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As you've ascertained from the title, these lamps are made from spent fire extinguisher canisters. By using either the top or bottom of the canister the shape is cylindrical or rounded, and each one is hand painted with a slight black/grey effect. Not a bad way to make use of an otherwise discarded item, and it certainly lends itself to a nice 'guess what this used to be' discussion ...Read more

This pointy footed monopod will assist you on your outdoor travels. It collapses down to 8" and works just like a tent rod with a bungee tension line so you can assemble it in a snap. A ball-head mount allows for vertical or horizontal (or whatever angle) shots. It's intended for compact cameras (fits standard tripod thread ), so you pros with DSLRs are out of luck. Made from heat treated aluminum. 28" ...Read more

This bamboo room screen is a good option for when you need to create a little privacy for a certain area or camouflage a bad view without blocking out all the light. And, yes, it's not cheap, but it's a little less than some of the others on the market these days (namely the Ricci Room Divider at $749). Design by Greenington. Material(s): 100% Moso bamboo Dimensions: 72" H X 82.75" W...Read more

This tray is serious about keeping things right where you want. It features a high-grip surface of smooth rubber studs (top and underside) so that your plates, glasses, and cutlery all make it safely from the kitchen to table and back. Available in two sizes and four different colors. By Joseph Joseph. Color: Black, Green, Pink, or White. Size: Large or Small....Read more

Danish designer Pernille Vea based this candle holder on a 6th century Viking design she saw in the National Museum. It's rudimentary, for sure, yet it's also quite handy as outdoor lighting as you could hammer or spike them into trees, the ground, the table, etc. (just make sure if it's your table you're all right with a few holes). See Danish designer Pernille Vea talk about the design in ...Read more

Ooo, more eye trickery, and this time it benefits our derrière. Grain de Couleur specializes in digital printing on fabric, and as you can see here, they've created these seat cushions that have the look of other various materials, front and back. They are a bit on the smallish (and poofy) side, so take note of the size before buying a full set for a dining chair makeover. Paille ...Read more

What an appropriate valentine, eh? I ran across the work of Andrea Everman the other day, and man-oh-man, are there some gems. Namely, her shadow puppets (shadow puppets!) but also her valentines and a little nightlight that says 'love you'. Cute, cute, cute. See below for pics and prices. Robot Moonscape, $35.00 Andrea Everman also has a lesson plan available on her website for shadow puppetry, fyi. You Had Me at ...Read more

A glass top desk often appears sharp and sleek, but most lack drawers which can be a little annoying when it comes to desk miscellany. This desk has a drawer plus a storage solution built into its frame which solves that 'where-do-I-put-my-paperclips-and-files' question without sacrificing the clean look of a glass work surface. Available in Oak or Walnut. Design by Shin Azumi. By Case Furniture. Material(s): Oak, walnut Dimensions: 58.25" ...Read more

If you're still searching for a Valentine's Day gift, listen up. Unless you have the time to make something thoughtful (like your own valentine notebook), do not, I repeat, do not, resort to a heart shaped box of chocolates or fluffy teddy bear. It lacks all kinds of imagination and is just plain wrong. You can do better. Perhaps pick out a picture frame, or two, such as this Nearest ...Read more

I've been making a concerted effort to use paper and pen to send thank you notes, and as a result, I've had my eyes out for appropriate stationery. In Haus Press has a nice variety of simple cards for correspondence that fit my minimal-yet-cute requirements and I do think I'll add a few designs to my purchase list. Also available directly from In Haus Press. Available from In Haus Press ...Read more

If you look closely, you'll see that there's no hinges or finicky hardware on this floor lamp. Well, what magic is this? Magnets, of course. Magnets allow you to arrange these two lights on this white oak floor lamp in various ways, without the normal visual clutter. Each light dome has its own on/off floor switch as well. Designed by Jannis Ellenberger from Ellenberger Designs 15"Wx11"Dx57.5"H (4.5"dia....Read more

The Field Notes Red Blooded Edition is the latest color offering of the trusted and timeless pocket notebook. It's not news worth shouting from the rooftops, but the timing makes it a great gift for that special someone in your life. Taking the theme and running with it, Field Notes created this video turning one of the notebooks into a heart-warming valentine. They "swear" they're not trying to sell you ...Read more

Holy what the what? Domino Magazine is planning a comeback? This is the best news ever. Cool new address book for Mac: Cobook A good reminder. For the love of all that is holy...don't send novels over the Internets. Craziness. Turn a Dropbox folder into a Blog. Scriptogr.am ...Read more

I'm loving this colorful striped, zippered pencil/make up bag. The lines make it slightly architectural and the colors are perfect for spring, which is right around the corner. ...Read more

I'm in the midst of remodeling a 100 year old craftsman home, which means I'm pouring through several hundred design retailers in search of craftsman appropriate fixtures. Which also means I find fixtures that I love but are definitely not craftsman appropriate. This makes me cry a little inside. Here's a modern fixture that I would love to put in a home one day. It won't be this current one...but ...Read more