Forget Meatloaf and his paradise by the dashboard light. Check out Paradise by the ceiling light, a modern light fixture by Ango, a design company based out of Thailand.

With a hand-finished stainless steel frame, Paradise acquires its interesting look from layers of silk cocoons. Silk cocoons are made in the glands within the silkworm’s body. Typically the cocoons are boiled before being used, but Ango uses the unprocessed cocoons in their natural color for Paradise.

To create the actual fixture, the silk cocoons are attached to thin wires which are then attached to the hand-soldered stainless steel frame, layer upon layer until the full shape is created.

What do you think about this chic ceiling light? Check out Paradise and other cool light fixtures at Ango’s website.

Meet Stiller Gefährte, aka the Silent Partner.

Designed by David Olschewski, Stiller Gefährte is a cool coat-rack that makes excellent use of a common household object – the shovel. Supported by an X-shaped beechwood stand, Stiller Gefährte is a fun, unconventional place to hang your coats.

Stiller Gefährte is a limited edition item from Olschewski as only 100 were made.

Would you want Stiller Gefährte as your silent partner?

All the rain on the East Coast the past few days is causing me to long for the days of summer so recently behind us. Coming across the X-Code from Yoann Designs didn’t make things any better!

But they are pretty cool. The X’s on the X-Code are bendable areas of the furniture that allow it to be folded in to a upright chair, a flat bench or a convenient table. With alternating slats, the X-Code folds into itself and locks sturdily into position. It also folds up easily for storage during these winter months.

Depending on your preference, the X-Code comes in a variety of colors, shown above. Which would you pick?

Let the Wooden Carpet be the magic carpet that takes you, and your decor, to new heights.

Designed by Elisa Strozyk for Boewer Interior, the Wooden Carpet is a three-dimensional rug that provides a unique alternative to your flooring situation. Perfect if you want wood floors  but don’t want the trouble or expense of installing them!

By cutting different shapes of wood and arranging them in a mosaic design is how the Wooden Carpet achieves its textural, three dimensional appearance. Each variation has its own design.

The Wooden Carpet is available in four styles of wood variations: Sherwood, Wentwood, Ashdown and Mortimer. Each combining different types of wood from teak, mahogany, walnut, etc. A grey linen fringe of the ends of the Wooden Carpet is optional.

Where would you display the Wooden Carpet?

La Couronne – means ‘the crown’ in French.

Designed by Paula Arntzen for Artecnica, La Couronne is made from two tiers of thing copper foil metal. Light reflects through the center to create a ‘burst of color and dimension.’  The rounded shape of La Couronne is made to resemble chandeliers that were hung on palace ceilings.

La Couronne will be available at the end of October.

What do you think about La Couronne?

Life is just grand when you spend it in the Dandy Chair.

Designed by Fiam, the Dandy Chair is made from an acrylic shell with a relief decoration that resembles snake skin. Supported by a chromed metal frame, the Dandy Chair is available in both transparent and matte colors. The matte colors are white and black, while the transparent colors are clear, red, smoked and coffee. Whether you use it as a dining chair or a chic side chair, the Dandy Chair is a clean, modern chair.

Do you feel dandy about the Dandy Chair?