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Chicago Art Institute The holdings of the Department of Textiles contain more than 13,000 textiles, as well as 66,000 sample swatches, ranging from 300 B.C. to the present. Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum Extreme Textiles: Designing for High Performance Through October 30 Denver Museum of Art No Boundaries: Fiber + Art brings together objects from the Museum's textile art, Asian art, native art, and modern and contemporary collections. Through July...Read more

I'm usually pretty smitten with the rugs by Angela Adams, and this one is worthy of mention- especially if you're looking for something a little different with a lot of quality. Material: 100% New Zealand Wool. Backing is 100% Cotton Monk cloth with latex adhesive....Read more

Oooo. Pretty. Made from a single sheet of translucent acrylic (PMMA), this table has the subtle curves to catch anybody's eye. Designed by Alexis Tricoire. Dimensions: 47.25"L x 28"W x 14"H Availability: 6-12 weeks Available in Orange, Blue, White, or Pink...Read more

Splash and shock-resistant radio coated in synthetic rubber. The antenna doubles as the tuner knob. Takes four AA batteries (not included). Size: 3.5h x 5.5w x 1.75"d....Read more

This wall sconce would be great in a hallway or by the bedside. It incorporates 2 of my favorite features: bentwood walnut, and wall mounting (for a streamlined appearance). It's got a 15 foot cord, but I'm thinking why not just call an electrician and have them install it properly in the wall? Call me crazy, but if I spend almost $500 on bedside lamps, I don't want a cord...Read more

Glass block with a single bulb (included), for unique, modern-classic lighting. On-cord switch. * Glass * 6"L, 4"W, 4"H * Imported...Read more

The Lui table is constructed with traditional Chinese woodworking techniques without nails or screws. For those of you who don't know, this means that the table will withstand imperceptible fluctuations in temperature and humidity because all the joints will expand and contract together. (As opposed to joinery using nails and screws, in which the wood expands and contracts and the metal remains constant, causing the joints to become compromised.)...Read more

From the Blu Dot family, this stool has 4 different seat options: Electric Yellow, Dark Brown, Terra Cotta, and Light Blue. Also available in counter height (24") and bar height (30") frame is powder coated silver....Read more

The "Companion" is a portable, rechargeable light/alarm clock that's well suited for travel and home....Read more

DWR just released a new line of kitchen appliances (and they take Target's Michael Graves collection to school!)...Read more

This is a handy little desk. And it has two of my favorite features: stowability and bentwood. Folds flat for when you're not using it....Read more

I was just at a baby shower, so I have babies on the brain, but I thought that this is a nice modern alternative to the rocking chair. Available in 8 different colors....Read more

This is compact enough you could put it in the tiniest entryway or the smallest office, or anywhere else you might need some help with your organizational skills. 6 magnets are included and the plastic cup is removable, and as you can see, there's a built in letter slot. Hardware for mounting included as well. < br /> Size: 8h x 20w x 4"d...Read more

Look at the dimensions of this light- really quite perfect when you are concerned with scale (esp. over rectangular dining tables). And it really is kind of timeless. White Acrylic Hanging Lamp: 11 H x7 W x36 L Frosted Acrylic Hanging Lamp: 7 H x7 W x36 L...Read more

Look at these crumpled cups! Surely they'll make you happy everytime you open the cupboard doors, and if they don't, I don't know what will. Porcelain. Made in the Netherlands. 3.5" Crinkle Cup Large $15.00 2.5" Crinkle Cup Small $12.00...Read more