I love stools. Maybe it is because I am not on the tall side, which means I am always a few inches too short to reach the cereal or the curtain rods. Stools let me get stuff done. Or maybe it is because they are so functional and attractive. Whatever the reason, I do know one thing for sure. The stools I’ve been seeing on some of the handmade sites, like Art Fire and Etsy? Droolworthy!
On Art Fire, I am a big fan of Still Novo Design. This artisan makes some of the most amazing recycled wood stools I have …read more

It’s been a good long time since we saw any offbeat furniture. I always mean to share, but I just fill up my bookmarks, hording stuff for my own viewing pleasure. Today is show and tell. Well, more show than tell. If you’d like to learn more about any of these amazing pieces, click on the photo.
Stool slash newspaper holder slash ultra fun!

[via the very cool NEL]
Seating option by one innovative Gadi Dudler – although my vote goes to the giant from the beanstalk using this upside down to wash dishes.

[via Coroflot]
Biggest dog chew toy ever – you know, …read more