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This is probably best played in a commercial application or a large scale home, but the Fall of the Damned pendant lamp is a slightly frightening, if not interesting way to light a space. "A dramatic, pendant lampshade, shaped into a classic image of guilt and morality. From a distance, The Fall of the Damned appears to be an organic and intricately textured ornament. Upon closer inspection it is revealed...Read more

These are quite affordable, so if you looking to update your dinnerware just in time for the holidays, these would be an excellent choice. "Take a lesson from the Bauhaus school of design, circa 1920s Berlin. Simplicity and utility in modular white stacking porcelain. The salad plate even doubles as an exact-fit lid for the bowl. Excellent durability, egalitarian price." • Stack for storage • Fired porcelain with a dipped...Read more

I went to the new CB2 opening in Manhattan the other day and was pleased to get to see this close up. It's well constructed and generously proportioned. "No matter how many times you relocate, redecorate, change linens, change wall color…our white wonder is wonderful. Padded and upholstered head to toe (even the side rails) in pure white all-cotton canvas pre-treated with a protective stain-resistant finish... Benchmade in the USA...Read more

This is the perfect sectional- very clean lines and an unscary price tag (considering all modern sectionals seem to be about $2000 more than a regular person can afford). Pillows are sold separately, so if you're not so fond of stripes, don't worry. "Clean uni-height backs/arms angle deep to comfort. Overscale pieces work small spaces solo, or lofts in combination...Classic textured cotton in go-with-everything putty, double-needle stitched at the seams....Read more

At these prices, it's an easy reason/excuse to tidy up your workspace. Pen Tray. 11"Wx2.5"Dx1.5"H, $9.95 Memo Holder. 4"Wx4.25"Dx1.5"H, reg. $5.95 $4.95 Paper Tray. 9.75"Wx13"Dx1.5"H, reg. $19.95 $14.95...Read more

This pendant lamp measures less than a foot across so it would be perfect for smaller scale settings, such as over a small dining table or kitchen island. And it has a really small price tag too, so you could even buy one for either side of the bed. "Sleek 3" brushed steel band, frosted glass diffuser and metal mesh top keep a tight modern beat. White cord with tandem...Read more

These dry sacks are noteworthy for several reasons. First, they're designed to keep your valuables and electronics dry, perfect for backpacking trips where rain could be involved. The sacks also feature an easy-to-open recycled aluminum valve on the side which twists open and closed to purge trapped air inside bag, helping to reduce bulk. Most notably though, is the fact that it's made sustainably: Constructed with a non-dyed, single-coated bamboo...Read more

This isn't such a bad price to pay for a book with minimalist interiors...(it's a bargain price, so quantities are limited) "Inside MNM: Minimalist Interiors explains minimalist concepts and concentrates on private interiors. This guide includes dozens of sophisticated photographs and introductions to each chapter written by leaders of this extraordinary, contemporary design movement. All the examples featured in the book have one thing in common: they feature the essential,...Read more

Originally posted back in '07, these knocked my socks off (I still love them ridiculously)...and, now they're on sale(!). Designer: Christien Meindertsma 100% wool cover; 100% cotton lining; polyester fill. Medium: H 11" Diameter 24", $800.0 Now: $640.00 Large: H 15" Diameter 33", $1,600.00 Now: $1,280.00...Read more

Much better than any tissue box... "When placed on top of a stack of tissues, this mountain-like dispenser creates the impression of plumes of smoke, billowing out from its hollow core. Translates as 'volcano' in Japanese." 2.75"Ø x 1.5"H...Read more

Wall mounting 'fireplace' runs on bio-ethanol. Available online or also through distributors in the US. low fuel consumption (ca. 500 ml per hour) even flames, even when the fuel is low long burning (2.5 liter capacity) very low heating of the housing ideal safety thanks to a double-walled combustion chamber ignition even at a very low fuel level infinitely adjustable regulating flaps unlimited usage thanks to the special ceramic combustion...Read more

I can't stop looking at this small retreat located in Norway. Built by Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen (of Saunders Architecture), it's an experimental structure that was self-initiated and self-financed so that they "could pursue [their] architectural vision in line with [their] convictions: uncompromising, original and respect for the landscape." Lovely. SIZE: 20 m2 LOCATION: Kjepsø, Hardanger Fjord, Norway Completed 2003...Read more

Stunning table made from one sheet of beechwood. "The yo-yo table was designed by Jakob Wagner for Moroso in 2004. Baring attractive curves and a pleasing shape, this table embodies true beauty through a minimal straightforward design."...Read more

Given the 2003 Red Dot Design award, Jan Hoekstra’s Cookware Series is designed with some really cool features: "Saucepan twists and locks in place so liquids can be safely poured from notches on either side. In addition to giving you the convenience of one-handed straining, the interior of this Saucepan has a convenient measuring gauge so you can see how much you’ve added or removed. The gauge is in metric,...Read more

"...a 1 GB memory stick in a handmade porcelain case featuring USB 2.0. The Porcelain Memory turns the traditional notion of a memory stick on its head and offers a hand crafted, beautifully glazed piece of technology in a non-tech body, and the presentation really shines when the operating LED starts glowing through the china." [posted by ]...Read more