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I'm certainly a fan of Harry Allen, and I'm pleased as punch that he's got this new "books book" shelf (sounds funny). I might have to add this to my list of things to get once I figure out where I would put it. "The Books Book Shelf by Harry Allen has a matte white resin finish and is wall mounted. From his famed Reality series, the Books book shelf...Read more

I keep waiting for that moment when I see someone walking around with one of these plugged into their cell phones (one day I know it'll happen). If you've been wanting one of these, there's a significant sale on the white and green (discontinued), so get to it. - Adaptors are included for compatibility with the majority of mobile/cell phones - Reduces exposure to radiation from mobile/cell phones by around...Read more

A multi-functional piece of furniture is a must in small spaces, and something like this tray and stand is a no brainer since it would allow for serving when you need it and as a fixed side table by a sofa or bedside when you need a more permanent solution. Stand available in two heights, 15.75" and 21". Tray: lacquered metal in red, black, olive green or cream. Size: 20.5"...Read more

This dresser would be well suited in a bedroom or even as a media storage unit. 52"l x 22"w x 24.25"h.[posted by kris]...Read more

This desk combines the best of both worlds: it's a regular table top desk, which doesn't take up too much visual space, but it also comes with some floating drawers for just enough storage....Read more

Dry Erase boards can look a little too 'office-y' sometimes, and that's why I'm a little too excited about this paint. Right now I can think of a few walls in my house that might be perfect for this... "Rust-Oleum Dry Erase Paint is a smooth, hard finish that creates a unique white writeable-erasable surface. Once dry, simply use any dry erase markers to draw or write messages and then...Read more

If you didn't take Art History in while pursuing your secondary eduction, I'd recommend getting a copy of this book. On it's 16th edition, it gives an excellent introduction to art as a chronological narrative (so, it's easy to read). From Booklist: "Gombrich's The Story of Art has been a treasured standard in the field, selling more than 4 million copies since its first edition in 1950. Now in its...Read more

At just over $500 off the original price, I'd say this sideboard is a serious consideration. "This striking sideboard, designed by Terence Conran and exclusive to The Cornan Shop, has a mocha-stained beech-veneer frame and anodised aluminum sliding doors and base. It has an internal vertical divide and a shelf in the left compartment with a removable CD/DVD/Video inset in the right compartment, making it a multi-functional piece of furniture."...Read more

First of all, you'll need to know a bit of Polish to navigate through this retail site, but this tablecloth is so noteworthy that I couldn't pass it up just because of the language difference. (I tried a translation site, but it didn't really help too much. You can also visit the designer's site: Buy it here.)...Read more

The Carter Sofa is a nice rectilinear shaped sofa with modern textures, colors and materials....Read more

Roger Arquer built a better mouse-trap. "Mouse in a Pint is a beer glass upside down. It has a bread stick attached to a spring, tilting the glass so the mouse can get in. Once the breadstick is being nibbled, it breaks and the glass collapses, keeping the mouse inside. Box contains Pint Glass, spring and bread sticks."[posted by kris]...Read more

This could be a great way to solve minor domestic disputes....Read more

If you've got a great idea on how to make household chores easier, now's your chance to show off your smarts. Simple Human is holding a design competition with the grand prize of $5,000 scholarship, which is enough to get you motivated into putting your thinking cap on I'd think. "The goal of the simple solutions competition is to promote creative problem-solving among students through product design, and by doing...Read more

Truth be told, I absolutely love this chair. And now all you Missoni fans can go berserk because this chair now has a limited-edition, reversible cover by none other than Ms. Rosita Missoni herself. "The frame, a continuous 17-foot piece of solid stainless steel, is shaped under 200 lbs of hydraulic pressure over 24 hours. The result is a sinuous structure welded in a single spot and wrapped in almost...Read more

Holy moly, this is such a smart idea. Previously a folding wooden chair, now it's got a few special abilities. Available from reestore, a store whose aim is to "take everyday waste objects and cheekily turn them into charming yet functional pieces of furniture and accessories." Worth taking a look at their collection. 'Olivia is our first design to consist primarily of an "off the shelf" product. Her modified coat-hanger...Read more