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Republic Bike offers customized bicycles starting around the $399 mark. Not too bad of a price for us city dwellers that need an alternative transportation option. Plus, if you need something to sweeten the deal, there's quite a few color options and components that you select to make your bike even more special. Take a look at the gallery for color inspiration. Built to order. Available in single speed or...Read more

Take a look at this shelf: half wall sculpture and half functional storage object, it's made from one flat sheet of metal which is then hand folded along perforated cuts, giving a stitched detail along the edges. There's also two orientations you can use, which gives you an option to mix it up every so often. by Gilbert13 H82cm x W58cm x D28cm Powder Coated Steel...Read more

I'm not usually one for decorating my gadgets, but there's something appealing about this scrolly script sticker. It certainly would remind you in a pleasant way to unplug your laptop, and if you tire of the message, it's completely removable....Read more

There's a box set of Elevate Kitchen Tools on sale (until quantities last) through Gilt Groupe for $24, which is a nice bit of a savings off the regular price....Read more

Now's a good time to get some GUS*MODERN, seeing as they are having their 20% off summer sale. Check out Bobby Berk Home and/or 2modern for more details. (For 2modern, use 'GUS' code at checkout.) A few examples of the savings to be had: GT Rocker, $1,095.00, on sale for $875.00 Spencer Sofa, $1,895.00, on sale for $1,515.00 Truss Chair, $895.00, on sale for $716.00...Read more

House Industries is now taking deposits for the second edition of the Neutra Boomerang Chair. I'm sure you can see the boomerang-shaped veneered plywood frame, from which it gets its name, but for historical relevance you might be interested to know that Richard Neutra designed this chair for the interiors of the Channel Heights Housing Project (San Pedro, California) in 1942. Available in maple or walnut with black or natural...Read more

Just ran across this space by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec over on Daily Icon. A few Bouroullec objects are scattered throughout the apartment, of course, but especially interesting is the use of color in certain areas. While certainly the apartment has a simple and restrained feel, the color used in a few niches, walls and doors provides a focused 'fun' aspect that balances out the otherwise austere palette. More pictures...Read more

With the look of sturdy railway spikes, these cast iron wall hooks will hold your extra layers and whatnot securely while giving you just a touch of industrial edge. Set of three Each measures 2.5" x 1.5"...Read more

I guarantee you've never solved a puzzle like this. The Mysterious Mushroom Puzzle is a set of engraved mushrooms that fit together in a six inch birch square. Each mushroom is unique and based on a real species of mushroom. How fungi. Designer: Xylocopa Design Material: assorted hardwoods; maple, cherry, mahogany, padauk, bloodwood, finished in all-natural tung oil....Read more

Thanks to those of you that have written in about the annoying auto play ads that have attacked you upon visiting the site in the past couple of days. We've notified the network we think responsible to discontinue such ads, as it has never been our intention to allow them. All this to say, if any of you ever experience an annoying and/or horrible ad, please please please save a...Read more

The simple and straightforward clock goes to show how a simple change in material and attention to detail can transform a relatively mundane object like a clock into something cherished and special....Read more

Hmm. This slim profile speaker system is a result of Philippe Starck and Parrot, a Paris-based wireless device company. Able to stream music directly from any Blutooth enabled device (phone, computer, etc), the Zikmu transmits 360 degrees of immersive sound while allowing for portability not usually found within the home sound systems market. A docking station is built into one of the two columns, giving you an option to charge...Read more

Just how handy would this apron be in the kitchen? Numeric conversions, cooking times for vegetables, roasting times for birds, freezing instructions, defrosting times, a cooking glossary and more are all printed on the front, making useful information available right at your fingertips. Available for preorder. Design by John Caswell...Read more

The graphic colors and lines of the gym court sure make an eye catching pattern on this eco-friendly cabinet. Originally this series was created in 2008 using old floor boards (see Old Floor Board Edition, which is perhaps my favorite) and more recently Mater has added the Pine and Oak Editions. Plus, you might be happy to hear that Mater donates a percentage of profits to promoting sports in developing...Read more

Pretty decent price for some extra modern seating, don't you think? The 'grellow' might be a nice color pop for your dining area, especially if it's feeling a bit drab and in need of some summer refreshment. Steel frame and seat with a green-yellow powdercoat finish. 20.5"Wx20.5"Dx29.75"H...Read more