Desktoptopia used to be an exclusive Mac-only service that aimed to adorn your desktop by sharing a large library of unique designs by artists from around the world at the cost of $20 per single license. That fee has now been dropped and PC users can now also enjoy auto rotating, beautifully designed desktop wallpapers for free.

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Gift Chooser is an independent site that is dedicated to tracking down original gift ideas and presenting them all on their regularly updated site.

"We’re here for one reason: to help you find unusual and original gifts for your friends and family. It can be tricky choosing presents for people, and we want to make sure you don’t resort to buying high-street gift vouchers!"

Recent recommendations include some very cute Easter eggs, recycled wine glasses and personalised handmade cards and today 'Ology art' is featured! (Thanks guys!) link to giftchooser.co.uk

'The Meguro neighborhood of Tokyo is famed for wringing the pockets of its residents—despite being just as jam-packed as other areas downtown. When Masahiro Harada, Harada Mao, and Ishi Naoto of Mount Fuji Architects were commissioned to design a live/work space in the district, they knew the challenge was to create a home that transcended the claustrophobic neighborhood. ' link via dwell.com

'Designed by the studio of invention Décadrages and marketed under the brand name BedUP, the bed that falls from the ceiling is an innovation that will save 4 m² in your apartment. By day, the bed is stored on the ceiling, the under-surface becomes ceiling with the possibility of integrating lighting.  At night, the bed can come down in the manner of an elevator and stops at the height previously requested, thus avoiding moving furniture that would have been placed underneath it.' link

Design My Room is a new online tool to enable you to design your rooms from scratch. 'It's a simple and easy tool that enables you to design and furnish any room in your house, as well as buy the furnishings and accessories you've chosen. Additionally, Design My Room allows you to build a portfolio of rooms to save, update and share with friends—or the community at large. You can even rate and comment on other people's designs—or allow them to comment on yours.'link via elle decor

'Jewelry designer Rosa de la Cruz Bonfiglio has been steeped in art since her childhood. Her parents, Rosa and Carlos M. de la Cruz, are major collectors in Florida who have opened their contemporary-art-packed mansion in Key Biscayne to the public and are planning a private museum for Miami's design district.' link via elle decor

Missouri-based architect, Rocio Romero began the National LV Open House Tour yesterday in New York - Her latest design is the 'LV Series, which employs a number of environmentally-friendly design elements and aims to foster a connection to natural surroundings. The result is full of clean lines, mammoth windows and minimalist details.' link via coolhunting.com

Hotel Fox, recently opened in Copenhagen has commisioned 21 international artists from the fields of graphic design, urban art and illustration to turn Hotel Fox "into the world’s most exciting and creative lifestyle hotel." Each of the 61 rooms is described as an individual piece of art. From wacky comical styles to strict graphic design. From fantastic street art and Japanese Manga to simply spaced out fantasies. You will find flowers, fairytales, friendly monsters, dreaming creatures and secrets vaults... As they say, you haven't seen anything like it...link

pillowsandthrows.com have some beautiful bedding with "some of the latest contemporary floral patterns from Blissliving - link via decor8.blogspot.com

'The Sunday Times' gave a nod to the growing popularity of Warhol inspired prints at the weekend...

The popular blog freshome.com have an article entitled '10 Things You Should Know Before Decorating Your Living Room - a worthy read!

"Decorating your living room is a good idea. It will save you money and give you significant knowledge about interior designing. Also, you can do it as a pass time or a hobby. But, then things could also go wrong and you could make a fool out of yourself. Therefore, it is always better and recommendable to get your hands full with some ideas about how to go on with decorating your living room. So, here are a few things to know before you take the plunge to decorate your living room..." link

Lil'birdies for free to download, print, cut and enjoy! link

"friends is a project to connect people all over the world and at the same time create a beautiful piece of drawing with the help of you nice folks out there. all you have to do is download the template and draw a self-portrait or anything that you desire as long as the drawing does not touch the gray margins. drawings submitted will then be montaged together on this site to form a bigger drawing..." link

Welcome welcome welcome!!!!!..After months of work we are pleased to launch Ology art ~ we're here to funk up your photos in one of our different styles and produce a wonderful canvas, acrylic or print for you to treasure. Check back here to read the latest news and offers from Ology art and also for other 'cool things' we think you'll like...