ROMO is British fabric company which has been around for over 100 years. This series of flocked (textured) wallpapers use traditional patterns in extremely large scale and in some cases vibrant colors. The series is a nice hybrid of old and new. We’re anxiously hoping for a flocked seagulls pattern.

In addition to its angular top, what makes this carafe unique is that a tumbler doubles as a lid. The set is made of handblown glass, 12.75″ tall, and available from CB2 here for just $15.

Milan based Luciano Marcato created this series of interesting pillows. “Mouths” (left) is 24 inches square and sells for $145. “Full Moons/Waiting Moon” (right) is 16 inches square and sells for $108. These and others in the set can be purchased here.

Our friends at Modern Self just turned us on to these ceiling tiles by Talissa Décor that install easily over that ugly popcorn texture common in so many apartments. According to this article the whole process can be done pretty easily with a utility knife, putty knife and some adhesive. The tiles are light weight molded polystyrene that can be easily removed when you move if your landlord requires you to get rid home improvements upon vacating. White tiles (which you can of course paint to your liking) are $3.99 so you can get away with this project fairly inexpensively.

This just in, for those of you lucky readers in the LA area CA Boom (west coast independent design show) is happening this weekend at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The event is part trade show, part consumer show, part architecture tour, and part par-tay. This is THE place to get your fill of modern architecture, modern furnishings and lots of pre-fab for you pre-fab geeks… you know who you are. Tours are as follows Friday- Santa Monica (including a Living Home!), Saturday- Venice, Sunday- West LA. Tickets are $20 per day or $75 if you go on the tour.

Tired of wall paper? Is paint just not enough? Blik makes a series of vinyl decal graphics to decorate your space. This is a very quick and easy way to refresh your surroundings, so we’re not surprised this is catching on. Blik will also design custom graphics to your specification. Check out their blog for a few nice examples of both out of the box and custom projects.

It’s finally starting to get cold again. For those without a fireplace and modern taste, Blomus makes a series of smokeless fireplaces that run on ethanol, so no chimney is required. In addition to the many fireplaces, there are a range of tools, wood stands, and screens in coordinating stainless steel. Fireplace (left) $1549 (designer Flöz Design), fireplace tool set $205 (designer Andre Gilli), firewood stand $310 (designer Andre Gilli), fireplace (right) $839 (designer Flöz Design).