Four Walls, a Floor, and a Roof

Loving: Salt Pig

2010-03-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

I've decided that I need a Salt Pig like this one from Crate and Barrel. No particular reason for this recent decision except the joy of hearing guests ask that someone "please pass the salt pig."

Loving: Army Style Medical Storage Box

2010-03-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

Of course, every house should have a first aid kit, but I would love to have mine stored in this Army Style Medical Storage Box from Graham and Green. It's just so awesomely obvious so everyone would know exactly where it is, but oddly stylish enough to just keep out in the open.

Loving: Diana F+ Camera

2010-03-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

I'm pretty happy with my current digital camera, but I would love to have an old school camera like this Diana F+ from Lomography at Velocity. It takes awesomely 70s looking photos, and you can actually get the satisfaction of bringing a roll of film in to be developed.

Loving: Martha Stewart Bloomery Rug

2010-03-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

I totally heart Martha Stewart. I actually had a subscription to the magazine when I was a teenager (yeah, I'm a dweeb). So, I would naturally love to have an entire house outfitted with Martha furnishings like this Bloomery rug, a fully stocked craft room with every color of Martha Stewart Glitter and a kitchen with all of her pretty cooking tools.

Loving: P'Kolino Silly Soft Seating

2010-02-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

The espression on the face of this guy is priceless. I would probably crack up everytime I saw my kid sitting on this Bear from P'Kolino at Moolka.

Loving: Renate Flora Duvet Set

2010-02-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

Everytime I see really sweet bedding, like this Renate Flora duvet set from Ikea, I swoon and start envisioning waking up on a sunny Saturday morning cuddled up in it. Then, I crash back to reality where I live with a guy who woule never go for something like this, and even if he would, the baby would never let me sleep that late and wake that peacefully. I can still dream though!

Loving: State-By-Celebrity Tote Bag

2010-02-24T08:00:00.000-08:00

This State-by-Celebrity Tote Bag from Melangerie, Inc., at Supermarket HQ is so much more fun than those boring grocery totes you buy from the store. I would probably remember to actually bring my bags to the store because I would want to see the funny faces on the baggers.

Loving: Modular Cube Storage

2010-02-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Modular Cube Storage system from Way Basics at 2Modern would be a perfect addition to almost any room. It would be really sweet in a kid's room, would be a fun way to add color in a kitchen, and would be a much cooler way to store clothes and shoes in a closet-less bedroom.

Loving: Babushka Piggy Bank

2010-02-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

These Babushka Piggy Banks from Studio Ooga at Emmo Home are a perfectly simple form of a piggy bank. They would look really cool grouped together on a dresser and you could label them for different expenditures (shoes, vacation, more piggy banks...).

Loving: Alphabet Cards

2010-02-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love everything about these Alphabet Cards from CreativePlace's Etsy shop, especially those awesomely retro illustrations. I would probably have to buy two sets, one for the kid and one for me.

Loving: Coconut Laquerware Bowls

2010-02-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love the contrast of the natural brown interior and the bright exteriors in these Coconut Laquerware Bowls from Branch. They seem like the perfect size to set everything up when you're cooking or to use as little storage bowls.

Loving: Matera Five Drawer Chest

2010-02-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

I think winter makes me want to completely redecorate my place with dark woods and wooly rugs, so this Matera Dresser from Design Within Reach would be perfect. It's really simple, but I love how the trim frames the drawers and holds it up off the floor.

Loving: Papermen Coat Rack

2010-02-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Papermen Coat Rack from Dutch by Design would look really cute in a kid's room. It's the perfect combination of practical and adorable.

Loving: Pia Wallen Slip-in Slipper

2010-02-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

So when I was little I got it in my mind to make my mom a pair of slippers as a surprise. So I found some nice green fabric, traced my mom's shoes right in the middle of it, and cut them out. A little glue and some cotton balls later I gave them to my mom only to have her realize I'd cut up the fabric she'd just bought to make a new skirt for herself.

These Slippers from Pia Wallen at Velocity remind me exactly of those slippers, though without the glued on cotton balls.

Loving: Outdoor Hanging Candles

2010-02-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love that these Outdoor Hanging Candles from Dutch by Design can be hung just about anywhere so you can have candle light everytime you have dinner outdoors without cluttering up the table or installing permanent light fixtures.

Loving: Kimberly Hair Comb

2010-02-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

I really hate having to do my hair for anywhere that a ponytail isn't appropriate. It just always ends up falling out unless I shelac it in place with a combination of mousse, hairspray, and several pounds of bobby pins. But this Kimberly Hair Comb from Emily Elizabeth Jewelry at Supermarket HQ looks sophisticated and really easy.

