Hawt Gadgets

La Lampe Paul is from a wonderful French site I discovered, illico Design, which offers "French Living Accessories." Using creative designs and practical technology, they've transformed some of the basic home necessities into art pieces.

Take this lamp, which diffuses a soft light through the tarlatane. You simply nail it to your wall, wherever you want. And it comes with 3 interchangeable color covers so you you can dress the room according to your mood. Designed by Anne Monnier, an up and coming young designer, each kit includes one lamp with a white cover and 2 additional covers (either turquoise/apple or eggplant/tomato).

$48 at illico Design.