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It's next to impossible for me to pass up a pair of delightfully simple bookends, and, of course, these are by DANIEL/EMMA, so I really have no choice but to show them to you. Machined from a single block of granite, each bookend set will support the heaviest books in your collection, no doubt about it. What else to say? Choose the Jet Black, so you can sit back with...Read more

Do I really need to explain how this bench is worth every cent of its price tag? Seating + Books = (!). It has an angled shelf for books (why, yes, I am nerding out a little bit over that detail). That will give you a perfect place to keep your favorites, tucked away under a handy seating surface. Maybe it goes in a hallway (don't even dare to think...Read more

Yuh is for 'you,' at least, phonetically speaking. You may like its personal size and its built-in LED technology, but take note of the slim opening in the top that gives off a soft, upward illumination. There's a dimmer switch, and if you're the type to doze off with the lights on, you'll like the fact that it has a timer function too. Manufacturer: Louis Poulsen Design: GamFratesi Dimensions: 11.65"W...Read more

You know how you stop losing pens? Get a nice one and then get an accompanying stand so it never leaves your desk. Field offers up the classic Fisher Space Bullet Pen and a specially made stand, in Matte Black, Brass, and Chrome. If you can avoid losing the pen, the pair will be a good addition to your workspace, possibly for the rest of your career. Manufacturer: Steven Haulenbeeek...Read more

Hey, do you need some remixed rock posters on your walls? Because there's a bunch from Swissted, and they've all got a hefty dose of Swiss Modernism applied to the original vintage designs. Pick a few of your favorites and you'll have a gallery wall of fun prints in no time. Museum quality Epson print on enhanced matte cover stock; printed with archival inks. 17"x 23.75", $50.00 24"x 3.5", $75.00...Read more

I know next to nothing about cooking, but I sure know a handsome casserole dish when I see one. Made from cast iron (which is very efficient at retaining heat), the dish has a flat base that sits easily on an oven rack or stovetop with a separate stand (and non-slip silicone pads) to raise the dish for tabletop serving. Those of you familiar with the the ancient Chinese tradition...Read more

- Serious about your ping pong game? Here you go: Leather Ping Pong Paddle Case - Tubular Magazine Rack (to go with your Joe Columbo furniture perhaps?) - Wet Book Rescue: How to repair a wet, damaged book - Start With Yes Print - Painting: Nighttime Observations in Gray by Rachel Walter - D25 Sconce - Crystal Wall Hook (Mt. Fuji) (Winter is coming...) - My First Shoes DIY Kit...Read more

Oh, your calendar for next year is flat? Huh, mine is a wooden polyhedra with each month laser-engraved on its sides. See, you turn it around every which way to view the desired month, so it's sort of a fun-and-functional desktop object. Hmm? Yes, of course, you can have one too. Made from American Cherry Designed and manufactured in the UK Dimensions: 125mm x 90mm x 90mm Weight: 320g Shipping:...Read more

How's this for a stackable stool/side table? It's got a pretty friendly price and features an oval-shaped seat on a sturdy powder-coated metal frame. That and the colors will have you considering just how many you may want to add to your own abode. Designed by Herman Studio Size: W: 14 in, H: 17 in, D: 12 in Material: Seat: Plywood core with Forbo linoleum top Frame: Powder coated metal...Read more

Do you need a Corner Ring Bound Notepad? Possibly, if those normal ringed notebooks now look suddenly way too constrained. Japanese stationery brand Inkaren brings us these memo pads, in lined, blank, and dotted pages, for all of our lists, drawings, and notes. Available in either a large or small size. Materials: Paper, metal rings Large Corner Ring Bound Notepad, $18.00, (Length: 8” Width: 5”) Small Corner Ring Bound Notepad,...Read more

Wait, now, are we seeing a folding chair that looks cool? That might seem like the wrong word, but look, it's true. Clean lines and a minimal treatment makes this folding chair just right for modernists. Too bad that it'll take several more hundred-dollar bills to get one of these rather than the standard metal chairs, but we're used to that sort of pricing by now (right?). Designers: Souda /...Read more

Tea for one or tea for two? You'll have options with the Bliss Collection by Odo Fioravanti for Normann Copenhagen. Rounded handles and cute, upturned spouts keep things casual and friendly. And, handily, an upturned Tea Cup sits right on top of the Teapot, so your other hand is free to carry another cup, Sugar Bowl, and/or Milk Jug. Available in gray or white. Each piece has a gloss porcelain...Read more

Chances are that you'll find the price of this Champagne Cooler way too high, but let's not let that stop us from admiring the subtle gradation of color on its silvered glass surface. There's actually several pieces of the collection (how pretty is the pink one?), but, so far, I've only found one retailer carrying just this one piece. Designers: Scholten & Baijings for Verreum Champagne cooler made of mouth-blown...Read more

Terrazzo fans, there's now a tote bag that approximates the looks of our favorite material, all in a much lighter 100% organic cotton. And the size of it will please you, as it's extra large, so there'll be no worries about fitting a fluffy jacket or multiple grocery bags. Nice! Size: 26" x 20" Material: 100% organic cotton...Read more

Are you continually looking for a better folio? No matter how paperless you get, there's still occasional times where you need to transport documents or notepads. This soft 'Cork' folder A4 is secures your essential paperwork with a black elastic band, simple as can be. Manufacturer: Nomess Copenhagen Materials: Cork Dimensions: Width 210mm x Depth 297mm...Read more