Loving: Panier Table

2010-02-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Panier Table from the MoMA store combines a bunch of my favorite things: it's a really fun shape, it's clear so it'll make a bunch of really cool shadows, and it's green! Awesome! It of course comes in other colors too, but the green rocks.

Loving: Harper the Hippo Teething Toy

2010-02-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

Now that my little guy is teething, he'll chew on just about anything he can get his hands on. I used to think that wood would be too much for little teeth, but it seems like the harder the better, so this Hippo Teething Toy from Little Alouette at Supermarket HQ would be perfect.

Loving: Walk Through the Woods Note Pad Set

2010-02-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

I'm a complete sucker for cute paper like these Walk Through the Woods Note Pad Sets from Cicada Studio at Supermarket HQ. I even have stacks of stationary that's too pretty to write on and mail to prove it. So I would love to get these to jot down quick notes or shopping lists, but we all know they would just end up lying nicely on top of my desk.

Loving: Fifties Kitchen Hanger

2010-02-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Fifties Kitchen Hanger from Graham and Green is really cute, and you always need all the storage space you can get in the kitchen. Of course, there's no rule that you would have to hang this in the kitchen, but it would probably just confuse guests if you hung it in the bathroom.

Loving: Open Air Contemporary Cutlery Set

2010-02-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love the look of this Open Air Cutlery Set from Dutch By Design. I don't know how it would be to eat with, but it would make a really cool place setting.

Loving: Corbel Glass Desk

2010-02-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Corbel Glass Desk from Restoration Hardware is just really cool. I love how the plain glass top lets the rugged and solid legs be the main focus.

Loving: Animal Farm Wallpaper

2010-01-29T08:00:00.000-08:00

They say that this Animal Farm wallpaper from Ferm Living at Velocity is for kids, but I would put it up in just about any room. It would be really cute as a kitchen back splash or in a bathroom, or just a small strip along the bottom of the wall.

Loving: You Are My Sunshine Pillow Slip

2010-01-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love this little pillow slip from Inklore at Supermarket HQ. It was one of my favorite songs as a child, and now I sing it to my little guy.

Loving: Eye Bench

2010-01-27T08:00:00.001-08:00

This Eye Bench from Vivavi would be perfect in so many rooms. It could hang out at the end of a bed and hold extra blankets, or by the front door with bins for mittens and hats. And I love how all the little layers of bamboo look like stripes.

Loving: Lacy Bird Bowl

2010-01-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Bird Bowl from Prince Design UK at Supermarket HQ is made from pressing a vintage lace doily into a porcelain bowl while it was still soft. I love that the affect is texture and not just painted on, and the teal color is just beautiful.

Loving: Night Carafe

2010-01-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

So, I don't think I would pay this much for a simple carafe, but this one from Design Within Reach is really pretty!

Loving: Flensted Airplane Mobile

2010-01-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love that this Airplane Mobile from Flensted Mobiles at Design Public isn't the usual cute stuffed animals. I would definitely design an entire baby room around this mobile, with blue walls with clouds just like in the picture.

Loving: Bamboo Wall Panel

2010-01-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Bamboo Wall Panel from Three by Three Seattle at Velocity is so much nicer than your regular whiteboard. Plus, the little cup, magnetic strip and hooks are a great way to organize a workspace.

Loving: Charisma Pencils

2010-01-20T08:00:00.000-08:00

These pencils from Reed Seifer at Supermarket HQ are kind of ridiculous, but the colors are pretty awesome.

Loving: Knitware Coasters

2010-01-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love all the different textures on these Knitware Coasters from Alyssa Ettinger's Etsy shop. Of course, as a knitter, I do have a special place in my heart for anything knitted.

Loving: Blue Lounge Studio Desk

2010-01-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Blue Lounge Studio Desk from Emmo Home is perfect for the closet clutter bug. The top slides down to reveal a power strip and places to store all your pens and notepads and stuff, so all the mess is hidden.

Loving: Things That Go Personalized Stroller Blanket

2010-01-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

I would get one of these Stroller Blankets from EliseHooperDesign's Etsy shop just for the cute little cars print on the back, but I really love that you can get it personalized with your kid's name. It just makes it that much more special for the little guy.

Loving: ROLR

2010-01-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

I am completely in love with this ROLR rolling pin from Mike Garman at Supermarket HQ. The light reflecting off the maple surface looks almost like gold. I'd have to have this out in the kitchen all the time.

