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Patricia Urquiola is a master at taking any material and making it look soft and delicate. The inspiration for the Bague table lamp was drawn from the shape of a ring. It was first presented with material never before used to make a lamp. The result was a stretched metal mesh painted white or light grey, whose surface was covered in transparent silicone resin, to diffuse a soft filtered light....Read more

The Rug Company recently joined RugMark, the foundation dedicated to ending child labor in the handmade carpet industry. If you're not familiar with either you can follow a few links and find out that this is a very good thing, because a major player in the rug industry jumping on this particular boat signals a shift in industry standards of child-labor-free carpets. The prices are a little higher, but the...Read more

To coordinate with today's Green Roofs/Wall Panel post in the remodel section, this book seems like it would be a good accompaniment to any ideas you might have for your own home. Booklist $23.07, Buy it here....Read more

Audrey over at the Dwell Blog wrote a short article about green roofs that's worth a look. Installation is not as simple as I'm sure we'd all like to believe, but when done right, green roofs can have important economic benefits that add up into one smart investment. When looking through some of the companies offering green roof systems, there was some impressive photos of Green Wall Panels by G-SKY...Read more

These planters would certainly set you back a fair amount, but their substantial sizes and über modern design is surprisingly hard to find among most outdoor décor suppliers. Made entirely of fiberglass, these planters are not only extremely light weight but will also withstand the elements and resist dents better than any other material on the market. Also, since fiberglass is non-porous, the bowls are completely waterproof, making them a...Read more

Distinctly influenced by mid century modern style, these occasional tables are entirely affordable. "Sleek wooden table cut in the Danish Modern style, with rounded edges and simple, slim legs. Finished with a deep shelf with plenty of room for all of your coffee table needs. Imported." MDF bentwood with walnut wood veneer, four round wood legs Some assembly required; hardware included Coffee Table, $180.00, 35.25" W x 23.5" D x...Read more

Oooo. These are strange and kind of beautiful. Includes white 6' cord and uses a max 60w bulb....Read more

The interesting framework of this hand-assembled chair seems to merge an old school sensibility with a more modern appreciation of construction. The Valdes furniture collection, still solely hand-assembled in Santiago, Chile, has been named "one of the truly great chair designs of the 20th Century" by Architectural Digest. The intricate design features a combination of leather, steel tubing and laminated wood. Lead time is 8-10 weeks. Leather, Steel Tubing, and...Read more

Fantasize about digitizing your life? Turn all those dusty LPs into digital gold with this USB-ready turntable, or get started on that career as a DJ. Both MAC and PC compatible, it's easy as pie with a plug-and-play guarantee and easy-to-use software that'll have your hot tracks jockeying on the decks and on your MP3 player. The belt-drive turntable has two convenient start-stop buttons for multiple setup options, as well...Read more

This is such a stunningly simple and beautiful chair. Laminated walnut and chrome base....Read more

Here's a perfect little weekly planner for the analog set. I like that it allows you to keep track of movies you've seen. Besides our great weekly pages, we built in other sections to organize aspects of your life that don’t happen on a daily basis. There are easy reference pages for personal information, your important dates (like appointments, events, travel), special occasions, gifts, and entertainment interests (books, movies, music)....Read more

Tray tables are excellent choices for either beside the sofa or paired as a coffee table...and, while the idea of using this one as a birdbath is a little unorthodox, it's also kind of nice to know it has such versatility. Side table, serving tray, birdbath or plant holder, the indoor/outdoor Tablo Table (2001) embodies versatility in a compact and minimal form. Magnus Lofgren first designed the oversized lacquered metal...Read more

Whoa. This table is a show stopper. Absolutely lovely... "Starfish is made of solid European walnut and looks great as a dining table or a desk. Also offered but not shown on the site: Oak. Please call to order." Designed by Autoban 74.5"l x 35.5"w x 29.5"h (Lead Time: 14 weeks)...Read more

These color-coded keyboard skins hold the secret to learning the bajillion shortcuts that come with certain applications. Our custom-fitted color-coded keyboard skins are available for... APPLICATIONS: * Photoshop * Aperture (1.5) * Final Cut Pro/Express * Pro Tools * After Effects * Logic Pro KEYBOARDS: * MacBook Pro * Macbook (Black and White) * Macbook Air * Apple Thin Keyboard * Apple Thin Wireless Keyboard * Apple Classic Keyboard -Models...Read more

A concrete clock to keep your time... "Using concrete as the canvas, designer Marit Meisler created this angular, stark wall clock with imprint design. A welcome accent and timekeeper for cool modern interior settings." Notes: Requires one AA battery (not included). Material(s): Cement H 10" W 10" D 1.5"...Read more