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Either of these two rugs certainly have enough character to carry a room. The texture, color and pattern all combine into a quirky rug that (in my opinion) further proves Patricia Urquiola's ability to stretch creativity within the home. These two rugs sort of remind me of woolen scarves, but in the absolute best possible way. Designer: Patricia Urquiola Materials: Yarn composition: 100% new wool. Magnas Rectangular 5x10 MR2 Rug...Read more

Wow, if you're planning a bath remodel or working on one currently, have I got a deal for you. This awesome sink is 50% off at DWR. I love this sink and it hurts me that it would be perfect for my dream house but not so much my current house or else I'd snap this up in a second. This sink is intended for wall mounted faucets, and it...Read more

Hmm. Any guesses to how useful this is? As Unplggd mentioned, it sort of looks like a netbook's keyboard, which makes me wonder if you traveled often, wouldn't you have a netbook or laptop with a integrated keyboard? Despite my reservations, it is indeed smaller than a traditional keyboard and would be easier to cart around for use with whatever device you choose. Super Tiny Multimedia Keyboard is 56 keys...Read more

With this desk accessory collection, maybe tidying up your workspace wouldn't be such a chore. I like how it's a modular sort of thing, so you can add on the extra parts you need. -Made out of natural Beech wood, no finish applied so it will darken with age -Packed inside a natural felt case that can be used as a secondary object Designer: Rona Meyuchas Koblenz, rmkdesignoffice Block Collection...Read more

I swear by my graph paper composition notebooks for all my sketches, brainstorming and notetaking. I must admit that I think I'm ready for a change after seeing Behance's Dot Grid Book. Favored by free-thinking graphic designers among other creative professionals, Behance's Dot Grid was developed as an alternative to traditional lines and boxes. The light geometric dot matrix serves as a subtle guide for your notations and sketches. The...Read more

As you might have noticed, we've added a new member to our team. A big welcome to Simon Yuen, who will be a contributing writer for BLTD. We're excited to see what new finds he'll bring to BLTD, as he has some interesting things featured on his own site....Read more

Usually dining tables are expensive--there's a reason for this. Usually they're made of solid wood to deal with wet objects such as spills and drink condensation. This little table isn't too expensive, but the table top is a veneer which may not hold up over time. However, if you don't exactly have the cash to drop on a more expensive model, this one may just do the trick and you...Read more

A Grand Designs episode was on the other night featuring two eco houses squeezed into a rather narrow plot in South London. The plan was to build two identical homes, selling one to finance the other in hopes of living mortgage free. Even though the owners ended up way over the original budget (as most builds do on the show), the outcome was spectacular. Despite the small footprint, the use...Read more

Whoa, talk about a steal of a deal. Snap this 6-piece wine set up as a thoughtful gift for that friend or family member that loves playing host, or maybe for yourself if you plan on throwing some holiday get-togethers. If you or the giftee prefer something of the stronger sort, consider the 5-piece shot glass set or 4-piece martini set. 6-piece set: four 9 oz.; 4"H wine glasses, one...Read more

If you ever run into the who's-going-to-water-my-plants-while-I'm-gone conundrum, check out these Plant Nanny Stakes. Most plastic bottles will fit (reusable points), ensuring that your plants get just the right amount of water while you're away. There's also stakes to fit wine bottles if you have more of those to use/reuse. Or, even better, take a look at the Self-Watering Probes (5 pack for $23.95), which sound strange but would work...Read more

Partly why this table is inexpensive is that it's painted wood veneer, and if you've ever had anything of the same, you know there's a good chance of the paint finish chipping or dinging the minute you pick it up. But, that said, if you're not needing something super durable (i.e. kid proof) you might consider snapping up one or two for side tables. Plus, who knows, maybe this table...Read more

Here's another module storage system, this time by Piero Lissoni for Kartell. It's made from a sturdy steel frame and acrylic resin doors, walls and floors, and will stand the test of time next to a cheaper version not made with the same materials. I think something like this would look amazing in the kitchen. Each unit is available with or without doors, and the base unit is available with...Read more

This card case has been back ordered for what seems like forever, but as stock should arrive any day now, you might want to put in your order if you're planning on gifting one. The craftsmanship looks to be impeccable. Masakage Tanno's father was a talented craftmen from Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. He followed in his fathers footsteps and opened his own wood shop; work studio MIYABI. These gorgeous hand-crafted business...Read more

I like the idea of grouping a few of these cups together as a birthday or anniversary present, or, as the retailer also recommends, as a house warming gift with numbers of the new address. Numbers 0 through 9 available. Material: Chinaware Designer: Takuya Hoshiko W 4" x D 2.75" x H 2.75" Also available: £13.60...Read more

Don’t feel bad about forgetting your grocery tote at home, just remember to ask for paper bags. Materriashop’s Recycling Frame utilizes standard grocery bags to create an incredibly simple and environmentally friendly trash/recycling bin. The frame itself is made from 30% recycled steel and is of course recyclable itself. Recycling made easy! Here’s an everyday product made functional and stylish. Recycle your paper, plastics and metals using these clever recycling...Read more