Silvia Stickers - Giant Wall Art

16/Feb/2008

giant wall stickers from Silvia Stickers... great idea, obtuse web design. here Read More...

Handbags by Laura Maclay

22/Jan/2008

Laura Maclay makes one of a kind handbags, they are clever, unique and pretty darn cute! She also has an awesome domain, pursesnatcher.com click the bag or the link to visit.
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The Bargainist - A deal blog

29/Sep/2007

The Bargainist updates multiple times per day, so stop by often to check out the latest deals. You can bookmark our site, subscribe to our RSS feed or get our free Daily Deals email.

The Bargainist was named one of TIME Magazine's Top 10 Web Sites of 2006. The site was also named one of PC Magazine's Top 100 Undiscovered Web Sites of 2007.

The Bargainist is published by Zombie Corp, the company behind Uncrate, the well-known buyer's guide for men, and Outblush, the popular women's shopping blog. Read More...

Asian Blossom Cuff at Hardware by Rene

31/Aug/2007

This Bohemian Cuff is crafted from a recycled Asian tea can that is wrapped in a white brass alloy. One size fits all plus very comfortable! Price: $26.00

Launched in 2001, Hardwear By Renee is a handbag line specializing in contemporary handbags. The handbags are designed with atypical items such as hardware and recycled materials. The collection features a range of modern colors with a clean urban style.

Based in Oregon City, Oregon, the company is owned and operated by Renee Christopher, an artist and designer. She strives to create a line of strong, sexy, and smart handbags that easily transition from day to evenings. Inspired by her vision of today's woman, the line of handbags proves durability need not be dowdy, nor femininity fussy and fragile, hardwear. Read More...

Peace Monkey Cards

05/Aug/2007

We like Peace, and we like Monkeys. So what’s not to love about this Peace Monkey card? Blank inside. $12.99 for a set of six at Elsewares. Read More...

Patchwork Plates

05/Aug/2007

This series of 30 ceramic plates is guaranteed to make your meals more interesting. You could just get a few, or the whole thing (if you have that sort of money). One thing is for certain, you'll not be accused of boring tableware.

"Using different original plates from the Royal Tichebaar Makkum collection, each piece is partly hand-painted and partly printed. Mix and match the patterns to enliven your table with vibrant bursts of color..." Read More...

Go-Kat-Go - A Hot Rod, Tiki and Pin-up kitsch emporium

17/Jul/2007

An Impressive collection of kitsch for sale in several categories for hipsters. Click th pic to visit. Read More...

NoMing Vase

06/Jul/2007

This is such a brilliant concept. There's also the possibility of decorating these reusable (or disposable) vases as well for certain occasions.

"Danish design meets origami with this easy to use folded paper vase. Never again be without a vase when guests arrive with a bouquet - each vase is waterproof, reuseable and ultimately disposed of when you have no more need of it.
Since NoMing is stored flat you don't have to give up precious cabinet space when not in use. Each box contains four vases." Read More...

Phone/PDA Charging Station

06/Jul/2007

A charging station that actually looks good? For real, it's true. Stations that house and charge our electronic appendages cut down on many unsightly cords that get tangled easily, and makes it ever so much easier to find the phone, camera, ipod, etc. So, hurray for one that does no harm to your aesthetic environment.

"You can corral up to three items and neatly tuck a 10” power strip out of sight behind the sliding door. No room on your desktop for the 13" long Charging Station? You can also mount it to the wall as easily as a clock with two dry wall screws (included)."

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Trunkt.org - A "best of" social shopping site for Independent Art and Design

06/Jul/2007

Trunkt.org is a collection of things from Independent Artists, Jewelers and Craft people, lots of interesting stuff. Read More...

pony high bounce balls

20/Jun/2007

from the site, "Is it the power of the pony racers inside them that makes these balls bounce so high? You might think so, seeing so much equine energy posed to run, jump, gallop, and race inside our set of six translucent balls.

But it's the balls themselves that rebound like rockets, and it's children ages 3 and up that run, jump, gallop, and race after them." click the pic to get a set of 6 for $2.79
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cool french barrette

18/Jun/2007

I don't even have hair and I want one of these. Read More...

Victoria Chocolate Vines Dinnerware

28/Apr/2007

Not sure why, but I love these... Read More...

skull key covers!

23/Feb/2007

I have monkeys, now I want skulls. Read More...

skull toaster

02/Feb/2007

Toasts skull images into slices of bread. For yuppies who feel like they need to hang onto their "edge" Read More...

wearable love letter rings

14/Jan/2007

There are no precious metals or gems to be found in these rings, but they carry a significant message that could be considered to be more valuable. The handmade rings are works of art, each made of thin layers of cloudy white plastic with black text on the layers, peeking through to the wearer and revealing a love letter. The two pictured say "I want to be your wife always" and "I've loved you since the moment I met you," but custom orders are available if you would prefer to have your own message embedded on a ring for a loved one. Read More...

Graham and Green Home Decor

07/Jan/2007

I know, I've never heard of them either, but Graham and Green appears to be a UK retailer that sells interesting things beyond C2B and EQ3 style. Looks expensive, but nice collection of stuff. Read More...

Defunct Baggage - cool handmade bags

25/Dec/2006

yes, there is a lot of this kind of thing out there... I love that Heather (the designer) takes the time to make great straps for her bags. Lots of great designs... click the pic for more. Read More...

Dishrack Technology has evolved

25/Dec/2006

U frame bi-level dishrack from Simple Human - I love how it makes use of vertical space, and you can hang wine glasses Read More...

