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I grew up in New Jersey with Metlox Poppytrail Red Rooster on the dinner table. LA might as well have been on the moon, but I loved the pattern, and my mom saved every piece of the complete set for me. I now live in Manhattan Beach, where my husband was raised (his mom's dinnerware is composed of all of the seconds she bought from the Metlox factory), and marvel at the coincidence. My taste has evolved away from roosters (I kind of wish mom had been into that groovy Aztec pattern), but I still love the pottery and the personal connection. Thanks for highlighting this company!

I was surprised (and happy!) to see the Organic Modernism furniture line at HD Buttercup this week (though not branded as such, for some reason). Gorgeous. For under $100 for a pair, aside from the obvious choices at Ikea, check out http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Tabouret-24-inch-Metal-Counter-Stools-Set-of-2/3879160/product.html and http://www.amazon.com/Winsome-Wood-Saddle-Seat-Stool/dp/B001FB5K9Y/ref=pd_sim_hg_1 and http://k-log.com/Rugged_Welded_Steel_Frame_Stools-SR24N.asp . I've also seen fantastic vintage midcentury options on Craiglist lately, especially if you can do some simply reupholstery.

Ferha, check out Duravit's line of wall-hung washbasins. I think the sink in picture 1 is their Scola model.