Written by Katie on October 20, 2009. Permalink
If you’re not going to go all out minimal with your tissues (see the Kazan or the Toro Tissue Ring), this cover will make those frightful floral boxes disappear nicely.
Made of durable plastic, this white tissue box cover has a delicate crinkled paper design that adds style to standard tissue boxes (not included).
Made in Germany
Size: 5″ cube
Written by Katie on October 19, 2009. Permalink
Dare I use the word ‘cute’ to describe this candlelight?
Enjoy the style and rich light of big candles without the mess! The Small Candle Spill from Tsu R is a high-quality ceramic tube with authentic candle drips running down the side. You simply place a tea light in the top to enjoy a lovely, warm natural candlelight. The Candle Spill is specially designed to offer an even distribution of quality light.
Small: H 12 cm, £12.95
Large: H 20 cm, £16.95
Written by Katie on October 16, 2009. Permalink
It’s quite wonderful when older designs look just as relevant today as they did in their original time period. This runner (design by Anni Albers ) adds pattern and texture, making it a perfect neutral backdrop for an entryway or hall.
With the belief that aesthetics should be a consideration in every aspect of daily life, Anni Albers (born Annelise Fleischmann) joined the Bauhaus Weaving Workshop as a student in 1922. Though her initial passion lay in painting, women were restricted at that time to textiles, which she nonetheless took to enthusiastically. Experimenting with new materials for weaving, she elevated textile design to a true art form. Rug designer Christopher Farr has brought two Albers designs into production for the first time. They feature a short, dense pile, letting them fit under doors and are crafted from hand-spun wool, which is then hand-tufted in India.
Measurements: L 10′ x W 3′
Materials: 100% wool; gauze backing.
Written by Katie on October 16, 2009. Permalink
If you’ve got a thing for collecting Eames items, you might set your sights upon these babies that were inspired by the duo’s interest in toys and playtime (more specifically, their film “Tops” (1969)).
Dimensions: 3-5″ H x 2 1/2-4″ dia
Set of 3 Tops.
Purchase Information:
No longer available.
Written by Katie on October 16, 2009. Permalink
Get ready for coat season with a new coat rack. This one is on sale/clearance from $150 to $100… not so bad, huh?
Twelve ball-accented coat hooks, the top set of six hooks spins
67″ Height. Weighted base: 12″ Diameter
Glossy black painted finish
Written by Katie on October 15, 2009. Permalink
These are either a fabulous ‘do’ or a horrible ‘don’t’. You decide.
Chinook Area Rug (leopard pattern), $918.00, Buy it here.
Mohican Area Rug (zebra pattern), $918.00, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on October 14, 2009. Permalink
Yep, James Dyson is at it again. Leave it up to him to improve upon a fan by making it completely bladeless. That’s right, no blades. It instead amplifies and accelerates air (see below) so that it expels 118 gallons of smooth air every second. Very clever.
Air is drawn into the base of the machine. The air is forced up into the loop amplifier and accelerated through the annular aperture, creating a jet of air that hugs the airfoil-shaped ramp. While exiting the loop amplifier, the jet pulls air from behind the fan into the airflow. At the same time, the surrounding air from the front and sides of the machine are forced into the air stream, amplifying it 15 times. The result is a constant uninterrupted flow of cooling air. The Dyson Air Multiplier fan is powered by an energy efficient brushless motor and air speed can be precisely adjusted with a dimmer switch. No blades mean no need for a grill and it’s safe and simple to clean.
10″ Blue/Iron ($299.00), 10″ Silver/White ($299.00), or 12″ Silver/Iron ($329.99, shown)
Written by Katie on October 14, 2009. Permalink
As the cold weather approaches, prepare yourself for soup and sandwich meals with this easy combo tray that will simplify the trip to and fro the kitchen.
Nestling cozily on its sandwich tray, this soup bowl helps you indulge your comfort food cravings. Perfectly sized to serve up tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich, this ceramic combo lets you end the precarious balancing act of enjoying your favorite quick and comfy meal. Safe for use in the oven, microwave and dishwasher, the simple white serving pieces are always ready for those relaxed rainy day meals.
plate: 12.5″ L x 6.5″ W, bowl: 5.25″ dia, 22 oz.
Sold as a set of two trays and two bowls. Spoon not included.
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Written by Katie on October 13, 2009. Permalink
What is up with this only being available in kid’s size? Are they trying to make people angry? It would be absolutely majestic in a standard queen size. And how about the text pillow case, pretty freaking great, right?
Made from 100% Ecotex certif. cotton.
Size is 100x140cm. A 40x45cm pillow case (with text in Danish) is included.
Deer Duvet, €79.95, Buy it here.
Wolf Duvet, €79.95, Buy it here.
Also, not shown, Squirrel Duvet, €79.95,Buy it here.
Written by Katie on October 13, 2009. Permalink
Have I waxed poetic about American Science & Surplus yet? No? Well, they have a vast arrray of all sorts of science miscellany, some of which is quite delightful, and if you’re going for a mad scientist/collector look, there’s a ton of beakers and curiosities to set your heart aflutter*.
Miniature anatomy models, $19.95
Glass Beakers, $3.25 and up
Plastic Skull, $24.95
A few other items not shown but that I must link to: radiometer (I bought this, I like having it on my study windowsill), and Heart Quintet (the mother of all gifts, if only someone would buy me this.)
*Just to be clear, I was not paid to say that. I really mean it.
Written by Katie on October 12, 2009. Permalink
Oh, the fun to be had with these Rorschach coasters. They actually look sort of beautiful in a way…don’t you think? Or are they slightly disturbing for you, and if so, what does that say about each of our mental states…hmm.
Set of 10 coasters
Written by Katie on October 12, 2009. Permalink
You know this will make things easier for you, right? The right tool for the job always does.
For cooking or carving, this pumpkin scoop is just the thing for removing seeds and pulp from pumpkins and other large squash varieties. Also efficiently removes cooked squash from skin and melons from their rinds.
Written by Katie on October 10, 2009. Permalink
If you’re gearing up for Halloween, you might consider adding these candlesticks to your decor. They bleed red as the wax melts away, giving your haunted home an extra ‘scary’ feel. What about bleeding pillar candles, you say? Are you never satisfied? Well, in the spirit of festivities, here you are.
Also shown, Haunt Candlestick, $26.00, Buy it here.
Written by Katie on October 9, 2009. Permalink
Did you know that ‘björk’ is the Swedish word for birch, and that a birch tree that is found all over Sweden? These pillows and rugs by Lena Bengström were, of course, inspired by the birch tree with its graphical white and black trunk structure. The leather handles and edging refers to the inside of the bark.
The Björk rugs and their patterned structure, are definitely city-dwellers with a modern and enriched textile quality, as well as stylish and protective leather edging. Lena’s conviction is that a rug’s flat textile surface is just as natural in the home as stone and wood. “To me, the rugs are poetry, like a quiet whisper within the room”. The color tones create a marbled effect through a warp of cotton intertwined with a weft in wool, known not only for its sofness, but also for its built-in resistance to dirt.
Björk Pillow Cushions, Bright Grey or Dark Grey, 37″x37″, $350.00, Buy it here.
Björk Rugs, Bright Grey or Dark Grey, $250.00-$750.00, Buy it here.
Rug available sizes: 31″x98″ ($250.00), 66″x94″ ($500.00), 78″x 117″ ($750.00)
Written by Katie on October 8, 2009. Permalink
You probably need this. If you don’t, you know someone who does.
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