Figueira Swing Chair

• $149
• CB2

Part of the Novogratz's Brasil Collection, this colorful, relaxing hangout reflects the family's carefree days at their Brasilian vacation home. I wouldn't mind channeling some of that. If you're really adventurous, hang it indoors.

African Iringa Baskets

• from $30
• Canvas

I have three. These small, shapely African baskets are perfect for wastepaper, laundry and toys around the house. Each one has a unique feeling and they beat the pants off of basket solutions from Bed, Bath and Beyond. I've also found some sets of the same thing for less at Amazon.

I've gotten used to the recurring voices on the site always saying things are too darn expensive. But I've been thinking about it afresh and lately felt prompted to weigh in on the subject of furniture prices to try and balance the conversation.

The truth is good furniture costs MONEY, which is why we should be treating these purchases as INVESTMENTS and not as consumables (see also our post on Protein v. Carbohydate Furniture).  

Several years ago we put together a comprehensive comparison guide for Logitech's Harmony range of universal remote controls, the Kleenex of consumer remote controls. Well, in tech years two years is a lifetime, and Logitech has since released several new upgraded models with an array of new features for wrangling in a collection of remotes into a single unit. But which one to choose?

If you're looking for wallpaper that's a little out of the ordinary, Bloompapers may be just the ticket. Bloompapers' work with both established and up and coming artists produces some extraordinary wall murals. And if you fancy yourself an artist, you can also design your own wallpaper.