Spence Tape Dispenser

Man, we sure were getting tired of the dreary tape dispensers so we love this. Designed by Adin Mumma for Umbra U+ Collection, the tape dangles in the middle and well, comes out the top. Made of aluminum.

PRICE: $30 AVAILABLE: http://www.velocityartanddesign.com

pattern bent wood chair

We are rather taken by this chair; the ornate back is fab and curves on the chair work really well. It is also available in white.

PRICE: $199 AVAILABLE: http://www.brocadehome.com

Imbroglio Desk Calendar by Jean Pierre Vitrac

In these days of electronic gadgetry and like, one does not really need a calendar to mark the date. So, any prospective calendar must stand on other merits and this one does, just as it has been doing for a so many years. Designed in 1973, it is still (perhaps even more) iconic and a darn good buy at that, thanks to a tanking pound.

PRICE: £21 AVAILABLE: http://designmuseumshop.com

Salad Song Oil and Vinegar Cruets by Mint

It is uncanny just how much creativity has been put into designing oil and vinegar sets (and salt and pepper grinders). We love this pair; so tempting to grab and pour. Dynamic design indeed.

PRICE: $30 AVAILABLE: http://www.emmohome.com

Kivi Votives

We like these colorful candle holders or votives from Iittala. The prices are right to make for a cool Christmas present and the available colors create a fun look.

PRICE: $12.50-$22 AVAILABLE: http://tivolihome.com

PossibiliTree

We love Christmas trees like this. We have a similar one and are always thankful that it not only looks good but also saves gas, expense and effort to get a new tree every year. This striking tree is the brain child of the architect Richard Babcock and is available from DWR.

Thanks to and more at the BLTD blog.

PRICE: $360 AVAILABLE: http://www.dwr.com

Minima, Bottle 90 cl

This remarkable and clean looking bottle is appropriately called “Minima” so let’s not waste any words. Its tall, slender and has curves in all the right places. That’s a winning formula for this bottle and more.

PRICE: $50.48 AVAILABLE: http://www.lumiliving.com

bathroom scale by bengt ek design

Here is one scale that makes it easier to look at. Made by the Swedish company Bengt Ek Design, it is made of aluminum and gives your weight in kilograms. Now only if it could lie!

PRICE: $230 AVAILABLE: http://www.unicahome.com

Myco Gourmet Appetize Collection

Serving appetizers is a great way to show your culinary creativity (the Spanish have made a entire tapas culture around this). If you are going for the high ground in little stuff then you should consider some cool serving-ware and that is what the Appetize collection delivers. Designed by the Belgium designer Nedda El-Asmar, the pieces are inspired by the Japanese tea leave seedlings.

PRICE: $54.95 AVAILABLE: http://mycotableware.com

Rosendahl Cafe Glass

I just like these modern and clean looking glasses; a new take on the classical Paris bistro style glasses. Designed by Erik Bagger of Denmark.

PRICE: £19 (set of 4) AVAILABLE: http://www.panik-design.com