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I love this alarm clock- it looks like something out of a science fiction movie, but in a very tame, nondescript sort of way. "The Bomba alarm clock designed by Wil Van Den Bos features a technical design with moving gears and blue illumination for night time viewing. The blue night lighting can be dimmed or turned off. This modern clock...operates on AC power with the included low voltage adapter."...Read more

"The Hourglass Clock is a clock like no other. Designed by David Dear, this modern clock displays the time as the top and bottom rotate independantly of each other. The passing seconds are displayed by the spinning circle on the top surface of the clock. This clock is 6.5" high by 4.75" in diameter and operates on one AA battery (not included)." [posted by katie]...Read more

This book has some amazing pictures, and actually covers each home in depth by dedicating more than three pages to each one. I absolutely love the huge windows. [posted by katie]...Read more

I saw this in a store recently, and after a few moments of wondering what it was, I finally picked it up and opened it- much to my surprise, it's actually a cute little container to hold lunches or snacks. Now, I'm not sure if 'cute' is a qualifier for your food containers, but it looks to be well designed and compact enough to fit comfortably within any bag. If...Read more

These make adapting your electrical devices look fun- maybe because they look kind of puzzle-ish? "These five lightweight and compact adaptor plugs accommodate plug sizes in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Japan, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Made of high-impact plastic. For use with electrical appliances that suit or are switchable to suit the foreign wall outlet voltage."...Read more

These two pieces are lovely when done in white lacquer. Coffee table is made of stainless steel and a white lacquered top. Drake Coffee Table, $670 30 L 30 W 15 H Pawn Stool, $325 14 L 14 W 18 H [posted by kris]...Read more

So, normally we don't post things from Ikea because it's just too easy. They've got loads of inexpensive suitable/good design, and we figure people don't need much help there. But, I should probably share that we recently redesigned our office, and the main change was from a simple long desk to an L-shaped one with this added drawer unit underneath. For a little more than $100, it works pretty well...Read more

These cross cups are a cute twist on the modern coffee mug. They would also work in well in the bath beside the sink as a rinsing cup....Read more

You might blow your entire furnishing budget on this, but it might just be worth it. "All that effort trying to hide the traditional, bulky radiator is finally eliminated with Joris Laarman's Heat Wave Radiator. Designed with both form and function in mind, the baroque-like twists and turns of this piece are full of hidden details just waiting to be discovered with a close inspection! The design is not however...Read more

Mmmm...Is there anything better than sun dried laundry? "When not in use it folds up and fits into the smallest of corners. Max. Load: 58 underpants."...Read more

Obviously this is more suitable for a commercial space versus a small residential one, but it's a pretty cool sofa if you have the need for a huge lounging piece and happen to have $6000 to spare. Backrests release for repositioning. 31"h x 105"w x 57"d...Read more

For $300 you can buy a decent desk. That's a pretty good deal considering nice shoes cost about that much. Shoes or a desk...which one do you need more? "InModern designs and manufactures real wood modern furniture and furnishings which assemble and disassemble quickly and easily without any tools or hardware. Their furnishings are made from 100% renewable FSC Certified Smart Wood®, and are available in eco-friendly, UV finishes. All...Read more

It's rare that we post a fruit bowl, but this one is well worth the space. "Inspired by the art of origami, the Lorea fruit bowl is a simple design with great aesthetics. Three different finishes are available, each one contrasting elegantly with the fruit revealed between the folds of the wood." 13.75"W x 12.25"L x 7"H...Read more

I received this as a gift last year, and it's worth a flip-through, if not a proper read. It's got a few projects that are really quite doable, and a few that are worth a chuckle. "Each section begins with a history of the "raw" material, designed to make readers more aware of the environment and the uses of these materials...the authors also offer how-to advice, both silly (how to...Read more

This would be handy to have in certain rooms like closets or pantries, or anywhere else where you find that you forget to turn the lights off. "Press the paddle top to turn on the switch and activate the built-in timer, which will automatically turn the light off in 15 minutes. Tap the paddle top again, and the light will stay on for 1 hour. Each additional tap will add...Read more