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Inspired by driving though Holland, the Viaduct Table has a shape based on the architecture with the same name.  This gives it both character and a cool look, but also adds a convenient new feature to the table.  Its shape naturally adds a small storage space, and you know that storage space is something you can never have too much of! 

See more from talented designer Beerd van Stokkum here.

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What better way to follow up a Christmas tree made of beer than with a kitchen made of Legos!  Having shopped recently for countertop options, Legos may really be the way to go.  Cool look at a relatively inexpensive price… if they can withstand my hot coffee mug I just may be sold!

This kitchen is from the home of Parisian designers Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti. They purchased a basic kitchen island from IKEA and then covered it with over 20,000 Lego pieces. See more here.

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This year, the Christmas tree has gone green. Not just in an eco-friendly and recycled kind of way (though I guess it’s that too) but also in Heineken green. Yup, this “tree” is made from 1000 Heineken beer bottles.  Rumor on the blogosphere is that these bottles are still full…..

So where can you go to find this stunning display and rumored beer surplus?!?  You’re going to have to head to China. The giant Heineken Tree is on display in front of the Nanjing Road Mall in Shanghai!

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I don’t have too much info about this piece, but the pictures themselves are so amazing I had to share them.  From Eden Design, the appropriately titled XXXL Lamp is truly captivating. Instantly taking over the space it’s in, this remarkable lamp definitely deserves (and gets) some attention.

In these images, is the XXXL Lamp shown at Artisan Du Chocolat in London. Pretty amazing.

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Not your every day sideboard, but definitely an intriguing design.  The Redux Sideboard comes from Stockholm-based designer Jarl Fernaeus, who says he is largely inspired by typography.  He strives for balance is each piece, which I think can easily be seen here. This sideboard combines Corian with powder coated sheet metal detailing for a slight industrial look. The two elements perfectly contrast each other, while creating a look that’s unique enough to get noticed but still practical enough for everyday use

See more from Fernaeus here.

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I may get made fun of for this one, but I don’t care. This year, you can take your holiday decorating to another level with this string of lights designed for use with your laptop. Cool, right?

To address what I know you are probably thinking:

Do you need to have lights on your laptop?
Of course not, at least I’m pretty sure not. But I am a huge Christmas dork and frankly I think this is pretty damn cool.

Couldn’t you put any strand of lights on top of your laptop?
Sure you could, but these are much cooler. These plug right into your USB port and in seconds your laptop is looking festive.

Anything else? Ask away and I’ll be sure to answer. Oh, and you can get them here.

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Who likes Art Deco?! If you didn’t catch it in the Times today, here’s the news.  Until January 5^th get yourself over to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a gallery full of French Art Deco furnishings.  The collection has been arranged by Jared Gross, one of the museum’s associate curators, and contains nearly 150 objects. This is about 75% of the museum French Art Deco collection and the most EVER exhibited at one time. Seriously, how awesome are those green chairs?

So check it out and report back!

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Calendars seem to be a popular holiday gift, and this is the time of year people seem to be popping up everywhere selling them. This one caught my eye partly because it looks cool and also because it’s interactive.  The Puzzle Calendar is made of colorful building blocks that can be rearranged to change the look of your calendar each month. There are also pieces made for special days like birthdays and holidays.  And it kind of looks like legos which is also pretty cool too in my opinion. Available here for a pretty reasonable $12.50.

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I posted about this earlier today over on my facebook page.  Yup, these are gingerbread houses, but they are no regular desert. The two pictured here (one even has modern classic furniture inside!) are part of a collection of ten submissions from some of the finest architecture and design firms in Vancouver. There’s a week long bidding battle to get one and today is the last day so go place your bid now!

All of the proceeds will be donated to Architecture for Humanity, a nonprofit design service committed to building a more sustainable future though professional design. The winning design will be celebrate at the Gingerbread Gala (sounds fun!) tomorrow night at the Museum of Vancouver.

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Who knew a carpet could made from wood? This wooden carpet by Elisa Strozyk changes the way we think of carpet. Attracting plenty of attention (I saw this today over at Cool Hunting), the wooden carpet was also included in the Future Map 2009 exhibit of 25 of London’s most talented emerging designers at Hoxton Square Projects.

See more from Elisa Strozyk here.

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