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I absolutely love this chair. We ended up getting ours off of ebay, but if you're not the patient type that will wait forever until one turns up for bidding, there are several stores that offer a brand new one in exchange for a chunk of change. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller® Measurements: H 38.75"–41.75" W 23" D 15.5" Seat H 19.5"–22.5" Arm H 24.5"–27.5" "Aluminum...Read more

Man, this is smart. It would be a great gift for your favorite nano-owner. "45 NANO CASES are made from reclaimed cassette tapes rebuilt to fit your 1st and 2nd generation iPod nano."...Read more

Sure, you'd expect any Martha Stewart magazine to be, well, a little too soccer-mom-ish to be considered a "Design" magazine (I hope I'm not offending anyone with this statement, I just mean in comparison to others in the genre). Yet I actually enjoy reading this one*- it's got a good mix of do-it-yourself projects and inspiring photos of homes, plus the font they use makes me want to take up...Read more

These are both funny and sad- I guess it depends on what else you write on it. Humorous messages are encouraged... 'When you read these cards, letterpress printed in a somber dark brown ink, you might think "ouch!" but yeah, the truth hurts. Two flat cards (not folded) of each of the following, plus envelopes: 'I know in my heart that you lied.', 'There's something you should know.', 'I meant...Read more

This wine rack is actually quite a nice idea- you can add on modular units as needed (either as your collection grows or as your budget will allow). * Rack Dimensions: 23 ½” x 5 ¾” x 10” * Base Dimensions: 23 ½” x 7 ½” x 10” * Holds five wine bottles (up to 1.5L magnums) each....Read more

I recently saw a letter vase by this artist in the recent issue of Readymade magazine, and a visit to her site did not disappoint. The combination of old fashioned decorative embellishments on cursive letter pieces are intriguing, and definitely look like they would be well worth the price. Cups and such run about $40, while the larger letter pieces go up to $1500. You can email Stephanie directly to...Read more

If you're the type to do yoga while traveling, this would make things much easier. A "deluxe" carrying bag is included. "The travel mat is 24-inches by 68-inches by three-millimeters and rather than rolling it, you just fold it and go." 24" x 68" x 3mm [posted by katie]...Read more

This will definitely give you some ideas (or dreams) on future homes for you and your family. "The houses shown here are understated or audacious, but never conventional. Each of these cutting-edge projects, whether built in town or country, represents a world apart from its surroundings. Some have only trees for neighbors; others are shoehorned into tight urban sites, perch on precipitous slopes, or cling like limpets to the coastline....Read more

Save 15% on some great upholstery items from DWR through January 29...($400 savings on this particular one.) "The frame is made by hand and draws on techniques Bendtsen learned from his father, who also designed and built furniture. The foam seat cushions he uses are sourced from Italy because he hasn't found any others that offer his ideal mix of firm support and comfort. And the removable cushion covers, while...Read more

Have a little slice of genius with your cake. This silicone 11.8" Cake Mold 'pre-shapes' any cake into 15 separate pieces, in a variation of 'sizes'. From Small, to Extra Large. Also, I love how it really looks like an extruded 3D pie chart....Read more

Nice look and could go anywhere with you... "The shape of the bag allows the carrier to store not just the laptop, and all things work related - but also everything you need for a new outfit. All that without being overly clunky or disproportionate or, you know, just plain weird looking... To top it all of, the bag has a subtle and gorgeous green stitching and the interior sports...Read more

These are great beds for a small space. The steel beds attach to the wall and fold up when not needed and can be used as a shelf. Come in either double or single version. Double: 79.5" x 13"/15" x 70"/78"h Single: 79.5" x 13"/15" x 37.4"/41.3"h...Read more

Just in case you haven't been hit over the head enough about sustainability and the environment, here's another book that's perfect for guiding us all towards greener choices. "In The Lazy Environmentalist, Josh Dorfman—host of the Sirius Satellite Radio program of the same name—provides comprehensive guidance to fashion-forward consumers who are as concerned about the long-term health of our planet as they are about the design of their bathroom fixtures....Read more

When you're traveling, anti-bacterial hand washes are great to have because more often than not, you're eating on the run. My good friend D. over at Less is More Balanced has come up with a recipe to make your own hand sanitizer which not only smells amazing and really works, but also is a genius way to keep all those little bottles out of the landfills. Make a solution of...Read more

Remember when all of the "nicer" homes had garbage compactors? Maybe it's time to use the old idea to reduce your trips to the curb or recycling center. "Designed by BMW Designworks, the ecopod cleans up the way you recycle with its eco-chic design and functionality. Simply drop an aluminum can or plastic bottle in the top opening and press the ecostep to hear the sweet sound of compaction. As...Read more