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Gus Lightstick

We’ve posted this before (Gus Lightstick), but it’s 60% off (!) here…

“A single bulb sits within a stainless steel frame while the top has a hidden bracket to attach to the wall. Its genius is in its simplicity.”

Size: 80″h x 5.5″w x 5.5d”

Update: No longer available from original retailer at discounted price, fyi.

Purchase Information:

No longer available.

Lite Ride

You know you should think about a folding bike (no excuses of limited storage space now).

* Adjusts to fit all riders
* Ideal for Cottagers, Boaters and urban commuting
* Folds in Seconds

(free shipping in Canada)

Purchase Information:

Price: $349.00
Availability: Buy Lite Ride here

Log Lamp by Elliott Johnson

Hand made by the designer, the log lamp provides a subtle light with a big impact.

“A surprising synthesis of material, form and function, the log lamp suggests that illumination sometimes comes from where you least expect it. The lamp’s stylized shape intimates its natural inspiration; when switched on, a soft glow through its frosty frame places it firmly in a modern context. Molded in plastic from a real log.”

15″ x 8″ x 5″
Hand cast plastic resin.

Purchase Information:

No longer available.

Turned Wood Pedestal Table

This hardwood occasional table is a nice modern rendition of a thrown table. 19″dia. x 20″h.

Purchase Information:

Price: $199
Availability: Buy Turned Wood Pedestal Table here

Chilewich Shag Mats

You can’t beat this rug. Or rather, you can (ha ha), but it’s just as easy to hose it off with the garden tap. Not a bad price for a good-looking mat that can go inside or out…

“Indoor/Outdoor all-weather mats designed by Sandy Chilewich to be as durable as they are graphically bold. We’ve been using them in the entryway and in front of the kitchen sink, and they take the abuse in stride. Just hose them off to clean. Quick to dry, and resistant to mold and mildew.”

Black/White or Blue/Green, 24″x36″

Purchase Information:

Price: $62.00
Availability: Buy Chilewich Shag Mats here

Loft Table Lamp

Purchase Information:

Price: $110.00
Availability: Buy Loft Table Lamp here

Gold Pigeon light

Limited edition wall-mounting pigeon light. 21 x 10.5 x 23cm.

Other colors, £55.00
[link to retailer]

Purchase Information:

Price: $155.00
Availability: Buy Gold Pigeon light here

Subtle Safety

I remember seeing this years ago, before BLTD, but I haven’t posted it yet because it wasn’t in production yet. But now it’s now available, in two versions. One version, direct from the designer has a sharp edge and the other version folds out into a less obtrusive type of brass knuckles.

Purchase Information:

Price: $50
Availability: Buy Subtle Safety here

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Park Planters

**Repost: new lower price**

I am stunned with the detail of these Park Planters. There are multiple available versions including illegal acts and other scenes you may find on par with the decorum of a city park.

Purchase Information:

Price: $99.00
Availability: Buy Park Planters here

McLeod Mirror Series 1

Recently I was visiting the McLeod Residence Gallery in Seattle and had an opportunity to see the piece “McLeod Mirror Series 1: See Yourself in Others, 2007” by the The Barbarian Group (Boston, MA), where your reflection is made up of tiny blocks of color which are actually the images of people who came before you.

You can read more about it here or you can see my ultra fancy camera work here (not recommended).

LCD screen, web cam, plywood
36”h x 22.5”w x 7.5”d
Edition of 100

Purchase Information:

Price: $6,000.00
Availability: Buy McLeod Mirror Series 1 here

Blik Wall Graphics (and Threadless)

I’m a big fan of Threadless.com, so it’s no surprise that I’d like the designs translated into wall art. I also really like the idea of taking a favorite excerpt from a book and putting it on the wall, which is completely possible…take a look- you might find something delightful.

26 decals/pkg: 26, 4″-11″ animals
Alphabet Zoo (right), $45.00

Custom Prose, price available upon request

Purchase Information:

Price: $45.00
Availability: Buy Blik Wall Graphics (and Threadless) here

Anga Shelving

I’m pleased with this new arrival to the Ikea catalog. It’s perfect for a home office and comes with a much slimmer price tag than some of those fancier Italian versions.

$510.00 as shown on left. Pricing depends on configuration.

Purchase Information:

No longer available.

Theatric Sofa on sale

Modern sofas often tout minimalist appeal, but few can also claim the comfort of Ted Boerner’s Theatre Collection (2001). The Sofa, Loveseat and Armchair are all designed to accommodate the human body with studied proportions and simple geometry. The result is comfort that stems from its form, rather than excessive layers of stuffing and upholstery. The gentle angling of the backrest, full seat depth, and elevated armrests are eminently suited to living rooms or reception areas. Boerner’s signature artisan details are evident throughout these handcrafted pieces. A gleaming chromed steel base runs the entire depth of the design, and welted seams lend strength and definition to the upholstery. A Maharam textile, Precisely is a Reduced Environmental Impact fabric for its use of optimized, ecologically sound dyes that are free of heavy metals. Precisely is produced in an ISO 14001 certified facility. Made in U.S.A.

Purchase Information:

Price: $3,000
Availability: Buy Theatric Sofa on sale here

branch floor lamp

Surprisingly nice lamp at a low price.

150W bulb (not included). Poly resin base with white fabric shade.
18″base x 60″h.

Purchase Information:

Price: $199.00
Availability: Buy branch floor lamp here

Gardener’s Table

Just the thing for a small garden…

“The asymmetry and counterbalance of this two-tiered outdoor counter makes it as visual a display as it is a practical stand for your gardening tools or refreshments. Fill the upper bowl with flowers or birdseed or use it as a base for an evening torch or candles. Cast is rust-protected metal, with your choice of grey or green lacquer finish, the gardener’s table is flexible, allowing you to disassemble and reassemble with ease.”

ø 14″ h 27.5″

Purchase Information:

Price: $148.00
Availability: Buy Gardener’s Table here