This sofa is filled with discarded Balenciaga clothing

Balenciaga is known for selling insanely expensive weird stuff. Remember that $1,290 T-Shirt Shirt? How about the leather IKEA tote knockoff which costs over two grand? The European luxury brand is in the business of taking everyday products, throwing their spin on them, and then selling them at ludicrous prices. And, because these truly are the end times we're living in, I present to you the Balenciaga Sofa.

This modular, see-through couch is made by interior and furniture designer Harry Nuriev, and will make its debut during Design Miami in December. It's stuffed with old, discarded garments from the fashion house, and the furniture's glossy overlay is made from scrapped transparent vinyl. The design is nothing special. It has been done before. But you have to at least applaud their efforts for giving damaged and unsold clothing another life. This is not the first time Harry has worked with the brand. Last year he created an entire office covered in Balenciaga logos.

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The Adorable Sculptures of Yen Yen Lo

These images are from a series of wall sculptures created by Yen Yen Lo . Here you can see her intricately textured ceramic pieces, looking downright adorable. Yen Yen Lo's eye for the unique and whimsical is delightful. Apparently they are not intended for kids under 16. Fifteen-year-olds cannot be trusted with fragile stuff. Get them a Funko Pop instead.

James DeRosso's ceramic monsters

I really like these whimsical ceramic creatures by James DeRosso. Yes, they have bulging eyes and toothy grins, but they're not scary at all. The Portland-based artist started making cute monsters while he was a student to jokingly create gargoyle-like guardians for the kiln. After other students kept taking his quirky little figures, he realized there was a market for them. "I'm enjoying the whole monster making niche," James says. "It's amazingly gratifying to be doing ceramics full time and especially to be a teacher introducing kids to the joy of clay." Be sure to visit his website and like his Facebook page for the latest monster news.

Acorn-shaped meditation pod

Created by LFZ Studio , this giant acorn in France is a cool space to escape the digital deluge. For some, the wooden pod is a temporary escape from reality. For others, it’s a nice place to take a nap. And for a select few, it’s a nerve-wracking dive into claustrophobia. The pod blends perfectly with the forest and the gentle rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of birds create a natural soundtrack for meditation. In this sanctuary, time seems to slow down, allowing for a deeper connection with oneself and nature. |h/t: Design Boom |

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