Robots & More Robots

If your love of robots is anything like my love of robots, then you'll find these doodads just as smile-inducing as I do. From top left clockwise, we've got a toilet paper holder, a corkscrew, an incense burner and a tape measure. And if you're looking for a full-scale robot invasion, this is just the exploratory team.
@ General Robots, all goodies shown range from £6-£40.

Camper Bike

Camper Bike is an utterly wonderful sculptural piece built by Brooklyn artist Kevin Cyr. I can't get a sense of the scale, but hope it's life size. [via swiss miss]

Tin Animals from Zimbabwe

A pop of color. A rare find. An eco-friendly tchotchke with both kid & adult appeal.
This magical menagerie of recycled tin animals is handcrafted from scrap metal and soda cans by artists in Zimbabwe. These bright little critters were found by a curated boutique & gallery affiliated with LA’s Craft and Folk Art Museum, which helps sustain small arts collectives around the world.
@ The Egg & The Eye, $45

Emu Ivy Sofa

Italian designer Paolo Navone was inspired by the ancient art of topiary -- the ornamental pruning of trees and hedges -- when she created this indoor/outdoor series made with woven steel mesh. I love the airy, minimal effect of her Emu Ivy "furniture sculptures" -- a series which includes the loveseat & side chairs, a table and ottomans. It'd be interesting to see this one in green, because it may simply disappear into the background.

@ Coalesse, $3,340