Cumberland Lamps by Studio Dunn

Some decently discovered lighting from our friends at Studio Dunn. Available in Opal White or Smoke Grey, these hand-blown fixtures sport a pared-down aesthetic with a bit of Rhode Island flare. Available at Studio Dunn.

Mountain Boy Sledworks

Inspired by our recent snow in NYC, we think it's the perfect time for a profile of Colorado's Mountain Boy Sledworks. While I would be a happy owner of any one of them, I'm partial to the Slalom Sled - its shape reminds me of the Eames leg splint from WWII. The high degree of craftsmanship make them the perfect heirloom to hand down to your grand kids. Too see more, visit Mountain Boy Sledworks. Originally spotted on Remodelista.

Baixa House

I couldn't help sharing this 1755 building in Lisbon - Yet another testament to the effectiveness of white paint and some carefully selected furniture. Once a 5-story home, it has since been redesigned by Jos� Adri�o Architecto into 12 rental apartments. See more at Remodelista and Baixa House.

Tiered Lodge by Naoi Architecture and Design

We love the dynamic of this home by Tokyo's Naoi Architecture and Design. The home's location on a hill led to the interior's multi-layered geography - a series of open but visually distinct spaces. Find more at designboom.

The Smith Mansion

Discovered on the New York Times, we couldn't help but smile at this Wyoming landmark. Built by Francis Lee Smith over the course of more than a decade, the house was once intended to be a family home but seemed to be fixed under perpetual construction. Its location in Wapiti Valley, Wyoming lend it an added sense of asylum - an escape from society and reality. See more at The New York Times.

MYZ by Tsuchida Takuya

Located in Nagano, Japan and designed by architect Tsuchida Takuya of no.555, this private home teeters on the verge of ornament without ever quite falling over. Takuya seems to have reduced the feeling of welcome to its most basic essence. Personally, I cant get over the image of the modest entryway - the cafe table, the stepping stones, the weeds, the concrete facade. Sign me up. Via designboom.

The Restyled Home of Laure Joliet

I am an admitted sucker for a nicely styled apartment. Incidentally, I am pretty keen on blogger/home stylist extraordinaire Morgan Satterfield of The Brick House. In a testament to her skill, she recently took it upon herself to spruce up the home of fellow extraordinaire, Laure Joliet. I don't want to steal Morgan's thunder, so here is just a taste of the result. For more, visit The Brick House.