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I can honestly say I've never admired Topiary Sheers before. "Inspired by the design of sheep shears, the Leather Handle Topiary Shears (2005) have a one-handed grip which positions the hand right over the blades, offering maximum cutting control. Great for topiary shaping, these Shears are also ideal for lawn edging, pruning, opening compost sacks and dozens of other trimming jobs around the garden. The soft, weather-treated leather handle offers...Read more

I'd buy this in a heartbeat if I had the room. "Bring the forest indoors with this digital image printed on stretched canvas. Ready for hanging. Imported. Wipe clean." 48"l,2.5"w, 19.25"h Canvas, wood [posted by kris]...Read more

This Sawbuck chair displays typical Wegner style. A surefire classic. "A sculpture you'll enjoy every day, the Sawbuck chair emboides the best of Danish Modern design- in fact, an early version of this chair sits in The Danish Arts and Industry Museum. Designed by Hans Wegner in 1951, this special edition in created exclusively for [Room & Board] by Carl Hansen & Son, the original manufacturer of the Sawbuck. Handcrafted...Read more

Yesterday, several people at work were looking for some Blik wall decals for their offices, and I re-discovered these cool custom quotes or phrases available in a variety of fonts. [posted by kris]...Read more

In Dezeen's latest newsletter they featured the Parabola House designed by Atelier Tekuto (funny enough, I had just been at their site yesterday, but hadn't seen this particular gem). How the light filters through the space given the restrictions of privacy is surprising, and holy, that staircase is lovely. More pictures at Dezeen....Read more

This chair sounds like it's been through the wringer a few times, but the end result does not disappoint. It's easy to appreciate how the curving steel plate and solid beech provide a rich contrast- they give detail to an otherwise simple form. "The Steelwood chair is a radical assemblage of two traditional materials: steel and wood. Unlike its plastic siblings, it is aimed to become more delicate through time,...Read more

Call me a nutcase, but I have always wanted one of these, and have never seen any for sale until now. The texture and color and the sheer size...The only thing that keeps me from buying one right this second (for real) is the 'more colors coming soon.' (blue? black?) "Their beautiful texture and vibrant color create a unique addition to any room.This special headdress is made of African bird...Read more

The surface of these are smooth enough to look slightly like a cartoon version of a stump, which I find entirely amusing. A few of these next to a serious sofa could tone it down a bit and keep things humorous. "These stools have a soft curve for comfort and the table's flat surface holds a drink. At 17" high and 21" diameter, they're happiest in multiples (like a forest)..."...Read more

So clever. I love it. "With its dot matrix design, the face of this watch is shaped like a computer icon. Made of an ABS and stainless steel body with a polyurethane band." Size: Case: 1.25h x 1.25"w; Band: .75"w...Read more

Check out these rugs on sale- the only drawback is that the site doesn't specify the materials used, so before you buy you might want to ask them. All prices below for 5x8 size (but larger sizes are available). Item # M-41(Black/White Stripe), Sale: $301.50, Buy it here. Item # ART-54 (Red Dot), Sale: $603.00,Buy it here. Item # G-59 (Zebra-ish Pattern), Sale: $504.00, Buy it here. Item # G84...Read more

Even though this was published back in '06, there were quite a few homes in this book I had not seen featured before. My favorites: Cell Brick House, Castle Groenhof, and, of course, Denis House. "Popular demand has led IMAGES' team of researchers to scour the world for yet another stunning collection of homes. The 100 fabulous homes carefully selected for this volume represent contemporary residential architecture in all its...Read more

Such a smart use of old magazines- I like the fact you can 'wedge' paper in between the pages too... "Pulp Bulletin Board is made from densely packed used magazines and works just like a normal bulletin board. You can also wedge in business cards and other materials and skip the push-pin all together." 12" square....Read more

This gets points for being biodegradable (Read more

Sustainably grown wooden radio which is compatible with your ipod. "Singgih Kartono chooses wood for his radios not just based on aesthetics but on his appreciation of wood's simplicity and organic vitality. The Magno radio combines the most current mp3 player compatible electronics with sustainably grown woods." [posted by kris]...Read more

Think of all the places you could use these- I especially like that they can be folded away when not in use, and it also certainly helps that they are now on sale. 'Thick sheets of wool felt are precision cut and minimally stitched to give this "box" its shape. Useful for its ability to hold a wide range of notions, the Felt Basket is kind to walls and tabletops...Read more