uberminimalistic laptop bags. not sure i'm loving the profile shape, but they are sleek.

new york in a bag! aww...i miss my NYC.

by now, most are familiar with my almost english obsession with toast. this toaster is elegant and sleek, though a bit more traditional than some of the other toasters that have been .orged.

what a gorgeous portable fireplace...

A samovar is a water heating container, mostly made of brass, with a pipe and built-in brazier inside...and more importantly, this one is gorgeous.

ceci n'est pas un livre. rather, it's a fake-paperback that serves as a shelf. =)

these vintage book covers are gorgeous. unfortunately they're not all available as posters at blackwells. =P

love the mix of old and new stuff. the studioroom906 clock combines our modern alarm clocks with old school pocket watches.

again, now sure how practical it is, but this corrugated bench from courtney skott is beautifully patterned.

Smoon Bijou. these little gems are like stardust one wears around the neck.

i cant pretend to be old enough to remember telegraphs, but this adorable stationary set makes me nostalgic anyway.

pretty new calendar from good on paper design.

ive always been a sucker for a pretty box. the function project by ecko have gorgeous packaging that can be used as a frame!

these Hoshiko number mugs are super cute.

undersound is a new type of experience, an interface that is on your mobile phone and in the underground stations you pass through every day. It is part personal, part public and all about the tube.

hair gel...that...glows. crazy.

this kids desk is too cool. a space saver...stylish design...and it just oozes fun vibes.

oooh...well spotted swissmiss. how gorgeous are these animal silhouettes? a must have FREE font.

how cute are these baby spoons? they're airplane spoons! they come in blue too.

trip clip, to prevent denim damage. hehe, i know its a great idea...but something about it seems too reminiscent of the pocket protector.

gorgeous tea towels from third drawer down.

more cute cards. =) this playground series is simultaneously stylish and childish.

i love these cards from pancake and franks. so naturally inspired. can you guys guess what this one is? =)

more shockingly elegant and simple chairs. these are from futureproof.

carrying on the theme of interesting rugs, alex carpenter's drop dead seemed worth a mention.

pong with people, how did somebody NOT think of this before? link to photos, see http://www.sonicbodypong.com/ for more.

'RealSnailMail' is a project in development by boredomresearch, employing RFID technology to enable real snails to carry and deliver electronic messages.

i love books and illustrations...this blog is amazing and these anagram bookshop promos are great. [editor's note: prev seen on .com]

im skeptical about its actual practicality, but the "knee mug" is my favorite of the 'not-at-the-table' series.

i know notcot loves inflatable and bouncy chairs, so i just had to post this set.

hehe, this BLT ring is awesome.

wow. silja goetz does some pretty amazing print work.

nab has some great ideas for "connecting"...free wifi from a chair in front of his house, communication via shared playlist names in itunes. i think hes my hero.

wow, talk about simplicity. these chairs are sickeningly sleek.

im sure these arent new, but yoga paws are hilarious.

what do people think of denver's new art museum?

i know i posted the corrugated cardboard dividers before...but this laptop case is so awesome, it deserves a post on its own.

sometimes i need these stickers. turn off the idiot box by adding "the end" and getting on with your life. get them at atypyk.

we've got the marriage of street art+ origami, so why not street wrapping paper? how would you open it though? rip it open? delicate to save the paper?

txt your darkest fears to Paul Notzold and let the fear fighter gun them down.

for some reason i love this flowery seal...and lots of other cute things on papa stour.

i love this new ad campaign from novotel. it's chilled out to the point of slightly creepy, but really refreshing too. music by emilie simon.

dude, i miss a lot of stuff out here! stupid work...this "spank the monkey" show looks pretty sweet.

kids have it too easy. make them vacuum as they play with these cute little snail busters.

blek le rat, first solo show, this friday, london. and im going to be out of town. =(

i love these wallets! theyre made from old orange juice and milk cartons...giving them a touch of regional flair...and filling me with nostalgia.

im a bit surprised that ryan didnt beat me to posting this. ;) "The Valise is a filing system with a lid and a handle attached." i think i love the marketing more than the product though.