TwistTogether Lamp

Made from hand-cast resin and lit from within by LEDs, these modular televsion-like lamps, from Brooklyn-based design studio Glide, cast an appealing mood light. Configurable in any number of arrangements, TwistTogethers are interactive objects to boot. Stacked between shelves (like glowing cinder blocks) they integrate lighting into furniture, making for an updated version of the college bookshelf or they can form right angles to wrap …

Pet Tree Mini Cactus

Perfect stocking stuffers, these thumb-sized cactus capsules are imported from Japan and work as cell phone charms, key chains, or rearview mirror decor. They only need one monthly watering, making them good gifts for non-greenthumbs or people who love cute things. Available for $10 from Compact-Impact.

Decoradar Kits

A 3-D take on the wall mural, these kits from Brooklyn-based artists Elisheva Biernoff and Jennifer Smith come with sculptural wall ornaments, paint, instructions, and everything else needed to create themed decor. Their debut design, "South" features wooden oranges to affix to cartoon-like trees, while the latest, "North" (pictured above), includes a pair of owls and carbon transfers. Look out for upcoming editions, "East" and …