Digging a little deeper into #8299, I came across Vivienne Westwood's couture doggy coat.

Want not, waste not - some amazing work by Studio Lo.

Big news! It was announced today that commemorative Eames Stamps will soon be available from the US post office! And, at 41 cents a pop, it may be the only time you can afford their classic furniture.

As I'm slowly getting over my penguin phobia, I'm starting to find this little rubber penguin usb drive strangely adorable (specially the rubber scarf).

Birdhouses based on historical architectural models and made on a 1:33 scale. There are five different models, all are stunning and for sale. Site is in German, but they have a pdf price list.

Jonathan Adler launches his Apothecary of Emotion ~ a series of gorgeous porcelain mugs and vessels ready to help you bottle up all those feelings.

I don't know why I'm just discovering this, but I love. Akemi Tenaka's Tagei eco-friendly, convertible coffee table/bench.

On gadgets worth adding to the travel list ~ Monster's Outlets To Go (i like the 4 vs the 3) are a nice one... particularly coupled with a travel adapter!

Although i do desperately need the baby cintiq ~ the special edition wacom intuos in black and gun metal gray is seriously sexy

Swiss Naef Spiele makes some of the most beautiful, wood, toys/games on the market. Their toys could be used as art if you ask me.

While I'm not ready to spend $350 on a pair of Jeans, I love the multi-layered drag and drop interface goodness of PRPS's website. [found after reading #7999]

A luxury leather fly swatter from Bill Amberg and designed by Sebastian Bergne. Cost? $108.00 USD.
Are your flies worthy?

Real leather bag in the shape of a Dacshund, available in brown, red or black leather. Designed by Caroline Borger & Klaartje de Hartog. Available for you wiener dog fans this month in the US and abroad.

Harry Allen's Books Book Shelf cast from actual books. Genius.

The Multi Culti by Bas van der Veer allows you to plant four herbs or plants in one communal vase. Available in black or white.

Philipp Plein has come out with some amazing "death head" (that's what he calls skulls) jewelry and accessories in sterling silver and 18k gold.

These are porcelain vases made exquisitely to look like supple leather. Imagine how unusual with flowers in them. Leather Vase $295.oo a piece.
Designer: Madieke Fleuren

oooh nostalgia kicking in... The Official Nancy Drew Handbook: Skills, Tips, and Life Lessons ~ i used to go through these a book a day when i was a kid! Loved the old cover designs.

I can't believe the size of this birthday candle, OR the beautiful box it comes in... the ultimate torch for embarrassing birthdays perhaps?

Straight from the less-is-more department, these bird bowls by Coe & Waito of Toronto. Simple, sweet.

Finally got around to seeing Juno ~ and its one of my favorite movies this year, the real world/animation intro is great, and the design details awesome. I also can't stop listening to the soundtrack.

These Book "shelves" are wall mounted picture frames. 3 different styles, all beautiful. Produced by Presse Citron and designed by Clotilde de GRAVE and Didier CHAUDANSON. size: 40x32x8.5cm

Apple is over 30 years old... Insanely Great Tees has a "Timeline" tee!

Vivid Audio will unveil this new bizarre shaped loudspeaker sound sytem, the G1 GIYA at next week's CES in Las Vegas. Suggested price? A measly $54,000. USD.

I wish I had found these a month ago! Oye Modern has Sterling spray can pendants with a teeny, shakable paint paddle inside. Also worthy of note are the turntable pendants with real vinyl records. Great, detail-oriented craftsmanship.

The Nimbus Cloud suspension light comes in blue or white and would not only look adorable in a child's room, but think of many of them hanging at different heights from a high ceiling! Propylene.

New toys for the art enthusiast. The Tofu toy by Japanese company Medicom comes under the "Art of the World" theme!

Bloom's fresco loft baby chair wouldn't look out of place next to Eero Aarnio's bubble chairs for mom and dad.

E. V. Day’s ‘‘Mummified Barbie’’ series is a wry commentary on society’s obsession with preserving female beauty. This one is $3,000 at Deitch Projects, 76 Grand Street.

Sneaker company Onitsuka Tiger created a special limited edition model for the new Mini Clubman car. The Mini logo is on the back heel. Really cool!

Austrian ceramicist Renate Hattinger unveiled her series of porcelain hearts and brains at Blikfang 2007 in Zurich last month. In Biscuit or Gold, you can order them at www. Pureaustriandesign.com. But look at her other work as well.

Puma released in their two Black Stores (NYC and Tokyo) a new range of urban bikes. Each bike has matching sneakers, clothing and accessories such as bags. Love it!

Jewelgraphy cards by innovative design firm D-BROS, plus lots of other great products.

CONTURA platinum 10mm - a ring that is made from the profile of the carrier or the presenter. You submit a profile photo along with ring size to Fitzsu and we send the information to Germany to be custom made. WOW.

BeoSound 3 by Bang & Olufsen. It’s a portable radio, clock and digital music player that also integrates a single, full-range loudspeaker unit within its compact form. Powered by a rechargeable battery, there are no cables or plugs – just incredible sound.Pre-order now.

For all those familiar with Magnum Photo's, this book titled 'Magnum Magnum' is a celebration of 60 years of photography and photojournalism, since it's formation in 1947.

Bug + Paint = Bug Art. Steven Kucher dips each leg of his miniature artists in watercolors, and let's them scurry allover the paper to create these abstract paintings.

Memo Cups, availabled in lined, gridded and dotted patterns from Fishseddy. Sadly no Doane paper option

The latest figure by designer Genevieve Gauckler - furry Pierre!

Woof Love! 12 Artists have each decorated a Magis Puppy for an auction whose partial proceeds go to Action for Singapore Dogs. Auction ends January 6th and you can download bids forms here.

Meet Lili, the little octoplush fairtrade webcam from United Pepper.

Christina Natsuko Paulos is a traditional animator by day, but paints whimsical characters with eyes that look just like my online signature. (oO)

Share the love. Decorate your pipparkaka and send your best images to us at bilder@pipparkakan.se. The most lustful and funny cookies will be published on the web.

Scholten & Baijings : beautiful, bold colorful blankets. I wish I had one to cuddle up to this holiday season!