I seem to be harboring a mild obsession with outdoor rugs lately, but this Koko Outdoor Rug ($46) is a step above your normal fare. No faux-Persian pattern here, just one bold bird in a contrasting color from its background. Do you envision making this part of your home during this endless Summer?
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Los Angeles-based painter Melissa Moss makes artwork that seems fit for a children's fairy tale. From her graceful, curtseying trees to her odd little nubbin creatures resting beneath the splayed gills of gigantic mushrooms, these paintings beg for a fanciful storyline. And her use of color?
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This sleek, modern table isn't just pretty to look at it, it's also also eco chic, since it's made from sustainably harvested woods. The Brasilla Table ($3,450.00 – $5,295) is available in walnut or birch, and was designed by Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune. Crafted in Sweden, it reminds me a little of something that might be found in a Scandinavian spaceship, given its V-shaped corners and design-forward angles.
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The Marcel Wanders Swing ($512), a traditional tree swing wrapped with vines and manufactured by Droog, brings Peter Pan whimsy to your backyard. Would you call it your own, or would you prefer something a bit more traditional and rustic?
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Seeing as you loved the Tattoo Tiles we featured a while back, maybe you'll love these Mibo Tile Tattoos ($16 to $18 for six). These heavy-duty stickers, which are impervious to water and moisture, are a quick makeover for your kitchen or bathroom tiles. They're available in three different retro patterns, in either taupe or dusty blue, for 4" or 6" tiles. 
I've been searching for the perfect bedside lamp in my master bedroom, which is pretty much the only minimalist space in my house. These five new Inhabit Builtby Lamps ($172 to $232) would be an elegant, masculine way to add just a touch of color to a predominantly white room.
Made from recovered wood fiber and formaldehyde free, these earth-friendly accents come in a number of color combinations with cheeky names like Shoot the Breeze ($170, at left), Chump Change ($172, center), and Mack Daddy ($232, right). 
