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Sofas are the most important of furnishings, right up there with mattresses. After all, we spend lots of time on our sofas- reading, watching shows and movies, sleeping. So, you might as well invest in something you really, truly love, right? For a recent project I looked and looked for the right sofa: it needed to be at least 8' long, low, streamlined and soft. As in, take-a-nap-on-it soft. As...Read more

Do you like mapping out certain weeks, jotting down what notes you need to write to whomever deserves it? Keep track of your agenda with this fill-in 'Social Preparedness Kit' calendar from Egg Press. It's laid out on a minimal white page, with plenty of room to get your social p's and q's organized. Letterpress printed tablet-style 52-page weekly line-up. 9” x 12”. Made in Portland, OR....Read more

- joseph sarafian & ron culver explore concrete casting with fabric forms - Lunar Watch with genuine moon rock! - Nice Rolltop Backpack: Wedon Saxby Rolltop - Cute for wannabe rockstars: Beech Wood + Rockin Guitar Salad Servers - Smart Handle, Suspension Ride... you'd think we're talking about a car: Floatti Super Suitcase - Can a machine capture an artist's essential style? A New Rembrandt - Large Pivot Wall creates...Read more

Darts, anyone? Set, aim, and fire with these finely balanced darts. Done in a monochrome color scheme, the set will easily work in a games room (or whatever other room of the house you deem appropriate). Birchwood barrels and shafts with polished steel tips make up the darts, while the basswood board has "hydraulically-inserted" brass guidelines delineating the scoring rings. All these fine materials will hopefully last a lifetime (just...Read more

Is this the nicest folding chair you've seen in a while, or what? Hand-rubbed mahogany wood combined with heavy English Bridle leather make this chair sturdy and stylish. Easy to move from room to room and easy to store, it's a sure bet that you'll not regret adding one (or two) of these to your home for extra seating options should the need arise. Available in Black or Natural. "Each...Read more

When an ordinary box just won't do, take a look at the Modular Jewelry Container. Made of solid walnut, it has four stackable pieces that may be repositioned to accommodate different shapes and sizes of watches and other jewelry. Take a look at the video to get a better idea of the size and how the trays can be flipped to make more room on a tier. Designer: Constantinous Horskoglou...Read more

Now, fair warning, this pair of shelves isn't cheap. However, each 10x10 shelf may be installed in either orientation, which gives you a variety of arrangements suitable in many locations throughout your home. Maybe your office needs an extra ledge, or a spot to put extra books? Perhaps your bathroom needs more storage space for lotions, or all those beauty potions? There you go, two problems solved with one set...Read more

Are you itching to get your outdoor space set up for the summer? If so, take a look at the Ixtapa Loveseat currently on sale for $319. Think of it as two seats, as in $159.50 per seat, and you'll see the value. Handwoven white PVC cord over a black powder-coated steel frame makes it outdoor friendly, and it will work with whatever color scheme you already have planned. -Handwoven...Read more

Similar to black + blum's 'Eau Good' Filter Water Bottle, this Eau Carafe is the ideal candidate for storing water in your fridge. A binchotan active charcoal filter purifies the water while the overall shape is pleasing to hold and pour from; it's even nice enough to keep it out during dinner. You can't say that for many water purifiers. Made from hand blown soda glass Natural cork top (not...Read more

- The Tambour Credenza is a thing of beauty- just take a look at this video to see it in action. Too bad it costs $27k (understandably, considering those doors- it takes 12 weeks to make just one!). - Inside a Suit That Makes You Feel 85 Years Old: Aging in Virtual Realty - Panic Rooms Are Going to Outlast the Pyramids - Here’s everything we know about how to...Read more

Another EDC tool thingamajig? Yep, and it ticks all the boxes, just as you'd expect. Plus, it comes in a leather sheath for a friendlier feel on your keyring. Bottle opener, standard and metric ruler, spoke wrench, hex drive, small and large pry bar, and screwdriver- that's what you get all on one small tool. Fit it alongside your keys so you're prepared for anything, anywhere. -Laser cut from 3mm...Read more

In theory, it's probably best to reduce the amount of bedside clutter or get a bigger nightstand than add in an extra little pocket caddy. However, if you absolutely have to have all your stuff (and you can't find the right nightstand) then maybe it's okay to get this little guy. Temporarily. Technically, it fits sofas as well, but, please, please, please try to avoid that usage by any means...Read more

Looking to fill up your outdoor space with furniture? You should be aware that there's a sale on Bend Goods over at one particular retailer, and, at 20% off, you could snap up a few deals. Take the Hot Seat, for example. Normally, it's at a semi-scary price of $3,200, but now it's $2,560. Still a bit too high for your wallet? Check out their more petite lounges (like the...Read more

Love or hate Jeff Koons, you've got to agree a $30 giant coloring roll is a good idea for almost anyone. Pin it on the wall or roll it out on the floor for hours of meditative coloring- at home or in the office. There's a roll by Keith Haring, too, if that's a better fit for your aesthetic sensibilities*. Should you wish to use a paintbrush instead of markers...Read more

This skinny, baton-like thing is a water bottle. And why is it skinny? To better fit in your bag, of course. It's a double walled vacuum flask, so it'll keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold for up to 12 hours. With such a thin profile, it'll slide in amongst papers (or clothes) easily without causing your bag to bulge. Materials: stainless steel, polypropylene, ethylene vinyl acetate...Read more