About Katie: Katie has been a product and textile designer, an art restoration specialist, and an interior designer/merchandiser. Her interests are focused on finding well designed items that improve daily life as well as reading fiction and making stuff. (View Profile)
Written by Katie on March 19, 2009. Permalink
Rose and Radish is having a moving sale, and there are some mighty nice discounts on their delightful array of items. I’d recommend taking a look.
Your child will be fascinated with these swallows flying overhead. Suspended by a single point, Flensted takes great care to make sure each mobile is carefully balanced.
Size: 13.75″x 19.5″
$27.00 $18.90, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on March 18, 2009. Permalink
What a nice surprise, IKEA is now offering solar-operated lighting.
a few from the collection:
Solar-operated post, $9.99, Buy it here.
Solar cell light chain, 5 uplights, $14.99, Buy it here.
Solar cell lighting chain, 8 globes, $19.99, Buy it here.
Solar-operated lighting (assorted colors), $19.99, Buy it here.
[posted by katie]
More information:
View Solar-operated Lighting at IKEA here
Written by Katie on March 18, 2009. Permalink
Check out this incredibly cool table collection by Arik Levy. It reminds me of Knoll’s PaperClip table, except I think I like these more for their punch-me-in-the-face colors.
Bigwire Dining Tables: $3,054.00 and up, Buy it here.
big wire is made of a steel structure painted in the colors black, graphite, red or white. 8-mm-thick tempered plate glass top, painted brown or red or extra-clear plate glass top painted white to match the structures of the same color. big wire is offered in a choice of two shapes, round and oval.
Dining table dimensions: round: 51.2″dia., round: 57.1″dia., oval: 49.2″ x 68.9″
Wire Tables: $958.00-$1298.00, Buy it here.
wire tables are a series of side and coffee tables. the structure is made of steel and painted black, red, orange or white. comes with 8-mm-thick tempered plate glass top, painted black, red or orange or extra-clear plate glass top painted white to match the structure’s color.
smallwire dimensions: 19.7″h x 21.7″dia.
wire dimensions: 15.7″h x 27.6″dia.
[posted by katie]
Purchase Information:
Price: $958.00-$3,054.00
Written by Katie on March 18, 2009. Permalink
I know I posted these before, but I didn’t know it was also available in multicolor(!) and this retailer has it for a little less.
Made from lacquered-beech, these totem-like grinders have a fine ceramic grinding mechanism and are available in two colors: black for pepper, white for salt. Grinding mechanism guaranteed for 25 years.
Designer: Norway Says for Muuto
2.6″ dia x 7″H.
$69.00 for black and white, $79.00 for multicolor, Buy it here.
(original post: $89.00, Buy it here.)
Written by Katie on March 18, 2009. Permalink
Here’s a couple of charming (in their own special way) doormats.
Finish Line Doormat by Ken Goldman, $34.00,
Buy it here.
Fo’ Shizzle Doormat, $19.95, Buy it here.
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Written by Katie on March 18, 2009. Permalink
Art is in the eye of the beholder…and this frame will enable you to behold different items of value as often as you wish.
It comes flat, you put in the screws, fold down the ‘shelf’ part of it and voila, you now have an object frame to show off whatever you deem appropriate to show off.
Landscape or Portrait.
40 x 28 cm wide or high (depending on the model)
$65.00, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on March 18, 2009. Permalink
It’s only recently where I’ve really stopped to look at the whole collection of Thomas Paul rugs, and I’ve got to say these three puppies have got me hooked. I like the graphics, and especially how the Souk one (shown on left) is off-kilter…superb.
Souk In Indigo And Cream: $270 – $1,464,
Buy it here.
Seed In Chocolate And Cream: $270 – $1,464, Buy it here.
Zinnia In Persimmon And Cream: $270 – $1,464,
Buy it here.
[posted by katie]
More information:
View Thomas Paul Rugs here
Written by Katie on March 18, 2009. Permalink
Here’s a smart storage solution for kid’s toys. The bins lay flat or swivel allowing you to adjust them to fit your little one’s needs. (The quilt is just for kicks. It’s cute and not too terribly expensive.)
The Toy Store storage system by Oeuf: $496.00,
Buy it here.
