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Areaware has teamed with fair-trade NGO Preda and the Aeta people, indigenous inhabitants of the Philippines, to produce a new line of wonderfully unconventional waste baskets for all you modernists out there. Conceived by German designer Cordula Kehrer, the baskets are made from sustainably harvested rattan and a colorful plastic bin offsetting the natural wickerwork. The charming baskets are Read more
This product is useful in every household. It may look like a rubber horseshoe, but it's not meant to be thrown. Rather, it keeps something in place. Can you tell me what it is? Read more
Belarusian artist Vika Mitrichenka makes gorgeous tea sets by casting broken pieces of china together, which were picked up by Dutch Design Shop Frozen Fountain, as well as the Stedelijk Museum. At $5,742 for a limited edition set of serving tray, tea pot, dish, sugar and cream bowls, and cup and saucer, you'd better have a pretty tame tea party if you want to use them, but I think it's best to Read more
Cute, and eco, too. The Areaware Magno Wooden Radio ($330), designed by Singgih Kartono, is made from sustainably harvested woods, and combines the techiness of an mp3 player with the ageless quality and appeal of wood. If this had an alarm, I'd be all about it. What about you? Do you like the look of this cute little radio, or is it too simplistic for your tastes? Read more
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Did you catch the sporty vibe in the Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2012 collection? The relaxed look, poppy colors, and stripes in the collection instantly inspired me to look for sporty "separates" in the home decorating world. Read more
