We love Blu Dot's Scamp table - beautiful, modern, versatile.

Consoles with a midcentury feel from Blu Dot.

A really clever detail on a chair from Loll Designs. And it's made from recycled milk jugs!

They say you don’t really know someone until you’ve taken a trip together. I say the true test of the patience and kindness in a relationship occurs while holding up a heavy shelving unit and trying to affix it to a seemingly stud-less wall. I know, because it's happened to me. That day, I needed both an actual and an emotional anchor.  

Pieces that can pull double duty are always welcome in small homes. These 10 ottomans and benches (plus a trunk thrown in the mix) open up to offer storage for books, blankets, shoes — you name it.

Ängsspira Bedding

• $39.99 (twin), $49.99 (full)
• IKEA

This elk is a very modern take on the woodland theme. It's striking, fresh and the use of black offsets the kiddie feel that primary colors can sometimes have. 

Wherever you are in the country, there's a sale or shopping event to get you out of the house this weekend. From the Modernica Factory Sale in LA to the Renegade Craft Fair in Austin to a host of Design Week events in New York, there are plenty of reasons to get out and freshen up your home. Check it all out in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event.

This week's tech deals are aimed right at the tech geek in all of us. We've found a few options for Apple products at a discount, Windows 8 ultrabooks, gaming titles galore, and a few designer headphones at slashed prices. If you're looking to liven up your desk, an old school typewriter or industrial task lamp on discount could also do the trick, while those with a penchant for housekeeping efficiency should note this week's vacuum deals below...

This week marked my first-ever trip to the Brimfield Antique Show, the largest outdoor antique market in the world. With 20-plus fields and thousands of vendors, even a skilled bargain hunter like myself could use help from a veteran to navigate the six-day market. Here are eight tips for scoring deals and shopping outdoor shows like a pro.