my.commute

The award-winning IF-Mode Foldable Bicycle is a 32lb. bike perfect for urban travelers who use the subway or bring their bike into the office with them. With monoblade wheel mountings and a two speed transmission, the bike rolls like luggage and is available at Neiman Marcus for $2,200.

steel.doorbell

Without a modern doorbell to match the doors I featured earlier, your entryway will be a contrast of modernity and apathy but the following two brushed stainless steel designs are available at Design Within Reach. The tall skinny version (think SoCal palm tree) is $125 while the short wide version (NorCal palm tree) is $150. Additionally, you can orient the the plates in any direction, turning the tall into horizontal or moving around the button on the latter.

azita.sauces

Azita's Nine Spice Rub (ie. sauce for pre-cooked meat) was designed by Michael Freimuth and would make any BBQ look better, if not taste better too. Azita, a Persian-American chef, started her company in 2007 and creates a variety of hot sauces rubs with other limited edition designs also by Freimuth.

metrofarm.benches

The Metrofarm Benches are a bit of déjà vu as the successors to the Metrofarm DJ Desks but they are slightly more practical for those that don't DJ regularly in their homes. Although they would look nice anywhere, I see them fitting nicely at the tail end of a modern platform bed.

vintage.microphone

The Shure 55 Microphone is a vintage classic invoking some of the splendor from the Art Deco era of the 20's and 30's. Shure is still a major retailer in the audio industry with products ranging from headphones to wireless systems. Luckily, they sell a barely modified rendition of the Shure 55 Microphone under their Classic Collection and available on Amazon for $249.99.

luxury.plastic

There has been a rising popularity in luxury plastic flatwear, most of which comes available in all the shapes and designs of traditional silverware except available in dozens of colors and more appropriate for picnics. The Kikkerland Orleans Flatware sets are available through Paper Source and dishwasher safe. Showcasing a classic European pattern, each set of 12 is $16.50 but constantly in- and out-of-stock, so be quick.

suspension.light

The Tank by Alexander Taylor comes in various colors and features folded aluminum channels. Available in two sizes, the suspension light comes senza price tag but the website lists both email and phone number for contact.