Loving: Orange-Red Wall Mount Spotlight Lamp

2010-01-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

Every room needs just a little bit of orange in them, and this Wall Mounted Spotlight Lamp from Three Potato Four would be really cute above a desk. Plus, it would save precious desktop space.

Loving: Triton Serving Platter

2010-01-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Triton Serving Platter from Exclusively Home is really cool but kind of spooky. Just imagine being the last person to take food off this dish and realize there's a face looking at you.

Loving: The Journey Journal

2010-01-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Journey Journal from Cracked Designs at Supermarket HQ is such a great way to remember a road trip. It has just enough pages to quickly jot notes and thoughts, but not so many you feel like you have to write down every thing that happened just to fill it up. And the cover has pin holes over major cities and little pins and a string, so you can see exactly where you went.

Loving: Tree Friends Mobile

2010-01-08T08:00:00.001-08:00

I think the best part about this Tree Friends Mobile from Branch is the little hedgehog at the bottom. It's just so cute! Of course the rest of it is pretty cute too, and quirky enough to just hang in the window of any room.

Loving: Olive Juice Valentine's Cards

2010-01-07T08:00:00.000-08:00

Okay, I know it's way to early for Valentine's Day stuff (though stores were already stocking it in December!) but these "Olive Juice" cards were too cute. They're from In-Vita Paper Studio's shop at Supermarket HQ.

Loving: Lace Doily Serving Plate

2010-01-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love little things that look delicate but I usually would just break them or stain them and pretty much just ruin them after a couple uses. But these Lace Doily Serving Dishes from FoxAnd Clover's Etsy shop just look dainty but can stand up to the abuse of getting used a lot.

Loving: Trophy Vase

2010-01-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

I would love to get flowers in this Trophy Vase from Branch. It actually makes sense to use a trophy as a vase, what else would it be used for? And the white ceramic makes it modern and beautiful.

Loving: Until Dawn Curtain

2010-01-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

I can't believe this Until Dawn Curtain from Dutch by Design is all paper. It's beautiful and intricate and I need to have them in my bedroom now. Just think of how nice it would be to wake up to the sun filtering in through all those pretty flowers.

Loving: The Organic World Building Set

2010-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

I'm normally just into the regular blocks as toys, but these World Building Set Blocks from Little Sapling Toy's Etsy shop are really awesome. They have just enough detail to be recognizable, but plain enough to blend into the regular shaped blocks.

Loving: Burton Exhibition Poster

2009-12-31T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Exhibition Poster from Tim Burton at the MoMA Store is exactly the kind of creepy drawing you would think Burton would have drawn in his high school notebooks. I'm such a huge fan that I would love to have this hanging in my house even though it's really freaky.

Loving: "Friend" Felt Box

2009-12-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

These "Friend" Felt Boxes with Bamboo tops from Branch are really cool. There's something really cozy about felt, but these are sturdy enough to not only hold the top up, but you can also stack them.

Loving: Polaroid Journal

2009-12-29T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Polaroid Journal from Cracked Designs at Supermarket HQ is a really great idea. It has a bunch of pages with questions to answer about each picture.

Loving: Long Cotton Wood Tree Log Bolster

2009-12-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

These Log Bolsters from ChicSinDesignDotCom's Etsy Shop are so realistic it's crazy to think they're made on a knitting machine. It would be kind of funny to have a bunch of them stacked up next to a fireplace.

Loving: Les Moustaches Gift Tags

2009-12-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

These Les Moustaches Gift Tags from Fuzzy Grapefruit at Supermarket HQ don't really scream Christmas, but they would be hilarious on Christmas presents. Bonus points if you can match the facial hair on the card to the facial hair in reality!

Loving: Lil Christmas Tree Tutu

2009-12-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

I loved my tutu as a kid, and would have worn it all the time if my parents would have let me. So I would love to dress up my kid up in a tutu like this one from LilLadyBoutique's Etsy Shop for every holiday.

Loving: Winter Wonderland Christmas Cards

2009-12-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

I wish I had thought about Christmas cards earlier because I would have ordered a bunch of these Winter Wonderland Cards from SpringOlive's Etsy shop. I love the teal (one of my favorite colors lately) and the crazy illustration.

Loving: Roost Porcelain Feather Ornament

2009-12-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

These Porcelain Feather Ornaments from Roost at Velocity are beautifully delicate. Again, I'm just dreaming of an all white Christmas tree, maybe next year.

