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These tables by Alma Allen made of salvaged wood are amazing. She's done work for the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, including pieces in the lobby and in the rooms. Her work is available for purchase in custom sizes and colors. See Allen Pearce for more information. ASH TABLE (above) 27 3/4 " X 24" X 15" CEDAR AND POWDER COATED METAL COFFEE TABLE (above)...Read more

There's a great, inexpensive office remodel over at Kitka in which they use super shiny plywood floors and a black and white color scheme that looks pretty fantastic. Before shot on left, with laminate flooring. Right, putting down the plywood floors. Fresh white paint on walls and black paint on floors. High baseboards complete the room, along with a simple desk....Read more

That's right, you're seeing Hans Wegner’s legendary Wishbone Chair in pink. 20% of the chair’s proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for one year, and SUITE New York is raising more money for research from the one-of-a-kind cushions from twenty of the top women interior designers. From Oct. 7th until Oct. 29th, these unique chairs (with cushions, of course) will be auctioned off on www.charitybuzz.com with 100% of...Read more

Cute. Maybe you want to make sure your significant other (or roommate) saves the same as you, or maybe you have two things worth saving for, you're just not sure which is more important... either way this bank is a fun way to make sure bills and coins are kept safe. The white porcelain can be easily written on and erased over, and you can retrieve your money by sliding...Read more

There's nothing like a bunch of boxes to fit random storage needs. This set by The Utility Collective includes six boxes of varying size that you can stack any way you want. If you get bored, just mix/move it around. It's also nice that the more squarish boxes can double as end tables if needed. No assembly required (Link and price updated May 23, 2011.)...Read more

This vase changes position based on the amount of water and the length of your flowers. Makes for an interesting arrangement when there's several grouped together. Nice....Read more

If your stacks and stacks of tomes need a more organized home, consider this large bookcase by MASHstudios. Measuring in at 72” wide by 75” high, it's got a nicely sized grid to keep your books upright and in place. (image via The Future Perfect, where it is also available to purchase.)...Read more

Are you wanting to attach your iPad to the wall with something a bit more sturdy than industrial strength velcro? Check out Wallee's iPad Wall Mount. It has a patented wall plate with an integrated locking 'X' mechanism that allows for either portrait or landscape view. You can also get additional plates for multiple mounts throughout your home or workplace....Read more

So, you're all for the idea of composting, but the smell and occasional fruit flies annoy the hell out of you. What do you do? You get this freezer bin, that's what. Designed by Fuccillo Studio, this silicone bin allows you to store your scraps in the freezer* and 'pop' them out at the compost heap. *As someone commented on Inhabitat's post, a yogurt pot could work just as well...Read more

Behold the Flux foldable armchair by Douwe Jacobs and Tom Schouten. Made from a single piece of recyclable polypropylene, the Flux transforms from a flat, self-contained "envelope" into an armchair. In ten seconds. Pretty neat. Available mid-November in lots of colors. (Video below showing assemblage... with music, so turn your speakers down if you're at work.) Flux chair from flux on Vimeo....Read more

Simple faux wood placemats might just be the thing to get your tablescape updated this fall. They're polypropylene vinyl, so you get the look of real wood with the easy care of vinyl. Originally available from UMA....Read more

This steel shelf by Beerd Van Stokkum is softened with a lace-like cut out, making a contemporary material feel nostalgic....Read more

Lovely, isn't it? This hand-tufted rug is from the Portuguese Piodão Group, who normally manufactures products for Moroso and Moooi, to name a few. They launched a new brand called 'Tufted' earlier this year at Milan, with this Pixel Rug as its stand out piece. The carpet can also be custom made, with the price about 510,00 € per square meter....Read more

Thomas Paul's Big Business Collection will house your gadgets and nicknacks with some mighty fine old school flair. There's lots of different sizes and images, so you're bound to find one that's perfect for whatever you need to protect. shown above: Big Business $20 Pouch, $24.00 Big Business Keyboard MP3 Case, $24.00 Big Business Sunglass Case, Set of 4, $64.00 Big Business Ipad Tablet Envelope, $38.00 Big Business Dollar Pouch,...Read more

Inspired by motivational posters from the 1980's, the Tiens bon-cherie collection from 200pt combines kitschy phrases with elegant French patterns and modern typography. They have a nice sort of minimal appeal, don't they? shown above: "Bright Evening Scene" Print 13x19, $50.00 "Star Gazers" Print 13x19, $50.00 "Happiness" Print 13x19, $50.00 "Hang in There" Print 13x19, $50.00 "Light Succeeds" Print 13x19, $50.00...Read more