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I once read this book called Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done by renowned business consultants Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan. Let me give you a synopsis so you don't have to read it: It's great to have plans, but the only way to accomplish them is by implementing strategies, which require that you assign the tasks to your minions. In this case, your plans are your New Years...Read more

I'm glad the price of plasma screen tv's is finally dropping. I actually saw a no-name-brand 42" flatscreen on a Walmart flyer for $999. This means that probably in about six to tweleve months the no-namers will drop to about $800 and the big namers will probably be around $1500....Read more

These sturdy foam-core flip-flops are built into a sheet of foam printed with Chinese newspaper ads. The frame has a portion that pops out for hanging on a wall for storage when not in use. Clever! dimensions: medium: 4"w x 11"l large: 4.25"w x 11.5"l to determine size, measure the length of street shoe...Read more

Wall lighting perfect for a lone wall or even a long hallway. Nickel-plated metal structure. Diffuser in white satined blown glass....Read more

For your favorite wine lover, or maybe just for you. This rack holds up to 12 bottles and can accommodate even champagne bottles. It's also a space saver (hurray) since you slide the bottles in from the front, so that an unused wall in the kitchen or dining can now be utilized in a modern sort of display. Material: high-grade steel Size: 4,5 cm wide, 97 cm high, 6,7 cm...Read more

Another couple of additions to the "antler" category... these lamps by Jason Miller are really quite spectacular. Glazed ceramic....Read more

Now, here's something- these are actually two modular units stacked upon each other. I am, of course, fond of furniture being versatile, and this having the option to be un-stacked and used alone is a definite plus. In fact, used alone, it'd be a really nice credenza or sideboard. (When stacked, the space between the stacking compartments can hold lots of your CDs.) Available in walnut, maple or cherry wood...Read more

The Lumen Tree casts a stunning light on your wall of choice. The farther the way it is from the wall the larger the shadow is. Comes with four 17-hour, odorless, clean burning paraffin fuel cells. Additional fuel cells sold separately. Dimensions: 6"H, 2.5"dia Materials: Stainless steel, polyethylene base (to prevent scratching) Availability: In Stock Free shipping to the US & Canada...Read more

This would make a perfect paper weight for that special someone... "Souvenirs are important cultural objects which can store and communicate memories, emotions and desires. Buildings of Disaster are miniature replicas of famous structures where some tragic or terrible events happened to take place." special instructions: numbered, limited edition dimensions: 2.5" high 4.75" wide 3.25" deep...Read more

Really, how can anyone not like modern lighting? This pendant lamp is the perfect example of a eye-catching and simple design that would blend into a variety of different decors. Available in green or red. 19w x 6h (inches)...Read more

Wait a minute, what year is it? Haven't we seen these somewhere before? You can now resurrect the good part of 1960's design with these Moon Rock Lamps. They give off an excellent light, perfect for creating a certain ambiance... "Each lamp is handcrafted in Ravenna, Italy, made of fiberglass coated with a layer of Italian stones."...Read more

This is a nice DeStijl example was designed in 1922 and reportedly was one of Eileen Grays favorite pieces and stood in her living room until her death. "She exhibited it in 1922 at an exhibition of French art in Amsterdam. It was no surprise that this small table aroused the attention of the DeStijl architects. The sculptural Quality, the use of color and the logical design are all features...Read more

Marijn van der Poll is a designer from the Netherlands, who with an impressive resume* has created an equally impressive floating chair that, despite it's weight, floats across the room with a touch of a button. [click here and select "films" to see a short illustration] *North has done projects for companies including Damen Shipyards Group, Marcel Wanders Studio, Droog Design and Starwood Hotels. Designs have been displayed at galleries...Read more

The kids at Design Public, again, too funny not to quote: Behold, the paperless society! Long heralded by media outlets, technology developers, and inveterate optimists, the age of the purely electronic office has arrived! No more will we keep hard copies of our records; no more will we file and retain seven years of receipts; no more will we need to gather and organize in one place disparate materials from...Read more

A simple alternative to the garish options from which to choose to frame your family photos. Pewter base and glass. 4.5" width 6.5" height...Read more