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Carafes are everywhere, but this is one of the few I've seen that has a wood stopper that seems to fit perfectly. Imported from Sweden. 11" h...Read more

I have no idea if the nest comes with this or not, and it might be slightly contrived, but I kind of like it anyways. 6" Tall...Read more

Judging by the cover, this looks to have some interesting homes... "Focusing on one-family houses that have been built over the past decade, this lively new title explores the elegance and innovation with which today's Latin American architects evolve their modernist heritage. In some cases, as with Chilean Smiljan Radic Clarke's Pite House - a dramatic concrete bunker that cantilevers over a rough Pacific shoreline - the lineage is clear,...Read more

Originally used on skateboards, these cool anti-slip stickers are now being made for residential and commercial uses....Read more

The Plateau coffee table is a multi-functional piece that can serve as a coffee table, a comfortable seat, or an ottoman on which to rest one’s feet. For those wishing to sit low to the ground, the seat can even be removed and used as a stand-alone floor cushion. The rectilinear stainless steel legs and mitered joinery enhance the clean, pared-down lines of the piece....Read more

We saw these at ICFF at the Pure Austrian Design booth last year and it looks like they finally hit the market. It's basically a large pattern made of Tyvek (the super strong material used in FedEx packaging) which allows you to cut out a pattern (with 10 to choose from on the same sheet) and make your own bag. "Detailed instructions allow the user to turn one of them...Read more

This would be a delightful way to add some energy and movement to a blank space in a room. Each bird is 6" long, with a 4" wingspan, and comes with a 15.5" satin ribbon. (When the ribbon is doubled up, the bird hangs at a distance of about 7".)[posted by kris]...Read more

If you're the type to take your pet on trips, this would make packing a snap. "Much like a canteen for campers, this simple design is a compact carrier for your pet’s food and water. Made of two halves, the Charlybox includes a two-liter canteen for fresh water, and two bowls for water and kibble. Snap the two halves together and set out for a day with your dog." H...Read more

I really like this rug with it's quirky design of birds and leaves and clouds(?). The color palette seems just enough 'off' to keep it looking like a collector's item, yet the dark background with an overall decorative pattern gives it a hint of tradition which would help it mix in nicely with an eclectic sort of room. "Originally trained in the arts, Wenlan draws all of her own patterns...Read more

This solid wood coffee table is ridiculously affordable considering the built in magazine storage solution. Smart. Design: Satina Turner 39 x 19 x 13" (99 x 48 x 33 cm)....Read more

I just saw the Think Tank designed by Renate Hattinger Keramik on notcot.org, which led me to the Golden Heart pictured above. Absolutely one of the best things I've seen; my only wish is that it would a bit more affordable. "Golden Heart is part of the series Human Interior. Human Interior are porcelain containers in form of the central human organs, heart and brain. The highly specialized organs heart...Read more

Here's a pretty nice sofa that won't break the bank. "Lustrous black and cream tweed, pristine lines and buttoned-back detailing all contribute to the mid-century mystique of this modern beauty and communicate “grown up” in a very hip way. That’s why you’ll find it as at home in a spacious condo or loft as in a vintage ranch or salon. High density foam on hardwood frame. Upholstery and bolsters, included,...Read more

Naoto Fukusawa is one of the few people I would call a design genius. His Aromatic Humidifier by Plus Minus Zero is a prime example of his work and is now on sale. "Comes with an aroma pot for you to add your favorite essential oil, so that the air in the room can not only be moisturized, but also scented with soothing aroma."...Read more

Living in an vast expanse of concrete? Don't have enough windows or trees? This lamp creates the effect of moving branches on a tree outside a window. "As air currents pass through the projector, the branches of the projected tree appear to sway in a gentle, morning breeze. An ideal solution for small, urban spaces, and rooms that could use a "view"." Approx. 8"W x 6"L x 8"H (This item's...Read more

Here's a cool little table (or floor) lamp. I like how the silver laminate and the exposed edges play with the traditional idea of a lamp silhouette. "The crisp, clean lines of the Tonka lamp bring an elegant simplicity to your contemporary decor. Available as a table or floor lamp, it is an ideal choice for your bedside or your favorite corner." Laminated multiplex small: 4.75"W x 7"L x 19.75"H...Read more