Kartell Take Lamp: Lightastic!

Published in Home Interior Design | On February 9th, 2012

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Last week I’ve stared at my living room and thought to myself it’s about time to buy some new items, this stuff needs to get out of here! And what better way to start decorating than with a new table lamp.

That’s why the unique design of the Take Lamp instantly caught my eye; first, its shape comes from combining two joined symmetrical parts: two flat, a rectangular and two- dimensional plates that each one of them assumes the shape and volume of a half-lamp; second, its complex luminous-crystalline light gives the room a cool vibe.

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Cob Cottage Homes: What on earth…

Published in Modern Architecture | , On February 9th, 2012

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Cobworks, led by Patrick Hennebery and Tracy Calvert, offer workshops on how to build sustainable earth and cob houses by using unprocessed, natural and local materials such as sand, clay, straw and water.

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Raw Diamonds Collection: East meets West

Published in Kitchen Gadgets | On February 8th, 2012

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I always try to enhance my food in different ways, sometimes all you need is to add some spices or different herbs, but there is another way that you can upgrade your dining experience. The first time I’ve seen the new Raw Diamonds Collection I was stunned!

With an original design the outside of this unique dish set looks like an uncut raw mineral with all his beautiful facets, just like a real diamond; you don’t see this kind of design in our daily dishes. Inside, there’s a polished, smooth surface decorated with a colorful Asian flower motif that takes you to a vivid trip to the Far East.

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Rock House: a Scottish holiday

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On February 8th, 2012

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Situated in the very heart of Scotland, about an hour ride from Glasgow or Edinburgh, lies the picturesque region of Perthshire. I love Scotland – with its lochs, forests and mountains, castles and rich history – and in my opinion, Highland Pertshire, also known as ‘Big Tree Country’ has one of the most splendid landscapes in the area.

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Pocket Rocket Master Blaster Bike Pump: pump it up!

Published in Travel & Outdoors | On February 7th, 2012

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They say ‘a good tire may save your life’ and that’s the truth, especially during a long bike ride. The problem is that you can never seem to find the right place for that big pump, that without a strong upper body you can’t even pump a balloon.

That’s why Topeak created the ‘Pocket Rocket Master Blaster Bike Pump’ – it has durability, quality and strength like all those other bulky pumps, only this one is made of aluminum and plastic which makes it extremely light – only 115g.

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Deeds Cottage: a small studio, salvaged and recycled

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 7th, 2012

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Deeds Cottage is a small garden outbuilding, that serves as a lovely art studio/home office with an irregular pentagon shape to maximize interior space. It sits on a 3,100 sq. ft. lot, near the main house, a renovated 1906 Victorian, in a tree-lined street in Berkeley, California.

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Vers 1E Earphones: The sound of nature

Published in Digital Trends | On February 6th, 2012

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We all love to listen to music, but there’s a huge difference between ‘listening to music’ and ‘enjoying it’. The 1E Earphones from Vers are all about enjoying music while keeping everything in style. This unique earphone set is crafted from sustainably sourced hardwoods and bamboo which grant the mellow sound of nature each time you plug them into your device.

With a passive sound isolation design this natural treat grants you the blocking of 90% of the surrounding sound, while making every tune crystal clear. Another great feature is the integrated microphone built into the cord, allowing you to mute, play and pause. Easy to use, simply plug the 3.5mm jack into your favorite device – iPhone, iPad, MP3, or any other media player, and enjoy.

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Cordell House: containers for living

Published in Modern Architecture | , On February 6th, 2012

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The city of Houston, Texas, has one of the largest most busiest ports in the US, which means tons of shipping containers just waiting to be recycled and transformed into affordable modern homes. The Cordell House is one of those homes, incorporating three steel containers—two 40-foot-long modules and one 20-foot-long unit.

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Whirlpool Countertop Microwave Oven: Micro-Gem

Published in Kitchen Gadgets | , On February 5th, 2012

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when I was a student I found out the only cooking equipment that will fit my new kitchen is a small frying pan, so for three years the only cooked food that I’ve ate was fried egg. But now things are different; lately I’ve discovered this compact Countertop Microwave Oven from Whirlpool, that can fit perfectly on my limited counter space. With a great solid design and unique rounded back this microwave can fit into corners too! – Perfect for small apartments and dorm rooms.

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Tin Chapel: Victorian Conversion

Published in Home Interior Design | On February 5th, 2012

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If you’re looking to be inspired by unique interior design, look no further than Nick Kenny’s Victorian corrugated-iron chapel home and workplace in Faversham, Kent. Nick Kenny, an artist and craftsman, has been restoring this unique piece of architecture for the past few years by using recycled materials and re-purposed items found in salvage yards, clearance sales, auctions and so forth.

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Plastics Duo: The Best in Two

Published in Home Interior Design | On February 2nd, 2012

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They say that the best things in life come in pairs. Let’s face it – there’s always a need for one more, right? Plastics Duo takes this wishful thinking and puts it into action. This is a versatile sofa for the home, comfortable and soft, elegant but easy.

The plastics are duo but the possibilities are varied. You can play with its design and shape it as you please or need. There are three different models available: a seat with back, the version with a right arm and the version with the left arm. You can really make the most out of two, or shall we say – a duo?

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Desert Panorama House: Modern Shelter

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 2nd, 2012

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This modern piece of architecture isn’t named Desert Panorama House for nothing; I mean, look at it… It’s open in almost every direction, with sheltering roof planes that relate perfectly to the horizontal desert landscape. And like the desert climate itself, the house is an array of dualities, combining stone walls with delicate metal and glass doors, open fluid spaces with massive fixed elements.

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Modern Alchemy Votive Gift Sets: A Different Spirit

Published in Home Interior Design | On February 1st, 2012

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The idea behind scented candles is to blend the soft glow of a candle light with a unique scent – the perfect combination for the perfect atmosphere.

These beautiful Votive Gift Sets, from Modern Alchemy, take the blend of light and scent to a whole new level. The collection is available in White or Black, where each set consists of three, 2.5 oz votives that produce wonderful scents.

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LEAP: Prefab Alpine Pod

Published in Modern Architecture | On February 1st, 2012

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If you’re into serious mountain climbing – listen up! There’s a new way to live in the mountains and it’s called LEAP (Living Ecological Alpine Pod) – a modular shelter that is entirely prefabricated and assembled off-site; it’s completely self-sufficient, and designed to resist the extreme stress of high alpine altitudes.

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