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It's not just a pretty nightlight - it rotates (batteries), and can be adjusted to your exact location so you can 'see' the night sky.  A DIY kit from Infmetry for $22. via

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Fun, lino block prints of clear quartz, tangerine quartz, and amethyst by Chelcie Blackmun at Forelock. $15 for three.

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This is so cool.  Artist Nathalie Chikhi creates these (large scale) pieces from simple popsicle sticks and paint.  Apartment Therapy suggests a smaller-scale, DIY version.  Could be a fun, rainy day budget activity.

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photo via domestic fits Have you been inundated with Girl Scouts, hawking their delicious wares all over town lately?  I'm not kidding...I have purchased an insane amount of GS cookies this year.  Samoas are my favorite.  Here is a recipe for Girl Scout Samoas Waffles.  Wha?!  If only I had any leftover cookies to make this... Get the clever recipe (with caramel sauce) here.

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File this one under 'new to me'.  The concept of dying vintage rugs has been around for a little while, but ABC Carpet has a whole line of beautiful salvaged/re-imagined dyed carpets in vibrant new colors. via

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photo via I found this fascinating.  This is a first class seat in an Emirates Airbus plane.  Are those rose petals?  Sure does not resemble my flying experiences!  Oh, and they have on-board spas and lounges.

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now you see it now you don't Leave it to someone (architect Jon Handley) designing for a cramped, Manhattan apartment to come up with an ingenious way to "murphy-bed" the dinner table.  See more at Dwell.

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I'm digging these crazy collages by Paris based artist, Helene Georget.  She uses photocopies of old travel magazines, arranged, and hand painted/cut papers to create a very cool landscape setting.  Buy them at Vitrine for $135.

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lake assal, djibouti by george steinmetz

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"Places I've Been" pin maps can be fun, but sometimes they aren't too pretty.  This black one by Oliver Jeffers for the Royal We is super cool.  I love it.  This is hand drawn, signed, and comes with 202 pins to mark your travels.  200 black pins, one red (for home), and one blue (your next trip).  Get it here.

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The beautiful Sydney Opera House is one of 12 famous (but smaller-sized) buildings to be released by Lego's Architecture Series.  Other kits will include Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies can der Rohe. via

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Martín Azúa designed these unusual vases with a structural exoskeleton.   via

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"friend" "amore" I got one of these Coatt morse code necklaces (by Rebecca Coagan Scharlatt) from my sister at Christmas.  I wear it all the time - it is the coolest.  Mine says, "sister".  Bracelets, monograms, and personalization are all available. 

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Barefoot Contessa's ultimate grilled cheese with thick-cut bacon via pink parsley french onion grilled cheese sandwich via kitchen life brie and apple grilled cheese via my fiance likes it... How is it possible I did not know about The Big Cheesy?  Of course, it is now all sold out, but I think my next trip to NYC will have to coincide with this amazing event dedicated to grilled

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The iPhone rangefinder from Photojojo.  A shutter button, tripod mount, viewfinder, and magnetic lenses for a complete phoneography system. $65 for just the case and $99 for additional, magnetic lenses. via

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triple shot straight hanging globe pendants chunk - solid walnut pendant with edison bulb wire cage vintage industrial pendant These are fun.  From Baltimore designers Dylan Design Co.  Spotted the walnut one on Pinterest (of course).

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This is a super cute idea for a family home...an oversized growth chart.  You can buy it here (soon to be back in stock), or I bet it wouldn't be that hard to make. via

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Oooh, I like this place.  Designed by architect Lewin Wertheimer, and located in Venice, CA. via

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photo via broma bakery Homemade TWIX bars.  Oh boy, I could get into trouble with this recipe.  Get details here.

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Beautiful, simple, wood bracelet from Gustav Reyes.  Three sizes and $140.

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flower book sculpture by jonathan callan

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Sassy, cute large bags at Made By Nanna.  Lots more choices and $65.

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photos by matthew millman via remodelista Architecture firm Kennerly Architecture and Planning added two new levels and 850 square feet to this 1949 row house in San Francisco.  Love the custom staircase railing with oxidized steel and beeswax-coated hemp twine.  See more photos and read about it on remodelista.

