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 17, 2009. Permalink
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with witty/silly doormats, in fact, we should all encourage the practice.
Even if no one is home to greet you, Mat will always be there with a Hi. It’s not “Hi honey, how was your day?” but it’s something.
$18.00, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on March 17, 2009. Permalink
That’s right, stir with these strange charcoal twigs and voilรย !…your drink is purified.
Think of Chikotan as the ultimate swizzle stick. This high quality Japanese Bamboo charcoal stirrer is perfect for stirring and purifying drinks and cocktails. 3 piece set.
3 piece set:
$16.00, Buy it here.
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Written by Katie on March 16, 2009. Permalink
Whoa, ideeli is having an Areaware sale- up to 64% off! If you’re not a member (it’s an invite-only type of site), you can sign up pretty fast, use code ‘betterliving’…but be quick about it because stuff disappears in no time. Just a warning, sale starts 10am sharp (central) for 1st row members ($7.99 a month ($23.97 billed every 3 months) for the privilege of getting stuff first), 11am for 2nd row (free membership).
Update: Event over.
sale prices on a few pieces above:
Mirror DEATH WISH MIRROR, $39 (orig price $95.00)
Mirror ANTLERS MIRROR, $24 (orig price $45.00)
Grey SET/2 BULB CANDLES, $15 (orig price $35.00)
Frosted FROSTED MIRROR, $99 (orig price $250.00)
Buy it here.
More information:
View Areaware Sale (ideeli) here
Written by Katie on March 16, 2009. Permalink
Wow. Look at how this home’s outside wall curves alongside the street perfectly…and how the wooden entrance provides such a nice warm contrast against the dark facade with only one large window at the edge facing the street. Lovely.
Project Info:
The design and aesthetic of this private residence is a reflection of both it’s semi-industrial context and the particular geometry of the site. The two-storey element of the building was partially sunk below ground level, with the resulting change in level being utilised in section to create complex relationships between the living volumes and external spaces.
[via materialicious]
to see more: ODOS architects
Written by Katie on March 16, 2009. Permalink
These stainless steel pieces are a great choice for a clean minimalist look (you just can’t get much simpler than a metal box).
Simplicity cubed in the form of a low-bench, cocktail table, or extra seating. Any way you use it, this contemporary sleek stainless steel piece sets the tone for a fabulous focal point in any room.
blox bench, 40″L X 19″W X 16.5″H, $498.00, Buy it here.
blox cube, 18″ CUBE, $298.00, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on March 16, 2009. Permalink
This birdhouse absorbs sunlight throughout the day so that at night it can be a very visible landing pad for your feathered friends.
Description: Solar Birdhouse, Meranti wood
Dimensions: 18 x 9 x 9 cm / 7.1 x 3.5 x 3.5 inch
Design by: Studio OOOMS
€ 70.00, Buy it here.
or $105.00, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on March 16, 2009. Permalink
These are little bit funny, but I don’t know how I feel about the ‘faux canvas’ part…not sure how durable that is.
Leave Bag in Car Bag, $6.99,
Buy it here.
Wife Cares Bag, $6.99,
Buy it here.
Better Than You Bag, $6.99,
Buy it here.
faux canvas bag
13 inches long x 5.75 inches deep x 16.5 inches tall
Written by Katie on March 13, 2009. Permalink
Expletive! I almost hyperventilated when I saw this. I’m not kidding. New York backdrops for your graffiti sketches or notes…truly one of the best notebook ideas ever. (Now all you Banksy wannabes can have your thrill any time you want.)
Walls Notebook is a notebook / sketchbook with 80 “clean” New York City walls as your blank slate. Write, draw, paste, or doodle on these interesting and inspirational backdrops. You’ll be one step closer to being the graffiti artist you’ve always wanted to be . . . minus the jail time.
H 8.5″ x W 6.625″ / 160 pages
$16.95, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on March 13, 2009. Permalink
With such lovely colors, how could paperwork be a drag….well, maybe it’ll just be less of a drag.
Brighten your day with the very pretty, very practical Rainbow Expanding File. Covered in fabric with a ribbon tie closure this colorful expanding file features 12 vividly-hued folders to help you sort and categorize your paperwork.
Measures approximately 13.5” x 9.5”
$32.00, Buy it here.
(I neglected to bookmark which blog I originally saw this on, apologies to whomever originally posted it…)
Written by Katie on March 13, 2009. Permalink
This bag gets top points for affordability and for the nice detail of the key ring…because, really, digging around for your keys is no fun at all.
Vegetable tanned leather. Red nylon liner, inner zip pocket, magnetized closure. Saintly ring attached to red cord to always keep things close by.
8 3/4″ x 10 3/4″
$49.00, Buy it here.
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Written by Katie on March 13, 2009. Permalink
Though my personal favorite remains the Studioilse lamp, the whole Wastberg Collection is incredibly impressive. (Also, with only a few days left of DWR’s sale (15% off is valid through March 18, 2009), it’s decision time if you’re considering any purchases.)
More information:
View Wastberg Collection here
Written by Katie on March 13, 2009. Permalink
Two gems from lovegrove & repucci.
‘Mean Streets’ Pillow, Size: 20″ x 20″, $89.00,
Buy it here.
Street Napkin, $6.95 each,
Buy it here.
More information:
View Street Pillow and Napkin here
Written by Katie on March 13, 2009. Permalink
This is pretty darn cute, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be just a kid’s shelf. It could work just fine in a bathroom or wherever.
Adorable as it is functional, our brand new Cloud Shelf provides storage for books, furry friends and even a small back pack! Each shelf is laser cut from heavy grade metal and features a 6 inch deep shelf + hook for all their modern treasures. A stylish and decorative storage solution with an affordable price tag!
30″L x 12″H x 6″D
Arriving on 5/4/09
Preorder: $54.00, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on March 12, 2009. Permalink
I sincerely wish I had available floor space to justify the purchase of one these rugs. For reals.
Fez Flat weave Rug: W60 x H83 in., $250.00 $200.00,
Buy it here.
Nikunj Dhurrie Rug: W47.25 x H71 in., $400.00 $160.00,
Buy it here.
Paro Cotton Flat Weave Rug (Black/Yellow/Grey): W71 x H106 in., $350.00 $245.00,
Buy it here.
Marrakesh Flatweave Rug: W71 x H106.25 in., $450.00 $360.00,
Buy it here.
More information:
View Conran Patterned Rugs here
Written by Katie on March 12, 2009. Permalink
Ready to start talking outdoor furniture? This brings to mind the Heaven Chair previously posted, mainly because of the color and material, yet this one is a bit more generous in its dimensions.
A fresh design to add interest to outdoor living, Soleil is perfect for lounging and entertaining. Constructed of steel mesh, it features a powder-coat finish for added durability.
Stackable.
36w 35d 32h
$329.00, Buy it here.