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Hello. There's a few reader's questions that I haven't been able to find/answer. Can any of you help? First, Claire's search for wallpaper: "It was by a female designer possibly Scandinavian, her designs were all multicoloured, 4 different designs including repeat patterns of snow capped mountains with goats, rabbits and other silouhette images. Another one featured, red foxes. Also one with a large crab print allover. I have spent hours...Read more

Do you remember Kris's post on Eastvold Custom Cabinets? They do furniture as well, and, as you can see above, it's worth a look or two. This media cabinet has wire passages through all the shelves and partitions (and back/bottom), allowing for cable organization (very important). Plus, it's made from solid walnut, so it'll look a whole lot better than any assemble-it-yourself media stand. 60" wide x 20" tall x...Read more

Designer Michiel Cornelissen creates a perfect blend of technology and readymade craft with his 30 Pencil Icosahedron kit. The connecting joints are 3d printed, and coupled with 30 pencils (provided by you) creates a cool icosahedron shape. I would prefer to skip the lamp shade function and just have them around to play with as a sculptural toy....Read more

Black and white cotton dhurrie rug. Just about the prefect thing to add a traditional touch to a room without commiting to a troublesome color palette. medium: 6'w x 9'l, $699.00 large: 9'w x 12'l, $1,099.00...Read more

While this chair was designed in 1946, I can't say that I've seen it around that much. Now, the Domus Chair, sure, that's no stranger, but the curvy lounge chair pictured above is brand new to my eyes. The black stained version has my name written all over it (you just can't see it because the text is so small, ha ha). "The characteristic Domus Lounge Chair was designed, alongside...Read more

If you can't afford (or find) Cristian Zuzunaga's artwork, maybe this colourful tote bag will give you enough of a fix. If you're not familiar with his work, take a look at his site (you've probably seen the results of his collaborations with Moroso and Ligne Roset). 100% Cotton. Cristian Zuzunaga's website...Read more

Ooo, check out this modular bookcase by Autoban. You stack the modules up and put all your books and magazines in between, to "create your own reading environment recalling the tall, water-side grasses of nature..." hence the name Reedy. Designed by: Autoban Available in stainless steel or painted iron. Width: 41 4/7 inches Depth: 13 7/8 inches Height: 76 3/4 inches...Read more

Our second free header spot* goes to Martin Zampach. His ICEBLOX look like a lot of fun (note that the silicone mold can be used also for making chocolate, jelly and biscuits), so he gets a little free spot here on BLTD. We asked him a few questions about the design process: What inspired you to create this product? Actually inspiration came from my childhood when I was playing tetris...Read more

Your baby stays baby-sized for only so long. Instead of spending money on a high chair that will be thrown out eventually, you could get this portable, folding cardboard one for a lot less and just recycle it with the little one has outgrown it. Feedaway is a portable and lightweight version of the traditional feeding chair that can be pulled out for use as required and otherwise folded away...Read more

Maybe it's not picnic weather just yet, but that doesn't mean we can't prepare for it. This flatware is pretty clever in that the fork and spoon fit inside the handle of the knife, and then all 3 snap shut inside the cover. That means you have your own flatware for picnics, camping, or, if you're particularly OCD, at restaurants. Measures 7" long x 1.5" wide. $16 per set...Read more

Triple your USB port-age with this casette-shaped USB hub from Urban Outfitter's, a den of cool for city slickers and country bumpkins alike. Available in black and white 4 foot USB cable Mac and PC compatible 4 x 0.5 x 2.5 inches...Read more

I've been seeing some of these shots around on other blogs and it reminded me of the story I initially saw on LoftLife. Often I veer towards a minimal aesthetic, where I'll pack away all the knicknacks and thingamajigs I've acquired over the years, only to run across photos like these which remind me of how nice a home is when it tells a story. I mean that in a...Read more

Good looking task chairs are hard to come by, and while I'm not sure about the ergonomics of this one by Konstantin Grcic, it sure kicks the heck out of the ones at your local office supply. It looks simple and minimal (if I had a dime for everytime I used those two words...) plus swivels and adjusts in height with a gas piston lever. Designed by Konstantin Grcic Material:...Read more

Charles Booth's renowned surveys (1898-9) classified sections of London by poverty levels. Maybe not so interesting if you've never been to London, but seeing as I live here, it's interesting to see how things have (and haven't) changed. See Charles Booth Online Archive for maps and more historical info. 36 pages of A4 paper...Read more

Inspired by mind-relaxing balancing stones, each vessel of the Balance Set features a unique color and finish so each seems like a unique find from the most perfect Jack Handey beach walk. The top vessel is a glossy white for salt, the middle vessel is a matte grey for pepper, and the bottom vessel is a matte white for dipping....Read more