Poison Apple - jewelry for cute pirates

25/Nov/2006

imagini - a clever gift finder website

16/Nov/2006

UK only right now... but the idea is good. It's software that walks you through a series of image based questions, (i.e. you are most like this picture) and at the end, points you to gift ideas based on your answers. A powerful tool for the terminally lazy or uncreative gift purchaser.
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ONE YEAR OF WHITE PAGES - A journal bundle for $35

11/Nov/2006

Cool bundle of journals from Nava Design. Available at raredevice.com

Twelve slender journals in moleskine-like wrappers means one journal per month for your thoughts and drawings. One hole punched out of the edge for each month. 80 pages per month.

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sink by stone forest

09/Nov/2006

organic decorative elements can be really cool. here's a great example. Stone Forest's Aaisn-influenced sink brings your bathroom both calmness and style. the rough exterior finish looks natural, humble, and quiet; smooth and polished interior finish shows off the natural glitters. just like how we define 'inner beauty.' a great reminder when you wash your face every morning, eh? available in black granite (top), blue/gray granite, beige granite, crema marfil, , multi-colour Onyx, honey onyx, and white onyx. crema marfil, white onyx (below), and honey onyx are also available with polished exterior. Read More...

pop art toaster

08/Nov/2006

Make breakfast for your mom and add a splash of fun with the removable stainless steel stencil plates that come with this cute toaster. why not brand cakes, hearts, snowflakes, flowers, smiley faces, or the phrase "Luv U" into your toasts to surprise your mom? with toasts like these, guys can probably get away without writing cards this year. available in red or white cool-touch plastic. $40.00US Read More...

bolle bottles

06/Nov/2006

they are chic, clean, simple, graphic and vivid. with the retro-modern style, they add a splash of colours into your space. designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1968 for Venini, this series of bottles employs the 'Incalmo' technique wherein 2 different types of glass, worked separately, are fused together to obtain, within a single object, separate areas differentiated by colours. this technique was developed and perfected by the master glass-workers at Venini. set of 5 for $7380US Read More...

Mugshots- coffeemugs with celebrity mugshots

04/Nov/2006

if you fancy drinking out of mugs featuring police mugshots of Keanu Reeves, Hugh Grant, Jane Fonda, Sid Vicious, Frank Sinatra or Al Pacino.click the pic to buy one from artmeetsmatter.com Read More...

Sensitile

01/Nov/2006

you want something brilliant for your home; use Scintilla for your walls for floors. hundred of light conducting channels are carved into a transparent block of clear of pigmented polymer to create each Scintilla tile. these fiber-optic elements give the material the ability to shift, shimmer and ripple in response to movement and changes in light intensity on the tiles.

the tiles will respond to shadows, moving lights and will also pick up colours and disperse them on its surface. Scintilla can be used in both horizontal and vertical applications but are not recommended for areas of high-heat or open flames. Scintilla is available in 5 colors. check out Sensitile for other more sutble Terrazzo & Volatile. Read More...

The "Feel" seating system from Animi Causa

02/Oct/2006

This is a modular sofa that is comprised of inflatable balls held together by straps. It can be configured into several different shapes and styles. looks blissful.

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wists: a social shopping site

02/Oct/2006

one of the better (and more fun) web 2.0 sites to come along. A visual bookmarking site… it’s set up to let users to drop a picture of something they like with notes and tags attached. You can create your own wists list or just surf through other people’s stuff. it’s a little like playing a commerce slot machine… colorful, a little mind numbing, and then you hit it big! click the logo to check out their site... or click read more for a better explanation.
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LEGO ice cube trays

01/Oct/2006

LEGO is busting out into the hipster market by offering ice cube trays, corkscrews and coasters. interesting. click the pic to visit the store. Read More...

Sea Otter Hot Tubs

01/Oct/2006

Wooden hot tubs are an attractive alternative to the plastic tubs that have come to dominate the marketplace today. These traditionally styled tubs are built with wood that contains natural anti-bacterial oils. SeaOtter Woodworks build their tubs by hand with Western Red Cedar. They are one of the few companies in the U.S. making wooden hot tubs. They support sound forest management practices — much of the cedar is salvaged windfall and sustainably harvested by small family mills in the towns of Southeast Alaska.

The tubs can be heated by electricity, propane or wood heat. The wood heater is a "Chofu Fired Wood Heater" which is popular in Japan. This heater uses no electricity, has no pump and drives no jets. It heats water quietly by natural convection or "thermosiphon". The heater is constructed with a stainless steel water jacket surrounding an airtight firebox.

Prices range from: $1800-$4400, quite is quite reasonable for a hot tub in today's market. Read More...

O VASES by SF designer Kenneth Wingard

01/Oct/2006

SF designer Kenneth Wingard's O Vases are very modern, but with kind of a retro feel. Their clean lines and simple shapes are really appealing.

You can group the handmade, glazed vases by color (white, blue, and brown), or mix 'em up. Either way, think how dramatic they'd look against a solid-colored wall. White vases against a green wall. Blue against a chocolate wall. Or orange. Or. . .you get the idea. Read More...

Lilypond cover/Paseo umbrella

01/Oct/2006

The regatta-fabric "petals" on the Lilypond cover move with the wind and provide a lighthearted option for garden parties and sunbathing. The lily pad–inspired 9-foot hexagonal cover in kiwi green and corn-silk yellow fits atop a Paseo umbrella, which sits in an eight-foot aluminum-and-stainless-steel frame. click the pic to go to the store.

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Diamond Teak Furniture

23/Sep/2006

Go with the flow. The Spirit Song curved-wing shoulder bench's solid-reforested-teak legs undulate like wind chimes in the breeze. Fastened with stainless steel, the benches come in a variety of lengths and shapes. The height is 32 inches, the width ranges from 50 to 132 inches, and the seat depth ranges from 27 to 36 inches. Read More...