Chocolate-pencils is a collaboration between Design Studio Nendo with patissier Tsujiguchi Hironobu, the mastermind behind popular dessert shops like Mont St. Claire and Le Chocolat de H.
Fancy this? Cool but impractical? Give your 2 cents worth here.
Placebo pills. Getting better each day?
I really think these City Farm Rings by Soop are so adorable! You can mix and match to create your own little farm of chickens, goats and pigs on your fingers.
Soop is a British design studio based in London. They design products for the home and commercial environment. Do check out the cool products on their website. You can purchase the rings from their Etsy Shop.
above: Hoodbag. This is probably my favourite.
above: Winter Sleep. This blasket hosts 12 animal shape cushions.
above: Sleeping Furniture
above: rocking bear made from solid birch. 
Now this is one bright idea! Stefano Merlo is the brilliant Italian designer behind this cool illuminated bucket. It collects light via photovoltaic panels during the day and gives back at sundown in the form of a radioactive-looking bucket. It is not clear whether Merlo has any intention to create more of these light buckets but I really hope they do! Will be perfect to jazz up a garden or outdoor party, don't you think?
ohhh...I would love to have this Crosley desk phone sitting on my desk at home. Even though I don't have a land line, I could always pretend. It is available at amazon.com. The equally handsome carbon copy note pads are from Paper+Cup. (via The Scoop)
What a wonderful idea to inject some quirky colour and patterns to your chairs while preventing them from scratching your floor or making those terrible noises! By German design company taschide - tan und schiebe design.
I have just been tagged by Kelly of Design Crush to reveal 7 random facts about myself. Since I was recently tagged to do this, I will nominate Ron of Lifeasashutterbug to do the honours. =)
I was at a local convenience store a few weeks ago when I first saw these lovely prints on grocery bags by Envirosax. I told myself that I would check out the company who made these stylish enviroment friendly reuseable bags but somehow forgot about it. It thus came as a lovely surprise when Envirosax emailed me recently to tell me more about their newly launched eco bags in Singapore. First launched in Australia, EnviroSax has spread like wildfire across US, Japan, Canada & even Israel. Besides in local select convenience stores, these bags are also available in Takashimaya & OG at $9.90 (for singles) and $35 for a set of five.Here are more great ways to display your books!
(above) the illuzine - a floating magazine rack that disappears under your magazines. A great way to create a feature wall of your favourite magazines!
(above) this powder-coated metal, wall mounted bookshelf will have people scratching their heads when they see your books levitating in mid-air. 
Think my dad will love this. He is so obsessed with this that he actually invented his own version of this game and generates his own puzzles to solve. There are exactly 240 puzzles in a roll. Available here. (via Designboom)
(above) Clothes hanger lamp. By hanging the garment of your choice on the hanger you create a personalized lamp. A great way to use your favourite fashion finds to "accessorise" your home.
(above)Strap antracite. Books, magazines, toys and other objects can be stored behind these colourful rubber belts made from an ordinary bike strap.
(above) Hang on easy. Transform a bare light bulb into a translucent soft light in an instant! 
(above) Do Frame Tape. Use this tape to give an artistic finish to anything you like. A photograph, a prized trophy, a vase of flowers, a wall grafitti...anything!
(above) Mat walk bathroom mat. These slippers built into the mat allows you to walk comfortably and without slipping on dirty or wet floors. Doubles up as a floor mop!
This is perfect for urbanites who love fresh herbs but don't have space to grow them. These pots of herbs are grown in transparent pots and are provided with suction cups to place on the kitchen window. Imagine a wall of herbs! Would make a lovely kitchen window. By ZO, .
These wonderfully whimsical silk curtains with printed BLOND hair is designed by the very talented Dutch designer Nicolette Brunklaus. Perfect for adding a touch of fairytale magic to your window. This is the second time this week I have seen something made or inspired by hair!
While cassette tapes seems to be forgotten by the music industry, two current trends have brought them out for a second play - the 80's nostalgia in the visual world + recycling and sustainability happening just about everywhere.
A group of students and graduates from the Architectural Association school in London have produced a kit that can help turn unused spaces into public amenities. This bright yellow awning is slung from telegraph poles and buildings using cables and can be erected in just four hours! 
These kits is being featured at a current exhibition at the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York. Called Design For The Other 90%, the exhibition features designs that improve the lives of the world’s poor. Runs from 4 May to 27 September 2007.