Loving: Origami Kusudama

2009-12-15T08:00:00.000-08:00

There are so many different things you could do with this Origami Kusudama from OrangeGuppy's Etsy Shop. If it were in white, it would look like a giant lit snowball. Or you could get them in reds and greens and hang them in a window instead of the usual Christmas lights.

Loving: Ho Ho Ho Ho Cubed Wall Decal

2009-12-14T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Ho Ho Ho Ho cubed Vinyl Wall Decal from UrbanExpression's Etsy shop is the perfect quirky holiday decoration, especially when you have math geeks in the house.

Loving: Whirl Ornament

2009-12-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

How cute would these Whirl Ornaments from Kimwestad's Etsy shop be on an all white Christmas tree? They're like crazy white icicles that were formed during a tornado.

Loving: Christmas Tree and Ornament Wall Stickers

2009-12-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

It's pretty hard to get a Christmas tree in an apartment, but this would be a great alternative. These Christmas Tree and Ornament Stickers from Charming925's Etsy store just get stuck on the wall and can get peeled off after Christmas is over.

Loving: Cardboard Leaf Wreath

2009-12-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Cardboard Leaf Wreath from Branch is really beautiful. The cut outs are really detailed, but the white color makes it really simple and modern.

Loving: Christmas Tree Forest Pillow

2009-12-07T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Christmas Tree Pillow from AllisaJacob's Etsy store is adorable to pull out for the holidays. It's actually something you could have around all year since it's not overtly Christmasy.

Loving: Urban Creature Timer

2009-11-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

I would totally bring this Urban Creature Floral Kitchen Timer from Vitamin Living to a designer and ask them to make me a kitchen to match. It's so odd but pretty at the same time; a decoration that also serves a purpose.

Loving: Decoylab Cuckoo Clock

2009-11-24T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love all the cute little details in this Cuckoo Clock from Decoylab at Fawn & Forest. It has everything that a traditional cuckoo clock should have, like the dangling weights and cute forest animals, but by making it a print with a clock built in, it's like a piece of modern art to hang on your wall that also happens to tells time.

Loving: Turquoise Necklace

2009-11-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Turquoise Necklace from Svetlana1963's Etsy Shop is some really heavy duty stone, but the flowers look beautifully delicate. I would love to wear this with a little black dress.

Loving: The Drop Table

2009-11-19T08:00:00.000-08:00

The top of this Drop Table from Structured Green at Velocity is absolutely beautiful. I love all the different colored woods especially since the lighter wood seems to separate each one so they really stand out.

Loving: Sweater Knit Pillow Covers

2009-11-18T08:00:00.000-08:00

I saw these Sweater Knit Pillow Covers in Pottery Barn and instantly fell in love with them. They're really soft and feel like lounging on a bunch of sweaters.

Loving: Farm Wing Settee

2009-11-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love how this Farm Wing Settee from Hickory Chair looks like something that would have been handed down in a family or found forgotten in a grandmother's attic. I would curl up on this with quilt and a book in the middle of winter.

Loving: Newton Cream and Sugar Dish

2009-11-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

This Newton cream and sugar dish in gold from Tonfisk Design at the Finnish Design Shop is really pretty and really cool. You put the cream in the bottom and sugar in the dish on top and when you pour the cream out, the sugar dish on top tilts so the sugar doesn't go everywhere. And it's lined with gold which makes the simple white dish really luxe.

Loving: DwellStudio Baby Bundle Bag

2009-11-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

Whenever I take the little man out now I usually grab one of his fleece blankets and tuck it into his carseat or stroller. Of course, five minutes later he's either pushed or kicked it down or one of the corners is dragging on the ground. So now I really want this cute Bundle Bag from DwellStudio at Design Public. All of the seat straps go right through the back, so you can still secure the baby like normal. And it comes in some really cute prints, like this travel one that's perfect for a little man on the go.

Loving: "Kitchen" Tea Towel

2009-11-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

I've decided that since I'm staying at home and doing the whole Mom thing, I need to really do the domestic thing to the extreme. Of course, this means having decorative towels like this "Kitchen" Tea Towel from Branch around the kitchen. I completely remember that when I was a kid, whenever you dried your hands, it was on the towel draped over the stove handle. So I have to start my towel collection soon.

Loving: Cubby Organizer Wall Shelf

2009-11-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

I think I need to put one of these Cubby Organizer Wall Shelves from Smart Furniture into every room in my house. There's always little things that you lose: the remote in the living room, glasses in the bedroom, cell phone everywhere...

