Looks like summer sales are heating up; if you know of any significant savings from certain stores, let me know and I'll try to keep on top of posting them.

Vivid lobster red, sprout green and mellow yellow progress 1, 2, 3 on warm zen grey. Hand-tufted plush in fine 100% bikaner wool.

5'x8', $299.00 $249.00
8'x10', $599.00 $399.00
Buy it here.

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Update: on sale for $49.00...snap 'em up while quantities last.

$99 for a sturdy white chair...not bad. (It reminds me a little of the Mademoiselle Rocking Chair, for obvious reasons.)

Modern spindle plays with scale in fresh white lacquer. It's everything a chair should be: architecture, function, simplicity…and it makes us smile. Immediately at home with metal, woods, minimal, heirlooms. Eco-friendly solid rubberwood.

18.75"Wx19.25"Dx30.75"H
reg:$149.00, sale:$49.00, Buy it here.

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Goodness gracious, these pockets are just about the best idea in gardening indoors and out. The gigantic installations shown on larger walls (not shown) are pretty amazing, but I think I'd be happy with one of the smaller Woolly Wallies (lower left) just to get some greenery indoors in a novel (and leak-proof) way.

Woolly Pockets are soft-sided nests for growing plants. They love to hang on walls and bring life to any horizontal surface in your home. Because Pockets are modular, they look great on their own and in groups, indoors and out. People love Pockets because they're flexible, easy to use, and help protect surfaces from getting wet, which makes gardening even more fun. Plants love Pockets because they're breathable, which keeps roots healthy and happy, so plants feel right at home.

Woolly Pockets are handmade in the U.S.A. from recycled plastic bottles.

prices range from $39.00-$247.00, Buy it here.

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Blu Dot at Urban Outfitters? For real? It seems that the company that put 'affordable' next to 'modern furniture' has paired up with UO for a small collection of seating, tables, and a storage piece. See for yourself.

Tripod Side Table, $98.00, Buy it here.
Bendzo Sofa, $648.00, Buy it here.
Lily Pad Coffee Table, $248.00, Buy it here.
Easy Reader Side Table, $148.00, Buy it here.
Slider Console, $548.00, Buy it here.

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Here's a great option for those of you interested in commuting to work by bicycle. Check out the site for more details and information.

The clean and striking IF Mode is aimed at commuters of the mobile generation who, until now, may have not considered cycling or folding bikes to be an option. IF Mode avoids oily chains, complex tubes with hidden dirt traps, and the clutter of traditional bike features. Meant for city commuters rather than bicycle warriors, it looks at home folded up on a subway or in an office, like other well designed accessories in your life. It also performs on the street like any lightweight, well-balanced full size bike.

Designer Team: Ryan Carroll, Michael Lin & Mark Sanders
Folded Dimensions: 40 inches (h) x 10.5 inches (w) x 26 inches (l)
Bike Weight: 32 lbs (14.7 kg)
$2,250.00, Buy it here.

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Act fast and get some Thomas Paul Pillows on sale...the bright colors and strong patterns might be just the thing your rooms need for a bit of summer updating. There's also some totes and such to check out. (Note: through Gilt Groupe's invite-only site.)

Most pillows: $55.00-$75.00 $28.00-$39.00, Buy it here.

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This rug is spectacular with its rhombic shape and pink/blue/purple/grey color scheme.

In reference to the Japanese wrapping technique, that protects objects for transport, the Furoshiki seams like a folded cloth. The rug’s pattern combines 6 different colours and is produced by hand in 100% wool from New Zealand.

Dimensions: H112,2 x W60,2 in (H285 x W153 cm)
$2,770.00, Buy it here.

[via Dwell]

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Check it: if you don't have the pounds for an original, you can now easily create your own copy of a contemporary art piece. Choose from IHIRST, IQUINN, IBANKSY, IEMIN, IWHITEREAD, or IPHOTOGRAPHER. Altogether a brilliant idea to get contemporary art into the hands of everyone.

IARTISTLONDON is a brand new way of creating your very own contemporary work of art. It's quick, it's easy and you don't need any artistic training or ability to start making great pieces! We supply you with all the necessary tools to produce your personalized copy of an original master.

Please see site for more details, as I certainly cannot do each piece justice in details.

IHIRST, IQUINN (£20.00), IBANKSY (£9.99), IEMIN (£15.99), IWHITEREAD (£4.99), or IPHOTOGRAPHER (£9.99-£15.00)
Buy it here.

[via designboom]

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Surprisingly affordable, these high gloss white shelves might fit the bill for your storage needs.

Fishbone Small Shelf, (35"w x 14"d x 46"h) $194.99, Buy it here.
Fishbone Large Shelf, (42"w x 14"d x 81"h) $323.99, Buy it here.

Exterior of furniture is finished in a high gloss white
Materials: MDF, Wood Veneer

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Whoa, talk about being serious about your sound system, this mother of all grandaddy home theatres will house your speakers (don't worry, that includes a subwoofer), iPod dock, CD player, and AM/FM radio, plus there's room to add in your DVD player and other components. It doesn't look too bad either.

From Switzerland, Geneva Sound is "furniture music" a renewed fusion of home entertainment and home décor that brings technology and design full circle. The Geneva Home Theater is the perfect fusion. It places everything you need for an entertainment center in one sleek, hand-lacquered wood box. The system contains seven speakers, including a 12" subwoofer, offering dynamic sound that digitally recreates the surround sound experience without requiring complicated installation. It has a buil-in iPod universal Dock, a CD player and AM/FM radio. Everything you play will be enjoyed with a full range of frequencies - from deep, rich bass to crystal clear highs, without dropping a single note in between. An LED display on the front of the cabinet displays what's playing. A cabinet on the right side has cord escapes and accommodates a DVD player, cable box or other components. Includes a remote control. Price includes delivery from Geneva.

W66 x D21 x H19 in
$3,995.00, Buy it here.

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