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Turn any translucent plastic container into a light source with these handy plans designed by Petz Scholtus. Also, check out the NYTimes article about Scholtus's 'eco-renovation' of her 18th-century apartment in Barcelona. for complete instructions, visit R3project: The Bidon Lamp photo on left via NYTimes.

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Some of you might have seen this before, but it's new to me. For around $10 you can purchase the plans for an origami-ish cardboard chair. Weighing just under 4lbs and reinforced with polyurethane expansion foam, it's a great alternative for any of you DIYers on a tight budget. Plus, it looks neat. Designer: Tom de Vrieze 20.08"w x 33.23"h x 22.28" d (Total cost to build chair is around $25, including materials.) €5, Buy it here.

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These are all obviously more of an eye-candy sort of thing, but if you've got buckets and buckets of cash then I guess you're allowed to go for it. There's really too much to show from the whole collection, so if you like any of the above, you might want to check out other color options and pieces. spool table, $1,410.00, Buy it here. jellybean lounger, $5,580.00, Buy it here. inntil sofas (2 or 3 seater), $9,040.00-$10,380.00, Buy it here. daniela easy chair, $3,975.00, Buy it here.

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Is it just me, or does it seem like there are a whole lot of sales and free shipping promotions going on? Lucky us consumers. If you've had your eyes on some of the Case Study pieces shown above, you'll be pleased to know that Modernica is offering free shipping on their entire collection of bedroom furniture through March 22nd. Case Study Day Bed: $1,595.00 Case Study Bentwood V-Leg Bed: $1,190.00 Case Study V-Leg Bed: $1,095.00 Case Study Bedside Table: $475.00 Buy it here.

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Whoa, ideeli is having an Areaware sale- up to 64% off! If you're not a member (it's an invite-only type of site), you can sign up pretty fast, use code 'betterliving'...but be quick about it because stuff disappears in no time. Just a warning, sale starts 10am sharp (central) for 1st row members ($7.99 a month ($23.97 billed every 3 months) for the privilege of getting stuff first), 11am for 2nd row (free membership). Update: Event over. sale prices on a few pieces above: Mirror DEATH WISH MIRROR, $39 (orig price $95.00) Mirror ANTLERS MIRROR, $24 (orig price $45.00) Grey SET/2 BULB CANDLES, $15 (orig price $35.00) Frosted FROSTED ...

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If you're lucky enough to live in the New York area, you might want to swing by Espasso's design showroom in the next few days. They're having a floor sample sale and it looks like there are some pretty hefty discounts on some interesting pieces. Where: 38 N Moore Street, New York, NY 10013, (212) 219-0017 When: February 28th to March 7th, 2009. Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm. Sat: 12pm - 6pm [posted by katie]

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It's DWR's tenth year, so they're having a 15% off anniversary sale with free shipping on their entire assortment (excluding a few things, of course). I'm tempted to pick up a few odds and ends (contenders shown above), and maybe you will be too. 15% off is valid February 27-March 18, 2009. Perpetual Wall Calendar, Now: $72.25 Glass Mug, Now: $12.75 Cream and Sugar Set with Tray, Now: $29.75 The Fable Game, $32.00 Heller Dinnerware Set, Now: $51.00 Shoe-Cleaning Hedgehog, Now: $67.50 Hinoki Tissue Box, Now: $38.25 Hono Light, Now: $76.50 Canvas Water Bucket, Now: $12.75 Standing Height Dustpan and Brushset, Now: $85.00 Hourglass, Now: $46.75 Studio North Design Magazine Holder, Now: $83.30 Perpetual Calendar - ...

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Thank you to everyone who has become our Facebook friend. You were the very first ones to have the pleasure of showing off that you know what's cool, and now you have a badge that signifies you are indeed special. For those of you who haven't yet, don't fret, there's still time. Become our friend here or become a fan here. Or do both, and be twice as awesome. A few notes: Our Gift Guide has been updated; it's a great tool to sift through possible gifts for friends and family. Please let us know if you encounter any broken ...

