I recently purchased some of these and I have to say I'm quite pleased; it's an old fashioned look modernized into a super flat thin design (it almost looks like a tattoo on the table)...plus, cleanup is super easy- a damp sponge or a quick rinse beats the heck out of laundering/ironing.

Available in black or white.
set of six: $12.99, Buy it here.

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Measuring at almost 3 feet across, this pendant light will add significant presence as well as light.

Way dramatic off-white cotton/poly maxi ring of micro pleats. Matching fabric diffuser goes easy on the eyes. White fabric cord with tandem metal cable. Professional hardwire installation recommended; hardware and ceiling plate included...150W bulb (not included).

34.25"dia.x10"H
$199.00,Buy it here.

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You can't go wrong with this collection from Jonathan Adler; it's a perfect pairing of traditional tufting on a modern frame.

You'll love it because: Tufting, tufting, tufting! A beautiful silhouette, modern lines mixed with traditional tufting. It doesn't get an better than this! C.O.M. available.

Baxter Sofa (84" wide x 28" high x 30" deep): $2,950.00
Baxter Loveseat in Leather (66" wide x 28" high x 30" deep): $4,200.00
Club Chair (34" wide x 28" high x 30" deep): $1,650.00
Buy it here.

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Here's a nice alternative to the somewhat ubiquitous Stendig Calendar.

Calendreco™ is a perpetual wall calendar composed of one oversized board with the month's numbers (1 - 31) and three additional headers with different weekday combinations. Depending on the month, the corresponding header is placed in front of the board to indicate the date. With one simple adjustment every month, the calendar can be used year after year. It is made with responsibly sourced pulps, vegetable based non-toxic inks, 100% renewable electrical energy, and clean water. Manufactured carbon neutral and chlorine free, this paper is one of the most chemical - free papers available today. Easy to use, remarkably designed, modern in appearance and environmentally friendly.

Big Board: 35"l x 25"h
Headers: 35"l x 9.5"h
$60.00, Buy it here.

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Ooo, why save this for your creepy mansion when it'll be just as intriguing in your daily dwelling.

There's more to Mortimer than meets the eye! This sculpted candle will keep watch atop any mantel or pedestal in your haunted mansion. Be sure to place Mortimer on a plate or protected surface as his wax is designed to drip and ooze to create an eerie effect as he burns. Size 9 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 3 inches deep.

Available in black or white.
$32.00,Buy it here.

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Along the same lines of the "I Am Not a Paper Cup", this cup gives you the look of a to-go cup in sturdy ceramic.

Now you can have your art and drink it too with Michel Harvey's porcelain interpretation of a to-go cup. With careful attention to detail, Harvey has captured the uniformity of the ridged cardboard sleeve that has become an iconic part of our morning coffee routine. Handmade in Canada.

MATERIALS: ceramic
NOTE: dishwasher safe
SIZE: 3" dia. x 4 1/2" H; 8 OZ
$15.00,Buy it here.

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We've posted this rug before (it's one of my absolute favorites), but it's worth a mention that you can get 10% off the regular price up until October 14th.

The Manuscrit Rug (2003) by Joaquim Ruiz Millet is part of Nani Marquina's newest line of floor coverings. Manuscrit Rug a romantic poem that Millet - a writer, gallery director, exhibitions curator and designer - wrote in his native Catalan. The handwriting is his own, reproduced from an original page of a novel he's writing, a work of fiction about power relationships imbued with highly charged eroticism. It represents the idea of a work of art on the floor, a bold rug with, literally, a great story. Hand made and hand tufted, Manuscrit has a knot count is 4,320 knots/sq. ft. Made in India.

W 116" D 78.5" H 1
$3,300.00 reg., Now: $2,970.00

Semiannual Sale valid October 2-14, 2008

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These are a great pair of wall lights- you see portraits only when they're on, otherwise they're just a plain grey or white.

Wall lights as functional art...literally! This discreet pair of oval canvas wall lights reproduce two "shy" old Master Paintings of the Flemish school that appear only when the lights are switched on. Switched off, the wall lights assume a simple, modern monochromatic look. Turn them on, the features of Cornelius and Catherina will filter trough, giving your decor a refined yet modern look. Sold in pairs. Available with a grey or a white canvas background.

Size: oval shaped 18.5"H 14.17"W
$530.00 $212.00,Buy it here.

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You can't go wrong with a one letter tote bag.

Each heavy weight cotton tote bag measures 16.5 by 14 inches and has been lovingly screen printed and stitched in the UK. Our bags have mid-length straps which are ideal for being carried by hand or over the shoulder!

£10,Buy it here.

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I've seen the knife hooks before, but the addition of the saucepan and rolling pin make it an even wittier kitchen statement.

Express the angry chef or magician within with these trompe l'oeil kitchen tools-turned-hooks by the London design team Thelermont Hupton. Hang tea towels, aprons or wet noodles!...All three styles available in Red, White or Black, sized according to the objects they mimic. Simple 2-screw fastening (hardware provided).

Designers: David Hupton and Yve Thelermont
Knife or Rolling Pin: $32.00
Saucepan: $42.00
Set (Knife, Rolling Pin & Saucepan): $106.00
Buy it here.

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