With her latest cushion collection, Canada's felting queen continues to reign with this graphic exploration of bold stitching, in this case, white against intensely colored wool-nylon. Big Stitch pillows bloom in 25 hues and several sizes: 16-inch squares, 14-inch-diameter circles, and 11-by-18-inch rectangles. 1066 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1W8, Canada; 416-703-3418; bevhisey.com. circle 828
Exploring innovative new ways to use fur is the mission of Saga Furs, the fur breeders' association of Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden. At its glamorous headquarters, a restored 1920's estate north of Copenhagen, the group shows off its latest luxe creations, including woven mink throws and textured mink headboards. 26 Sandbjerguej, 2950 Vedbaek, Denmark; 45-45-65-00-88; sagafurs.com. circle 834
Fascinated by the dynamic play between light and sky, Landscapes and Still Lives by Jessica Falstein possess a moody otherworldly quality. The Manhattan artist's paintings emit the same haunting aura when they lurk beneath such seemingly banal subjects as chairs, doorknobs, or coffee mugs. The oil-on-canvas works range from 8-inches square to 43 by 40 inches. Julie Nester Gallery, 1755 Bonanza Drive, Unit B; Park City, Utah 84060; jessicafalstein.com. circle 829
In need of campfire seating at his cabin in the woods, Canadian Patrick Turner created HoleyStump out of white cedar. The stools are 12 or 18 inches high, 9 inches in diameter, and available in aqua, dark blue, pink, and gold. And the holes? Sized to hold cans of Molson beer, eh. 825 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1V4, Canada; 416-238-9641; thout.ca. circle 833
Snuggle up with the latest addition to the ultra-luxe bedding and bath collection. These fine-ribbed Wool Blankets & Throws are of washable merino-angora blend in an array of sophisticated shades, including standard hues Chocolate, Mocha, Powder, Sand, and Wheat, plus customized colors. 900 Broadway, New York, NY 10003; 718-857-5389; nancykoltes.com. circle 830
Bold abstract designs passed down through generations of Congolese weavers decorate the pillows of the Kuba collection, named after a traditional fabric. Proceeds from these 24-inch cushions in one of nine designs, which are handwoven by women struggling to escape civil war, benefit local communities. 25 South Grove, Suite 301, Elgin, IL 60120; 888-439-9375; habanahaba.com. circle 832
William Emmerson sees his Flatbar mirrors as rough-hewn looking-glass portals. Suspended by a leather strap, each piece features a black matte oxidized-steel frame with brass accents and a suspended mirror. This rectangular version measures 38 by 54 inches. 8111 Beverly Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA; 323-653-9763; emmersontroop.com. circle 831
Spray and Carousel pillows are this Manhattan textile designer's graphic reinterpretation of flower blossoms and lace. Hand-embroidered with silk thread, the 18-inch-square wool pillows are available in 60 color combinations. 41 Union Square West, 907, New York, NY 10003; 212-842-1705; judyrosstextiles.com. circle 835
A book on Moroccan style that Philip Nimmo found while traveling inspired the soft organic design of his Mattonella fire screen. The artist pairs amber and yellow glass orbs with wrought-iron curves to striking effect. He produces each screen on a custom basis, sized to fit up to 36 inches high and 42 inches wide. 710 North Orlando Drive, 101, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 323-653-5654; philipnimmoironworks.com. circle 840
The eggcup breaks out of its dull shell and goes glam with Sieger Design's sculptural Matroschka holder, which is, at about 6 inches high and 4 inches in diameter, the same size as an ostrich egg (though intended to hold a chicken's). Crafted of porcelain, the eggcup comes in luxe finishes including platinum, Cushion, gold, and white. 7 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001; 212-453-4680; sieger.org. circle 836
For the modernist canine, Italian designer Marco Morosini introduces the transparent Dog Is a God house. Hip pooches will appreciate its acrylic resin and wood construction and Philip Johnson aesthetic. The collection also includes a pagoda house, a mini trailer, a plastic cube with a red armchair, and an oversize suitcase house for hounds on the go. 40 Via Fabbrecce, 61100 Pesaro, Italy, 39-07-2128-3588. marcomorosini.com. circle 837
This & That salt and pepper shakers add flavor to the table in more ways than one. In shiny happy colors and playful forms, each oversize dispenser is 7 inches high and large enough to hold 26 ounces of salt or 9 ounces of pepper. The ceramic sets are available in four complementary-color sets: aqua and walnut brown, Orange Peel and Tidepool, olive and plum, and black and white. 5 South Chenango Street, Greene, NY 13778; 866-344-5267; jschatz.com. circle 839
Glass artist Igor Muller evokes the flowing patterns of Mediterranean aquatic plants with his mouth-blown Seaweed vase. Crafted in the Czech Republic, each piece owes its iridescence to a fuming of titanium, stands 19-inches high, and comes in blue or chartreuse. P.O. Box 1285, Healdsburg, CA 95448; 707-433-8797; fusionz.com. circle 838
The geometric shadows of a long allée of cypress trees that led to a hillside farmhouse in Tuscany captivated American photographer Jesse Kalisher. The resulting black-and-white image, Cypress Trees, is available in any size and mounted in a recycled-wood frame. 205 Cobble Ridge Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; 919-967-4300; kalisher.com. circle 846
The genius of the Tripod trivet? It conforms to any-size pan or platter. Tossed on the table like dice, the metallic cross shapes resemble giant jacks and move freely along a chrome-plated string to create a custom trivet every time. 155 Spring Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10012; 212-941-7300; alessi.com. circle 841
Eva Levin's Reindeers in Wintertime acrylic sculptures imbue a holiday classic with contemporary cool. The chili-red and frosted white creatures are available strolling or grazing, respectively, and stand 5, 3½, and 2¼ inches tall. 11A Spangatan, 211, Malmo, Sweden; 46-40-304-047; scandinaviaform.com. circle 845
Disappointed with unattractive speaker options? Jose Merla Laguna and Valentina Lollio say no more to bulky boxy subwoofers with the sexy undulating form of the OhL subwoofer. 8 Via Nobel, 30020 Noventa di Piave, Italy; 39-0421-65288; tutondo.com. circle 844
Flower photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe add elegance, and a dash of the erotic, to a new line of black-and-white porcelain dessert plates, espresso cups, saucers, and coffee mugs. This West Coast manufacturer is producing the sets in a limited edition of 500. 7977 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046; 866-477-0163; tartontheweb.com. circle 842
Muon loudspeakers from design giant Ross Lovegrove are never silent. Sexy, futuristic, and looming almost 7 feet tall, the pair combines super-formed aluminum construction with the latest in KEF sound technology. Lane Crawford, Podium 3, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Hong Kong; 852-2118-3388; lanecrawford.com. circle 843