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Just in time for February, these pieces incorporate the heart in clever touches and shapes. The ‘Love Collection’ is an exciting new capsule range that bears all of the classic Deadgood trademarks including an exceptional design style, an uncompromising commitment to quality and an eccentric, tounge in cheek twist. Handcrafted in solid oak the range includes a heart shaped mirror with bevelled glass detailing, a 100% pure wool upholstered lounge chair, featuring heart shaped buttons and an oak console table with heart shaped leg joints. The oak is subtle enough to let the design of the pieces speak for themselves whilst ...

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Hurray, it's here! Our gift guide is now available (see link on right/top of sidebar); please keep in mind it will be updated often and each section might shift around quite a bit. If you have any suggestions on gifts to add, shoot us an email and we'll do our best to put them in. Note: For the gift guide to work properly, Javascript needs to be enabled.There may be some browser incompatibilities so if you're having trouble, please try using Firefox. [posted by katie]

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DWR just added a bunch of stuff to their online Clearance section, and as quantities are limited, you'd be smart to snap these deals up fast. shown left to right, top to bottom: Kina Pendant, $1,750.00 Now: $875.00, Buy it here. Paulistano Armchair, Save 33% frame: $700, slipcover: $800, Buy it here. Cross Coffee Table, $1,200.00 Now: $510.00, Buy it here. Lady Chair (Houndstooth), $3,300.00 Now: $1,650.00, Buy it here. Sussex Credenza, $3,600.00 Now: $2,412.00, Buy it here. Maun Windsor Chair, $750.00 Now: $502.50, Buy it here. Icaro Bed Queen, $2,800.00 Now: $1,876.00, Buy it here. Flying Vee Shelves, $130.00 Now: $52.93, Buy it here. Parcel Sofa, $3,000.00 Now: $1,340.00, Buy it here.

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Starting Sunday, DWR will sponsor teams for the Komen foundation at 14 races around the country. Check here to see if your city is partcipating. If you can't make it to the race, you can bid in the Classics Go Pink Auction the week of September 22 for your very own special pink classic: DWR has partnered with Emeco, Fritz Hansen, Herman Miller®, Knoll® and Spinneybeck® Leather to auction five fully licensed, special-edition chairs in pink. The auctions will take place at the end of September, and all proceeds will go to the Komen foundation. Check back the week ...

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If you've got a room to fill, here's your chance to save some serious dough. You'll have to spend some, of course, but that's the nature of the beast. More study solutions to come. The Classic Study Solution includes the Sliding Sofa, which converts to a queen-size bed and a removable slipcover; the Swag Leg Desk, designed by George Nelson in 1958 and recently reintroduced with cable management; the Swag Leg Armchair. also by George Nelson, and designed with a comfortable waterfall seat edge and open back for air circulation; the Luxo L-1 Desk Lamp, designed by Jac Jacobsen in 1937 and ...

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Weego Home is offering BLTD readers 10% off any weegohome.com purchase through the end of July. Nice of them, isn't it? Simply enter the code “betterliving” at checkout.

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It's always intriguing to see which design studio is putting out what, and which products actually make it through the initial 'wow' factor and into the actual 'i want that and am willing to pay for it' consumer realm. So, with that said, Puur Design Studio has a small but interesting array of furniture and home accessories. I especially love the 'Whoa' light with the base that plugs directly into the outlet and allows you to bend around any which way you want. Cuurve (Chair): Molded Plastic, € 750 Earthquake Clock: Aluminum, € 99 Magic (Chair(s)): Wood, € 1750 Whoa (light): Enforced bendable metal, € 69

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We were at ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) this weekend and took a few pics for your viewing pleasure. Keep in mind that most of these items will take a while to hit the marketplace, but we'll do our best to post things as they become available for purchase. If there's something in particular you'd like the info on, just shoot us an email. Also, if you want to see/know more, MoCo Loco and Core77 (as well as other design blogs) are covering ICFF in more detail.

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