Brand New for 2010 from Blomus, their new Greens Outdoor Collection is similar in design to our Geo Modern selection of fiberglass planters, but these with Blomus’ signature brushed stainless steel look are certainly unmistakable. A must-have for next year’s garden season, get yours ready now! Shop our complete selection at the newly redesigned Modern Planter.

So apparently you don’t have to go to extraordinary lengths to hide your power cables. With a soft glass shape and internal cord storage, the No1 Lamp by Nicolò Taliani is not only beautiful, but extremely helpful. Like a vacuum cleaner I used to own that sucked its cord up like a tape measure, I fully expect this concept to catch on for every appliance. (via)

...With an even more unsightly piece of wall art. Here’s an interesting idea from Maisie Maud Broadhead that anyone can try at home - provided you have about a thousand little clips and an unusually long lamp cord. (via)