Thanks to Nick C. for forwarding this post from apartment therapy, apparently it’s the best dish rack he has ever owned. After reading about it on A.T. Nick went out and bought one, and reports it’s most redeeming feature is its compact design. But don’t let its small size fool you, he says it holds alot of dishes- emphasis on alot [...]
I will be in Copenhagen, Denmark next week. Practically the capital of European modern design so of course I have a long list of places I want to visit, one of my first stops will be to the Danish Design Centre. During the month of December they are featuring an innovative light show by design firm Real [...]
I love this dramatic mirror featured on MoCoLoCo by designer Tod Babick for Pieter VanTuyl. Beautifully carved in walnut, the detail in this mirror is really extraordinary. It comes with a hefty pricetag though, $22,500 but in all fairness the workmanship is high quality. Mirrors are great at making a small flat look bigger but let’s face it [...]
This sleek piggy bank is a huge jump from my tired old plastic bank. The Arc coin bank from online store Chiasso is made of polished nickel. It has a centered coin slot and it opens from both ends so no more endless shaking for that last penny.
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Let’s face it, gift giving is difficult. Getting a gift the person really wants is a challenge especially in this day and age when we really don’t NEED anything. So this year instead of the same old boring sweater or novelty socks, why not give a gift that will truly help someone in need? Changing the [...]
I am in search of a new coffee table. The one I have now (an IKEA monster left over from an old roommate who didn’t want to take it with her) is way too big for my apartment. But I don’t want just any old coffee table, I want it to stand out. Just not [...]
I have had alot of houseguest over the last couple of months. And one thing they all have in common is knowing exactly what I need. Most conversations start of with, “…your apartment is great, but do you know what you need, a ______.” Everyone of them has their vision of the perfect household product. And lately, [...]
I am a sucker for all things round. Perhaps its because as I grow older, the more I start to resemble a round object. But I also have a great appreciation for versatility and that is why I was excited to find The Scoop sofa by Saba Italia. Designed to be a sofa and a bed all [...]
I know winter has just started but lately I have had the urge to grow something. I daydream of having my own lush herb garden, I should mention in this dream I dont’ live in the city but in the French countryside. And when I feel like whipping up a meal, I just step out [...]