Loving: Brooklyn, New York Print

2009-11-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

I love that there's so much detail in this print of Brooklyn, New York, from Andy Pratt Design at Supermarket HQ. It's a really intricate drawing, but since it's all done in one color it has a great simplicity to it. Plus, I love anything in that olive-y color.

Loving: Bungalow Credenza

2009-11-09T08:00:00.000-08:00

There's something really cool and strange about floating furniture like this Bungalow Credenza from Exclusively Home. It's crazy, that thing should have legs, but it still looks really cool.

Loving: Roh Crib

2009-11-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

One of the really creepy things about cribs is that they almost always look like little baby jails because of the bars. Plus, between the bumper and the bars, you really can't see the baby unless you go right up to the edge. This Roh Crib from 2Modern looks like it could solve both those problems with it's really slick acrylic front. Then when the baby grows out of it, it looks like it could transition to a bed or a really cute loveseat.

2009-11-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

These Russian tin cars from Three Potato Four are strange in an awesome way. They look brand new, but they're obviously vintage. I don't know if I'd rather put them on a shelf as decoration or let the kids play with them.

Loving: Floor Cushions

2009-11-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

These Floor Cushions from Mookah's Etsy shop are a fun pop of color. It's a really easy way to change up a room, just add some of these and a throw in a bright color and it's a whole new room.

Loving: Uglydoll Action Figures

2009-11-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

I've loved these Uglydolls for a while now. I even had an Uglydoll-themed baby shower, and my boy's upstairs sleeping with one now. So for them to come out with an action figure from the MoMA Store is awesome. I would love to have one of these sitting at my sewing desk so that when I get too frustrated with a seam or something, I can just glance at it and giggle.

Loving: Ideaco Coin Bank

2009-11-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

I really need this Ideaco Coin Bank from Emmo Home. I actually don't spend my spare change, I just toss it all in a cup and then splurge on something when the cup gets full, but that cup isn't very attractive. This bank has a really wide slot so you can easily just throw all your spare change in it. Plus, you can toss a few dollars in there too.

Loving: Birdie Necklace

2009-09-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

I love how delicate this Birdie necklace is. It's from MOA by Ingrid Montoya at Supermarket HQ.

Loving: Lloyds of Susses Boardwalk Sway Chairs

2009-09-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

These Boardwalk Sway Chairs from the 1940s at Factory 20 are beautiful. They're just worn enough to have some great character, but they still look like the perfect chair to lounge around in. The best part is the little bit of color on the arms.

Loving: Slick Occasional Table

2009-09-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

This Slick Occasional Table from Exclusively Home is really cool. It can stand alone as a small side table or in a group. And you can stack them to be shelves.

Loving: Allrum's Tile Stickers

2009-09-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

These Tile Stickers from Huset are a really cute and easy way to update a bathroom or kitchen. Plus, it's probably a lot less expensive to use these stickers on plain tiles than to buy the specially designed tiles.

Loving: Dodo Rocking Birds

2009-09-04T08:00:00.000-07:00

These Dodo Rocking Birds from Emmo Home are just too funny. They're a great alternative to the usual rocking horse, and they look cool enough to not put away every time you have company over.

Loving: Nick Table

2009-09-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

I love the smoothness of this Nick Table from Blu Dot at Design Public. It's a really beautiful dark color, but all of the raw edges are lighter so it's not too much.

Loving: 8 Days-a-Week Planner

2009-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

I love the fall colors on this 8 Days-a-Week Planner from Bob's Your Uncle at Velocity. It has the regular Sunday through Saturday plus Someday which is great for people like me who have great intentions of getting things done, but always put it off until someday.

Loving: Walnut Zenblocks

2009-09-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

These Walnut Zenblocks from Zenblocks at Supermarket HQ. They're like building blocks for adults, but because they're oddly shaped, you have to use your noggin to get them to balance.

Loving: DuffyLondon Chandelier Print Wall Light

2009-08-31T08:00:00.000-07:00

I liked this Chandelier Print Wall Light from Exclusively Home just for the print's quirkyness and cool color, but it's even better because it lights up. It would make a great grown up night light in a hallway.

Loving: Ninna-Nanna Bassinet

2009-08-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

This Ninna-Nanna Bassinet from Liapela is really simple. It just has the basket and a frame that rocks, so you can just pull off the basket and let your baby sleep comfortably anywhere in your home. And when your baby outgrows the bassinet, you can use the basket for toys or blankets.

