With the recent heat wave that stretched across the nation, we'd be excused for thinking we live in the desert when we're actually plunked in the middle of the city. All this desert weather has us turning an eye toward lovely terracotta accessories for the home. From trendy side tables to a cute little pig grill, check out these 10 terracotta finds from around the web. More

Walter G was founded in early 2011 by two childhood friends who were inspired by the creative use of color and patterns found in Indian textiles. They design an eclectic range of high end, handprinted textiles and furniture responsibly made in India and Australia. More

Product: Bitplay BANG! Desk Lamp
Price: $299.00 at Dynamism
Rating: Recommend*

As a child of the 80's, I've fond memories of the Nintendo Entertainment System, specifically the joys of pixelated 8-bit hunting playing Duck Hunt (that darn dog!). A similar joy can be had while arming yourself with Bitplay's "interactive object d'art", BANG!, a desk lamp that gives new meaning to "lights out!"... More

My parents bought their place back in the early 1980s, and it was purchased fully decorated from a couple who had a taste for deco and what I'd later ascertain to be a near-limitless decorating budget. There were mirrored surfaces, white marble floors, modern crystal chandeliers, Creamsicle-colored velvet armchairs, and more. But all those elements paled in comparison with the monkey room. More

I recently picked up a table lamp from IKEA to brighten up a corner in my bedroom that doesn't get much natural light, both to decorate the area and also add some illumination. It makes for an occasional impromptu casual work space where I can turn on the light and get some work done relaxing on a beanbag. Here are a few similar workspace lighting options that do not necessarily look the part of a typical task lamp... More

Light fixtures are natural mood-brighteners because they of course are natural room brighteners. But sometimes light fixtures just seem to go the extra mile. With some table lamps, pendant lights, sconces and more, there's something about the way they look, on or off, that cheers up a modern space instantly. We've gathered 20 that are doing that for us. More

Beyond wood and metal, Warm Industrial welcomes with worn leather, natural elements, and the comfort of things that have a history. The opposite of formal, this living room is made for relaxing. More

Danielle Reid and her husband Rob are going to prove that better living is possible through design. Their online shop stocks carefully crafted goods that are strong enough for everyday use but so handsome you'll want them on display. More

In this age of digital downloads and MP3 players, the concept of single tracks being distributed on vinyl discs seems incredible – which explains why 45's are a product of yesteryear. But wait - vinyl's not dead yet! Gin Art is giving a new spin to these musical discs… More

Specialty: Products by art and design students
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range to ($$$) High-End

Art and design students often create some of the most inventive product designs around. The only problem is that it can be difficult for those students to get their products into the hands of consumers. New e-commerce site Vespoe is solving that problem. More