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I can see big trouble coming from this, but the condiment gun made me chuckle. via

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Happy Stickers by RK Design.  Three different sets to choose from.

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lake lucerne, switzerland

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Designer Akiko Oue discovered the concept for her mag_net_ic earrings while picking up after small pieces left over from her jewelry making.  Pretty neat. via

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photos by Petr Krejci The FACETURE series by Phil Cuttance consists of handmade faceted vessels, light-shades and table.  Each object is produced individually by casting a water-based resin into a simple handmade mould. The mould is then manually manipulated to create the each object's form before each casting, making every piece unique.  See his site for details, a movie on how

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photos by joachim baan "No Screw, No Glue" is the mantra behind Dutch designers Alrik Koudenburg and Joost van Bleiswijk's cardboard office interior.  Created for an Amsterdam-based advertising agency, this modular system is made completely from freestanding, reinforced cardboard. via

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photos via A beautiful, bright, white penthouse apartment in Stockholm.   via

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Cherry-filled french toast.  Oh my word.  It has challah bread.  Get the recipe here.

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The very cool bracket lamp by Dino Sanchez and available at the equally cool store, Vitrine.  Lots of great color and wood combinations.  $300.

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photo by irving penn

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photo via poppytalk Perfect for Valentine's Day...Magic Juice (which is really just blood orange, lime, and ginger juice).  Get the recipe here.

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all photos via elephant ceramics blog I have fawned over Elephant Ceramics before, but here are some new photos and items for sale on their website.  So pretty.

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Fun, modern note cards from Karte Design Fabrik.  Shown are Stripetown, Herringbone and Finnish Summer Houses.  via

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blue pond, hokkaido

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Wide, geometric ring.  Very cool and unusual from Osnat Har-Noy Design Interpretations on Etsy.

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Overdose iPhone case designed by Bianca Green at Society 6.  $35.00.

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Oh my word.  I can never have this, but I really want this.  I would be afraid to use any of them for fear by beautiful wall art would be ruined. via

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Textile designer Nancy Straughan creates beautiful patterns for wallpaper, fabric, clothing, and lots more.  Love these. via

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photo by katharina hvalur

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all photos by Jay Goodrich :: Prentiss Architects This is a very interesting retirement home for a professional weaver and her husband.  It's located on a steep, rocky, waterfront lot on San Juan Island/Washington state and designed by Seattle-based Prentiss Architects.  It's 1,250 square feet and even has a guest room.  Read more and see drawings here. via

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photo via hostess blog Just in time for the upcoming holiday...Cupid's Creme Brulee.  Get the recipe + step-by-step instructions here.

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heart hat :: pixel pop-up card :: linen pillow ::  heart cookies ::  DIY crayon hearts :: pink champagne ::  heart print

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Greenfynch Settee from Anthropologie.  Drooling.

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image from martha stewart's craft dept. blog Strips of felt + glue gun = beautiful, swirly rug.  Clearly, this would be a time-consuming DIY project, but it sure looks cool.  See the whole tutorial here. via

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Designed by Roost.  Wafer-thin sheets of copper with a burnished patina form these beautiful handmade bowls. They are food-safe, and sold individually.  From $34 - $48 at Pigeon Toe. via

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photo by Pawel Kucharski

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Hotel Americano in Chelsea/NYC.  Soft washed denim bathrobe by Loden Dager, felt wool slippers, oversized Turkish bath towels, Japanese Imabari washcloths, Aesop bathroom products, custom alpaca throw blankets, iPad customized with in-room controls and guest directory, Samsung LED pro-idium HD TV, Joe Columbo, 24-hour room service, in-room mini bar, in-room strongbox, guest

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all photos from whipperberry Isn't this a cute idea? Gather old crayons, add glitter, melt, add to handmade card.  See the whole tutorial + more photos at Whipperberry.

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Graphic storage bins from Varpunen.  Pretty. via

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Space Invaders watch in color or white.  Created by Romain Jerome.  "Extremely limited edition", so we probably won't see this bad boy in the stores.  via

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all photos by Robyn Lee for Est Magazine I am in love with this Brooklyn brownstone.  Read all about the cool family that lives here and see more at Est Magazine.  via

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I'm really digging these cool beaded bracelets by Julia Rofman.  Each bracelet is hand-woven on a Native American loom.

