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Small spaces can be tricky, but choose a few furnishings that work in multiple ways and you'll be as happy as a clam. Take this Georg Console and Stool by Christina Liljenberg Halstrøm, for instance. The minimal, raw oak console would work in entryway as landing pad for keys and mail or in a living or bedroom area as an extra workspace. With only a 12.75" depth, it could tuck...Read more

If there's a handful of small, necessary stuff lying about, you might want to get a couple of these Lacquer Lid Boxes. They've got a clean look with an affordable price tag, and they'd go a long way to tidying up whatever surface that is currently covered in that stuff you need at hand. Ash veneer plus a peach or blue lacquered top would fit in wherever you need them:...Read more

Yes, you're right, you have seen some of Bower Studio's Shape Mirrors featured on BLTD before. However, don't you worry, I'm going to alert you to new designs just as soon as I know about them, because I know you probably are extremely fond of them, even if you can't quite afford one (yet). Pyramid Mirror, $1,000.00 Ring Mirror, $1,800.00...Read more

If you've ever said you can't draw, then you need this thingamajig. The NeoLucida Drawing Aid is a portable camera lucida and it utilizes a prism to project a desired image onto a piece of paper for tracing. This saves time, of course, as it helps you get the drawing right the first time around. Created by Pablo Garcia and Golan Levin, the NeoLucida is adjustable, compact enough to fit...Read more

Few people would say doing laundry is fun, so if there's any opportunity to make it more visually appealing, then we might as well take advantage of it. This particular Laundry Basket by Lorenzo Petrantoni for Seletti might help you not hate laundry day as much, thanks to its nicely balanced old-world graphic on a natural cotton basket/bag shell. A drawstring top with cord closure and rope handles finish off...Read more

This handy Hot/Cold Carafe holds two stacking cups for easy transport from the kitchen to patio. Hand-cast stoneware will insulate beverages appropriately, so use it in the summer for lemonade and iced tea and in the winter for cocoa or coffee. The silicone bands at the help you keep a firm grip while pouring. Available in Clay or Red. Designer: Umbra Shift Materials: Stoneware, silicone Hand wash only Set: 14"...Read more

It pains me to put these handmade Hoop Brushes by Fredericks & Mae into the cleaning category, but I think it would be too pretentious to classify them as strictly art. Now, if I owned one or two or three of these, I would be tempted to clean with them (maybe occasionally for spots with dust) and display them as art somehow, but you're the master of your own domain....Read more

The Totem Stool has a pyramid shaped notch in its side that allows you a little bit of versatility. Stack them up for a sort of sculpture or storage solution, or maybe even utilize the pyramid notch for a temporary book rest. They're lightweight and durable, and should you want them to stay put on a deck or patio, simply fill them with sand or water. Reg. $210.00 AUD. Sale:...Read more

Pétanque, Bocce, Boule, whatever you decide to call it, any variation is a great lawn game for these last few days of summer. Six chrome boule balls and a target ball are all packaged in a teak box for storing and carrying the game. And what do you do? Throw the small target ball out into the lawn, then take turns trying to get your chrome boule/bocce balls closest to...Read more

If you're very fond of the Bend Farmhouse, Bunny Lounge, or the Bertoia Side Chair, but find their price tags just a tad too high, you should add in the Reso as an alternative. The Reso Armchair is made of powder-coated steel that form a fanned back and straight seat slats. It may not have the same recognition of the previously mentioned chairs, but it is sold in sets of...Read more

For you or your favorite kiddos: Complete the bodies of each animal in this Animal Drawing Notebook (3€ will be donated to the WWF). Or, Connect the Dots and Become the Artist! No. 009: Grey Thumb: concrete cacti Shop local art via a map: Global Yodel @WtfRenaissance via buzzfeed Cute! Alphabet Pillows Laurent Chehere’s Flying Houses (via honestlywtf) Perfect, tiny cabins: The Bothy Project   Have fun this weekend!...Read more

Fair warning, this fire pit isn't cheap. However, for certain fans of geometry and aesthetics, it could fit the bill just fine. Made of a durable composite concrete, the Triangulum Fire Pit elevates the fire off the ground 10", giving much needed oxygen to the fire without disrupting a conversational area. The vertical slots also allow water drainage, making this fire pit an elegant option for the cooler nights of...Read more

Who wants a big, blue tool box designed smack dab (or close enough) in the middle of the 20th century? I certainly do. Talk about a robust sort of toolbox, the Trusco Deluxe is made from stamped-steel with a bold blue enameled finish. That beats the pants off any plastic toolbox you're bound to find at any hardware store. Open it in one smooth motion to find several spots for...Read more

Remember the Lytro? This little camera is pretty special; you can focus each picture after you take it. The Lytro Light Field Camera (a.k.a. the first generation) captures the entire light field, allowing you to pick foreground/middle/background, whichever you prefer, by simply clicking on the area you want to focus on. Take a look at their living pictures to get the idea. Now priced at $199-$249. (Also, if you're more...Read more

A flip clock will never lose its charm, probably because of its analog appeal. There's something nice about hearing a soft click or flutter as a minute passes, and it's a welcome alternative to all of those digital screens surround us. This Brick Flip Clock has a beefier case of copper, welded and brushed by hand, so it'll add a sleek vibe to your home or office. Hang it on...Read more