Commercial Flour Sack Towels

• $26.95 for a dozen
• Amazon.com

My go to dish towels at home are now these large, thing, very absorbent flour sack towels that you can find on Amazon and elsewhere. "Frugal folk used to cut up floursacks to create these soft, white, pure cotton floursack towels."

It's pretty easy to create your own "custom" table by using IKEA table legs. The legs are set at a perfect height for making a desk, and people have often turned to an assortment of surfaces to match for a simple DIY desk solution. But I wanted to set out to build something a little more advanced...

If you are tired of serving traditional toppings and crave something beyond the usual sprinkles and chocolate syrup, or if you are looking for some more grown-up flavor pairings, you are in luck. 

• 30 Sundae Toppings That Aren't Sprinkles
  The Kitchn

Q: I live in a small studio and have been looking for the perfect (small) dining table. When I saw this red folding one in the Freedom Room article I think I found my solution. Anyone know where this one is from? Or have a great alternative?

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The second week of Small Cool turned up the heat, featuring a whole new batch of amazing homes, all under 1000 square feet that are full of inspiration, stunning design and inventive ideas. Here's a peek at some of new entries that were posted this past week...

From a family home in Scotland to a cozy garden apartment in Brooklyn to a little San Francisco house, this week's tours feature homes that are beautiful, textured, and interesting, filled with quirky art and treasured objects. Come on in and stay a while — we think you'll feel right at home. 

The new Ro chair for Fritz Hansen. In purple!

A super-ornate mirror by Bespoke Global.

A cluster of gold pendants by Tom Dixon.

A beautiful console, handmade in Brooklyn by Volk Furniture.