Orla Kiely for Target

Orla Kielys new line just hit Target earlier this month and I about died when I saw the new ad in Domino mag. The retro bold patterns are showcased on everything from mugs to aprons to cake platters. Some of the plates and bowls are in melamine but others are in durable porcelain. Prices range from $2.49 - $19.99!

wine by design

This faux zebra wood wine rack will look more like a contemporary art
sculpture than a 10 bottle vino rack. Due to the sale at Chiasso you can
hurry and get this baby at $58 (orig $128). Order fast -- only 9 left in
stock!!

EQ3

I need everyone to mosey the cursor on over to the EQ3 website. Please. It's a mix of Bo Concept style with IKEA-ish prices. I just bought my beechwood dining table from here and it is about to become the center of attention in my humble abode. After speaking to the manager in-store about my excitement, he informed me that a EQ3 will be hitting the Big Apple in a year. Brace yourselves kids.

Glasstic!

These Crate and Barrel clear glass water bottles mimic its disposable counterpart. Each
even comes with its own silicone stopper!!! Great for a bedside carafe
or even could be used as a wine decanter;) Small bottle (22oz) is $7.95
and Large bottle (50oz) is $15.95

CB2 is bringing sexy back!

CB2's new catalogue was just released and I almost fell over in my chair when I saw the 70's inspired coffee table now for sale. The white lacquer finish with tapered mod legs are a must for any NY loft. Platform coffee table will set you back $399 and the Swoop Desk will run you $329. Eeek -- I'll keep you posted when these items hit the sale shelf. Don't they know we are in a recession?

Designer Pots for cheap

I couldn't help but freak when I saw these IKEA pots. The design seems to be a rip off of those Orla Keily prints that she uses on all of her bags, mugs, etc. Prices differ based on size and range in price from $5 to $12.99!

Plug-In Cabin

ZGallerie carries a LOT of fantastic faux bois pieces to clutter your home - my new favorite being this walnut wood grained pendant lamp. The BEST part being it does NOT require hardwire installation. $149.00 - not too shabby!

Something Fishy

FISHS EDDY is having a massive in-store and online sale -- markdowns from 25%-75% off! A couple of my favorites are the Brooklyn 12'' Platter ($18.71) and the Guest Check Tray ($5.96). Get 'em while they last!

Bubbly Illusion

The MoMA Store is selling mouth-blown borosilicate glass that reveal
champagne flutes will filled. This trend seems to be sweeping the design
stores lately (Bodum has been making the double-insulated coffee and
latte glasses for years). Sold in a set of 2, both are durable and
dishwasher safe. Priced at 65$ or 58.50$ for MoMA members!

Papier Mache

Stray Dog Designs has started carrying some awesome objects d'art! Each is handmade of papier mache from artisans in Haiti and comes in 13 funky colors (or white). I dig the bird with the heart shaped tail -- and at $45, it can make a great wedding gift!

Night Fever!

Jonathan Adler's Studio 54 pillow collection now on sale at Pillows&Throws. Although still on the pricier side, these perky needlepoint pillows will mod up any space. The 70s are back BABY!!! Now lets SHAG! Priced at $129.

Modern Nostalgia

Velocity Art & Design is having a storewide sale! These trays by IBride are made of high pressure laminate over pressed wood and paper board. Trays are sturdy enough to hold the party cheese plate and elegant enough to be used as wall decor! Trays are on sale from $30-$50...get 'em while they are on sale!!

Camp Classic

CB2's overnight table lamp brings the outdoor to the modern indoor. The campfire plug-in lamp comes with an on/off switch and a 40 watt compact fluorescent lightbulb. Priced at a reasonable 69.95 and comes in chrome or yellow. Now if I could just find my s'mores...

Got Milk?

Fishs Eddy (provider of all things Dinnerware, Flatware, and Kitchen eccentrics) carries a 12oz milk bottle container for all of your kitchen needs. Use it for its obvious use or mix it up by adding flowers for a kitchen table vase! Priced at an awesome $6.95.

Grobal Thinking!

These self-watering pots from Grobal are a hassle-free way to stay green
this summer. Each "pot" comes with a Grobal soil disk and 3 packs of Grobal
food -- keeping your plant hands free for 3-4 weeks. The pot has chambers
in the bottom that draw water and nutrients into the top chamber where the
soil disk is located. All you need to do is check the water level indicator
and refill when needed. A 3-4 inch potted plant is reccomended (or you can't plant your own seeds)! It's bringing sexy back to houseplants and at 24.95
it is also a bargain. For those who have smaller plants, there is Baby
Grobal too. Both come in 8 awesome colors.

Wallpaper made easy!

I've been busy lately getting my wallpaper on! Umbra's new line of "Paste the Wall" wallpaper makes it super easy to apply and remove. You simply roll the wall with paste, line up the paper, and cut the edges off with a sharp razor. Check out Graham and Browns selection. At $60 for a double roll, it's kinda hard to beat.

SNL is at it again.

GENIUS!

My Big Fat Geek Pencil

Everyone needs one of these. STAT! The wacky antics never stop in my office cubicle when I pull out a 14'' pencil to jot down conference call notes. Everyone is probably sick of "tyler and his enormous pencil" by now, but who's the last one laughing when all of their lead runs out? Not I. No, not I.

Watermelon Sangria

I have made this summer cocktail the past two nights in a row. I grabbed a couple of those $1.95 bottles from IKEA to display it in! Thank you Food&Wine. Thank you. 

WATERMELON SANGRIA

ingredients
2 pounds seedless watermelon, peeled and cubed, plus 1/2 pound watermelon cut into balls with a melon baller and skewered on picks
1 bottle dry white wine
6 ounces vodka
4 ounces Cointreau or other triple sec
4 ounces Citrus Syrup
Ice

directions
In a blender, puree the watermelon cubes. Pour through a fine strainer into a pitcher. Add the white wine, vodka, Cointreau and Citrus Syrup. Stir and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Stir again, then pour the sangria into ice-filled white wine glasses and garnish with the skewered watermelon balls.

Tea is for Tyler!

I just discovered Adagio Tea folks! This web-based tea company dishes out some amazing loose leaf tea at amazing prices. I just bought the coconut, pineapple, wild strawberry, and jasmine bud tea. There is a 'reviews' section that shows the customer reviews per type of tea. It comes in handy to know if the Indonesian Blend taste like "burnt socks in the fireplace". The shipping comes to 3.75$ flat rate and arrived the next business day! The site also sells tea presses as well as sample bouquets (awesome wedding gifts!).