If you are looking for a real show stopper, look no further than the Lungolinea Ping Pong Table. The Lungolinea redefines the age-old game of Ping Pong since it is made entirely of glass and players can enjoy a game on a transparent surface! Continue reading →

It is quite safe to say that the charm of real animal mounts has thankfully worn off. However, when the mounts are made from paper, they have an almost magical appeal. Berlin-based designer Dr. Holger Hoffmann has created a series of colorful wall mounts and free-standing statues made from environmentally friendly paper. The figures have a minimalist cubist design which gives them a chic modern look. Aside from their appealing style, Papertrophy invites you to be part of the production and to assemble the figures. Continue reading →

Art aficionados and book lovers unite! Artist Ekaterina Panikanova’s creations on books bring the history and lives of their readers in to your home. The accomplished fine artist continues their story by embracing the volumes’ wear and tear. Book owners’ personalities are revealed in their notes, underlines, and dog-eared pages. It is here that she begins her paintings on the books perhaps illustrating the reader, the story, or her personal interpretation. Continue reading →

It is remarkable what one company has brought in to our homes since the late 1940s. Even more admirable is how Marimekko is still leading the way with the freshest, boldest, and timeless designs. In their Spring 2015 Mindscapes Home collection, once again nature is the inspiration. Their new textile designs bring the freedom of the sea inside our homes, giving us a daily escape and dose of refreshing, inspiring, vibrant, and soothing natural colors. Continue reading →

Elkebana is a wall-mounted trophy for plant lovers. It is a fully loaded whimsical riff on the ancient Japanese art of harmoniously arranging flowers. Fabio Milito and Paula Studio create this unique, warm-your-heart, piece in Italy. If you just saw the wooden shield, you would assume it would be awaiting a taxidermied creature. Yet this trophy is safe for vegans and non-hunters alike. Just add flowers and imagination to create an ever-changing display of nature’s bounty. Continue reading →

The Manifold Clock is a beautiful designer clock, by Studio Ve, that offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional wall clock. The Manifold doesn’t have any numbers, and instead of regular dials, the hands of the clock are connected by a colorful flexible sheet of paper. The flexible sheet gives the clock a unique 3D effect, while its shape and colors change as time passes by. How cool is that?! Continue reading →

Here’s a refreshing contemporary twist to the traditional cuckoo clock. Instead of there being just one bird in the clock, Haoshi placed a second bird next to the clock. This way, when it is time for the Cuckoo bird to sing, it exits its home and approaches the second bird and sings to it. This delightful concept communicates the need for companionship and sharing. Continue reading →

The Babylon is a beautiful set of office tools that includes a pair of scissors, a stapler, a cup to hold writing utensils, a free-standing pen, a sticky tape holder and a clock. What sets the Babylon collection apart is its phenomenal design. The collection was primarily inspired by rock strata and each item has an appealing multi-faceted surface. While each piece has its own individual appeal and can stand alone, when the items are combined, the design language that ties the pieces together shines through and gives the collection its splendor. Continue reading →

NLXL is the brainchild of Piet Hein Eek and NLXL founders Rick and Esther Vintage, headquartered in the Netherlands. In 2014, the design world was delighted to learn that they had announced their collaboration with Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel of the iconic Studio Job. This small yet mighty company has unveiled yet another unique collection of extraordinary wallpapers that are now available to the public. A diverse collection of floral, geometric and botanical prints will please a wide range of styles from classic to quirky. Continue reading →

One of my favorites parts about selecting a piece for my home is when there is a great back-story behind it. Purchasing one of Poligon’s sculptures is one of those stories… Continue reading →