Functional art: the Deckstool

What’s better than reliving the days of your carefree childhood by scooting around on a skateboard? Reclaimed furniture, of course. Fresh from the Pennsylvania-based designers, Deckstools combines childhood nostalgia with art and function. Continue Reading

Quick flooring reno: paint ‘em

We have to give paint its props. It can change our walls and furniture in a snap, giving our home a fresh new look with little time and cost. But what about for our floors, too? Instead of staining, varnishing, or putting in brand new flooring, giving your floors a fresh coat of paint is a great way to add interest, change, and a whole new look. Continue Reading

Gorillamobile iPhone mount

iPhone photography can be pretty gorgeous, although it can also be as amateur as taking a photo of you and friends half-drunk at the local pub. But if you really want to do it right, we suggest the Gorillamobile, a flexible tripod that mounts your iPhone so it’s easy to take some oh-so-pretty photos.

It’s not limited just to the iPhone – you can also secure your point-and-shoot or other image-capturing device to any surface. Continue Reading

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Design For A Dollar top fifteen designs

A highlight at this year's International Contemporary Furniture Fair was the clever exhibit called Design For A Dollar. NYC students from the Pratt Institute of Continue Reading

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Eco-friendly decorating

Want to green your next decorating venture but keep your style? Here are some great tips to keep it your own - but give a Continue Reading

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Eyewear that gives back

Vancouver-based eyewear company has turned glasses into wearable art that combines fashion, function, and giving-back. Claudia Alan Inc.'s new AYA collection features frames that are delicately Continue Reading

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Top 100 Green Design Firms

Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently released its annual list of Top 100 Green Design Firms. The list is determined by design revenue from sustainable projects that Continue Reading

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Breakfast beside bed

Sometimes we stumble upon designs that, by the end of reading about