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 February 25, 2008. Permalink
The base of this side table is made of layered wood blocks that can be rotated around to create your own customized look- providing an easy way to mix things up a bit without changing furniture.
Options/Finishes: Natural oak or Oak, stained brown
16.5" W x 22.5" H x 16.5" D
Written by Katie on February 25, 2008. Permalink
I’d categorize these plates as more art than tabletop gear, but I’m sure they’d do either job just as well.
“These heavy porcelain plates are part of the Surface 2 line by a French company called Domestic. Domestic works with well-known designers and graphic artists to produce beautiful designs for the home. Each set includes two different designs by one artist. Opulant Boat features sumptuous linework by artist and musician Dylan Martorell.”
10.5″ diam
Written by Katie on February 25, 2008. Permalink
A natural stone base is sure to make these lamps stay put.
Spanish stone base, rustic white jute shade.
table lamp: 5″sq base x 30″h.
floor lamp: 7″sq base x 72″h.
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Written by Katie on February 22, 2008. Permalink
This struck me at first as honeycomb-patterned rather than giraffe, but either way it’s a decently patterned rug with a reasonable price tag.
“A bold animal print for the urban jungle. Hand-tufted looped and cut
pile lends rich dimension and sumptuous softness. 85% wool/15% viscose.
Imported. Clay/ivory.”
Purchase Information:
No longer available.
Written by Katie on February 22, 2008. Permalink
CDT’s workspace tools have me itching to update my desktop accessories.
“The CDT Universal Scissors (2006) are a true example of form following
function – their universal appeal lies in their ability to be used by
left- and right-handed people alike. The unique shape is crafted
entirely from brushed stainless steel. Craft Design Technology (CDT) is
a Japanese company that’s very much an expression of today’s global
design culture.”
CDT Scissors: $125
CDT Desk Set:
$589 $500
Thanks Blaine!
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Written by Katie on February 22, 2008. Permalink
Without ornamentation, the imperfection of each ceramic vase becomes its identifying feature.
Vases cast from existing bottles with imperfections.
Sold individually.
left to right: tall 13″
Purchase Information:
No longer available.
Written by Katie on February 22, 2008. Permalink
The
Gubi Chair
did a disappearing act a while back, and we received several emails from those of you that were trying to find it with no luck. Happily, it is again available for purchase. The picture above is, of course, the lounge, but the other chairs and stools are available from the same source. Lots of color options on the upholstered versions as well…
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Written by Katie on February 22, 2008. Permalink
While Roost has done many a carved animal, including a Carved Wood Deer Head and many wall-worthy Carved Wood Trophy Heads, now they’ve applied their expertise to a collection of birds.
“Various carved wood birds flock together in Roost’s feather-free
menagerie. These life-like and in some cases life-size birds are
hand-carved from solid basswood. The wood is left unfinished to
highlight its natural grain. Minor assembly required.”
Penguin, $190, 9" L x 18" W x 20 3/4" H
Stilt, $130, 13 1/2" L x 6 1/4" W x 17 3/4" H
White Ibis, $350, 23" L x 10 1/2" W x 27" H
Crowned Crane, $390, 24" L x 12" W x 30 3/4" H
Puffin, $90, 6 1/4" L x 4 3/4" W x 14 1/4" H
Spoonbill, $330, 19 1/2" L x 12" W x 24 3/4" H
Great Curassow, $310, 20 1/2" L x 7 1/4" W x 14 1/4" H
Guinea Hen, $490, 22 1/2" L x 7 1/4" W x 23 1/2" H
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Written by Katie on February 22, 2008. Permalink
Written by Katie on February 21, 2008. Permalink
This little book is chock-full of modern interiors (just as the title suggests). Each residence is given 3 to 10 pages of coverage, mostly pictures but sometimes floorplans and cross sections are included as well. There are too many lust-worthy ones to name, but the crazy staircase of the XXS House stands out (shown top right). Overall, it’s a spectacular resource to help inspire your home interior projects.
pictures:
(top right) XXS House by Dekleva Gregoric Arhitekti
(bottom) smart.space by AvroKO
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Written by Katie on February 21, 2008. Permalink
There’s a sale on the acorn Parsons tower & low bookshelf- seems like a pretty good deal.
parsons tower: “Versatile open shelving doubles as a room divider. Wood construction. Assembly required.” 42″l x 16″w x 77″h. $499.00 special: $349.00
parsons low bookcase:ย “Spacious open design for storage or display. Wood construction. Assembly required.”ย 48″l x 16″w x 32″h.ย $299.00 sale: $199.99
Update: This item is unfortunately no longer available. (10/12/09)
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More information:
View Acorn Parsons Tower & Low Bookshelf Sale hereSource: Via
Written by Katie on February 21, 2008. Permalink
A completely unoffensive wastebasket…the integrated handles are an excellent feature.
“Jump or stomp over this ThrashCan and watch it bounce back. This clever waste container is accommodates standard grocery bags or 8 gallon liners. Integral handle design makes for easy carrying. Made from reclaimed automobile tire rubber.”
Available in 2 trim options: recycled black plastic, or recycled brushed aluminum.
12″Diameter x 17″H.
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Written by Katie on February 20, 2008. Permalink
These seem to be popping up everywhere online recently…
“Fiducia means faith or confidence in Latin – this group of candlesticks
and vases cannot stand alone, but only gain their function from being
joined together – the strong magnets that link them bestow stability
and flexibility. Configurable in a multitude of ways (you know we love
designs that can be played with!): as pairs, or in an infinitely long,
snakelike line, in a closed circle โ as you like.”
Written by Katie on February 20, 2008. Permalink
This is the smartest staircase ever. (The picture on the left is looking up, the one on the right is looking down- just in case it’s confusing)
via apartmenttherapy.com:
“Limited by space, we melded the idea of a staircase with our client’s desire for a
library to form a ‘library staircase’ in which English oak stair treads
and shelves are both completely lined with books.”- Tim Sloan, Levitate Architects
Source: Via
Written by Katie on February 20, 2008. Permalink
A handy kit to pamper yourself while traveling, this is stocked with all sorts of things and has lots of pockets for all your miscellaneous gear like passports, boarding passes, and ‘i-Pod-ish’ gadgets. Hangs from an incorporated hook.
Also available in Light Blue.
“Stocked with a long list of items you’d never remember to pack, our No
Regrets Travel Kit is devoted to in-flight comfort. It includes: a
Sleeping Mask, an Inflatable Neck Pillow, an Inflatable Lumbar Pillow,
Ear Plugs, Reflexology Socks, and a Detachable Toiletry Kit.”
9.5 inches L x 4.5 inches H x 4.5 inches D.