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Naoto Fukasawa is well known for his product design skills; now we can all rest easy knowing he's taken care of the fan category. "Don't be deceived by your first look at this fan as it's not your average appliance. With a protective cage that wraps completely from front to back to protect the motor as well as the blades, along with an extra feature that allows you to put...Read more

Talk about some summer colors, these stools are hand painted with a VOC-free milk paint, just like in the old days. ...the tables are made in New Mexico from locally-harvested Pine logs historically used in traditional Adobe homes as exposed ceiling beams called Vigas. Dried in a solar kiln, harnessing the energy of tomorrow, they have a 100% natural finish free of toxins. Hand-painted with a VOC-free milk paint, the...Read more

If I had a nickel for every time someone talked about needing a decent way to conceal a litter box, I'd have about 40 cents. Unfortunately that comes nowhere near paying for this particular solution. A modern bench designed to conceal the cat litter box. The streamlined appearance hides its purpose. European hardware offers soft-close lid support to open and close without slamming. The interior is cleverly vented to provide...Read more

Weego Home is offering BLTD readers 10% off any weegohome.com purchase through the end of July. Nice of them, isn't it? Simply enter the code “betterliving” at checkout....Read more

I am loving these handmade crushed bowls from Muuto. The Crushed Bowls show big-scale architecture applied on small scale objects. The bowls are composed of equilateral triangles and principles we use for big-scale computer modeling. Adding human ergonomics and aesthetics to the equation we have derived a series of vessels that are carefully crushed for everyday use....Read more

I really love little miniature figures. These are tiny tiny at a 1/87 reduction. They remind me of this artist's work or this necklace by Anne Gerricke. [posted by kris]...Read more

I have got to say, CB2 has really nailed it with this collection. This table is a great dining table or would look good as a desk too. Red-hot. Hand-welded iron X crosses two U's for one red-hot diner. Impressive miters are hand-sanded obsessively smooth, invisible to the eye. Lobster red powdercoat is a major pop every which way but price. Extra long rectangular glass top reveals all, seats 6....Read more

The numbers of this clock rotate clockwise behind the static red arm to keep the time...seems like a perfectly sized clock for a desktop. "designed by anthony dickens for lexon, the around clock is analog and uses a 1 x AA battery (included)." Available in white or black. 4.3" dia. x 2" h...Read more

This would be a quick way to dress up a bed, and for $300 I'm sure it's worth it (or at least better than the wall and much less expensive than going full on out on a bed frame/headboard combo). This plush velvet headboard attaches to any standard bed frame simply and easily, dressing up your bed for a serious touch of class. Clean and modern rectangular silhouette, softened with...Read more

Designed and manufactured by Iannone Design, this coffee table has over 1600 wood dots inlaid into the bamboo surface. Crazy. "This is no screen print. Those are hand inlaid wood dots. About 1600 of them. Available in two color combinations, two shapes, and two heights." Material: Amber bamboo/walnut dots or natural bamboo/maple dots. Both with stainless steel pedestal. Square: 36 x 33 x 10h or 14h Rectangle: 46 x 22...Read more

This cute little side table is almost $100 off the original price. Simple, straightforward lines with a distinctly Asian flair. Two-tiered tables have subtly angled legs; bottom shelf provides storage or display space. Wood construction. Simple assembly. Gray stain. 19"sq x 20"h. [posted by kris]...Read more

Since I'm an aspiring minimalist (it's a struggle), I've been trying to implement the paper free lifestyle described in this Lifehacker article. I've been scanning in my old paperwork and shredding it and saving everything to my tiny USB key. I've been a little paranoid about what would happen if I lost it or it got wet, but I do back it up to two separate harddrives just in case....Read more

Finally, an inexpensive sectional with Italian simplicity. Even the color is perfect. I'm very impressed. Benchmade, kiln-dried hardwood frame 100% polyester fabric: grey Tight back and seat with foam core cushioning Back pillows have duck feather/down insert Plinth detail at base Spot clean (update: price as shown is about $3414.00)...Read more

The PXR-6 has been revamped on the inside, but functions and looks the same on the outside. The functions remain the same and are simple, clear and to the point: time and date on a dark background with light type. And when the light button is pressed, it glows with beautiful blue light. The bracelet is almost an inch wide and can be adjusted to a minimum length of 6.5"...Read more

Instantly turn your living room into a guest room with this innocuous looking sofa. Just flip the seat forward and it converts into a queen size mattress. [posted by kris]...Read more