Light Table Bench 52

Posted on May 15, 2007 Under Design

Pablo Pardo, a popular San Fransisco based designer renowned for the simplicity and elegance that characterize his work, has recently released an updated version of his Light Table Bench 52. Unlike the original, this latest bench adds the feature of…

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This Don't Be Your Everyday Trailer Trash

Posted on May 14, 2007 Under Design

I was just reading a fantastic piece over at Curbly about Christopher Deam and his ultra-mod trailer currently being prototyped by Breckenridge Recreational Park Trailers in Nappanee, Indiana. Following the wild success of his line for Airstream, The Perfect Cottage…

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bordbar

Posted on May 9, 2007 Under Design

Josh and Jamie know that I hate planes. Josh and Jamie also know I live in a shoebox apartment in Brooklyn, and am obsessed with finding storage solutions that meet my ridiculous standards for form, function and aesthetics. That being…

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Mintd

Posted on May 3, 2007 Under Life

While I find the word "mintd" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue (though maybe, that's just me), I do find the newest kid on the online marketplace block, mintd, pretty awesome. Like Etsy, it allows users to create a virtual…

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Kleidrleiste Coat Rack

Posted on April 28, 2007 Under Design

In light of some of the god-awful coat racks I've seen, I'm enjoying the minimalist and non-intrusive design of this Kleidrleiste Coat Rack. It's made with brushed stainless steel and comes in two different lengths, 100 and 60 cm. Because…

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VacaValiente's Amigos

Posted on April 27, 2007 Under Design

As an ex-pat, I always get a giggle out of seeing Australiana pop up elsewhere in the world. Today was no different, when I came across these totally cute "Amigo" leather desk accessories by Vacavaliente over at the MoMA store.…

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Glo Pillow: Wake Up, Sleepyhead!

Posted on April 27, 2007 Under Design

I'm not what can be referred to as a "morning person." I no longer own an alarm clock, thanks to my tendency towards hurling them indiscriminately across the room - causing damage to walls, furniture, pets and people alike. The…

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Modern Cellar

Posted on April 27, 2007 Under Design

Finding a wine storage solution that combines environmental and pleasing aesthetic values has proven to be somewhat of a challenge for me...so much so that the "storage" situation basically consists of the 8+ bottles of wine we usually have on…

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Amenity Home: Relationship Saviours

Posted on April 23, 2007 Under Life

A few weeks ago, I had the unfortunate task of mediating a disagreement between two friends of mine. Having recently moved in together, they're struggling with merging their two individual styles into one coherent decorating scheme. It was no surprise…

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Springy Bed: Up To You Toronto

Posted on April 4, 2007 Under Design

The Springy Bed (A.K.A. the neighbor pisser offer) is a bed that I would certainly love to 'test.' Besides the obvious benefits of having bed that contacts the floor with four car suspension springs, these beauts are designed handsomely and…

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