A prime example of great minimalist design, the Conceal Bookshelf makes a statement with its “lack” of design. The design is smart though, which is why I like it, and of course it looks fun too. Your favorite books appear to float right off the wall and best of all these shelves are available for a reasonable $14!

Customizable and friendly storage! These appropriately called Faceboxes come from Spain and are bright and friendly, making them perfect for anyone who enjoys creative design and a bit of humor.  Designer Carlos Tiscar said that this collection came from his vision of contains with wheels as characters, which he decided to one day humanize. The result is this family of wheeled case goods, with each piece taking on its own personality.

Pretty cool, right?  See more here.

These vases give a whole new meaning to industrial design. Made out of industrial materials with some colored lacquer to make them pretty, these vases add a complement new element of style to your home. What I enjoy most about the vases is the element of the unexpected.  Sure we’ve all seen vases before and most of us have seen PVC pipes at one point or another. But I never expected to see this, and that’s why I like it!  See more about these vases here.

Ever wonder what happens to shopping carts when they get old? Neither did I, but I have to say that what I discovered is in fact pretty interesting.  This project, titled Mercado Negro, is the work of Ramon Coronado. Upon moving to LA, he noticed a lot of things about the area in which he lived, one of them being the shortage of parks and recreational areas.  What he did notice a lot of were shopping carts, seemingly abandoned everywhere and drawing attention to the area’s poverty.  Coronado took it upon himself to make a statement with shopping carts, and used abandoned carts to create furniture that kids would enjoy. His intention was to bring attention to and criticize the scarcity of recreational areas for kids in dense cities.

What do you think? Are his intentions communicated in this unique furniture design? See more here.

Have you heard of Orange Piel?  I was so happy to find out about them because, well their window shades are amazing!   Each rolling window treatment is custom printed so that you can create a window to a more beautiful world. Whether it’s a graphic print, something for the kids, or a beautiful view of the sky that you are looking for, Orange Piel certainly makes the view wonderful.

See more from Orange Piel here.  Happy Friday!

Love mid-century design so much you want to wear it around your neck?  Well now you can. Tiny Little Chairs is a series of collectible pendants that celebrates mid-century design. Each depicts a popular vintage chair design, which I’m sure you will easily recognize!

Each is handmade in Montreal by Bruxe Design.