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

Ball Bearing Key Chain

Got a mechanic you love? Here is a sure-fire holiday present guaranteed to please.

PRICE: $30 AVAILABLE: http://www.momastore.org

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

KOR’s Hydration Vessel

You got to make sure that you are drinking plenty of water in winter. Anything that helps you move forward with this goal is worth considering such as a nice, good looking bottle. Enter Kor’s Hydration “Vessel” (what’s wrong with the word bottle?). Its got a nice clean look, a top you wont lose and a handle to make carrying around easier. And the price is not too bad on the increasingly thin wallet.

PRICE: $29 AVAILABLE: http://aplusrstore.com

Nooka Zub Zen

You know we like watches, and we had put a Nooka before on this blog. Although not a new model, we continue to be charmed by the whimsical design, the vertical bars that read for hours and minutes and the geekiness of the rubber construction.

PRICE: $130 AVAILABLE: http://www.elsewares.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

Mutsy - Easy Grow High Chair

This a cool high chair that manages to sport modern looks, versatility and a recession friendly price (for designer pieces) all at the same time. The foot rests and the seat height can be adjusted as your baby grows.

PRICE: $199 AVAILABLE: http://www.allmodernbaby.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

OXO Jar Opener

We all have despaired at our occasional disability to open obstinate jars and so we are thankful to OXO for helping to solve this lingering problem. The V-shaped prongs grab the lid and the padded handle provides the leverage to twist it open.

PRICE: $12 AVAILABLE: http://www.williams-sonoma.com