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Nathalie Boutte makes these amazing, large-scale pieces of art out of tiny pieces of paper.  She's self-taught and resides in France.  See more of her lovely work on her website. via

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Happy Hounds paper pennant garland from The Nimbus Factory.  Set of seven 4.25" x 4” flags with 6 colorful designs. Ribbon included.  $15.00.

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rainbow birthday cake candy + ice cream cake rubik's cube! sweet bunny cake These are some pretty amazing, time-consuming, beautiful cakes.  Not a cake wreck in sight!

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Beautiful, hand-dyed quilts for wall or bed by Kim Eichler Messmer.

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a dash of neon green in the chandelier neon detailed sandals neon details on a brooklyn bride neon gameboy an unexpected, bright neon entryway DIY neon flair on utensils neon + craft paper  Neon is definitely back.

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These are so sweet...paper lanterns at My Sweet Muffin.  $39.50.

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all photos via This is a very cool house.  Guz Architects' Sky Garden Home.  The green roof, the amazing pool, those stairs...love it. See more of their work here. via

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canadian rockies

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Parisian designers Frédéric Bonnin and Cécile Figuette are Minakani Walls.  These are rad.  Love them. via

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The balloon lamp, designed by Crous Calegaro, is available in suspension or wall form.  Love this.  Get it here. via

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Carly Waito's "Stoned" oil paintings are so lifelike, you would swear they were photographs.  Pretty cool. via

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Handmade, decorative arrows.  Lots of colors. Don't know why I need these, but I really feel I must have them!  So pretty.  From Native. via

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all photos via elliman 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and over 3000 square feet on the 8th floor in TriBeCa.  Comes with your own keyed elevator and top-notch everything.  All yours for $8,750,000.  Those windows are pretty cool though. via

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Mangas rugs and pouffs are designed by Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola for Gan Rugs.  The rugs, runners, and floor pouffs are created by hand in India out of 100% wool.  Very unique. via

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photo via the endless meal Medieval Strawberry Tart with lemon curd and flaky thyme crust.  Yum!  Get the recipe here.

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Stoneware 'cupcake liners'.  Cute for party favors, or you can bake a little cake in them.  $22 for a set of 6.  Buy them here.

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This is very clever and fun.  A DIY chevron/graphic-y necklace made with penne.  Evie S. created this crafty project.  Read all about it at Design Sponge.

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The ReStyle shop has some super cute prints inspired by Scandinavian design, mid-century, letterpress, and more.  Love these.

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all photos via decorpad I really miss having the extra room in a basement.  Of course, the one I had was dingy, scary, laundry basement, not gorgeous, fully-decorated swank basement like these. 

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idaho

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mondrian Georgia O'Keeffe Christo Artist Brittany Powell creates these artist-inspired sandwiches as part of her "Low-Commitment Projects" (making stuff happen with little time or energy) with Tae Kitakata. via

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Pretty purses, bags, and cuff bracelets by Rachel Elise on Etsy. Good prices, too.

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I don't think you could find a more minimal iPad stand.  Magnus is created from pure aluminum and then hand-finished.  After that, customized magnets are installed into the base, and rubberized feet are fitted to the bottom surface.  Magic magnets hold your iPad up with no visible structure in the front.  Cool. via

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I like these - so pretty.  4GB memory stick Empty Memory by Logical Art.  via

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This Southern California home interior was designed by Parrish Chilcoat and Joe Lucas for a professional hockey player.  Love the outdoor room and blue-grey kitchen.  See more photos from House Beautiful here and read an interview with the designers here.

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Behold, The Benedict.  This is from the newly discovered (to me, at least) Grilled Cheese Academy.  No, you cannot get a degree from GCA.  I already checked.

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The top image is the "Trunk" and the image below it is the "Drunk".  I guess it just depends on your lifestyle and stage in life, right?  Designed by Gesa Hansen for The Hansen Family.  Great Scandinavian collection.

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all photos from Team 7 Team 7 makes beautiful wood kitchens and furniture of every kind, but my favorite may be the super cute children's room collections.  It's such a shame they don't appear to have retailers in the states, but maybe someday...

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