Loving: Aristocrat Armchair

2009-08-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this Aristocrat Armchair from Exclusively Home in a store window and it really just caught my eye. I doubt I will ever own a home where this is appropriate, but I can at least aspire to someday have a room that it fits into.

Loving: Sardinian Rugs

2009-08-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

These Sardinian Rugs from Unica Home are really different, but with great colors. The pixelated patterns are really fun, but since they are more traditional patterns, they aren't so out there.

Loving: Inhabit Graphic Pillows

2009-08-25T08:00:00.001-07:00

I really just love the prints on these pillows from Inhabit at Design Public. They're earthy and quirky and can go in so many differently designed rooms.

Loving: Curved Bent Plywood Shelf

2009-08-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

This is the prefect shelf to have during college and the first couple years after. You're moving around almost yearly and usually doing so in a small car. The shelf from MojoWorkin's Etsy shop doesn't have any little screws to get lost and it can come apart, and lay completley flat. Plus, the swoopy-ness is really cool.

Loving: Kid's Work Bench

2009-08-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

I already love the idea of having kids playing at building and making their own toys instead of just buying them, so having something like this work bench from Inquisitive Kid that's the perfect size for kids is great. It's a real work bench, just smaller than the real thing, and it has places for tools, a built on clamp, and it's solid so kids can hammer and bang on it without it falling apart.

Loving: Tissue Box Covers

2009-08-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

This tissue box cover from YokoMono Studio at Supermarket HQ is something that you never knew you needed until you saw it and decided that living with those ugly tissue box designs all winter was just silly. And who wants to look at a cardboard box with flowers all over it while you're pollen allergies are acting up?

Loving: Pom-Pom Throw

2009-08-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

The dusty pink color of this Pom-Pom Throw from Graham and Green is really beautiful. It's girly without being too overly Barbie-ish. I think the little pom poms would be a little tickly on your face, but they are really cute.

Loving: GenevaSound Medium Hi-Fi

2009-08-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

I love how clean this Hi-Fi from GenevaSound at Design Public is. It plays music from just about any source: iPod, iPhone, CDs or the radio. They all attach to the top, and you just get a small display on the top right so it just looks like a speaker.

Loving: Celestial Parade Crib Set

2009-08-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

I love this Celestial Parade Crib Set from Fawn and Forest. It's girly without being really prissy or cotton candy colored.

Loving: Scuba Cat Print

2009-08-13T08:00:00.001-07:00

I love this. Hamburgerpanda at Supermarket HQ has taken one of the funniest and strangest cat videos on the internet and made it into an adorable print. It's dead on, and I would love to have this in my house.

Loving: Blossom Bracelet

2009-08-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

This Blossom Bracelet from Aster + Sage at Supermarket HQ. The colors are really beautiful and the felt almost makes it look like a cartoon version of a flower. I would totally wear this out now, but how awesome would it be to get this as a prom corsage?

Fainting on: Antoinette Fainting Sofa

2009-08-11T08:00:00.001-07:00

I would love to put on a big fluffy dress, pour a glass of wine, and pretend to faint on this sofa from Urban Outfitters. I probably only came up with the image because it's actually called a Fainting Sofa, but it would still be fun.

Loving: Glass Milk Jug

2009-08-10T08:00:00.000-07:00

I love the idea of turning something as childish and throw away as a milk carton into something that looks really stylish and is permanent. This little Glass Milk Jug from Graham and Green would be really fun to serve milk from at a brunch, or even just for yourself in the morning.

Loving: Reese Li Diaper Bags

2009-08-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

I love these diaper bags from Reese Li. They come in a bunch of modern fabrics that are all completely stainproof and wipeable. There's a bunch of different pockets inside, and the strap comes off so you can attach it to a stroller really easily. And, when your baby grows out of it, it's something that you can carry around as a purse or tote bag.

Loving: Irezumi Dishes

2009-08-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

These tattoo-inspired Irezumi Dishes from Ink Dish at Velocity are really cool. The coloring reminds me of the antique blue dishes my mother collects, but the designs are completely new.

Loving: Pine Folding Table

2009-08-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

So I currently live with a crappy grey plastic folding table in my living room that my husband uses to study. Of course there isn't any other good place for him to spread out his binders and books and leave them there, so it stays. I would much rather have this Pine Folding Table from Muji at the MoMA Store. Not only does it looks worlds better than the grey plastic, it would actually blend in with the furniture we have and look like a real piece of furniture that we meant to buy.