I really love Amber Alexander’s whimsical animal prints. I already own this one, but I’m thinking of adding Hattie to my collection as well.

These are photos from the Godiva chocolate restaurant in Harajuku. It’s designed to look like melting chocolate. How amazing is that?

I normally hate the very idea of a fake fireplace. Even the gas logs, while sort of cute in a kitschy way, seem like a waste. It’s the smell and the crackle of the fire that’s always appealed to me. But this wall-mounted fireplace is actually quite pretty - probably even when it’s not lit.

I love straws, but I hate the idea of wasting all that plastic just to sip my iced tea. These stainless steel straws are both adorable and eco-friendly. I just wonder if they make everything taste like metal.

These jigsaw puzzle stools will fit in just about anywhere. They can be used as improvised seating, end tables or put together as a small coffee table.

Via Incredible Things.

I recently discovered Straight Line Designs, a furniture company that has a completely fresh and creative approach to furniture design. You’ve probably seen some of their whimsical furniture designs around the net (I’d give you a link, but their site is flash so I can only link to the home page). But I really, really love their more adult pieces, including this amazing tear-away credenza.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen old fashioned candle sticks displayed in anyone’s home. Where I do find them is in every thrift store in town. Which makes these DIY ribbon holders the prettiest way to upcycle those old clunkers. Find the complete DIY instructions here.

Via Craft.

This vertical garden doesn’t just grow herbs, it also composts food scraps with a little earthworm farm and, when mixed with water, creates liquid fertilizer that helps the plants grow.

LG’s new TV is actually totally old school. Not only does it have a retro look, it’s actually a CRT - complete with rabbit ears and those old-fashioned knobs for changing the channel. You can even switch between color and black and white. It’s pretty, but kind of impractical.

I recently used masking tape to hang art in my dining room. My only disappointment - I didn’t know I could have hung the art with Happy Tape. This Japanese-made paper tape is now available in the US and even has an entire blog dedicated to Happy Tape projects and crafts.

Via Shelterrific.