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Walk This Way From pillows to coat racks, the newest sign of the times is a serious shot in the heart. By Mikhael Romain 4
GOOD POINT
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Looking for a place to rest your head has never been so easy thanks to the new arrow pillow from Dwell Studio’s junior collection. $37; dwellstudio.com
BEAR NECESSITIES
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Need a hug? Don’t turn to Craigslist when the hand-stitched Fauna Kuma bear by Ross Menuez, covered in a bold pink-and-gray arrow print, is aiming for your affections. $50; designpublic.com
AIR TRAVEL
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San Francisco painter Bill Samios’ whimsical and ironic finch painting depicts a feathered friend’s joy ride courtesy of a flying arrow. Now that’s what we call “winging it.” $500; Egg and the Urban Mercantile, 85 Carl St., 415-643-8732, urbanmercantile.com.
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Sebastian’s Stake coat rack by wunderkind New York City designer Kiel Mead has arrows for hooks while the standing rack makes a big impact. Wall-mounted rack, $150; The Curiosity Shoppe, 855 Valencia St., 415-671-5384, curiosityshoppeonline.com
HANG TIME
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Consider Danish designer Gustav Hallén’s lacquered metal arrow hangers, which come in four different colors, not-so-subtle hints for messy roommates to clean up their acts. $45; Zinc Details, 1905 Fillmore St., 415-776-2100, zincdetails.com
PAPER OR PLASTIC
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While your canvas shopping bag from last year’s business convention may be racking up eco-karma points, it’s not doing anything for your stylishness. Enter the Baggu bag—a nylon tote with a bold-colored chevron pattern that’s chic enough for you to proudly be labeled “bag lady.” $10; Rare Device, 1845 Market St., 415-863-3969, raredevice.net
CUPID’S ARROW
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Don’t be surprised if the minimalist 4-by-9-inch decoupage (remember decoupage?) arrow tray by John Derian pierces the heart of your beloved— especially if you’ve loaded it up with sweet treats. On a more mundane note, it’s also the perfect place to keep your keys in one safe place. $80; Nest, 2300 Fillmore St., 415-292-6199, nestsf.com
JUNE 2009
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