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I’m in love! I’ve seen this before but for whatever reason it didn’t strike a chord with me then.
The ambient dashboard has three panels which you can customize to display information that you’d like to view at a glance. The best part about it is that you can tune into the basic channels and not pay any monthly fees, or you can opt for premium service for $6.95 a month or $19.95 a quarter. It works like a radio, using over the air signals. No computer or wifi connections necessary.

Basic channels:
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Local Temperature Forecast
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Area Traffic Congestion

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My Portfolio
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My Commute #1
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These “Bubble” coasters by Publique Living are made from die-cutting high density closed-cell foam. Mix things up with a set of 5 (brown, orange, white, grey and lime). Hand-wash only. 4″ diam

I’m quite fond of this credenza. I’ve long been looking for something just like this to hold that stuff that needs to be stored, and the black accent on the end of this caught my eye. The orange insides certainly help as well.

Not a bad selection of finishes either:
khaki/white, limed oak/white, natural walnut/white, stained walnut/white, white/white

100 percent hardwood, non-VOC lacquered paint.
Made in the USA.

56″ W x24″ H x20″ D

I’ve been resisting posting this for a very long time because is SO out of my price range. I finally caved because it’s so nice…

Alfa 3-seat
sofa, cat 10-20
fabric

designer:
Emaf Progetti

design year:
1999

manufacturer:
Zanotta, Italy

materials:
Chrome-plated steel feet in high or low versions, making the overheight of sofa pieces 21″ or 25″ steel frame; elastic webbing; fixed nylon internal cover; removable exterior cover in quilted fabric or leather.

notes:
The Alfa sofa system is available in many configurations and fabric or leather finishes. As shown, three seat low leg with arms, in Category 10-20 fabric.

dimensions:
as shown, with low leg: 21.75″ back height 90.5″ width 11″ seat height

Want one of a kind home furnishings? If you don’t mind paying premium, you will definitely want to peruse the wares offered by Wright 20, an online gallery and consignment house.

This particular set of pillows is from the 1970’s, designed by Pierre Cardin.
15.5″w x 16″d
Woven signature to back of each: [Pierre Cardin].

Condition:
Excellent condition. Pillows have recently been professionally cleaned.

This wall clock designed by Jacob Jensen in 1988 still retains every bit of it’s design integrity today. Black and white, dials to tell the time, what’s not to like?

Brushed aluminum; MDF

Requires 1 AA battery, included.

11.5″ square 1″ thick

I’ve been looking for some nice soaps for the bath. This Rock soap, made to look like a geological specimen, has a mild scent and will last you a long time.

Contains all natural ingredients, herb extracts and minerals.
Approximate size: 4″x2″
Soaps are hand hewn and variations in size, shape and color will occur.
Amethyst, Fire Opal, Turquoise, Jasper, Malachite, Aquamarine

I’m not a big “scent” person. Usually artificial smells give me a bit of a headache. But this actually smells clean. It’s made with Charcoal (known for its cleansing properties) and essential oils (which means the scents are real–not made in a test tube).
Trust me on this one.

Do I need to say that this looks way better than anything that falls under the category of “futon”? I think I probably don’t, but just in case, if you’re thinking about a sit/sleep double action sofa, I recommend serious consideration of this particular sofa. It looks good.

“The compact, Dutch-designed Logo Sleep Sofa rests lightly on chrome-plated steel sleigh legs, with crossbar support for added strength. The Sofa opens easily through a three-staged durable ratchet mechanism for either reclining or sleeping. The Sofa sleeps two, and is upholstered in a soft heathered wool (two-toned charcoal and light grey or red and tomato) that suits almost any environment. Made in Denmark.”

Available in Charcoal/Light Grey or Red Tomato.

H 33.5″ W 78″ D 38.5″ Seat H 15″

• It’s a ring! It’s a salt & pepper shaker!
It really works!
• Ring is made to be a three-dimensional, free-standing sculpture.
• It comes with a luxurious black felt jewelry bag with a signed, sterling silver tag.

About one month ago I was looking for an 8′ x 10′ rug. It’s the perfect size for a sofa, coffee table and two chairs. I looked and looked and couldn’t find anything I wanted that I could afford. I ended up getting something with different dimensions. If I had seen this, I would have snapped it up.

Soft wool : imported : professionally clean : Indigo/peri/cloud (shown) or espresso/flax/ivory

I’m thrilled to see these finally available. Sure, they’re silk curtains, but what’s impressive is the print- long “BLOND” hair. Hurray. I love wierdly whimsical stuff.

Imported from Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
designer: Nicolette Brunklaus

Each panel measures 35.43″W X 98.42″L.

Update: This item is unfortunately no longer available through original retailer. (1/5/10)

This is the first time I’ve run across a retailer for this chandelier (I think) and I’m very excited to see it’s available…

“Upside-down wine glasses make up this chandelier. The stemware is meant to be used and then rehung.
By selecting which glasses to hang, you design your own lamp. Different kinds of glasses cause different reflections and light patterns. If you choose all crystal glasses, it will look like a crystal chandelier.

Available in 40 & 16 glass versions. Glasses, electrics, bulb not included.”

You can choose between a chrome or black steel finish.

I’m a big fan of the Jasper Morrison Globall Lamp, but a $500 lamp is not currently in my price range, so I bought this lamp instead. It bears a remarkable similarity to the JMG lamp except for a few key things:
1. there is no dimmer switch*
2. the stand sticks out slightly
3. the cord is transparent plastic instead of a grey fabric cord.

*To get the same dimming effect, you can have the lamp re-corded and have your electrician add a dimmer. Or you can just buy a lamp dimmer. If you want the cords to match, get the grey model (TT-300NLH-GR) from Lutron (which I was unable to find online but I did find at my local Home Depot for $9.00).

I think these might be one of my favorite things I’ve seen in a while…and I’m going to quote straight from unica as they did such a good job explaining the series and such:

“the ink blot series, designed by kathleen walsh for walteria living, is inspired by a 19th century parlor game called blotto. a pre-cursor to the use of inkblots by rorschach in modern research psychology as personality tests, blotto encouraged right-brain thinking in a social setting. it is the intent of this series to simulate a similar dialogue and promote togetherness around the dinner table. plates are japanese porcelain with lead-free certified glaze. sold as a set of 4. available with text in black or gold. dimensions: 10.7″d

text on the plates reads as follows:
a) “1% – an outlaw biker rides alone, his destiny remains uncertain”
b) “compassion among species – 2 altruistic butterflies fly 2 injured field mice to safety”
c) “dueling roosters – 2 roosters engage in staring competition, there will be only 1 winner”
d) “an unlikely event – 1 winged porcine creature stands poised at the edge of a reflective pool”‘