When I first saw the Carat glasses, my reaction was “WOW, I want one!”. Created by Lincoln Kayiwa of KAYIWA studio design – a Finish based studio- the glass collection offers a new, exciting and super stylish way to enjoy your favorite drink. The glasses have an irresistible diamond shape and a pointed vs. flat base. This means that when you rest the glass it lays on an angle- a design element that truly sets it apart. Continue reading →

Designed by Zaven for miniforms, the Tino dinning table offers a flexible and refreshingly diverse option to traditional tables. Although the suggestion has long been not to “reinvent the wheel”, that is exactly what Tino has done with its unique design, delivering diversity, simplicity and beauty all in one. Continue reading →

There is really no need to explain how fabulous this invention is- a pad upon which you can place your iPhone and it will charge automatically. IKEA designer David Wahl created two versions- an elongated pad, known as the Triple Pad, that simultaneously can charge three phones wirelessly, and the Work Lamp that consists of a single charging station located at the base of a desk lamp. Continue reading →

Collapsible stools and tables always come in handy, especially when guests come over and you need an extra seat or when you are hosting a large party and need surface space. Designer’s Zanocchi and Starke created the Frida Stool and Side Table – designer furniture pieces that are truly on a league of their own. Continue reading →

The light fixture you choose for your home or office can truly help set the tone for the space. This is especially true of the Tull Metal Cage Desk or Ceiling Lamp. The light fixtures, designed by a young and promising Italian designer named Tommaso Caldera, definitely command attention. Their design is a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional lamps commonly found in workshops and the execution is simply outstanding. Continue reading →

The concept behind “Growth”, an expanding origami pot, is nothing short of genius. Instead of having to transfer a plant every time it outgrows its pot, the origami pot expands with the plant, dramatically decreasing the trauma the plant undergoes. This method also saves the plant owner a lot of hassle since he/she doesn’t have to transfer the pot and only needs to add soil. The design is absolutely exceptional. Based on Japanese origami technique, the pot is composed of triangular shapes. In its most compact position, the triangles are closely knit, and as the plant expands, the triangles take on a three dimensional and more fluid look. Continue reading →

Can’t make it to Quebec, Canada for a one-of-a-kind shopping spree? Chic & Basta can make unique purchasing desires an online experience available to all! Whether you are looking for a hand-stitched quilt, a recycled cardboard bowl, or a ceramic chalice, this site is bursting with a curated collection of handcrafted items worth every non-existent Canadian penny! Continue reading →

I love stationary. I can spend hours looking at different types of paper, pens, you name it… So naturally I got really excited when I saw the Pen Uno, created by LA-based design company called Ensso. What is special about the pen is that its diameter is immensely slim- only 5.3 mm- making it one of the slimmest pens in the world. Best of all, it comes in four fantastic finishes- space grey, silver, gold and rose gold. In short, slim and stylish, just the way we like our pens. Continue reading →

Busho Studio has transformed lightening fixtures from downtrodden Soviet-bloc factories, and illuminated the industry with their vintage industrial lighting works of art!
During the days of Communism, huge industrial structures filled the land in order to hold the mass of workers who toiled to prove their worth, and bring food to their tables. But once Communism fell, so too did the unethical work ethic that was employed by these factories. However, the mainframe and structural goods within still remained for years, untouched yet harnessing potential only an artist could see. Continue reading →

The BoBo side table is truly one of those designs that screams creativity and imagination. The table was inspired by the African Baobab tree that has a wide trunk and fragile branches and which is unique in the African landscape due to its ‘disproportionate’ composition. The BoBo side table is charming in every way- from its thin shelves that surround the main base to its sturdy wide trunk that brings the warmth of nature into our living room. Continue reading →