With the option for the bins to lay flat or swivel, kids will be happy to pitch in and clean up as they will be able to reach all the bins with ease. The bin dividers are removable so you can store a multitude of items of varying sizes – from the smallest Lego to oversized puzzles and everything in between.
Crazy Daisy Quilt: $80.00,
Buy it here.
This lightweight quilt can be used on the floor as a play mat or snuggled with on cool nights. Hang it on a wall for all to view and enjoy…
[posted by katie]
Purchase Information:
Price: $496.00
Written by Katie on March 18, 2009. Permalink
A perfect companion piece to the Razor Holder, this wall tile will hold whatever you want right where you want it.
This wall tile is perfect for holding all things. Made of powder coated steel and fixed to the wall by 3m self-adhesive tape. 15 x 15cm. Available in red, black and white.
$32.00CAD, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on March 17, 2009. Permalink
Whoa, this is a pretty good deal: two side tables that nest together or show off a nice faceted side when standing apart.
Unique interlocking tables form a single rectangular shape or can be used as two separate side tables. Wood construction with a durable sungkai wood veneer, smoothly textured and beautifully grained.
Dimensions are for each piece (not two pieces together): 12″sq x 20″h
set of 2: $229.00, available at West Elm.
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Written by Katie on March 17, 2009. Permalink
A few years ago we posted the Rolly Table and Storage Mirror and now there’s a console and coffee table to complete the collection.
Sliding tambor door reveals storage compartment.
Designer: Matt Carr
Rolly Console Table, 36” L x 29” H x 12” D, $500.00, Buy it here.
Rolly Coffee Table, 31 1/2” dia x 15 1/2” H , $700.00,
Buy it here.
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Written by Katie on March 17, 2009. Permalink
I second the opinion that this is a great kit, and simplifies creating a raised garden bed considerably… however, you do have to source your own lumber, so it would be nice if the price was a bit lower.
Kit allows for gardens of variable sizes and lengths.
Included: 4 corner brackets, 2 middle brackets, 40 stainless steel screws, 8 (SR) Garden ID tags,
Grease pencil, Instruction Guide
Update: Scout Regalia has lowered the price. 03/23/09.
$120.00 $85.00 (+ shipping)
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Written by Katie on March 17, 2009. Permalink
You know, renovating is no big deal. For example, if you need more space, why not just combine two whole floors of a building? It probably doesn’t take a lot of time or money…right?
All kidding aside, the gigantic windows are pretty amazing, and I like the choice of keeping the materials relatively simple and spare so that the space remains visually open and airy. The concrete floors give a nice history and sheen, although I’m starting to wonder about the heating bills in a place this size…with those windows…though I guess if you can afford to have a place like this, heating bills aren’t such a worry.
Two adjacent floors of a former factory were joined by removing a quadrant of the floor area between them, creating a double-height space that links all parts of the loft. A large, new opening in the exterior wall replaced two rows of existing windows. Industrial steel sashes were used to break down the scale of the opening and to reference neighboring natural-light factories. Public areas on the lower level utilize a concrete floor—a nod to the building’s past— while wide-board oak was used for the stairs and upstairs bedrooms. The building’s rough textured columns and beams became a counterpoint to the smooth surfaces of the new walls.
[via LoftLife Magazine]
to see more: fernlund + logan architects
Written by Katie on March 17, 2009. Permalink
There’s certainly no shortage of lovely wallpapers these days, and Trove’s collection goes in the ‘gorgeous’ category.
Type I commercial grade paper. UV resistant inks. Non-toxic wax-based protective coating. Repeat width 33.5″ or 67″ depending on pattern. Estimates based on provided wall dimensions.
Call or email for estimate: Buy it here.
More information:
View Trove Wallpaper here
Written by Katie on March 17, 2009. Permalink
Is it just me, or does it seem like there are a whole lot of sales and free shipping promotions going on? Lucky us consumers. If you’ve had your eyes on some of the Case Study pieces shown above, you’ll be pleased to know that Modernica is offering free shipping on their entire collection of bedroom furniture through March 22nd.
Case Study Day Bed: $1,595.00
Case Study Bentwood V-Leg Bed: $1,190.00
Case Study V-Leg Bed: $1,095.00
Case Study Bedside Table: $475.00
Buy it here.
More information:
View Modernica Bedroom Collection- Free Shipping here