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A reasonable mix of understatement and affordability, this Ringo magazine rack from Black+Blum utilizes no more than is necessary to keep your periodicals in order. Made from steel. (via swissmiss)

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Hippo Wall Hanger Set

Updated May 14, 2008

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This wall-hanging is simple, humorous and functional. I'd like to say it's an item for kids, but this is exactly the type of thing I'd put in my entryway.

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Chat Plates

Updated May 6, 2008

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Sort of surprising that I haven't seen this design before. Ikuko Nakazawa's Chat Plates take a familiar chat bubble and turn it into a basic-but-unconventional surface for dishware.

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Pinocchio Toilet Brush

Updated May 6, 2008

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One in a million playful classics from Alessi, this Pinocchio toilet brush gives at least a touch of humor to an unpleasant task. You'll come to appreciate his lying ways.

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ModernTots :: Tables + Seating :: Charles Storage

Updated Apr 30, 2008

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You realize as the parent of a toddler where kids learn that annoying habit of simply tossing everything on the floor into a bucket and calling the space clean. At least that's how I clean the house after my toddler has been at it for a couple hours. What you need is a really stylish bucket.

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Asterisk Bookend

Updated Apr 30, 2008

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Maybe book reading needs an asterisk these days. (I almost hate to say how perfect these bookends look with a stock of 45s, any even deader medium, between them.) (via bianca)

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Felt Welcome Mat

Updated Apr 28, 2008

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Handcut. Pink. Welcoming. (via via swissmiss)

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Gallop! A Scanimation Picture Book

Updated Apr 28, 2008

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A remarkable bit of visual trickery, Gallop is a book full of pages with acetate boxes featuring black lines over encoded backgrounds. When pages are opened, the two layers interact, giving the appearance of a variety of animals scampering around. Magic for kids and pretty neat for adults.

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Anger Jar

Updated Apr 22, 2008

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Do you bottle your anger up or do you put it in a jar? (via Charles & Marie)

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Cocktail Shaker, bauhaus Design By Alessi

Updated Apr 19, 2008

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An unforgettable Marianne Brandt Bauhuas design for the home, this Cocktail Shaker looks as much like a bomb as it does a tool for mixing drinks. A fine way to start a party.

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wall clock

Updated Apr 19, 2008

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Elegantly pulling the blunt utility flip-clock into the contemporary, this simply-titled Wall Clock presents just the basics in an understated and classic way.

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Deer Silhouette Rug

Updated Apr 17, 2008

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This hand-tufted 30x24-inch rug from Twinkle Living features a unique form and is made with 100% wool from New Zealand. (via Babygadget)

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Dragonfly Door Knocker

Updated Apr 17, 2008

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A door knocker is a tough call. Although it's only a minor detail on the facade of your house, it's also a central focal point as someone is about to enter. Choose wisely.

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Apartment Therapy Presents: Real Homes...

Updated Apr 17, 2008

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Fans of Apartment Therapy have waited anxiously for this handsome tabletop version of the magic of Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan's vision. 40 AT House Tours are covered by over 400 photographs, each with AT-approved living space insight.

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Furni Albe LG

Updated Apr 16, 2008

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A cool, minimalist clock made cooler, this Furni Alba LG edition. The 6" piece features hand silscreened graphics and is part of a series by artist Don Pendelton.

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3 people recommended this item

Ole Tea Pot

Updated Apr 16, 2008

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Designed by Ole Jensen for Royal Copenhagen in 1995, the Ole Tea Pot is about as contemporary a teapot as you will find. The fluid form makes tea a bit more fun than you'd generally think, and the bright yellow glaze gives it a playful feel.

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PCP Plates

Updated Apr 15, 2008

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I have no idea what this imagery means. But I have a feeling that dinner with someone who could explain it would be good times.

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5 people recommended this item

Ink Blot Dinner Plate Series

Updated Apr 15, 2008

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There's really no more scintillating dinner conversation than psychoanalytic readings of guests' responses to your dinnerware. I find these work best when you don't warn your guests what's underneath their food.

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MARILYN lamp

Updated Apr 14, 2008

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Did you think Marilyn Monroe had a glowing inner beauty? This lamp conveys the idea with just the amount of camp that should accompany the sentiment. (via laurasweet)

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Huge Bowl, by Cake

Updated Apr 11, 2008

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As much minimalist sculpture as fruit bowl, this Huge Bowl by Brooklyn designer Cake rethinks the conventional form. When your fruit dies, this piece looks pretty good on a surface by itself.

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recycled birdhouse

Updated Apr 10, 2008

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A great looking design that makes something stylish out of reclaimed billboards, this Billbirdhouse looks like art next to your standard birdhouse. Birds may not appreciate the effort, but it's a great way to add some character to your yard.

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10 people recommended this item

Prepara Herb-Savor

Updated Apr 9, 2008

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A simple method for keeping herbs fresh and hydrated, the, Prepara Herb Savor is an enclosed case with a small water dish at its base. The device is designed to keep your herbs fresh for up to three weeks.

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3 people recommended this item

[Eva Solo] garlic press

Updated Apr 9, 2008

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Where to start with this amazing piece. Stainless steel cuts the garlic smell and a slit design, replacing traditional garlic press holes, makes for easy cleaning. The accompanying vessel is great for storing stray cloves, and the two pieces together resemble a head of garlic.

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Revo :: Monochromic Pears

Updated Apr 8, 2008

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These simple, sculptural pears give you more reason to pick up the clutter on your surfaces. Don't you wish your grandmother had access to this type of thing instead of plastic fruit?

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artala trash can

Updated Apr 8, 2008

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The wastebasket is an underutilized space for quality design that can add a little life to an otherwise bland office. This Joshua Davis/David Quan piece is also affordable enough for interior design on the cheap. (via musicfan)

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