fun items (and sale!) at branch boutique

sustainable home decor boutique branch is currently having a three day sale. they are offering 20% off most of their merchandise, so now would be a great time to think about doing a little decorating.

how about some new bamboo veneer moso lamps by brian schmitt, sourced from a sustainably managed forest?

or some fresh organically grown cotton and hemp pillows for your couch from k studio?

i can picture the room already. and it looks pretty good from here!

click over to the shop and use special code branchfriend at checkout to receive your discount, but hurry - the sale ends august 29th, 2008!

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lola chaise

i am enjoying the details of this lola chaise: the tufted upholstery with versatile color palette, the retro modern sensibility and the knee notch, for our comfort.

find them in single and double options at chiasso, and be sure to check out their blog too for other cool things.

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cake ceramics

although brooklyn’s cake is comprised of four industrial designers who work in a variety of materials, my eye naturally goes to their retro modern ceramic collection, and let me tell you i am liking it a lot.

the colors and shape of those cups are really perking me up too.

check them out at the supermarket and also see their website for more cool products.

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jurgen lehl tableware

i love this beautiful tableware from jurgen lehl. highlights of the collection include hammered copper woks, quince serving utensils and simple, elegant pottery.

purchase the collection and see more things right here, and be sure to check out jurgen’s gorgeous blog too.

via hoping for happy accidents

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axel bench/coffee table

i love versatile furniture pieces, don’t you? and i also love when you can find a piece that works when you think that nothing will fit in the place you want to put it! this stylishly slim axel bench from cb2 gets the job done if you’re working a narrow living space or tight hallway and need a table to put in front of a sofa or a dash of extra seating. it’s 60″w x 17.75″d x 18″h, is made of recycled leather, has fixed beechwood legs and is pretty darn maintenance-free.

$299 right here.

via betterlivingthroughdesign

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cool laptop bag by nanda home

how great would it be to have one of these when traveling with your computer is needed? it’s the stylish persida lapsac from nanda home. it’s made of sturdy cotton canvas, has a padded pouch to accommodate a laptop and is roomy enough so that you don’t have to carry a purse too.

purchase it at delight.com.

via design crush

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aerodynamic senz umbrella defies the wind

i have a friend who likes her dates to be strong and stylish. me, i like my umbrellas that way, and what with all that wind blasting out there, i’m thinking the idea of this senz umbrella is my best move. this red dot award winning design adjusts to face the wind by itself, has an integrated button opener in the handle and can withstand gusts up to 70 mph.

choose from five colors and purchase right here.

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stylish portable purse caddy

have you heard that october is breast cancer awareness month? (yes.) did you know that you can buy this stylish purse holder, and 20% of each sale will go to the canadian breast cancer foundation? (no.)

this swell little contraption is a purse hook. i already knew about the cheapie plastic ones the table dealers offer women in las vegas, but had no clue that there was an upgraded version. this is a handy thing to have when you don’t want to put your purse on the floor or on the table. i think we’ve all been there.

it comes in a little velvet pouch, has a non-slip rubber backing and can hold up to 20 pounds. bonus: a cute pink ponytailed girl, to remind you that you’ve done a good deed.

available for cad $25 at gone shopping.

hey, if it’s good enough for thomas keller to offer his patrons at per se, it’s good enough for me.

via at home with kim vallee

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