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For those of you that want nothing but the essentials, these hands will certainly help you tell the time minimalistically. Is that a word? Or, you could get creative and make your own markers for each hour. You could also perhaps go to your local hardware or craft store and get something similar for less, but who wants to do that when there's the ease of online shopping? Short hand...Read more

I know I've maybe posted the square planters from Sprout Home before, but I thought these rectangular ones deserve mentioning. You know, for you rectangular-type gardeners. Available in Dark Green, Black, or White Ceramic, no drain holes 5" h x 5" x 12"...Read more

I thought this was a delightful little table with an equally diminutive price. "Sturdy, compact design with a clever rim keeps items contained. Perfect choice for bedroom, living room or any small space. Laminated wood top with birch veneer. Metal, chrome-plated base."...Read more

Here's a nice basic shape vase that will quench your minimalist thirst. All colors are availble in a lacquered finish, which makes me happy. Available in Lacquered Orange, White, Black, Red, or Chrome (adds $26.00 to each size for the Lacquered Chrome option)....Read more

What was that? You're looking for a clock that tells you the temperature and ambient humidity? And you want a matte steel frame? Well, here's one for less than 50 bucks. 11"x 12"H...Read more

"Echoing the soft curves of mid-century modernism, Omar de Biaggio’s compact B-Pop Side Chair (2003) brings a sense of wit and impeccable styling to beech ply and stainless steel tubular seating." Indeed. I couldn't say it better myself. Beech plywood with melamine laminate; 18mm steel tubing with satin chrome finish. H 30"x W 22.5"x D 19", Seat H 18"...Read more

If you're looking for some affordable window coverings these are on super-sale. Since select colors and sizes are available, you may find it necessary to buy a size longer than you need to get a color you want. Here's a tip: Hem the curtains at the top of the curtain. This removes the need for pressing and making the seams look perfect because the seams at the bottom are what...Read more

Here's a really great perpetual calendar: "at first glance, the blind date calendar looks like a series of odd shapes inside a frame. but what is this picture? is it a work of art? a code in Braille? actually, it's a calendar that lasts for an entire year and is completely re-useable. the secret lies in the magnetic frames that come with the calendar-- simply roll them over the black...Read more

A bit pricy, but nice to look at. These sculptural China serving pieces are made in England and have gentle curves and shapes that abberate from the regular ho-hum....Read more

If you're on a budget (which, let's face it, most of us are), here's an inexpensive table that might just fit the bill (or bills). "Rodeo Dining Table featuring square shape top, wood with painted matte gloss finish, chrome plated steel tube frame available in natural wenge and black finish." 36w" x 29"h...Read more

At 59 inches high, this mirror could go in the closet or hallway. I definitely think the frame adds a nice modern touch and the little shelf would come in handy for keys or other small things. 21w x 5d x 59h...Read more

I truly love this. "designed by kouji iwasaki, the wood LED clocks won top prize at the asahikawa international design fair in 2002. these clever clocks have a very thin layer of veneer that permits the LEDs to shine through. available in two sizes: long (7" x 4" x 3.5") or tall (8.25" x 3.5" x 3.5"). includes AC adapter. available april 2006."...Read more

Truly a sculptural furniture piece. It was designed in the late sixties, and it's worth mentioning that an original version sold at a Christie's auction for $20,000 in 1999. It's made of a plywood shell with cushions on both the seat and back. [Thanks Bo!] (Link and price updated February, 24,2011.)...Read more

Have a blank wall and no cash? The Rasterbator let's you upload an image which it rastorizes to your specifications (color or B&W, dot size and how large the image prints out) and then converts to a PDF file. (I recommend downloading the stand alone version to help them keep bandwidth down.)...Read more

I'm not much of a gadget-y type person, but I'm drawn to this little radio and it's easy-to-use interface. The iPod compatibility is a major plus (as well as the weather resistant rubberized cabinet). "Portable Audio Laboratory Rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery pack; charges in 3.5 hours, AC adaptor included. 5:1 tuning ratio, enabling easy and accurate station tuning, automatic Frequency Control keeps frequency locked to center of station; telescoping...Read more