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The simplicity of Naoto Fukasawa's work is why he's my favorite designer. "Most people, when they get home, go through the exact same ritual: turn on the lights, put down your keys and empty your pockets. Made to complement both your decor and your lifestyle, the Light with a Dish is the perfect accessory for your daily routine, addressing all these activities in one clean and simple design." [posted by...Read more

New Wallpaper City Guides (listed below) with 10 additional cities due for Fall 2008. AUCKLAND * BUDAPEST * CAIRO * CHICAGO * HANOI *LAS VEGAS * MELBOURNE * MUNICH * VALENCIA * WARSAW "Pocket-sized insider guides compiled by the travel experts at Wallpaper* magazine. Tabbed listings offer landmarks, hotels, what to do in 24 hours, urban life, architectural highlights, shopping, sports and escapes."...Read more

I think these reversible pillowcases would be a pretty cute gift for new parents. "This funny, reversible pillowcase set is the perfect way to help sleep deprived new parents avoid late night misunderstanding about who’s turn it really is. Embroidery on one side reads: On Duty; on the other Off Duty...just don’t forget to turn over the pillow. 250 thread count cotton. Fits standard size pillows. These are identical pillowcases...Read more

Smart. "Here is a clever little waste catcher. It comes flat packed and you can even reuse the package it comes in as a garbage bag! Instead of throwing the bag away when full, just dump it in the recycle bin. If you have food waste you can use those plastic bags with handles. It's a great can for the office or bedroom." measures 19"x14"...Read more

Perpetual Calendars are such a very smart purchase- this one will guide you on what dates fall where until the year 2152. "Very modern, very cool! High gloss high white durable plastic. Never buy another calendar again! Great for any environment that needs a calendar...How it works: There are only 7 days a month can start on and only 4 different month lengths (28, 29, 30 and 31 days). So...Read more

This is the perfect example of utilizing the beauty of wood by keeping the design as simple as possible. "Made from chunky sections of solid European walnut, carefully combined to reveal the variations of colour and grain within the wood, the striking Bloc range adds rich, textural interest to an interior. It comprises a set of six tall drawers, four low drawers and a media unit, with two flip-down compartments...Read more

I love, love, love this bird house (and its price). "Classic design lets the form serve our winged pals!" Black only....Read more

Now, $100 for a lamp that's hard to break sounds like a good deal to me, plus, you can change it up now and then by bending it any which way you like. 'Birzi is an ironic and playful light, designed to be "mistreated", deformed and touched. Made of silicone, this lamp takes on different shapes and sizes according to the user's whim. Easy to use and position, it is...Read more

While I know not everyone would need or want wheels on their bed (or a futon mattress, for that matter), these two platform beds are super simple, and not out of the pricing ballpark. Oslo Platform Bed (top): Buy it here. "The Oslo platform bed is a fusion of traditional Asian style and today's modern European design. Ten color options for the mattress and pillows lets you customize the perfect...Read more

Quite clever. 'Don't need electricity for this light bulb. Every household should have one to add a touch of humor, as well as illumination, to blackouts and power outages. Plus, it’s a must gift for every "creative thinker" you know. Handmade from Bee's Wax in New York State. Measures approximately 5"H x 2.5" diameter.'...Read more

Holy, when I had posted the stools and shelves just now by iBride, I had not seen these console tables. Bambi Console Table: "This collector's console by iBride is and of itself, a masterpiece. Have a leg up on design with this console's organic deer shape. Enjoy this petite console, a true decorative wonder for displaying your home's most treasured treaures. Intricate lattice work. Very unique design by iBride." Laminate...Read more

iBride, best known for their odd-yet-interesting animal platters and trays, now have a collection of laminate stools that take inspiration from sheep and dogs, or rather, the bottom halves of sheep and dogs. The Cloud Shelves are really something as well, and not just for a kid's room either. pictured left to right, top to bottom: Zelda Basset Stool (also available in red): $360.00, Buy it here. Nimbus Cloud Shelf:...Read more

Here are a couple of great wall graphics by Elly Nelly. Walk This Way wall graphic, $26.00, Buy it here. Safari wall graphic, $33.00, Buy it here....Read more

The only thing this motel nightstand is missing is a copy of the Gideons Bible. [posted by kris]...Read more

I love the simplicity of the lines of this bamboo dining chair. [posted by kris]...Read more