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Heather Snodgrass:


Surrealien

Posted on May 31, 2007 Under Design

I love wallpaper. If possible, I would cover every inch of wallspace in my apartment with papers by Deborah Bowness or Dan Funderburgh, and then I'd probably move onto the ceilings, floors or perhaps even my the cats I am…

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pretty:darn:swell

Posted on May 31, 2007 Under Art

I personally believe that art should be something that is accessible and affordable for everyone, and supporting a good cause while adding to your personal collection occurs, then that's just icing on the cake. That's what brother and sister team…

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Bent Air

Posted on May 30, 2007 Under Fashion

Last week, Bent Air launched their retail site, a t-shirt haven for scuba divers. Designed by Catalyst Studios, their threads are funky enough to be worn by anyone and although I've never been scuba diving, I could totally see myself…

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The Floating Pool: New York City

Posted on May 30, 2007 Under Travel

This summer will see the launch of the Neptune Foundation's Floating Pool, an erstwhile Lousiana river barge taking its cues from turn-of-the-century public bathing pools which once skirted the waters of New York City. The longtime dream of Ann Buttenweiser,…

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Kinkyform and Electric Heat

Posted on May 29, 2007 Under Design

Get your mind out of the gutter: Kinkyform is everything but the urban definition of the term. The German furniture company has been collaborating with up-and-coming artists to create illustration-laden pieces, and one of their selected works, aptly titled "The…

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Bishbo

Posted on May 29, 2007 Under Design

I think there's something really admirable about boutique design firms who consistently and regularly produce high-caliber results. That's not to say that bigger agencies don't deserve the same respect, but smaller shops tend to inspire the underdog supporter in me…

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Talk Shop Fridays: Drinky, Drinky

Posted on May 25, 2007 Under Food

It's Friday, and it's supposed to reach ninety-two degrees here in NYC. That has me thinking, even with my monumental hangover, about icy cold cocktails. Not like the martinis I drank last night that ensured me feeling like junk today,…

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ICFF: Miscellany, Remainders

Posted on May 24, 2007 Under Design

This will be the last post about ICFF this year, I promise. There were just so many treasures hidden in the sea of eurotrash uh, trash that was too good not to share...after this we'll be back to the bite-size…

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Kalon Studio's Nesting Stools

Posted on May 24, 2007 Under Design

I'll be honest: I absolutely love these nesting stools from Kalon Studios. There is something about the eye-catching design that invokes a feeling of calm and serenity, but the most appealing aspect for me is the versatility. Since I live…

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Pause

Posted on May 23, 2007 Under Life

If you're in NYC and, like me, feel that all your daily dietary requirements can be derived from martinis and pizza, you should come and check out Pause, Beyond Madison Avenue's creative industries' happy hour tomorrow night at Pizza Bar.…

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