Artistic flourishes to place in pride of position on your washbasin: the new modern faucet Hedo are from Treemme.

Twelve is a new platform to showcase emerging talent with a twist. Instead of a blog, a webzine or another interview, twelve sets out to launch a brand created by graduates, run by graduates, for everyone.

Lamborghini to present Gallardo Bicolore Special Edition at Detroit Auto show.

Currently running at M+B Gallery in LA is 'Locals Only' - a great exhibition of photography taken in the 70s by Hugh Holland, capturing the burgeoning skate culture.

Stella Artois Originally Crafted for Christmas 2010 TV ad

Magis' Cappucino bent ply breakfast in bed tray/low desk is back!

L.A.-based Commonstudio (Greenaid seedbomb vending) is offering a unique holiday gift for all ages: A 10 pack of seedbombs (containing NATIVE seeds from your region) and a wooden slingshot for tactical intervention.

Typographic note cards and print sets by Tom Davie.

Cute necklace from Locher's ~ for a secret little pick me up when you forget just how awesome you are. Great gift?

Right Brain Terrain LLC releases four new limited edition prints, featuring a handmade process that is unique to each print.

Fraser Ross's expedition involving the artificial study of plant life. Ten propagated flowers from a living plant. Each flower has a 'death state', until human interaction triggers its 'life state' and just for a brief moment, you may recapture the flowers in full bloom.

Orient House by Ryall Porter Sheridan Architects. Sited above the Long Island Sound, this project aims to float above the site.

NOTCOT Gift Guide: Beautiful Books ~ fun gorgeous books for all ages

Holiday Giveaway #5: Ultimate Ears! Leave a comment for a chance to win some Custom 18-Pros - and tweet to any of our twitter accounts for 5 chances to win UE700s!

Material Girls at SUDIO HOME an eclectic, creative vibe.

The new wing of the Macro of Rome, designed by Odile Decq

Brooklyn5and10.com and DesignMilk are giving away these gorgeous pieces of Batucada Jewelry. This is the Night Bubbles bracelet.

Vintage coffee packaging from the 1800s.

MyPolarIce sells small pieces of polar ice at a popup store in Museum Square Amsterdam.

The Seed by Nevzat Sayin in Istanbul. A new activity center in connection with the Sakip Sabanci Museum.

Microclimates by PostlerFerguson.

Yuri Suzuki's Urushi Musical Interface for the exhibition 'Collacqueration: designed in the UK - lacquered in japan'. organized by Emiko Oki.

crownless ring by kandura keramik Indonesia - white glazed porcelain, designed by nuri fatima

Furniture Origami Set at Fred Flare.

Art Miami, the city’s longest-running contemporary art fair, returns for its 21st year next month. The five-day exhibit, December 1–5, will feature paintings, sculpture, and photography from more than 700 of the leading contemporary artists worldwide.

The NYtimes takes a look at baby tech. In modern times, babies are born into a world of waiting apps and gadgets.

Tree Chunk, a toothpick dispenser (or small cutting board) by David Tsai.

Unboxing of Jimmyjane's Little Afterglow Sampler set ~ beautiful porcelain cased massage candles ~ far more playful than that standby box of chocolates this holiday season.

Misa Shin Gallery is a new Tokyo gallery, which opened this month with a massive cubic crystal and light installation by Chinese artists Ai Weiwei.

David Todd Trost created a sculpture with a speaker system. This 4' tall terra cotta robot, titled "Robot", is wired for sound with a 12" speaker inset inside his hips.

NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #4: Kidrobot is giving away a HUGE bundle of Labbit goodies! From a 24" stuffed mustached one to a bunch of toys as well!

Imagining a parallel universe in which superheroes inhabit a Victorian Steampunk world, the Union of Superlative Heroes is a 20 card trading set from Chet Phillips.

The Nimbus Factory ~ some beautifully illustrated, playful holiday cards and gift wrap ~ bunnies, narwhals, penguins, rams, penguins and more!

Sportiva Hobnails ~ Screw in/out high-end metal studs for traction in icy and snowy conditions for your running shoes/etc - inspired by rally car tires!

Baxter of California and Saturdays NYC collaborate on Beach Soap - ATLANTIC - I didn't believe it till i smelled it, and it's divine. Now they just need one for the Pacific.

Olympus Bioscapes 2010 - see the winners of the eighth year this dynamic photo competition that honors the world's most extraordinary microscope images of life science subjects.

Beautiful Best Made All Purpose First Aid Kit ~ yes, from the Axe guys.

NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #3: Branch Home is giving one lucky reader a bundle of sustainable goodies for the home!

Tanimatsumura's Waft Stool.

The Dewey Decimal from antler & co. is a rare antler indeed. Check out the whole line of offerings, handmade from real shed antlers in the united states.

Julio Barreno dsigned the Azahar School in Cádiz.

Bruce Munro's Light Shower installation at Salisbury Cathedral.

Limited edition Black Collection from Compartes Chcolatiers debuts today. The collection features Macallan Single-Malt Scotch, Black Truffle, Black Sesame + Wasabi and Black Guiness Stout Beer truffles.

The visually captivating Aluminum House designed by UNIT Arkitektur AB is a modern extension to a traditional 20th-century farmhouse located by Lake Gärdsken in Alingsås, Sweden.