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Early Stocking Stuffers

Domino — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:37:13 +0000

Ever heard of the Eximious of London catalog? Neither had I until it arrived a couple days ago, offering up all sorts of pseudo-clubby goodness (monogrammed leather poker cases and such). I’m especially taken with these geometric wooden puzzles : What charming alternatives to the Rubik’s cube! Eximious (actually of Northfield, Illinois) says they make great bookends or coffee table doodads — J’agree — once assembled.

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Early Stocking Stuffers

Harmonie Intérieure

Decor8 — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:47:54 +0000

I’m always happy to hear from Fabien & Frédérique of Harmonie Intérieure , a French company that I’ve written about before who specialize in wall decals. I know, I know… wall decals. Ugh.

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Harmonie Intérieure {New Designs!}

The Watercube Wins Australia’s Highest Architecture Award

Inhabitat — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:30:34 +0000

The Chinese National Aquatic Center, better known as the Watercube , recently won the most prestigious architecture award from the Australian Institute of Architecture ! Although not officially a cube, the incredible aquatics facility is the 2008 winner of the Jorn Utzon Award for International Architecture . The design and construction of the memorable facility was a collaboration between Australian firm PTW Architects , Chinese practices CSCEC and CCDI, and international firm Arup

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The Watercube Wins Australia’s Highest Architecture Award

Penguin Classics

Design*Sponge — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:00:08 +0000

I’ve been spending the last few weeks deep in the new york public library working on our new joint video series (which launches next week!) so i’ve definitely got books on the brain. so i was excited to hear from coralie bickford-smith of penguin classics about these new pattern-inspired book covers

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penguin classics

Modern hanging gardens

Design*Sponge — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:00:53 +0000

When ac and i were walking along abbott kinney boulevard i snapped a shot of this fantastic hanging garden on the side of a building (anyone know which building this is? i couldn’t find any signage out front). i love the way it combines beautiful organic plants with such a modern, industrial structure. it would be great to see something like this applied to simple, concrete box-style buildings.

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great idea: modern hanging gardens

Schtum

DesignSpotter — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:44:00 +0000

Schtum is a modular seating and table system. A simple and robust design based on shapes that pack together to make a block that is easy to store and ..

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Schtum

Woodloops’ Gorgeous FSC-Certified Furniture

Inhabitat — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:32 +0000

These gorgeous pieces of FSC certified wooden furniture were created by German design company Woodloops .

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Woodloops’ Gorgeous FSC-Certified Furniture

Sponsor Spotlight: Annie and Olive

Modish — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:31:15 +0000

Visit Annie and Olive for the cutest fabric accessories, pendants, pins, home decor & more!

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Sponsor Spotlight: Annie and Olive

Vintage wallpaper stationery from linda + harriett

Design*Sponge — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:00:54 +0000

I’m always so thrilled to see designers incorporating vintage elements into their work. this beautiful new stationery from liz at linda + harriett uses vintage wallpaper as the envelope liners and is cut and placed by hand. i love the idea that whoever opens them gets such a beautiful surprise on the inside. you can pick up a set of 50 cards right here (with your hand-lettered name at the top). thanks, liz!

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vintage wallpaper stationery from linda + harriett

Lollipop Pottery

Decor8 — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:52:07 +0000

Today’s discount is from Lollipop Pottery , a generous 20% off site wide if you enter “decor8isgreat” upon checkout. This offer is good until November 21st and I think it’s the best time to scoop up some of their fantastic bowls and plates, all microwave and dishwasher safe, completely handmade by a lovely couple in Ohio. He: A Potter and She: A painter = together Lollipop Pottery just makes sense. I think after browsing their website you’ll see why.

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Daily Discounts: Lollipop Pottery