame makes it easy to get in & out of so you won't have to strain on your way up. As an added feature, the...Read more

I'm surprised I haven't seen this around at other retailers; seems like a decent price for a distinctive design. Shiny, sleek and original, the Origami chair combines the ancient art of japanese paper folding and modern high tech materials, merging tradition with innovation. With its multi-angle silhouette reproducing the many folds of an origami, this beautiful chair is highly decorative and is perfect both as a stand alone piece or...Read more

Two very luxe-looking pillows to add some sheen to your sofa, chair, or bed... Mosaic Pillow: Delicate tassels of gold are scattered on a mosaic of silver faux-leather tiles. This elegant pillow will highlight your sofa or bed, perfectly complementing either bold or neutral colours. Imported from France. Back lined in a light grey fabric. Size: 16" x 16" $75.00, Buy it here. Gold Brick Pillow: Original, bold and flashy,...Read more

More proof that today's kids have cooler stuff than I did growing up. From play blocks fashioned to look like a giant swiss cheese to a ‘smell tunnel’ designed to delight the senses, each item of furniture bursts with colour and vitality. Perfect for domestic, public and educational settings, PLAY+SOFT embodies one simple idea: children have a right to beauty. Each piece is made from our patented ecosoftx® fabric -...Read more

These mirrors seem to be pretty special- take a look at the incredible texture and materials. Christian Astuguevieille (pronounced ah-stewg-v'YAY) designed them especially for CoutureLab and after googling him and glimpsing just a tiny peek at his abode and various art objects, I can understand the mystique and appeal surrounding the man behind the name. Also, check out his crazy rope chair, called Moisart...not for the timid decorator/designer/collector. Mirave Mirror:...Read more

This innovative bed frame shape allows a quick transition between a single size bed, a full size bed or two beds. (Get it? Simple, Double or Doux). It's very cool but it will set you back around $3,500.00 and it needs to be shipped from Switzerland. [posted by kris]...Read more

Perfectly simple solar-powered calculator by Naoto Fukasawa. No matter how complex your calculations may be, the Electric Calculator M was designed to make things a bit more simple. With easy to read numbers, a slightly elevated display section, and uniform color on both body and keys, any elements of complexity have been scaled back as much as possible. The idea of doing work has suddenly become a bit more attractive......Read more

Pamela Bell invited her daughter's class to decorate their muslin covered sofas with fabric markers (and maybe some paint by the looks of it). While it might not be for everyone, it's a great way to personalize a piece of furniture and make your home a little bit edgier. Also, check out the super wide fridge with the magnetic chalkboard cover. [via nytimes]...Read more

If you're not so fond of telling the time military-style, this clock will do the math for you. Tell it the way they do on the other side of the pond. Track time 00:00 to 24:00 in concentric black double digits squared on white. Black aluminum hands, white wood composite frame. Glass lens protects. One AA battery (not included). 19.75" sq. $59.95, Buy it here....Read more

Nina Tolstrup of Studiomama has designed a beach house that's fit to post on all the blogs today. Within the confines of a very tiny plot of land, the cabin takes advantage of the view and provides sleeping arrangements for a family of four. Nicely done. "I drew up the plans myself. The total floor area is 35 square metres, plus a deck front and back. I wanted a huge...Read more

If you're planning any road trips this summer, you might consider checking to see if any of these beaches are on the way to your destination. From wejetset magazine: Dr. Stephen Leatherman, coastal expert with Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, has recently published his 18th Annual Top 10 American Beaches ranking. Click Read More to view the ranking and our tips for turning a beach visit into a...Read more

It seems like Phaidon just can't go wrong with their curated collections; this large volume of recent contemporary graphics seems to call for some serious sit-down-and-absorb-everything kind of time. Area_2 is the second volume in the graphics version of Phaidon's award-winning series of curated compendiums, which includes Cream, Fresh Cream, Blink, 10x10, 10x10_2, and Spoon. Covering all manifestations of printed graphics created by the world's most visionary designers, Area_2 presents...Read more

This sushi set certainly evokes a lily pond; I like how the forms are handled simply and how they manage to be fun in an understated, elegant way. It is important to remember that the objects presented here, just like the ones in the Chin Family, characters or flowers and fruits, each performing the roles of domestic household objects, are made partly in hand-decorated plastic and partly in fine bone...Read more

This would look excellent anywhere you need more space for coats or clothes, and given that it is now on sale for $150 instead of $275, you'd have to be crazy (or broke) to pass it up. Great for small spaces and instant additional storage, this coat rack can be leaned against any wall for an eye-catching, efficient, and easily transportable solution for hanging coats and clothes. Simple assembly required;...Read more

This delicate leaf patterned cup is available in black leaf on a white background or white leaf on a black background, so you can pick whatever floats your boat. "The Leaf Cup is a remarkable piece because of its artist quality pattern. The silhouette edge is finely detailed, as if actual leaves were placed around the cup. This porcelain cup is finished in a matte back glaze." Material: Porcelain 2"...Read more