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I can dig.

Collage Charcoal Duvet and Shams – $99 - $352 from Design Public.

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Can I get that covered in silver please, miss?

This was released a while ago, but I just now got around to really thinking about it. Although it's gorgeous to behold, I think the idea of a chunk of wood slathered in a precious metal is a bit like giving the middle finger to 95% of the world. That's just me.

This striking piece puts equal emphasis on surface and substance. Using a proprietary process, a massive block of wood is coated with a brilliant layer of silver, resulting in a piece whose stunning surface does nothing to hide the individuality and character of the wood beneath.

Periodic Table (Oi, the pun!) designed by One & Co for Council.

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Arctic Banking

I'm totally digging this modern polar bear bank from Etsy seller Blue Bell Bazaar. I'm pretty sure it would keep my pennies safe! Check out more great vintage finds here.

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Wish you were here!

This looks pleasant.



Happy Friday!

via Blue Ant Studio

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Vacation-Land!

Awesome design booklet from the 60s! I wish I could see the whole book - it looks pretty amazing.


Image from veejay562.

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Sway

I think these stools are pretty rad and would look amazing in a garden or clustered about on a patio!


Sway [2004]
David Hupton and Yve Thelermont
Polyethylene and Polyurethane
20" & 26" H, 8.5" Dia.

$150

via BLTD

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Best of Dwell: Kitchens

Nothing gets me going more than a slideshow, especially a slideshow of sexy, modern kitchens! Brady and I have been staring down the barrel of an inevitable kitchen remodel for a while now, so finding kitchen inspiration has become something of a hobby. And as for inspiration, well this Best of Dwell: Kitchens Slideshow has plenty of it. Here are a few that I wish I could claim as my own:

Garage Band / June 06 / Read original article

Four Houses and a Future / March 07 / Read original article

Boston Translation / June 08 / Read original article

Obviously, I am really digging the idea of an all-white kitchen, though I would definitely throw some splashes of color in there for fun and the sake of sanity.

Has anyone done a modern kitchen remodel of their own recently? Do you have any advice?

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Dwell would like to give you free stuff.

If you subscribe to Dwell's online newsletter, you may have heard of their AWESOME HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY. If not, let me tell you about their AWESOME HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY. Sorry for shouting, but this giveaway is just awesome - almost too awesome. So awesome in fact, that I have used the word awesome far too many times than is allowed in normal conversation.

So here it is - each day from December 3rd through December 25th, Dwell is giving away one new modern product to some lucky person. Hopefully that lucky person is you (or me) or someone you met once in an elevator that might remember you and decide to give their prize to you as a gift because you were so, that's right, awesome. To enter, go HERE. Each day is a new chance to win something AWESOME, like this chair, valued at $729:

or this table, valued at $235:

So don't wait, go enter now! Maybe it'll be your lucky day.

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Modern Gift Ideas

Some great gift ideas for the modern design enthusiast in your life.

All items listed are $50 or less! Suh-weet!


1. Aluminum Business Card Case [$2.95]
2. Scroll Tray [$14.95]
3. Blok Crystal Candleholders [$14.95 - $16.95]
4. Life Line Coat Hanger [$19]
5. Stone Salt and Pepper Shaker Set [$10.95]
6. Modern Serving Bowl [$6.95]
7. I am Not a Paper Cup [$18.90]
8. Black Marble Cutting Board [$19.99]
9. Small Longneck Vases [$3.95]
10. notNeutral Melamine Tray [$18]


11. ASIA Sugar Bowl with Spoon by Blomus [$33]
12. Oval Oak Wine Carafe [$30]
13. Flensted Mobiles Swallow Mobile [$28]
14. Hour Glasses [$9.95 - $29.95]
15. Myko Vases [$19.95 - $39.95]
16. Ego Breakfast Cup by iittala [$32]
17. Origo Bowl by iittala [$30]


18. Bent Ply: The Art of Plywood Furniture [$49]
19. Flowie Gerrie Napkins [$38]
20. Clocky Alarm Clock [$50]
21. Tessuto Throw [$39.95]
22. Fruit Loop Bowl by Black and Blum [$40]
23. Full Contact Mortar & Pestle by Mint [$45]
24. Pantone Color Mugs - set of 2 [$38]
25. Juicy Clocks [$48]

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Holiday Cards from Dwell

Dwell is offering downloadable/customizable/printable cards for the holidays. If you're looking for cards that aren't covered in glitter or obnoxious cartoon characters, check these out, there are ten designs to choose from.

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Modern Pet Bowls

Since we got Wrigley, I've started exploring all the modern pet possibilities that might exist - collars, toys, food bowls, beds, kennels, etc. Let me tell you there are a lot of really awesome designs out there for your little furry friends. Granted, some of these items probably cost more than your dog. Still, here are a few pet bowls that really caught my eye.


The Wowo Wall Mounted Feeder by Vurv Design


The Wowo Single Raised Feeder by Vurv Design



The Wowo Bamboo Veneer Pet Feeder by Vurv Design


Yum Pet Bowl by Karim Rashid


Elevated Dog Food Bowl by Trendy Pet


Holden Pet Feeder by Jon Wesley Rahman for Holden Designs


Coco's Finest China Pet Bowl by The Pet Project


Pet Dish by Everyday Studio

Most of these come in a variety of different veneers/finishes/colors, so click the links for more options.

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