apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

• GAMplusFRATESI's Butterfly sofa: This new, sexy sofa moves in all directions and is debuting in Milan next month. •Bouroullec Milan '06 preview: Well, actually we couldn't find the preview link, but the pic above is intriguing enough.... (Via Mocoloco)

•MUJI's first design competition: MUJI is entering the creative fray of awards competitions. Entry info is at this link and winners are announced at next years Milano Salone del Mobile. (Via Mocoloco)

•Lap Tray by harald hynell: This will take the heat off your legs and give your bed a stylish new addition for non-computer uses as well. •Stagger Shelf by Brave Space: "Made of toasted vertical grain bamboo and finished with organic, non-toxic Hard Oil." •SCOOT by GRO design: Only a concept as of yet, but oh, such a good one for NYC.

Writer's Almanac:
•It was on this day in 1948 that President Harry Truman signed the European Recovery Program (known as the Marshall Plan) into law.
•POEM: John, Tom, and James by Charles Henry Ross