The Spark Lamp concept is a simple and stylish solution to sustainable living by US-based Industrial Designer, Beverly Ng. Flip the lamp upside down next to the window to recharge via solar energy panels and then use it at night!

It’s a perfect response to the initiative by the Swedish government of helping consumers monitor their energy consumption in future homes via the Internet. When switched upright, (more…)

These cute little Urban Gnomes designed by Vitamin are the modern alternatives to the traditional garden gnome. Suitable for outdoor and indoor spaces, the Urban Gnomes features (more…)

Romance is blooming at Swedish classic glassware Kosta Boda. The designer Göran Wärff reveals his love of glass and his unique sense of style in his new Kosta Boda Amore collection. The design (more…)

The launch of the new 2009 IKEA catalogue was held at Simmer in the Bay down at Walsh Bay, Sydney last week with the pier warehouse re-decorated into a visual showcase of IKEA’s ethnographic study of the Australian people and their homes. (more…)

Get your books standing in order with a funky yet functional book stopper, James the Bookend from Black+Blum. Features stainless steel plate that is fixed to his foot and ensures that any number of books can be leant against James’ outstretched arm without him slipping over. James can be used individually or as a pair and comes in black or red.

We love bringing elements of mother nature to the home and French designer Stephanie Marin aims to create that for both interior and outdoor living. The Livingstones are beautiful and timeless (more…)