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Two particularly fine examples of Sarah Cihat's Rehabilitated Dishware: Artist Sarah Cihat takes once mundane thrift store dishes and reglazes/fires them after reviving their surfaces with vibrant colors and iconic silhouettes. By giving these discarded items a new look and a new life, Cihat is making a subtle statement on the importance of recycling and rePurposing products. Mug 09, $40.00, Buy it here. Salad Plate 20 (7-8" dia.), $40.00, Buy...Read more

Seeing that Father's Day is next weekend, this might be an excellent option for showing your appreciation. A Picnic Trunk that raises the bar (or table) when it comes to outdoor dining. With a well-planned interior that keeps everything organized, and an extendable table on which to serve your feast, this Trunk will have you on your way to an adventure in no time. It’s made from durable canvas and...Read more

This is such a lovely light... The lamp, designed by Ani+Lumigrane, was debuted at IDS08 and was an instant success. Co-created by Frederic Guibrunet, a paper-maker with a decade of practice, and Parisian Didier Boursin, an expert in origami. Their talents combined into a paper explosion of maple leaves that looks gorgeous on and off. [posted by katie]...Read more

I think we've posted something like this before, but it was a while ago so it probably deserves another highlight. "This three dimensional sculpture plays with light and shape in a way that can make a room. Perfect for above a bed or sofa, or any blank wall that needs some pizzazz. Available in white or graphite. Powder coated steel." (Left) Mirrored Large Op Art, 52" x 30", $279.00, Buy...Read more

Such an interesting piece, it can be used as seating and a storage bin. Mutabor m is an innovative combination of rigid lines and fluid shapes. multiple pieces can be combined to form a modular seating arrangement. upside down, these seats double as a storage bin. turned on their side, they act as a table. constructed from a single sheet of powder-coated steel. suitable for both indoor or outdoor use....Read more

I have the wallet version of this little zippered bag and it's quite handy. I've had it for a few years and get quite a few compliments on it, but it's been sold out for a long time and it's nice to see it's back. [posted by kris]...Read more

Stucture and design are one with the Strut. A proud stance for any gathering. Choose ivory or robin's egg blue for a subtle impact, or dark olive or watermelon for more punch power. Powder-coated steel frame with a durable polyurethane finish over MDF for the top....Read more

I recently saw this in person and it's pretty spectacular. "The James R. Moder Broadway Linear Crystal Chandelier is old-world, crystal magnificence in a contemporary setting. Crystals hang from both ends of multiple strands that can be wound around the central fixture. Truly, no two Broadway chandeliers are the same, as the strands can be positioned randomly, creating a unique layer of crystal on both sides of the Candelabra lamps."...Read more

Not a bad way to fill those minutes waiting for food, but if you're over the age of 12 I'd suggest you check with any dinner companions before you pull out your chalk. "Draw while waiting for your meal. Perfect for at home and restaurants. This single mat comes with 2 pieces of chalk and a sponge for easy cleaning. Washable." Also available in Blue, Yellow, and Green. 12" x...Read more

These vases are intriguing (and a little disturbing). Gala Vase, $230.00, Buy it here. Georgia Porcelain Vase, $440.00, Buy it here. Salvador Vase, $90.00, Buy it here....Read more

Um, so maybe these chairs have very traditional frames, and maybe that's not your thing, but please pay attention to the fabrics chosen, and how those patterned fabrics can update and modernize a piece. Plus, eccentricity isn't a bad word, not to mention a bad approach to designing/decorating your home, after all, it's your space to fill with what you like and love. Astrid Chair, Pears: $1,298.00, Buy it here....Read more

Hmm. This could be an interesting option if you're fond of carpet tiles. Look: Patterned tributes to the beloved Holstein. Dairy cow-sized spots in four colors on fields of white with subtle flecks. Touch: Plusher than a cowhide: a cut and loop combination gives it pleasant varied softness. Be Smart: Don't run with the herd: spot markings on Stampede are irregularly placed and tiles are designed to be installed randomly...Read more

Check out this modernish mobile...there are some fun colors to choose from as well (if your purpose is to enthrall children, might I suggest the 'Fire Fire'): "In Japanese, puka puka means 'an object gently floating in space'. Every Puka puka mobile is an original, handcrafted piece, balancing the forms and colors to ensure each mobile is one of a kind." Available colors: Fire Fire, Leaf, Smokey, or Spectrum....Read more

Table lamp made of rolled and powder-coated 1mm mild steel. Available in light blue, light grey and magenta. [posted by kris]...Read more

The Tato series is a surprisingly comfortable group of polyurethane spheres, ovals and other shapes suitable for use as footrests or stools. available in polyamide stretch fabric (noted as malaga wool in the fabric options menu) or stretch wool fabric. the covers are easily removed for cleaning or replacement. Replacement covers available separately. [posted by kris]...Read more