I'm a big fan of having mismatched pieces on the tabletop, and these items from Fishs Eddy have me thinking about adding to my collection.

Unusual little serving pieces with shadowy impressions of a dachshund, a bunny, a duck and a flamingo from the sketchbook of Jordan Awan.

Dog Oval Platter, $19.95 $14.96
Duck Platter, $14.95 $11.21
Rabbit Oval Platter, $12.95 $9.71
Flamingo Glass, $5.50 $4.13

Buy it here.

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This is such a cute chair for kids.

Painted with an eco-friendly non-toxic paint. The Hiya Rocker has a book bin in the back for storage of books or art gear. The seat is extra wide to allow for two small kids to read a book together. Available in your choice of orange or white. Some assembly required.

$149.00, Buy it here.

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Funny how half a mirror costs just as much (or more) as a whole one.

Paul Loebach
Basswood and Low Iron Glass
12" W x 1¼" x D 32" H

$650.00, Buy it here.

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If you're needing a few extra things for your home and you have the cash to spare, now's the time to check your favorite retailer for sales- often times there will be hefty discounts in order to clear out existing inventory.

Czech Armchair Red, $1,100.00 $880.00, Buy it here.
Ernst Chair, $325.00 $260.00, Buy it here.
Cherish Chair, $225.00 $180.00, Buy it here.
Illusion Side Table, $425.00 $340.00, Buy it here.
Luba Side Table, $395.00 $316.00, Buy it here.
Tigarah Side Table, $225.00 $180.00, Buy it here.


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We've posted the Blah Blah Blanket($104.00) by Donna Wilson before, and it seems only right to highlight a few other items of her collection as well. Keep in mind that the blankets are more of a smaller kid/baby size (or wall hanging?).

Blah Blah Cushion (available for pre-order), 15.75 x 15.75 inches, $100.00
Faces Blanket (available for pre-order), 37.5 x 24 inches, $104.00
Rainy Day Blanket, 37.5 x 24 inches, $104.00
Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

I might have to 'splurge' and buy some of these.

So maybe these pens are not actually made of solid gold but, hey, you sure will look like a million bucks writing w/ them. Classic ballpoint pen has never looked so bling! Set of five. Black ink.

$10 set of 5 , Buy it here.

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Occasionally I'll run across a better picture of a product that we've posted from long ago (in this case, March of '06), and it's only right to update the post so that you as a reader have a better idea of what's available in today's market. Most often the price will be a far cry from the original, but happily, this console is still available from one retailer for the same price of $300, while another has it priced at $620. I guess it pays to shop around, huh?

Three-legged console table, inspired by the rock and roll antics of the legendary Mr. Keith Moon. For all wall types. Solid oak finished with a clear matte lacquer.

Dimensions: 28 x 28 x 11.5 inches
$300.00, Buy it here.
$620.00, Buy it here.

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No matter if you've made the switch to reusable totes or not, extraneous plastic bags crop up. The perfect way to handle that situation is with this smart trash can that stores the bags for use as a liner.

Winner of the Pratt Product Design Competition, this clever trash can allows you to store and reuse the plastic bags that you collect from shopping in a neat, organized way. Simply loop trash bags around the cut-out sides and push them all the way down, creating a visual of stacked handles all along the side. When you are ready to use one, just move it up to the handles and hook so that it won't fall in on itself. Made in the USA.

recycled polypropylene
18" H x 15" W x 8" D (green/pink listed as 18" H x 16" L x 6.5" W)

black: $25.00, Buy it here.
green or pink: $20.00, Buy it here.

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This sofa gets points for being the perfect replacement for all those 'daybeds' that we'd rather not have to consider.

The James Lounge by Gus Modern is a very versatile sofabed perfect for your guestroom or for small apartments. By day it is a stylish sofa and by night a stylish bed.

31" H x 76" W x 36" D
$1,695.00, Buy it here.

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I'm not much of a cook, but I have spent enough time in front of a stove to realize that this spoon would be a convenient thing to have.

Side by Side Tipping cooking spoon with weighted end
$35.00, Buy it here.

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