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freundevonfreunden: Arno Brandlhuber Build Your Own Hyperbolic Soccer Ball Model Make your pictures look like a watercolor with this app: Waterlogue Via @elledecor Hmm, this could spell trouble for our wallets: Hunters Alley is a new resale shop by the One Kings Lane folks. Sell your stuff (listing is free) or shop, up to you. via @dailycandy Apartment Therapy: 12 things every home should have Via @designcrush Colorful star trails...Read more

Adjustable stools are great choices for kitchen counter bars, as they can accommodate all sorts of people- from wee kids to big adults. These two stools by Konstantin Grcic each feature a brightly-colored polypropylene screw mechanism where the height can be easily changed to suit the sitter. Simply spin the top to make it go up or down. Design by Konstantin Grcic, 2012. Made in Italy by Magis. Material(s): Solid...Read more

Woven cane usually is an attribute of more traditional furniture, but there's a few movers and shakers that are mixing things up and applying it to modern designs. This Supra Bed designed by Mermelada Estudio incorporates perforated woven cane into the curved headboard, giving texture and warmth to an architectural oak grid. Designed by Mermelada Estudio....Read more

If a regular sit-on-the-floor steel bowl for your furry friend just won't work with your décor, you might be a little too concerned with details. That said, hello, nice to meet you, please sit down and join the club; your design obsessive tendencies are welcomed here. The Y.bowl from Doca Pet (literally) elevates the common steel bowl to a considered receptacle for your pets, and with different sizes and heights,...Read more

Can't afford the $7,150 WrongWoods Long Credenza? How about the $2,970 WrongWoods Night Table? If your response to both these questions is rolling your eyes and wishing for the umpteenth time you'll win the lottery, you need to take in this number: $220. It's a tray, which is significantly smaller than a credenza or cabinet, hence the significantly smaller price tag. It's still not cheap, of course, as it is...Read more

If you absolutely have to send out cards this Valentine's Day, please make it be this set of notecards featuring American artist Robert Indiana's screenprint of 1968 Black and White LOVE. You have one whole week for the notecards to arrive, write out whatever sappy sentiments you like, and then send them off to those lucky recipients. Maybe they'll even frame the card in a small frame (I know I...Read more

It's rare that you get four or five pieces all from one designer in one post, but Ryan Mails of Mails Woodwork caught my eye with the clean lines and excellent craftsmanship of his heirloom-quality furniture. You'll find all of his current items below with a few words from him describing what brought about each piece. Visit Mails Woodwork for more pictures and information (there's a mailswoodwork Etsy shop as...Read more

Here's an idea, pick up a book and learn something. Do I sound like one of your grandparents? Good, because that generation will be the only people that know anything about history if you keep playing whatever game on your phone that adds NO MEANING TO YOUR LIFE WHATSOEVER. The History of America in 101 Objects provides a literary exhibition of, you guessed it, 101 objects that offer a "marvelous...Read more

If you have spent any time gardening, you know the value of a rake, shovel, and hoe. Now, add a little modern styling to those very valuable functions, plus a wooden base for storage, and you've got a set that will have any design aficionado plonking down their credit card. Some of us may be dissuaded from the Ourt Garden Tools' high price tag and possible overseas shipping charge, but...Read more

If it's going to rain, you might as well brighten up the dreariness with a bright red umbrella, and if that bright red umbrella's design is based on a PhotoShop gradient Cory Arcangel made for Showpaper, well, then that's even better. The only drawback is you might have a few inquiries from strangers asking where you obtained such a delightfully graphic rain shield, and then you'll have to (ugh) talk...Read more

Normally a folder won't inspire anyone to get organized, but a gold or silver folio, well, that's a different story. Shiny, special materials such as silver and gold catch our eyes and stand out in a stack of papers, thus providing you with a reason to add to your office supply collection. Plus, when considering the need to get organized, we need all the motivation we can get. Choose between...Read more

Ambiance. Say it with me, A-M-b-i-a-n-c-e. That's what a lot of interiors lack due to bad overhead lighting. Now, if you've got the money, hire a professional and get your home's lighting fixed as soon as possible, as fame and fortune is sure to follow once your guests see your face under flattering light. If you don't have the money, the simple solution is to buy a few candles and...Read more

If you need easy, configurable shelving, look no further than the Stacked Shelving from Muuto. Natural wood and white boxes form building blocks to let you create the exact size and shape that you want, making them a great storage option for your own home- living, office, or bedroom. Have fun with randomly stacking the three sizes available, and don't forget to take advantage of negative spaces to increase storage...Read more

Your precious device deserves a nice landing pad, especially as it delivers so much news and information to you each and every day, right? The Tinsel & Timber iPhone Docking Station is handcrafted from solid (sustainably sourced) American walnut and features a sculpted bowl that will catch all manner of odds and ends that you need close at hand. Wool felt lines the phone's spot, ensuring a soft landing each...Read more

You can't have this now, no matter how much you want a bottle opener in the shape of a hexagon. You'll have to wait until May, as it's a new item from Ferm Living, and should you possess the patience, you should know it's made of solid brass with a matte polish. It could also double as an excellent weapon, if you have a good aim and strong throwing arm,...Read more