Lighting: Magic Apartment Lamp

this magic apartment lamp made me laugh. (via cribcandy)

Etsy Lunch Hour: Crystal Bullet

crystal bullet (9mm) by anotherfeather

saw the amethyst version of this necklace on the etsy mailing list today and fell in love. of course, it sold, but i love this crystal version as much. lovely.

Furniture: Bedside Table

this would be the perfect bedside table for those lacking space. quite a clever chair designed by lewis taylor. (via notcot via yankodesign)

DIY: Suitcase Guitar Stand

my husband and i are constantly at a loss for guitar stands at our house. i don't really like the $10-$20 cheap ones but there is one at a local guitar shop that i really want made from an old fender case which reminded me of this suitcase version diy at readymade magazine. i think it's fantastic. readymade's estimate is $30 for this baby.

Green Content: Sole Power Tiles

SRS Energy has created these sole power solar tiles that work in combination with US tile's clay roofing systems. it's fairly subtle compared to the normal solar panel solution. i think this is pretty rad. having a little spanish casa, this tugs at my heart strings. click here to see more images and find out more info on the sole power tiles.

Artist: Liz Kueneke

I want to do this for my neighborhood!

Liz Kueneke is an artist who works with communities to help them understand their neighborhood through participatory embroidery. She recently became involved in a project in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Several people worked on this embroidered map, adding their own details and information to flesh it out, and this was the final result. (via crafster)

Accessory: Branch Shelf

i really love this branch bookshelf from wokmedia. can't you think of a few places in your house where this would look fantastic?!
(via cribcandy)

Etsy Lunch Hour: Kart Chair

how amazing is this kart chair by harbenger2 on etsy! love love love it!

Architecture: French Cube

i think if it were just me i could live here. the carre d'etoiles french cube was designed as a cabin getaway and you can rent them various places throughout france. the footprint is approximately 10x10x10 and crams a lot of house in such a tiny space. (via tinyhouseblog)

Finish: New York Times Headlines Wallpaper

love this wallpaper based on New York Times headlines. available at wallpaperlab. (via cribcandy)

Etsy Lunch Hour: Ring Envy

this is one of the prettiest rings that i have ever seen! i want this!

Rose Cut Pear Diamond Ring by kateszabone

Interior: Coven

this retail space is amazing. i really really love the braided cord installation and the stark white that makes the clothes pop.

(designed by Marcelo Alvarenga for Coven, a Brazilian brand of knitwear)

(via archdaily)

(photos by Leonardo Finotti)

Lighting: Document Lamp

i love this document lamp that designboom posted! find out more here.

Etsy Lunch Hour: Perpetual Calendar!

Vintage Perpetual Calendar - No. 2 by foundpaperco

love this calendar!

Furniture: Table Big Foot

i love this table big foot by alain gilles! the legs are amazing and create the most beautiful profile. (via blogdecodesign)

DIY: Zipper Lamp

i thought this was such a fun idea. click here to get step by step instructions via instructables.

(p.s. this is peppermag's 1000th post! woohoo)

Recycled Content: DeckStools

how cool are these recycled skateboard stools by deckstools?! i have a weakness for recycled skateboards and these are fantastic. (via inhabitat)

Etsy Lunch Hour: A few daily favorites!

a few favorites i found on etsy...





Modern walnut Lucite storage credenza by modology

Shout - Print by animalgam

Artist: Polypropelene Detritus by Blaine Fontana

love this piece by blaine fontana. (via society6)

Inspiration: Fellowship of the Sun Church

did anyone else think the fellowship of the sun church in true blood was some fine architecture? i love the crazy roof lines and the interior is amazing. see more pictures of the real church here.