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An imperfect circular top gives character to the Swole Table collection, and whether you add just one of the side tables or choose the larger coffee table, you're sure to appreciate the organic shapes next to your more rectangular pieces. Different heights also mean they'd look great all together in the same room, just be sure to pick at least two different colors for variation and interest. Swole Large Table,...Read more

Stash your stuff in these Three Teired Containers by Hatashikkiten. Yes, they are available in three nice color ways (the Navy, Ivory, Black is the winner in my book), but it's the handmade nature and various storage use that grabs attention. The containers have a food safe urethane coating, so they're entirely appropriate for keeping snacks sorted. Of course, they'd also be right at home in a bathroom storing cotton...Read more

Have you seen Futagami's brass Pendant Lamps? Designed by Oji Masanori, each one has a perfect geometric shape that reflects a warm glow for just the right amount of richness. Choose between the Myojo faceted shade, the Hemisphere (shown above), the Cone, or the Star Shadow (not shown). Or, if you've got money to burn, choose several as a grouping above a dining table or island for a bigger statement....Read more

If you're in the market for dark and minimal pieces, have I got a treat for you. Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co. has recently expanded their collection to include a Bench, Low Table, and Step Stool. If the dark/black version doesn't float your boat, you may also specify a bleached or natural finish as well. Traditional wood joinery sets the collection in the heirloom category, so it'll last a lot...Read more

Let's take a moment to geek out just a tiny bit over this Craftworker Cabinet. For $130, you get a wooden cabinet with flip-open doors along with a starter kit of 27 tools, from basic to professional. 27 tools, in a cabinet, that you can hang on a wall or tuck in a closet or under the bed. The set was first produced in 1919, and it shouldn't be a...Read more

Parents, can we discuss the silly plates and dishes on which you serve your children food? Maybe they like garish pink or blue, or the cartoon characters in colors that would make a discerning adult nauseous, but why not gently steer them towards something easier on the eyes? This tableware by Ekobo Home is still colorful, yet the color is of a softer, quieter variety. Made from bamboo, a renewable...Read more

I know just what you need: a couple of odd-shaped cutting boards. Right? They'll be just the thing to add a little interest to your charcuterie and cheese spread, and they won't hurt your wallet either. Choose between boards shaped like thought bubbles and baguettes, or a triangle and mirror-shape. Plus, just say 'Waka Waka' outloud- it's Fozzie Bear! Materials: 3/4" thick maple hardwood with mineral oil finish triangle: 9...Read more

So many cords and chargers, what's a person to do? Well, you could swear off gadgets, maybe go off the grid permanently, or you could get something like this Tech Dopp Kit from This is Ground. The zip-up organizer offers plenty of spots to keep your cords and adapters strapped down and tidy, so you can easily grab whichever one you need without untangling it from all the others while...Read more

Look a little closer at these cards and you'll see Susan Kare's original artwork for the Windows 3.0 Solitaire game. Did you know that the original Solitaire computer game is now 25 years old? Sheesh. So, you can now celebrate the computer game's anniversary by playing with physical cards that look like the computer version. Kind of fun, huh? Designed By Susan Kare This deck includes two jokers, designed by...Read more

- House 1101 in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain - Brain: Discover The Backwards Brain Bicycle - A Statistical Analysis of the Work of Bob Ross - Video: Using leftovers to save the planet - Model Citizens - Kickstarter: Uprite Ergo Sit2Stand Height Adjustable Workstation - Astronauts Will Test a New Way to Recycle Urine and Sweat into Drinking Water (via unconsumption) - Video: People Of All Ages Give Life...Read more

Let's finish off the week with something whimsical. Perhaps you don't have the room (or the budget) for a Duo Seat + Lamp by Muller Van Severen, but maybe a Standing Lamp could slot in beside your sofa and/or favorite reading chair. No? Oh well, at least we can admire the very thin curve arc propped up by two spindly legs in blue, yellow, gray or black. There's a lot...Read more

Are floating wall desks still a thing? If you think so, then this one will suit you just fine. Mount it to any wall for a multi-purpose workspace or landing pad. It's especially suited for smaller spaces like bedrooms, as leg room isn't an issue. Mount it at any height you want (standing maybe?), stick a laptop/monitor on it and voilà! you have a sleek little workstation that can hide...Read more

Whaaat. A trapezoid notebook? Double pages unfold to a trapezium, all in a wonderful array of colors. Trapezoid, trapezium, it's enough to make you wish you remembered geometry class. Will this odd shaped notebook make you more creative? Absolutely. There's also a very nice monochrome Trapecio Notebook. 92 single pages & 14 double pages in mixed color paper Natural wood and papers certified FSC Size: 14 x 22 x 2cm...Read more

Finally, a decent coffee table that will hide your junk. German designer Theresa Arns has thoughtfully allowed us a storage space for stashing remotes, magazines, chargers, and all that other miscellany that makes us look like slobs. The lid rotates open, giving you ample space to see and store living area stuff. Designer: Theresa Arns (DE) Dimensions: 25.6"w x 14.2"h Materials: Ash, Oak, Copper, Brass...Read more

Would you happen to need a small-ish Trusco Tool Box? Don't worry, I'm not going to link you to a Craigslist ad, it's just that this one is quite affordable and looks to be almost indestructible. It might be a good home for the odd medley of screwdrivers, hammers and nails you have yet to find a resting spot for, or, maybe it could even hold your sewing tools or...Read more