Written by Katie on February 24, 2011. Permalink
One of life's little annoyances is trying to get a piece of tape with one hand. This MDF dispenser by Chris Hardy has a sticky polyurethane gel base which adheres (lightly) to any surface, making one-handed procurement possible. Includes one roll of tape. Made of MDF. ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 24, 2011. Permalink
This coffee scoop also functions as a bag sealer, which means less 'stuff' required to make your morning drink and maybe even a few seconds saved in the process. Designed by Teemu Karhunen, the Kupu is made in Finland with birch plywood. "Maintenance is simple by just wiping the Kapu scoop with a damp cloth once in a while and drying immediately. The Kapu can be refreshed every few years ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 23, 2011. Permalink
The budget-conscious among you might just appreciate the $399 price tag attached to this trestle desk. It looks pretty decent (considering), with hardwood legs and ash veneer over a MDF core (you can't ask for fancier stuff than that without paying more). Shipped ready to assemble. In walnut-stained ash veneer. 59 x 27.6 x 29.9 (WxDxH") ...Read more
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Written by Katie on February 23, 2011. Permalink
Simple hand-drawn motifs on a grey jute background gives this floor runner a distinct artisanal feel. Available in a 60x180 runner or a 60x90 petite rug ($40), either (or both) will give a nice pattern to the floor under your feet. Also available through WorldWeave ($88.00). Melbourne based designer Sara Thorn teamed up with architect Piero Paolo Gesualdi to create WorldWeave, a company focusing on using age old traditions and skills with ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 23, 2011. Permalink
Update: Originally $500, this table is now on sale for $330 through emmohome.com. Inspired by a clown spinning hula hoops, this table makes the most out of your floor space with multiple rotating shelves. Size: 23.25h x 2.5"diam. Original link: $500.00, huset-shop.com (Originally posted Sep 28, 2009.)...Read more
Written by Katie on February 23, 2011. Permalink
Nice. This 100% recycled wool felt sleeve will protect your precious iPad in style. Don't you worry: it can double as a stand for viewing (and typing) and has pockets for your various cards and such. ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 22, 2011. Permalink
This is a nice way to recycle your old t-shirts or jeans, especially if you're the type that hates the thought of donating the softest (i.e., best) of the bunch just because of a few holes or two. This chair by Maria Westerberg starts out as a plain frame and becomes a chair after you add your own worn textiles. It's also available with fabric from left-over pieces from ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 22, 2011. Permalink
Soft silicone allows this industrial look-a-like pendant to be easily folded, saving space in shipping (or your own moving) boxes. The selection of colors is fantastic and several would look great grouped together. Designed by Form Us With Love for the Finnish design group Muuto. Material: Rubber Size: 12.6" diameter x 11.8" h ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 22, 2011. Permalink
Balls. This is nothing new (2005), but I just noticed the other day that it folds flat for storage. So, in theory, it's a luxury version of those horrible looking folding tables that have pinched all of our hands at one time or another and driven us nuts with their distinctive ugly appearance. (This looks so much better, of course, and costs quite a bit more, hence the term 'luxury' thrown ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 21, 2011. Permalink
The following post is sponsored by the Finnish Design Shop. Oh, happy days! Finnish Design Shop has officially launched its site in the US, and, as a special treat, is giving away a genuine Eero Aarnio Ball Chair (valued at $6980). One chair will be given away to each of FDS’s four local sites of US, Europe, Finland, and Italy, and will be custom made using the original molds from ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 21, 2011. Permalink
These wooden studios by Ferm Living are perfect for a bedside reading rest. I've meant to post them before now (see Vertigo Bedding pic), but as usual, it was buried under other bookmarks that I just sorted through last week. They are available in a few different colors, as you can see above, but keep in mind that it'd be easy to change the color to anything you'd want by ...Read more
Written by Kris on February 21, 2011. Permalink
Hello Fulham, where have you been all my life? This sofa is available in 8, 9 and 10 foot widths! This thing reminds me of a sofa they may have in your hotel lobby and then you wish you had something this comfortable in your own home. It's so masculine and 70's. Love it! ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 18, 2011. Permalink
As promised, the Spica Light in all its glory... by none other than Iacoli & McAllister. This pic shows the Spica threaded (threaded!), and obviously it's a bit more expensive with those hand-wrapped threads, but it sure packs a punch with a little bit of color detail. Of course, without threads the Spica is still spectacular. Also, the smaller black version with threads is over at Gretel ($795), if you'd like to ...Read more
Written by Katie on February 18, 2011. Permalink
Love these trays from Fishs Eddy. Perfect for keys, coins, notes, whatever. Could be a great gift for someone too... Shown above: Guest Check Tray, $7.95 Admit One Tray, $7.95 Hello My Name Is Tray, $5.95 Parking Ticket Tray, $9.95 While You Were Out Tray, $7.95 RX Prescription Pad Tray, $7.95...Read more
Written by Katie on February 18, 2011. Permalink
Viola Park, who most of us know and love for their excellent kitchen cabinetry, has added a new collection of kitchen islands. I am most impressed with the integrated storage modules (shown above) for foodstuff as it cuts down on counter clutter without adding the visual bulk of drawers. If you're in LA, you can see one of the new islands at Viola Park's new showroom across from the Pacific ...Read more
