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I've fallen in love with the Powermat. Maybe it's because I was born under the Aquarius zodiac and as a result I'm weak in the knees for new gadgets, but nevertheless this charger is a fun glimpse into the future. The Powermat is a small plate that uses magnetic induction to wirelessly charge your gadgets: iPhone, BlackBerry, etc. Simply add a receiver to your gadget... if it's a BlackBerry, it...Read more

A coffee table inspired by pork ribs sounds frankly more than a little unappetizing, however once you get past the food connotation, the modular form makes sense. Easy to assemble, the ribs allow the table to grow to whatever size you need, enabling a custom fit at a fraction of a custom price. With the purchase of an add-on kit (soon to be available) the table can grown three ribs...Read more

Oh, look at this lovely faceted pendant light. The surface is sure to catch the light in all sorts of ways, and the black/cream is a no brainer for any color scheme. The Rock Pendant Light is part of the 'Successful Living' collection by Diesel from Foscarini. Made from polycarbonate it has a black exterior and white interior. Evoking the industrial design typical of Diesel Rock has a contemporary, raw...Read more

I've never liked desk organizers that attempt to jam every conceivable item and tool into one compartment. The Capsule Desk Organizer simply holds a few pens and pencils, sticky notes, sticky note flags, and has a great design....Read more

I remember being in high school and the inner-city-cool-kid thing to do was collect candy-colored plastic watches from fast food happy meals and <gasp> wear them. Thankfully, I never quite fit in and managed to make it through without succumbing to peer pressure. Made of stretchy silicone and water resistant to 30 meters, this unisex (and stackable) watch is a more stylish nod to the days of yore. (The test...Read more

Sure! Go ahead and eat with your hands. You'll look totally civilized as long as you have these French-made, waffle-weave, spoon-and-fork cotton towels nearby. They're a little pricey at $38 each, but they're beautifully crisp, refreshingly white, and good at soaking up spills. 27.5 x 19.75 inches Fork available here....Read more

Hmm, you might want to consider the new ANDREA as a possible choice for an air filter for your home. It purifies the air by utilizing plants... sounds good, right? (If you have a green thumb, that is.) Andrea is a revolutionary new air purifier engineered to significantly improve the air filtration capacity of natural plants. This living filter accelerates the removal of harmful VOC's and toxins through the active...Read more

Whoa, I'm totally into this. The Book Belt stylishly fastens your books together, ready to be carried away. I'm assuming it wouldn't be too wise to use the Book Belt when it's raining out... Materials: Black or Tan Leather...Read more

Take a moment to rejoice, for Wallpaper* City Guides are now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Happy travels may now commence. Wallpaper* City Guides present a tightly edited, discreetly packaged list of the best a location has to offer the design conscious traveller. Here is a precise, informative, insider's checklist of all you need to know about the world's most intoxicating cities. Ten of the best selling Wallpaper*...Read more

I hoped you saved those plastic wine and champagne glasses from your holiday celebrations...Stuart Haygarth might need them to create his next masterpiece after his limited-edition light fixtures are all sold out.  Katie posted his work a while back, but this particular floor light stood out to me. Standing at approximately 80 inches tall and made of 416 disposable wine glasses, you could say this piece is a tall toast...Read more

You know those pointy ends of umbrellas that poke you in the face or that you poke other people in the face with? Well, no more. Enter in the Blunt Umbrella, with rounded corners that will keep you from injuring others and possibly also from injuring yourself. Plus, it's got a few fancy reinforcements (radial tensioning system and double struts) to keep the structure intact when strong winds strike. Available...Read more

Who knew a boring work lamp could look so attractive simply by a few tiny changes and some gold-plating? (I'd wager a guess there are many things that would benefit from the same transformation, though don't go and be all completely ridiculous about it.) The Swedish trio behind Form Us With Love--Jonas Pettersson, John Lofgren and Petrus Palmer--refined the lowly utility light into something beautiful with a few new bends...Read more

If you've got a clutter-y entryway or kitchen spot that seems to attract keys, mail and whatnots into a big ol' mess, perhaps consider getting that junk sorted with this bamboo wall panel organizer. You can use dry erase markers to write notes and messages plus there's hooks and cups to hold whatever you need holding. Available in two styles; the bare panel can be hung vertically or horizontally, the...Read more

Enjoy fresh squeezed in a new whole way with this handsome juicer. It's manually operated, so be prepared to work for your refreshing beverage. Materials: Cast Zinc Dimensions: 7 1/2 W x 24 H x 8 1/2 D [via Uncrate]...Read more

If you have a super-sexy ultra thin laptop like a MacBook Air or Dell Adamo XPS you're going to need a super-sexy case to put it in. Want Les Essentiels de la Vie obliges with their Kansai computer portfolio. Available in Black, White, Grey, Dark Brown, Green, Macintosh Red or, my favourite, Burnt Henna....Read more