A beautiful photo showcasing hand-crafted wood vessels by Etel Carmona for Espasso. I love the warm wood against the snowy picture window.

...Feeling a bit Lupi...

mmmmm.... It does not get much better than an Antonio Lupi bathroom.

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...Future Systems...

Facade of a building on Oxford Street in London, designed by Future Systems.

via NotCot

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...Apparat...

Baccarat's new 'Apparat' collection features the silhouettes of classic Baccarat pieces on more modern shapes. By France's 5.5 Designers.

...Apple Apples...

It seems Steve Job's non-hostile take-over of the universe is complete. A "Japanese guy" (according to Gizmodo) discovered that sticking Apple's cutesy mini ipod stickers on fuji apples a month before harvesting would stop the covered areas from developing color. Think sticker tans in high school!

~ via NotCot

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...Alex & Chloe...

Cheeky jewels from Alex & Chloe toe the line between high and low-brow. Fun shapes like oversized 'zero carat' diamonds, swords, and a jangle of keys mix with svelt spikes and inverted black stones set into square rings. Prices range from around $50 for mirrored acrylic necklaces to upwards of $4000 for 24 carat gold. Also check out their line of apparel- on the pricey side @ $150 for a t-shirt, but some really great prints if the recession isn't hitting you too hard! Fun for boys & girls.

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Random image I found today

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Slinky Boa Chandelier from Fuse Lighting.

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...Works on Paper...

I was browsing the Art Archives on Moco Loco for something tasty for the new condo and ran across a blurb on Sam Messenger. His simple, graphic, and monochromatic works on paper are fantastic.

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...Bookhou Felty...

Finding good looking, modern kid's furniture is always a challenge. Bookhou makes this very cute 'Felt Chair' (what is it with me & grey felt?) made from bent ash and a cozy layer of industrial felt. Well priced at around $170~ I kind of wish they made a larger version for me! Check out the rest of their line of crafty handmade home accessories.

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...Don't Hate on my Shine...

Brilliant 'Periodic Table' from Council features chunky blocks of wood and a coat of pure silver that creates a stunning reflective effect while still letting the beauty of the wood shine through. I love the mixture of bleached, raw, organic chunks of wood and the polished, sleek look of the silver surface. Not exactly a steal @ $42,000~ start saving now!

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...All That Glitters...

Fantastic 'Glitter' light fixtures by Candido-Mammini for AXO. Composed of chains of mirrored glass and available in a variety of sizes and configurations.

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...Under New Management!...

Great t-shirt from Print Liberation gives the boot to W and a happy nod to our new President Elect! $22, printed on American Apparel track Ts.

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...More Felty Goodness from Hard Graft...

Hard Graft (formerly Working Class Heroes) has added more delectable felty goodness to their line of modest and functional cases to keep all of your precious items safe, warm, and not to mention, stylish! I love this mousepad that folds up into a mouse and power supply pouch.

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...Barack the Vote!...

A message of Hope & Change for your Super Tuesday from Sam Flores... Barack the Vote!

...Don't Sleep...

Fresh throw pillows by a few of my favorite street artists- David Choe, Sam Flores and Herbert Baglione (respectively). Brought to you by the lovely people at Upper Playground. Check out their fiesty collection of glassware, ash trays, shower curtains and the like.

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...Let's Work it Out...

...Chew on This...

Totally J-Pop cute 'Chew-Chew Chandelier' made up of 333 of the juicy sticks by Hisakazu Shimizu. Apparently, the dreamy fixture gives off a faint and sweet smell as the lights warm the colorful, waxy sticks from the inside... yum.

~ via DesignBoom

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...Vive Italia...

A few pages from October's Vogue Italia.... Loving the creative mixture of hair nets and head gear.

A few funky things from Homer Design and Jean de Merry...

Jean de Merry Soho Side Table

Jean de Merry Lumier Chandelier

Jean De Merry Eileen Side Table

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Homer Lava Bowls

Homer DeNacre Nesting Tables

Homer Cyclical Lamp

Homer Aubagnac Floor Lamp

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