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If you have a lawn, take note:

“The EPA estimates that of the 800 million gallons of gas used to fuel lawn mowers in the U.S. every year, about 17 million gallons are spilled, which can contaminate ground water. However, your ‘it’s bad for the environment’ excuse for not mowing the lawn is about to end. The Neuton Battery-Powered Mower (2007) is a smart alternative to loud, gas-guzzling machines that are difficult to start. It runs on a rechargeable battery, and in place of a pull-cord, this mower starts by turning a safety knob and squeezing the handlebar.”

*produces no CO2 emissions
*24-volt battery gives you enough power to mow for 45-60 minutes

Based on characters and stories by Mr. Clement when he was 15 (in 1995), there is now a set of the figurines and (now out of print) graphic novels available in limited edition.

“The poseable figures come with a knife and an envelope. The Gourgeous Habour is Mr. Clement’s latest work, featuring an “astro lapin” and touching on love in a rapidly changing world. Some mature themes.”

I just discovered the design group Palau from the Netherlands, and they have some pretty inspiring work.

“Made in The Netherlands, the Wave features environmentally-friendly Kvadrat fabrics. These fabrics bear the EU’s environmental “flower” label that can only be awarded when the product’s life cycle is among the best in the market.”

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This vase, which has a love letter written in braille on it’s textured surface, is now available in black. Stunning.

I bet this feels really good to walk on.

“This rug is hand made and obviously not mass-produced which is precisely the reason we like it. Each is a ‘one off’ piece, entirely made by hand. Please note that due to this peculiar uniqueness, customer must be able to accept understandable variations that are normal for unique hand made works of art.”

Custom sizes upon request.

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Yes, this bed is pretty expensive for an animal that is probably content to eat food out of the trash, but if you have a certain aesthetic you’re going for this bed may fit the bill.

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Sometimes I think Starck’s work is too ‘blobby’ but in this case I think it really works. Just get this desk, some Molo soft walls and some freeze dried ice cream and you’re all set to work in the 22nd century.

Available in: white, light grey, light yellow, light green, and aqua (shown).

We posted this almost three years ago, but now it’s significantly cheaper so I thought it was worth revisiting.

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The purveyor of meatballs just made the wall sticker trend a LOT cheaper.

I have Version II of this Naoto Fukasawa humidifier and I love it.

“The goal of the Japanese design house Plusminuszero is to turn everyday objects into art… and, as anyone who lives in a dry climate knows, humidifiers aren’t exactly the most aesthetic object in your house. That’s all about to change with the Humidifier Version III. With its compact frame and beautifully smooth surfaces, it not only works perfectly to control the climate but actually looks great while doing its job.”

Part ridiculous, part genius, these magazine straps take your stack of magazines and tether them into some impromptu seating.

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The Favela Chair is named for the shacks made of several pieces of found wood scraps in shanty towns in Brazil. Each piece is hand made and slightly different from the next.

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You really can’t beat the price on this great little laptop work station. Perfect for paying bills or checking email.

The cable outlets inside and at the bottom of the cabinet make it easy to organize cables according to need.
The upper space is lockable for safe storage of the contents.

An elastic strap keeps your laptop in place during charging.

The lower compartment is just the right size for hidden, easy-access storage of modem, router and multiple sockets.

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The price on this is so low I’m speechless.

“This surprisingly lightweight convertible sofa is compact, comfortable and capably cool. Boxy and modern, with sophisticated proportions and foldout high-density foam cushions – perfect for accommodating overnight guests or just plain lounging around! Sized small and easily moved, our sofa is sure to look great, well, just about anywhere! Imported. Spot clean.”

56″w, 27″h, 24″d; bed folds out to 46″w, 73″d

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“Two simple silhouettes converge or separate as space and situation allow. Wood construction; walnut veneer. Side cutouts allow for easy movement. Walnut stain.”

16.5″w x 16″d x 20″h overall.

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