Are these cute or what?

Simple but mirthful in style. Nice size and weight that can be used to hold up most heavy items to act as a bookend, CD/DVD stand, or even as a door stopper. And with its cute look, it can be placed anywhere you like - on the desk, beside the bed, in the livingroom, office..etc. Each piece is handmade.

Four styles available: Boar (Babu), White Lion (Tumo), Dinosaur (Bobo), Sheep (Nell)
Material: PU Leather, Polyester Fiber, Iron Sand
Size: W 4.9" x L 10.2" x H 6.9"
$48.00, Buy it here.

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The artist Emogayu creates each vessel by hand, so no two are exactly alike.

Emogayu, who is originally from Japan, hand-crafted a series of vases and bowls for us called 'Volcanoes'; Inspired by the natural energy of flowing lava and the way it captures a moment in time forever. Her hopes are that whoever owns her work will not treat them as 'objects' but will allow the energy of their space to flow freely through them. Volcanoes have a number of uses whether for displaying fresh cut flowers, climbing plants, holding a votive candle or for containing your small keepsakes. Each piece is truly one of a kind.

Volcano #41 (left), 6" diameter x 3.5"h, $100.00, Buy it here.
Volcano #40 (right), 6" diameter x 6.5"h, $110.00, Buy it here.

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Traditional folk design cropped and updated with a softer palette...absolutely lovely.

Folk emerges from this recovery of the origins and ornamental culture. The collection incorporates floral motifs and borders as a representation of ancestral themes. It feeds on the sobriety of the traditional design of the borders and updates it to suit contemporary environments while maintaining its original folklore. The result is a rug in raw, purple and green shades that take you back to a warm homely atmosphere of legends and mythology.

Designer: Nani Marquina
Material: Handmade, hand tufted, 100% New Zealand wool
Dimensions: 5.6 x 7.9 feet, 6.6 x 9.8 feet
Custom sizes available - delivery time is 12 to 14 weeks
$2045.00 - $3010.00, Buy it here.

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These two entirely intriguing stools are part of MoMA Design Store's new Destination Brazil collection.

Bate-Papo Stool, $495.00 ($445.50 Members), Buy it here.

Inspired by stools used in the Brazilian countryside, designer Flavia Pagotti Silva created this contemporary seat. In Portuguese, "bate-papo" refers to an informal conversation between friends. This low, comfortable stool, made of four plywood disks attached to the chair's frame through ball joints is meant to be used casually and as additional seating in informal settings. Made of plywood, ball joints, recycled rubber, and metal tubing. Size: 14h x 14l x 14"w

Mocho Stool, $550.00 ($495.00 Members), Buy it here.

Designer Sergio Rodrigues favors working with traditional materials like leather, wood, and cane splints in his product designs. The Mocho Stool, an update on the traditional milkmaid's stool used throughout Brazil, is made of a solid hardwood frame, a single-lathed hollowed seat, and three lathed legs. A handle is incorporated into the design of the stool's seat, making it easy to transport from place to place. Made of eucalyptus wood. Size: 15.75h x 17.75"diam.

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Huh? A shatterproof wine glass? Sounds like the perfect thing to snap up for any parties you might have.

The govino shatterproof wine glass was originally created as a trade tool to help professional salespeople showcase their wines whenever and wherever proper stemware isn't accessible...The govino wine glass is made from a proprietary, food/pharmaceutical safe PETG, only it is superior in that it reflects the wine's color and aromatics much like crystal. It is recyclable (#1) but better yet it is reusable.

One 4-pack Tote, $11.95, Buy it here.

[via NYTimes]

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Quick, before looking, which one do you think is more expensive? Now, did you expect that much of a price difference?

Haseform Hanging Bird Feeder, $40.00, Buy it here.

Birds will enjoy a hearty meal and you’ll enjoy a little show when you hang Haseform’s Hanging Bird Feeder outside your window. When a bird lands the feeder slowly begins a merry-go-round effect, giving you a 360 degree view of your new friends while they distractedly eat. Both the stainless steel struts and glass silo are designed to withstand the elements, and the clear silo lets you know when the seed is getting low.

Eva Solo Bird Table, $205.00, Buy it here.

Clearly proving that good design looks good from any angle, this inverted glass carafe finds an amazingly functional life in your backyard atop a simple pedestal as a fabulous bird table from Eva Solo. Stake the table somewhere in your yard, fill with five liters of seed and watch the neighborhood birds tuck in. The seeds are protected from moisture and rain, and as they are eaten, the carafe will continue to fill the dish below without overflowing. The pole is corrosion resistant, and the dome and tray are dishwasher safe and should be cleaned regularly.

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If you know anyone with a fondness for the stacks, this might be the perfect little card to wish them a happy birthday.

Stamped library card in sleeve, mounted onto a blue card which measures 4.25" x 5.5".
$5.00, Buy it here.

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Bright colors to me are like shiny things to raccoons. I can't help it.

This intricate nature scene is equally at home on a wall as on a bare floor. Inspired by watercolor renderings of the Tree of Life, this handwoven punja rug depicts all manner of creatures, from the denizens of highest heavens to those of the deepest sea.

Wool, cotton; cotton backing
5' x 7'
$998.00, Buy it here.

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If you're the type that benefits from visual cues, this clock might help you map out your day with its space for notes and messages.

Designer Ricardo Saint-Clair seeks to foster communication with his interactive designs. This clever wall clock features a face made from a dry erase board, creating the ideal space to note appointments, jot notes, or leave messages for others. Comes with one dry erase marker with eraser, which discretely hides in the side of the clock. Made of sturdy plywood and laminate. Requires one AA battery (not included).

Size: 16"diam.
$135.00 ($121.50 Members), Buy it here.

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Take a look at this floor lamp and leaning light from maigrau. Different shade colors available.

The leaning lamp stresses the relationship between light and architecture by its generous gesture. Its orientation to the wall conveys stability and moreover creates an elegant and atmospheric silhouette. The puristic design of the lamp is set in scene by the combination of oiled oak and fabric of the company JAB-Anstoetz.

luca stand or lean, 495.00 €, Buy it here.

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