About Kris: Kris has taught architectural drafting, auto-cad for interiors and kitchen and bath design at the college level. Her interests are focused in design resulting in reduction of cost, space and environmental impact. Kris works full time in a technical field and is currently fixing up a 100 year old house in the sleepy Los Angeles neighborhood of Atwater Village. (View Profile)
Written by Kris on October 31, 2007. Permalink
I’m sort of flabbergasted by how awesome these are. Not only are they cool to look at, but they are made from 100% recyclable polypropylene, and can be used both indoors and out, even in wet environments. Available in both black and white.
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Written by Kris on October 31, 2007. Permalink
These candle holders make such an interesting arrangement. Three come in a set, and three sets were used in the photo.
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Written by Kris on October 30, 2007. Permalink
This geometric brass pendant lamp was designed by Italian designer Enrico Franzolini and designer Vicente Garcia Jimenez.
“The Glow casts warm, fractured light inspired by the dappled effect of sunlight sifting through leaves. Burnished with an antique matte brass, its multiple angles create a unique pattern of light refraction.”
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Written by Kris on October 30, 2007. Permalink
Natural Walnut veneer with satin steel pegs. Easily mounts to your wall with a hidden “French Cleat”.
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Written by Kris on October 27, 2007. Permalink
“Designed by James Irvine and made from white lacquered fibreboard on a fully rotating base, the Box storage system can be built up using a variety of components designed to house CDs, DVDs, books and paperwork. The price quoted is for the small unit with a width of 44 cm and a height of 82 cm.”
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View Box shelving here
Written by Kris on October 27, 2007. Permalink
Are you ever sick of your TV just sitting there when you’re not watching it? Do you want it to be more useful? Perhaps a design object? Well then, the people at Atypyk have the solution for you: an electrostatic removable sticker for your TV screen.
I assume this wouldn’t work with plasma screens, only with glass.
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Price: $12.60
Written by Kris on October 26, 2007. Permalink
“Yes , a little brother for your Crumpled Bin, its the Pen Pen, same design same quirkiness but for your desk. A desk tidy with a difference.A holder for pens, scissors-indeed anything.The design links the pen and the crumpled paper from a writers early drafts, to create a useful desktop tool.”
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View Pen Pen here
Written by Kris on October 26, 2007. Permalink
The sofa series by Piero Lissoni is a modular seating solution with removable leather or cloth covers.
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Price: $381.00
Written by Kris on October 26, 2007. Permalink
“The Vision is a rectangular shaped fireplace. It is a freestanding piece of furniture designed to accept the EcoSmart™ flue less burner. The EcoSmart™ Vision features a double opening with a “see-through” effect. The double sided design features a toughened glass back which can be placed near a wall, or on display as a room divider – offering ultimate flexibility to move the fire anywhere that suits your living environment and creates an impressive centerpiece. This product provides unprecedented flexibility and is designed to meet contemporary interior styling for apartments, houses, bars and restaurants.”
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View The EcoSmart™ Vision Fireplace here
Written by Kris on October 26, 2007. Permalink
Cheeky shopping bag.
“Reveal your inner deviance with an X-ray look into your bag – featuring your usual cellphone, ipod and keys, alongside your not-so-usual Jack Daniels, brass knuckles and snub-nose revolver. Made of durable non-woven plastic fiber and available in a shoulder bag or grocery tote, it makes for an intriguing accessory for everyday use… unless, of course, you’re planning on any airline travel!”
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Written by Kris on October 25, 2007. Permalink
This looks pretty cool and has a friendly price tag.
“A fun study in smart design. Red faux leather with ivory top-stitching snaps together to form a pyramid for nine periodicals. Unsnap and collapse for easy storage.”
13.75″Wx8.25″Dx11.5″H
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Written by Kris on October 19, 2007. Permalink
These two pieces are lovely when done in white lacquer. Coffee table is made of stainless steel and a white lacquered top.
Drake Coffee Table, $670
30 L 30 W 15 H
Pawn Stool, $325
14 L 14 W 18 H
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Written by Kris on October 19, 2007. Permalink
Obviously this is more suitable for a commercial space versus a small residential one, but it’s a pretty cool sofa if you have the need for a huge lounging piece and happen to have $6000 to spare.
Backrests release for repositioning.
31″h x 105″w x 57″d
Written by Kris on October 16, 2007. Permalink
Nice look and could go anywhere with you…
“The shape of the bag allows the carrier to store not just the laptop, and all things work related – but also everything you need for a new outfit. All that without being overly clunky or disproportionate or, you know, just plain weird looking… To top it all of, the bag has a subtle and gorgeous green stitching and the interior sports a turquoise lining (not unlike the bespoke suits from Savile Row…) that adds a little dash of flash that is only visible when the bag is opened, to an otherwise beautiful and understated bag.”
Size: 23.5″ x 14″ x 4,5″ (59 x 36 x 11 cm)
Written by Kris on October 5, 2007. Permalink
Set of polished granite dumb bells by cheeky design group Big Game. Limited edition to 15 sets. Admittedly, these are a luxury item and well out of my price range, but sometimes it’s nice to see how the other 2% lives.