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Thursday, August 19, 2010

There’s Always Room for Improvement..

Even for a classic design like a coffee cup and saucer, you can find something to improve upon. While the ”Oluk” Maze Coffee Cup (pictured top) is more of a fun diversion, I really love the simple problem solving of the ”Tie Tea” from designer and founder of le mouton noir & co George Lee.

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Posted on 08/19 by Dave at 03:13 PM
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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Our Annual Summer Sale is Here!

By now everyone has probably heard about our Summer Sale - and if not shame on you (sign up for our newsletter here and stay up to date on all of our sales and promotions).  Among other things, we’re offering up some amazing deals on the fun and stylish line of homewares from Innermost - their unique range of lighting such as the Loopy Lu Shade pictured below, or cool accessories like the Mantle Dome Clock and Stem Vase.

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Posted on 07/29 by Dave at 12:01 AM
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Shower With Love And Vitamin C

I have seen several Vitamin C shower systems on the market and have always wondered if they really work.  Seeing how much I love to take a shower and Vitamin C being the essential of all vitamins, I decided to give it a whirl.  After the first few uses I did not feel any difference.  However after week of using this product, I noticed my skin is softer and my hair feels like love!  Thumbs up for Vitamin C!

Sonaki’s product line appeared to be the best solution due to it’s minimal design and less invasive installation.  The Sonaki product kits are very simple and come complete with everything you need for the installation. They also offer a nice range of shower heads and filters you can purchase.  See the other benefits [HERE]

Sonaki‘s claim:
Sonaki’s Techno-Shower Filter is formulated with and made of 100 % natural and food grade Vitamin C, making it the best and safest way to remove chlorine from the tap water, and it is an ideal method to protect the sensitive skin from the chlorine. Sonaki claims the topical use of Vitamin C works as an anti-oxidant on the skin and makes hair shinier and softer.
Beyond the anti-oxidant Vitamin C prevailed in most kind of skincare products, now Sonaki Filtering Technology physically provides you with a natural resolution in the shower and bath.

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Posted on 07/28 by jools at 03:54 PM
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Monday, July 26, 2010

Low-Cost Room Makeover: Unique Throw Pillows

If you’re in need of a low-cost home makeover, just add a touch of color or whimsy with one of our unique throw pillows from Ferm Living. Made with organic cotton or 100% silk, they feature striking patterns and colors that can add a contemporary bit of flair to your living space. See our full collection here.

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Posted on 07/26 by Dave at 06:20 PM
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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Weird Coat Hooks (Because You Love Them)

If there’s one thing in this world that doesn’t need an explanation, it’s our love for hanging coats and hats on odd-shaped hooks placed prominently around the house. With that in mind, here’s a few intriguing wall hooks we have available that are sure to pique visitors’ interest. Pictured from left to right: the Spike Wall Hook (Set of 3), Mr and Mrs Wall Hooks and Harry Allen’s popular C’mere Hand Hook.

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Posted on 07/25 by Dave at 02:01 PM
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Unearthed from the George Nelson Archives!

These ceramic clocks were originally designed in 1953 and developed as far as the production stage, but for “reasons unknown” they never ultimately made it to the market. Now, reproduced by Vitra based on the original plans and prototypes, these evocative sculptures are beautifully crafted of glazed ceramic. Each clock includes a rechargeable battery so it will be ready-to-go out of the box! See them here.

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Posted on 07/21 by Dave at 03:58 PM
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Thursday, July 08, 2010

Like Mike? Buy His Wristwatch

These days the Jordan brand is known for a lot of things, but sophisticated chronograph watches has never really been one of them. Released to celebrate the Air Jordan “XX3” (don’t ask) these were briefly available in the Air Jordan Flight Club (still not positive what that means) and quickly became another rare, probably overpriced piece of MJ merch. Finally we get an answer to that age-old question posed by those classic Bulls teams right before every tipoff: “What time is it??” via Freshness.

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Posted on 07/08 by Dave at 03:04 PM
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Friday, June 18, 2010

Mix & Match Water Bottles, Teapots, Storage Jars & More!

New from Nuance, the unique range of “Mix” glass bottles and compatible tops are made with heat-resistant borosilicate glass and a range of compatible lids that offer you a wide range of uses such as Coffee or Tea Pot, Water Bottles and Carafes, Storage Containers and Vases. Ultra-versatile and contemporary stylish to boot, see them here.

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Posted on 06/18 by Dave at 05:36 PM
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Makeover Your Kitchen Without Lifting a Finger

A kitchen makeover doesn’t have to cost you thousands. With our new Kitchen and Barware accessories from Nuance, we offer cooking tools, dining accessories and entertaining gadgets that are so sleek and attractive, simply displaying them on the table is enough to spice up your living or dining room. Seen below the Porcelain Condiment Bowls and Large Drink Glass Set, as well the rest of Nuance’s collection are all available now for immediate shipment!

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Posted on 06/15 by Dave at 05:42 PM
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Stewart Stand’s Sleek Stainless Steel Wallets

From Brooklyn-based design company Stewart Stand, these ultra-thin wallets are actually made from woven stainless steel thread to be extremely durable and even block RFID scanning on your cards and prevent identity theft. They will also set off a metal detector if you pass through, but isn’t that the perfect place to flash a little dough? See them here.

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Posted on 06/09 by Dave at 05:09 PM
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Monday, June 07, 2010

Another Great Ironing Board Innovation

There’s really nothing as unsightly as the many “one-function” items we have around the house. Here’s a perfect example: the Madame Est Servie ironing board concept from Aïssa Logerot. While most ironing boards are relegated to some unseen part of the house - even this killer prototype I love would be tucked away for most of the day - this board flips over and serves a real purpose during all other times.

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Posted on 06/07 by Dave at 06:26 PM
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Thursday, June 03, 2010

Self-Refilling Wine Glass!

Sometimes the best inventions solve a problem you didn’t know you had. Case in point, the Glass Tank by Kouichi Okamoto of Kyouei Design - a self-filling wine glass that works with air and water pressure to always keep your snifter at an appropriate level. Because when you think about it, refilling your glass is probably the most tedious part of drinking wine. via.

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Posted on 06/03 by Dave at 04:58 PM
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Monday, May 17, 2010

Minimalist Wire Body Wall Clocks

We recently added some very cool, ultra-minimalist wall clocks to our catalog. Seen below, the Starlight and Web Wall Clocks each eschew the traditional full clock body design for a lighter form and retro-inspired colorways. See our full collection of modern clocks right [ here ].

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Posted on 05/17 by Dave at 06:09 PM
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Saturday, May 08, 2010

More Than Just Window Dressing (see what I did there)

It’s hard to find a great looking, modern window film. Well, it used to be.. Check out Emma Jeff’s Adhesive Window Film right here for a variety of styles sure to accent any door or window. Personally I use one of those “fake stained glass” designs myself but that just happens to fit the decor.

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Posted on 05/08 by Dave at 12:27 PM
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Thursday, May 06, 2010

Pure Modern’s Belated Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

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So we’re past the cut-off date to ship before this weekend, but what’s better than a well-planned and more thought-out yet slightly overdue (Mother’s Day) party for next weekend? Kick things off with the handmade ceramic Celebrate Party Plates by Rae Dunn (pictured above). If that’s not quite your old ladies speed, Rae Dunn also makes an elegant Espresso Set perfect for intimate gatherings. Speaking of close quarters, you’ll find nothing better to light those special settings than Roost’s photo-etched and silver-plated Lily Pad Tealight Holder (seen below).

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Posted on 05/06 by Dave at 02:12 PM
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