Awesome Abduction

This Abduction Lamp is too funny. It's a good thing it wasn't produced back in the mid '90s, when I had an alien-themed bedroom. Actually, it was a little bit preposterous. My room was like what would happen if an alien mated with a Barbie doll...in the back of a Volkswagen. (Via NOTCOT.)

Another Spiffy Light

Jeebus, why are there so bloody many lighting fixtures I want to own? I suppose it's a good thing I can't afford them all (not that I have room for them anyway). Today's lust object is the splendiferous Julia pendant.

Not Your Usual Book Light

I just love the awesomely clever Book of Lights. Both versions just scream instant atmosphere. Wouldn't the desk lamp version be a cheeky yet appropriate note in a library or study? You know, the iconic gentleman's study with the mahogany desk, quilted leather chair, decanter of port, and bookshelves laden with embossed volumes and Oriental exotica. And likely an old British guy sitting in a smoking jacket and slippers, puffing on his pipe and recalling his youthful exploits in Indja with the regiment. And the streetlight version would look fantastic on a side table or shelf in an entryway or foyer. Oh, or they could work as night-lights in children's rooms. Am so glad that these are actually being produced for sale—I'd seen pictures of the desk lamp version previously, but thought it was a one-off. I think I may need one of these in my next apartment.

Stuff It—In Your Stocking, Obviously

Soap Rocks are a little bit funky, a little bit gorgeous.

Okay, neither of these is very exciting, but they're both pretty useful. The Travel Gal Pal is a portable spongy-type thing that removes deodorant or other such schmutz from your clothing. Meanwhile, for certain ladies (my grandmother, for starters) who tend to lug around massive purses full of everything short of the kitchen sink, the Purse Pal clip-on purse light might just be a tiny godsend.

These little keyboard brushes would make great stocking stuffers, except that I haven't a clue as to how much they cost and/or how to purchase them. (It's a Japanese site.) Maybe eBay? Or maybe you're lucky and have a friend who lives in Japan?

These snarky buttons come in a four-pack: the little box of lies.

Socks. Socks are always great. These nice, warm, colorful cotton tights are extremely good wintertime options, too.

On Wings of Light

For all the world, I thought I had already posted about this, but I guess not. My point, however, is that Tord Boontje's gorgeous Icarus pendant light is available for sale in the U.S. And it's actually affordable! I know what I want for my birthday. (You can also get it on Amazon, which is handy if you have a gift certificate or whatnot. Otherwise the price is about the same.)