Object of Lust: Acrylic Christmas Tree

Because I've always wanted a 6-foot-tall, $850, limited-edition clear plastic Christmas tree.

Seriously -- pines and firs? Overrated.

Order yours right here.

Cool Stuff: Firefly Lamp

I love the pared-down simplicity of Lucite wizard Aaron R. Thomas's Firefly Lamp.

Formed from a clear acrylic base and a nickel-plated rod, this lamp is all about the unadorned bulb -- a five-inch-wide, crystal-clear beauty enclosing five tiny "fireflies." No shade needed. I think a grouping of these on a glass or Lucite table would be gorgeous.

The lamps, which are available in four sizes ranging from 16 to 22 inches tall, normally retail for $250, but can be purchased directly from Thomas's website for $99 each. More info right here.

eBay Find of the Day: Karl Springer Lucite Table

Did I mention that, in addition to all my other design fetishes, I have a little Lucite fixation as well? (In fact, I wrote a whole article about it, called "Clearly Cool," which you can find here.)

One of the great things about Lucite is the way it draws the eye without adding any visual weight to a space (great for smaller rooms and those you're trying to keep light and airy), as well as the way it bounces light around the room.

This cool little table was designed by none other than Karl Springer, one of the icons of Lucite furniture (and of general Seventies fabulousness). The Greek Key detail on it is very unusual -- and pretty dang awesome, if you ask me.

Current bid: $154.