gorgeous hand printed linen pillows from brooklyn based design studio, twenty2. to be debuted at the nyc gift fair this weekend…i’ll be there, will you?

while discussing the pros and cons of a trip to ikea with the ny times’ rob walker last night, i was tipped off to this ikea-fanatic site. run by armand b. frasco, a northern illinois resident working in the healthcare field (and creater of “the world’s premier fan site for moleskine notebooks”), positive fanastics is the unofficial ikea web journal. here’s a description from the site:

“For most of us it starts with the catalog. Or a word overheard. The anticipation builds. Then the inevitable pilgrimage to the yellow-and-blue building. Wherever we heard it first, IKEA intrigues, excite the senses and incites people into action. This web journal will document how the world perceives IKEA, the brand and the lifestyle. This is a site for us to share the latest product news, our musings and photos. It is intended to be fun so put down that Allen wrench for a while and commune with us.”

an interesting concept and an even more interesting website from someone who clearly hasn’t had the classic ikea breakdown in the kitchen section while debating the merits of a wall-mounted dishrack. the site takes its name an essay (”Positive Fanatics”) by ikea founder ingvar kamprad and whether you hate that infamous blue and yellow building or can’t get enough of your impossible to pronounce furniture the site is fun to check out. click here to read positive fanataics..it’s certainly a trip.. [thanks to rob for the tip]

while browsing urban outfitter’s new selections for the home i was surprised to see a series of mirrored furniture- and a brand new deluxe chandelier. it looks like urban is glamming it up a bit with pieces that resemble another company under their parent co’s umbrella- anthropologie. now, i haven’t seen these pieces in person yet so i can’t speak to their construction quality (and i’m sure many of you will have plenty to say about urban’s quality..)- but i at least like the look of the new pieces. while i’m not in love with the golf ball style lightbulbs of the chandelier, i’m enjoying seeing pieces with a bit more sophistication. i’m finding that as i decorate my own place i’m being drawn more and more to pieces that have an antique look or at least a bit more sophisticated flair. the chandelier is going for $140 and the mirrored pieces from $200- $360, so i’m not sure if they’re worth the dough until i see them in person (which i plan on doing this weekend), but i’m enjoying the new look. click here to browse urban’s home collection.

more beautiful wool felt designs from illu stration’s mary-ann williams: the sconcigli daybed, sconcigli cushion and starlight lights made of 100% wool felt. you can find more information and view illu stration’s full collection right here. (you have to register to view the full site…i know, not fun)

just a quick reminder, if you have time , and haven’t done it already, i would be most appreciative if you could take a few minutes to fill out the d*s reader survey. it’s only once a year and four lucky readers will one of the follwing great prizes: a table from modernseed, a modern cookie jar from sparkability, an inhabit pillow from 2modern and a $75 gift certificate from iluren.

click here to fill out the survey. thanks, guys- we’ve had close to 1,500 entries so far, i’d love to top 2,000! thanks!

snazzy little porcelain napkin holders from dinner-ware. at only $8 a pop, these little guys are well worth checking out. available in 6 patterns (alphabet, star flowers, pinwheel, flowers, sunburst and mod dot), the napkin holders are available right here. enjoy (even on a budget)!

not neutral always has lovely dinner and barware that’s much more budget conscious than the lighting below. this new ribbon pattern is available in a jaunty red color that makes me want to invite the gang around for drinks at our place. if red’s a bit too much, try the icy white ribbon martini set (4 glasses for $24). and if you’re looking for something to eat off of, rather than drink from- try the ribbon dining set- there are espresso cups, serving plates, a coffee set and small dessert plates to choose from ($22.50 to $68). more info and shopping available right here. enjoy!

i love pendant lights that remind me suspended raindrops, so this series (dubbed “the 14 series“) by designer omer arbel were right up my alley. available in 4 variations (from $244 to over $7k) the 14 series is also available for custom-designed installations.

if the 14 series isn’t what you’re looking for check out these splurge-worthy pendants from bruno rainaldi (for terzani, 2005). made of metal with a white finish or tin plating, the magdalena lamp is a beautiful glowing sphere that comes in 2 sizes (both around $2k) and 2 versions (suspension or floor lamp). available online right here. enjoy!