Zakka
According to the Japan External Trade Organization, Zakka is
“a term which encompasses household goods, daily necessities and sundries” (via 9flights).
Red current has some links to zakka sites, and one of those led me to this page of links to beautiful and inspiring things.
(Yes, it’s Friday afternoon before a 3-day weekend, and I’m stuck at work. If I can’t be doing something artistic, you’re damn right I’m going to be thinking about it instead!)