This Hot Dog Couch is surprisingly expensive

As of this writing, the stately and elegant pig couch above is still available via CraigsList NYC. At $250, it seems to be quite a bargain for someone with outré taste in home decor. From the listing: Got this pig shaped couch a few years ago. It was designed by artist Pavia Burroughs and is… READ THE REST

Chicago-based artist Elliot O'Neal has been experimenting with infinity tables and cabinetry, and it is just remarkable. This Instagram post includes a video of what this one looks like in person: This pill-themed piece also includes a video: In addition to reflective art, he also does these cool layered plexiglass pieces: Image: Instagram / elliot.oneal READ THE REST

My friend Nik Shulz (aka L-Dopa) creates beautiful designs and illustrations. I hired him when I was an editor at Wired and at Make. In recent years Nik has branched out into furniture making, and his work is just as beautiful as his illustrations. READ THE REST

It's likely that there's never been a New Year's resolution focused on vacuuming more. However, plenty of people want to clean up the clutter and tidy up their lives to start a new year. The investment in a quality vacuum and other cleaners can be a good way of ensuring that much-needed cleaning work gets… READ THE REST

If you've ever started a business, it probably wasn't so you could process invoices and fill out payroll checks. Yet, accounting is the absolute lifeblood of any enterprise – and unless a company is paying thousands to have a certified professional take charge of their finances, it's easy to feel like the entire accounting arena… READ THE REST

Well, if the opening days of 2021 are any indication of what's to come, we may not find the peace and normalcy we hoped for after 2020 any time soon.  Of course, that doesn't mean you have to slip into a dark funk and let the fear, confusion, and general insanity of our daily lives… READ THE REST