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Both rack and shelf claim to puzzle friends and colleagues, but I’m sure after they figure out how the books or magazines are floating, they’ll simply think of you as clever for finding such a smart way to display your collection.

white powder-coated metal.

Illuzine Magazine Rack: 4 x 6 x 3 inches.

Flybrary Bookshelf: 15 x 5 1/2 x 5″ (38 x 14 x 13 cm).

If you haven’t yet latched on to the baroque trend, here’s your chance to add a small spike to a room with a very affordable rug.

“Deep black pile is carved with cream scrolls for a graceful, modern take on elaborate French design. 100% wool with cotton backing.”

4′ x 6′ – $348
5′ x 8′ – $448
8′ x 10′ – $698

Make an anti-watch statement with this very witty bracelet.

“Seifart plays with the trend in which watches are increasingly being used as fashion accessories rather than as a way of telling time. This timeless bracelet is made from stainless steel and has a traditional fold-over clasp.”

7″l

An excellent bamboo knife block available in orange, red, or white.

“By contributing to the preservation of the environment and continually searching for new and innovative ideas to make beatutiful products out of bamboo this company has been one of our favorites from day one. All products are designed in France and produced by skillful artisans in Vietnam.”

This is less than $50, which is crazy considering most lamps that look similar to this retail for more than $200 (at least).

“This softly lit Honeycomb Table Lamp is made of silk worm cocoon and sits atop a wooden base. The unique swirls make this lamp a perfect accent for any living space. A definite eye-catching design.”

Base: 5″ Sq, Lamp: 8″ Dia
Silk Worm Cocoon

This decorative addition to teatime is proof that even the smallest detail can be improved upon.

“Sometimes great design can change the way you look at objects themselves. These sugar handles transform a cup into a mug. Each box has a set of 16 handles and is sure to start a conversation next time you have friends over for tea or coffee.”

0.5″w x 2″h

Clever way to protect your prized posession…

“leather book cover designed for 30gb and 80gb ipod with video (but equally good on older model and other MP3 players of the same size). the tough leather case will help you cherish your music. you can sync and charge your player directly in the case with full cable access.”

Kind of clever, and doesn’t require carving a chicken.

“The quantum unpredictability of tearing paper lets you make wishes by completely natural chance. This paper pad has 100 sheets of invisibly fibrous paper with an exact starting point for tearing. In the end, the bigger piece of paper gives a perfectly impartial decision. They can be used for all kinds of decision-making, more specifically in deciding whose wish gets granted. They can all be used by one or two persons. Of course, they can also be used for writing notes to yourself or others.”

If you’ve got too many blank walls, here are various solutions that are both graphic and relatively affordable.

Any one on a budget that needs a desk might consider this one…most likely this won’t be around long, though, so if you’re interested, better act soon.

“Sleek, contemporary lines with an expansive wood top and storage shelf on a polished-nickel base. Assembly required.”

50″l x 28″w x 36″h.

chocolate, $399.00 $279.99
(white no longer available)

These are quite the thing to catch the eye in a living or bedroom area.

“All pillows are limited editions of a 100 pieces per design.
Pillows can be used two-sided. We chose to “frame” our pillows with either 100% silk or unique upholstery fabric.”

Windmill, San Francisco (left)
Balcony, Rome (right)

20″x26″

I think everyone needs at least one piece of furniture that’s semi-strange and delightful, so if you don’t have something like that yet, here’s your chance to inject some humor into your home.

Designer: Paulius Vitkauskas

Red or Black.

16.5″W x 23.5″L x 35.5″H

This is perfect because it’s so simple- and it’s eco-friendly, which makes it even better.

“HoneyDrip pairs high-end, eco-friendly oriented strand board with solid steel powder-coated in an arresting red. The 1 1/8-inch thick honey-toned tops have a recessed center thereby framing the shape of the table within itself and the edges have a dramatic bevel that adds further visual excitement to each piece.”

72″L x 20″W x 28″H

Designed by David Brunicardi.
Made from oriented strand board.

I’m really wild about this desk. It provides the light airiness afforded by glass, but has organizational and storage elements of a traditional desk. And now it’s over 50% off.

I love the versatility of this table- perfect for limited space, it converts from dining to desk in a blink of an eye. Especially notable are the storage containers, which can be easily added or subtracted.

Tempered glass top; 25mm powder-coated tube steel legs; 1.5mm powder-coated steel storage containers.

Desk: H 29.5″ W 71″ D 35.5″

Piu Desk with Storage (white or orange)
$1,498 $699.00

Sure, you could use any scrap of paper for a bookmark, but these are much more interesting and humorous. This could also be a thoughtful little gift for a book lover.

“A bookmark and its story, which are reminiscent of foreign picture books of the past-scary and unreal, yet fascinating all at the same time. The action of the bookmark being sandwiched between the pages of a book tells a story in itself. It is a bookmark that is caught between the real world and a fictional world. A lonely mermaid. A silly goose. A word thief.”