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I can't help liking this little bird. I don't know how many of you like sparrows, but maybe you'd like them more if they were in porcelain on your bookshelf? You know, as a nick-nack type of thing, but better? I might have to get one just so he can be my 'bltd' mascot. 6"h white porcelain china...Read more

Sometimes an oval says it better than a square. Huh? That doesn't make much sense, does it? I think my point is that I like the idea of an oval blank card instead of the traditional square/rectangle. Flat cards measure H 5.5" x W 6.5" All flat cards are blank on both sides. Available in: cherry trimmed notes w/ light blue envelopes, and light blue trimmed notes w/ olive envelopes....Read more

I've seen this somewhere before, don't remember exactly where, but I do remember thinking it's a fantastic idea. Why hasn't somebody thought of this before? With this candle, the matches are right where you need them. Designer: Jeremy Walton 6h x 2.5w x 2.5"d...Read more

Kinda retro/futuristic, which ain't a bad thing, and who doesn't need a little color in their life? "Artemide has revisited Nessino, the mini version of the Nesso table lamp, the icon of the 60's and included in the MOMA 20th Century Design Collection in New York. Molded transparent polycarbonate body in your choice of five translucent colors." (red, grey, blue, orange, yellow) 9" h x 5" base dia. x 13"...Read more

There's nothing like a nice wool rug with a tall pile under your bare feet....Read more

The Poe Radio (Philippe Starck, 1997) is going out of production. So if you're wanting one of these in ivory you better snap it up pronto. Functions: has automatic search facility dimensions: 10.12" high 5.50" dia 6.5" dia top...Read more

Say something different with a necklace like nobody else's. Great as a gift (can I repeat that?) or just as a 'whatthahell' purchase for yourself, it's a chance to commemorate someone or some slogan that's just special enough to be worn around a neck. Choose up to 20 characters (10 per line, letters or numbers). Fine silver tag on ball and chain. Made in Brooklyn. Update: This item is no...Read more

I am quite taken with the shape of this vase. "Munro creates a vase that's both organic and industrial in feel. During the firing process, each ceramic vase is placed in a kiln of burning wood. When the wood touches the surface, it creates unique patterns and subtle colorations, so no two are exactly alike." Hand-wash only. 8.75h x 7.5w x 3" diam Designed by Keith Munro....Read more

From the studio of Joe Columbo (currently being run by Ignazia Favata) comes the Spinny Cabinet which rotates around a central spine. Also available is a wall mounted version. I am pretty excited about that one. I think it would not only be visually stunning but also think of how convenient it would be. 49.2” h | 29.1” dia....Read more

Art Lebedev Studio is the largest design company in Russia, and it has a storehouse of some pretty great ideas. One of them is this mouse, which despite it's shape it's still pretty ergonomic. Also something you should check out is the Optimus-Mini ($100, available May 15.) Currently taking pre-orders....Read more

If you've been wanting one of these, now's your chance. It's now 60% off. "The Bedside Saddle provides convenient space to keep important bedside items such as eyeglasses, a water bottle, books and magazines at your fingertips while relaxing or working in bed. Made of heathered wool in rich colors with a soft hand. Saddle tucks under the mattress and hangs flat against the bed to create reachable storage." Dry...Read more

A long, long time ago I think I posted some vases just like this but in a different shape. I think I might like the shape of this one ever so slightly more. "Fun, sculptural shape with a delightful surprise: each piece is made from pages and pages of bookbound, recycled newspaper. The paper has been fanned around a recycled aluminum vase insert to create a form that is soft...Read more

Not bad for the price, and 'recycled leather' has a very nice ring to it (if you're into the earth-friendly/conscious thing, which you should be). •Steel tube frame with chrome finish •Recycled leather •Stackable •Made in Italy Shown in Ivory. (Tobacco and Black also available) 17.25"Wx22"Dx34"H...Read more

I don't know about you, but this makes my fingers itch to make furniture out of cardboard. If you're less inclined but still want the furniture, you now can get the look without the (presumable) hassle. "An ecologically low-impact solution for the home office, the Desk is made from BeeBoard, a layered cardboard with a honeycomb structure. By keeping the BeeBoard exposed, he lets the material provide a densely textured...Read more

I really like the tufting on this sofa....Read more