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Here's an excellent alternative to the iVictrola ($650 to $1000). This particular audio device by Seth Ellsworth utilizes salvaged phonograph horns to acoustically amplify the music from your device’s internal speaker, and it has a much friendlier price tag of $300. More info below. design by seth ellsworth | delivery in two to four weeks | built to order appearance varies due to availability of parts and materials table top...Read more

Yellow Owl Workshop have been known for creating fun and beautifully illustrated stamp sets, but for the latest kit, they've decided not to hog all the fun. The Print Workshop Carve a Stamp Kit is an all-in-one kit to create and print your own stamps. The kit includes: 3x4 linoleum block with cutters, stamp pad, cards, envelopes, gift tags, and an autographed version of Print Workshop, Yellow Owl's DIY guide...Read more

How do you feel about Eames furniture outdoors? While it seems like an odd idea, it turns out that the Aluminum Group was promoted as the "leisure group" or "indoor-outdoor group" in the late 1950s, but then was changed to be exclusively indoors. Now Herman Miller has restored the collection to its original intent, with powder-coated frames and outdoor friendly fabrics to withstand the weather. Three finishes: Graphite powder-coat frame...Read more

This is proof that botanicals are excellent as art. Francis Ooi started the "what i see when i run" photography project as a way to fill his blank walls, and now we can all benefit from his endeavor. The posters are affordable too- just $45. Also, check out/follow Francis Ooi's tumblr for other impressive botanical photography. Poster size: A1 (840mm X 594mm) Approx 24 inch X 33 Inch Print Type:...Read more

This glass cylinder lamp marries old style with modern aesthetics, making it a good choice for an eclectic interior. The clear glass means you should probably opt for Edison style filament bulbs, otherwise you'd be missing the point altogether. Sits on a polished rosewood base. Max Wattage 60. Measures 12.7 cm dia x 25.5 cm h/5 in dia x 10 in h...Read more

Update: Remember these? Originally posted mid 2010, these salad servers are still available, they just needed an update to the current retailer and price. How often do you swoon over salad servers? Well, assign Konstantin Grcic the task of designing kitchen and table utensils and suddenly we're all hearing our hearts thump. These are part of the Passami il Sale collection from Konstantin Grcic and Serafino Zani. Material: Stainless steel...Read more

I'm easily charmed by industrial style stools with big chunky exposed screw threads, but what happens when the entire stool is a screw thread? The SCRW Stool consists of a solid cork stool mating with a steel base that height adjusts by simply turning it. SCRW Stool is handmade in Germany with about a month lead time, get in touch with Manuel for more ordering information....Read more

If you're not incredibly gifted with gardening, these kits might be your sort of thing. The recycled steel box contains two full crops of seeds, a soilless growing medium, a bamboo lid, and, of course, directions. Your salad-ready, USDA-certified organic sprouts will be ready for harvesting in around 7-14 days. Not to encourage failure, but the container might be useful for other organizational purposes if you decide to put an...Read more

Brendan Ravenhill has yet another lighting option to add to our want lists. The Hex Lamp's shade is made from bent sheet metal and it spins and rotates to get light right where you want it. Functional and durable, it has a slight industrial feel, yet the modern shape lends itself to providing a nice sharp contrast to wherever it's placed. Designed by Brendan Ravenhill. Material: Steel, cloth cord Dimensions:...Read more

So, if you like slightly-tinted glassware, such as the Future Glass Set by Peter Svarrer, check out these glasses by Klaus Rath for Stelton. Plus, good news, they're slightly less expensive: the Tall Simply Glass set is $68* for set of 4 and the regular Simply Glass set is $45 for set of 4. Tall Simply Glass, $68 for set of 4 ~5.3" tall x 3" diameter. Simply Glass, $45...Read more

Here's another super minimal console table to consider. A stainless steel frame supports a walnut, graphite-on-oak, or honed stone top. There's not much else to get in the way visually, hence the 'minimalista' name tag. And, if the $449 price tag seems a tad too steep, don't forget the Gear Console ($249). Designed and manufactured by Blu Dot. Material: Stainless steel, with walnut, graphite-on-oak, or honed stone. 29"h x 52"w...Read more

Ah, the eternal quest for a perfect pen case, doesn't it keep you up at night? Of course it does, because what else do you have to worry about? So, throw some money around and pick up one of these classic leather pen cases from Leather Factory Roberu. They'll do your writing instruments proud. Available in four colors. Made in Japan....Read more

Airports are essentially just another means of transportation, but the distance covered and time it takes to travel leaves deeper impressions on people than just a simple car or subway ride. We all have at least one airport that we hold dear to heart one way or another. Whether you have an emotional connection with one, or maybe you've got hometown pride for your favorite airport, these Airport Runway Screenprints...Read more

Hmm... what do you think about this? The Curator’s Code Architizer: ‘Street Furniture’ Reclaims Hamburg’s Streets for the Public (via mollyblock.tumblr.com) I had no idea there was a market for this: Couture Piano Cover What the... Euthanasia Coaster (via todayandtomorrow) Scientific American: You should rub honey on your everywhere via @brainpicker Here's a couple of modern (yet expensive, $320!) birdhouses: IMAKE STUDIO Neil MacGregor: 2600 years of history in one...Read more

Oh my, now the diehards of the design set can have an aesthetically pleasing Scrabble game. Scrabble enthusiasts might find fault with aspects of the board (no colors?!), yet there's no argument that it's, well, pretty. The storage case, magnetized gameboard, and tiles are made of solid walnut. Now available for pre-order, expected to ship August 2012. Available: August 2012 Beautiful solid walnut storage case with drawer Six-panel solid walnut...Read more