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Posted on November 8, 2007 Under Design

Hot on the heels of Jessica Nebel's Pixel It poster comes the next step in the mass-customization game. Again, the kids over at Design Spotter are all over it. Designer Jeni Rodgers has taken the usual brown, scruffy welcome mat…

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DELIGHTABLE

Posted on November 5, 2007 Under Design

Some months ago, somewhere in Las Vegas, a set of very lady-like, yet very intoxicated ladies leaned over a table whose surface responded to their touches. They put they're fingers on it (pink!), they wrote their names in it (green!),…

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Millicent & Frank

Posted on October 30, 2007 Under Design

I'm completely enamored with Millicent & Frank. Their typographically-inspired objects are a joy to look at and definitely have their own unique flair; their products range from letter-shaped placemats to pop-art style wall hangings made from wood, and they also…

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Swigg

Posted on October 30, 2007 Under Design

There are times where I really have to restrain myself in the soft furnishing acquisition department (like the week after I get paid, but before I pay rent) but I don't know if I'll be able to after coming across…

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The Picket Fence

Posted on October 29, 2007 Under Design

It's a sad series of events that lead to the following problem: Someone sees charm in an old house; sees the need to move in; sees the need for energy; notices a lack of electrical outlets; sees electrical cords all…

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Java Log: Put Down That Axe!

Posted on October 26, 2007 Under Life

As the weather grows colder, you may be less inclined to go green, instead opting to ratchet up the settings on your furnace over donning long underwear and wrapping yourself in down comforters. It's a lot easier to remain eco-friendly…

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Spear Exclusive: New Knú!

Posted on October 23, 2007 Under Design

I feel a special kinship to the team at Knú, the sustainable modern furniture company who launched this past September, not only because they were amongst the first of my discoveries after I started writing here, but because they are…

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Snow & Frozen

Posted on October 17, 2007 Under Design

Designer Maija Puoskari has taken a unique look at bringing a winter wonderland into the home. I first noticed her Snow Print tiles over on AT:NY. They present the delicate look of foot prints in fresh powder, trailing off into…

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No One You Know

Posted on October 16, 2007 Under Design

Why is it that only children's bedding gets to be fun and playful? After all, don't adults do more "playing" in bed than kids do? And yet, it's still massively difficult to find fun bedding with something, other than superheroes…

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New Atypyk: Best Friends 4EVA

Posted on October 15, 2007 Under Design

Let's face it...that BFF heart necklace is so 8th grade, and wearing it around your neck at your age might cause people to look at you a little strange. Luckily, the clever folks at Atypyk have solved this problem with…

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