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Last week I found the website of Kathy Dalwood and sort of fell in love with her concrete figurines. She collects vintage porcelain and plaster figurines and recasts them in black concrete. Each figurine, originally so delicate and carefully painted, is now made of a rough industrial material, with bubbles and imperfections, and with the heavy block bases they have a definitive modern spin about them. Needless to say, I...Read more

Screen prints are one of my favorite ways to add interest to a wall without having to spend too much money. I'm particularly fond of the works of Ink Posters--they're simple, modern and not too fussy. [via things i have seen]...Read more

Hold on to your hat, because MoMA has just put out Peter Norton Family Christmas Art Projects, and there are so many truly wonderful things that you might be overwhelmed. Available in limited quantities, each 'art object' was donated by Peter Norton to benefit P.S. 1. This particular post (more to follow over the next week or two) shows Brian Eno's 'Oblique Strategies', which are strategy cards with phrases that...Read more

This wine accessory set is kept inside it's own wine bottle, making it easy to find and easy to store alongside your other bottles. Seems like the perfect sort of housewarming/host gift. 5 Piece Set Includes: Combo corkscrew / Bottle Opener, Drip Stop Ring, Stopper, Foil Cutter, Combo Pourer / Stopper L 12.75" x W 2.85" x H 2.85" ABS Plastic with Chromes Metal Tools...Read more

Thanks Matt for listing us as one of the Top Ten Interior Design blogs. It's an honor. To see the post, or just to check out Matt's site: things i have seen...Read more

Second hand tables get a new lease of life with etched stainless steel tops. It's a stellar idea, and I sort of love the traditional lace-work design paired with steel. As each piece is unique, prices depend on size and condition; emailing Momantai Design directly will give you a better estimate. If you're not all that into second hand furniture, maybe you'll prefer the Praios table (shown bottom) with its...Read more

This journal kind of reminds me of those wonky wallets that you have to fold over a few times to get to your money. Anyways, it's two journals in one. One side is lined, the other blank. Watching the video might make you a little dizzy, but you'll get the gist. The RevolveR revolutionizes the ancient art of bookbinding. This versatile, high-quality journal is built using the innovative, patent pending...Read more

Not to overdo iPhone talk, but these decals are pretty funny. (Note: Retailer doesn't have a direct link, so you'll have to enter 'iPhone' into their search to find the decals. Just thought I would give a heads up so that we don't get a bunch of emails saying the link doesn't work.)...Read more

Ever think about starting your own terrarium? Indoor greenery always adds life to a space, and a terrarium will provide smart housing for some special plants. Orb Terrarium, $88.00: This unusual spherical terrarium is made from glass and contains two openings that provide you with easy access to your plants. Imported. 10"H, 12" diameter Terrarium Supply Kit, $32.00: Our handy kit includes flat moss in an onion bag, natural river...Read more

Good and bad news, guys. One of our long time supporters, Ecsotype, is taking a sabbatical and selling off all their remaining stock. Once it's gone, it's gone. Sold out, kaput, no longer available. That's the bad news. The good news is that they are offering 25% off on all products for BLTD readers. The discount code is BLTD-NOV09. So, forward that to anyone who might be interested in edgy/interesting...Read more

As beautiful (and comfortable) as this collection is, the price just plain hurts. When will the Bouroullec brothers do an affordable line of wonderful items? (Now, if you've got 7 and 13 grand allocated for a chair and sofa, respectively, then good for you, but I'd rather not hear about it.) Designer: Ronan Bouroullec and Erwan Bouroullec Available colors: Navy Blue, Black, Pale Grey, Red Sofa: $13,420.00 (L 78.7" x...Read more

Lovely useful dish towel from Bailey Doesn't Bark, via swissmiss. (See also from them the Wall Plates posted last year.) white flour sack, black design. Care: Warm/Cold. Tumble dry. {Hand}Made in USA. Design: Bailey Doesn't Bark...Read more

This is an unlikely collaboration (in my opinion): a Chilewich iPhone cover...I can't help but think it's sort of a stretch to have this particular textile on an iPhone, but I guess it is a durable and tactile surface, so it kind of makes sense. Impact resistant polycarbonate iPhone� covers are the result of a unique collaboration between Sandy Chilewich and Griffin Technology. Chilewich's signature mini basketweave vinyl textile is...Read more

An interesting partnership between Muji and Thonet brings us the Bauhaus tubular steel desk. Made in Germany by Thonet GmbH, the original manufacturer of tubular steel furniture, for MUJI. The desk is made of steel pipe with a speckled MDF top. The drawer unit is sold separately and is made in Japan of steel and polypropylene....Read more

This two family home in Austin uses so many large glass walls that it seems like an open air living space. Inspired by Asian architecture, the architects used large glass sheets to ensure spatial continuity between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Incorporating a body of water that perfectly matches the floor height further extends the space by reflecting light and, with a cluster of water plants carefully positioned so that...Read more