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Add a little bling to an interior setting with Bruck's Cristello pendant. The pendant features Strass crystals made by Swarovski, in amber, blue and clear. The crystals refract light from the bi-pin lamp into an array of prismatic colors. Available in chrome, matte chrome or bronze finishes, the pendant is offered with a 2-inch or 4-inch canopy or with a uniplug that is designed to mount to any of Bruck's low-voltage systems. Available through Hinkley's Lighting Factory, 4620 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012, (602) 279-6267, and 15023 N. 73rd St., Scottsdale, AZ 84260, (480) 948-8799, www.hinkleyslighting.com; Illuminations, 3527 E. Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85716, (520) 325-3031; or www.brucklighting.com.

Fusion panels by Designtex offer new options for countertops, space dividers, displays, light fixtures, cabinets, ceilings, furniture and other decorative interior elements. The panels, made from 40 percent recycled resin, can be cut, drilled, molded and customized. They're available in 4-by-8-foot and 4-by-10-foot sheets, in thicknesses of 1/8-inch or 1 inch. Look for a variety of colors; patterns created with meshes, fabrics or stone encapsulated in the resin; and botanical elements or textures ranging from smooth to dappled. 595 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, (303) 722-1777; 2141 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602) 955-0099; or www.designtex.com.

Searching for the right paint color for a client's dining room? Dunn-Edwards' Perfect Palette Color Library puts together 1,696 colors in nine binders, with generously sized 5-by-8-inch color chips, a fan deck and an exclusive color album geared for designers. You'll be able to find that exact shade of rose … or maybe sage … at your own desk. www.dunnedwards.com.

Fabric designer Glenn Peckman's new Summerland Collection of indoor/outdoor textiles for Giati was inspired by the colors, textures and elements of nature. The collection, made of 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic that resists mildew, sun fading, splitting, peeling and cracking, includes a classic stripe, an abstract leaf motif, textured weaves and a solid bouclé, available in a variety of color combinations. Available through John Brooks, Inc., 2732 N. 68th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257, (480) 675-8828, and 601 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, (303) 698-9977, www.johnbrooksinc.com; The Gerrity Group, 5193 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118, (702) 255-8267, www.thegerritygroup.com; or www.giati.com.

Here's a new book that's sure to get a lively debate going at the next AIA chapter meeting or university design class — Architecture of the Absurd: How "Genius" Disfigured a Practical Art (The Quantuck Lane Press, 2007). Author John Silber, former president and chancellor of Boston University, explores the work of so-called genius architects, past and present, who, as he sees it, possess a willful disdain for clients, budgets and the people who have to live and work inside their creations. And, yes, he names names. www.quantucklanepress.com.

Henry Hall Designs has teamed with designer Ted Boerner to create a new line of outdoor furniture that combines the sleekness of modernism with the softer, sensual aspects of Art Deco. Mariposa, made with FSC-certified teakwood, includes a lounge series (shown here), a dining table and chairs, and a coffee table that can be fitted with trays — or with cushions to create a bench. Available through Egg & Dart, 595 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, (303) 744-1676; The Gerrity Group, 5193 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118, (702) 255-8267, www.thegerritygroup.com; Inside/Out, 7350 N. Dobson Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, (480) 994-1060; or www.henryhalldesigns.com.