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Bean Bag Reinvention

We could spend hours snuggling into a comfy womb-like bean bag.  Sure you sacrifice your dignity when trying to get in and out of them-most unflattering, but the squishy seat can’t be beat in the cozy department. Once a staple of 1970’s apartment living, the bean bag’s popularity has diminished over the years. Swedish designers, [...]

Proust Geometrica Chair

We’ve always had an interest in learning to upholster furniture. We like the idea of ripping a chair apart, tearing it down piece by piece then, tenderly reupholstering it, giving it a whole new look and feel. Just the idea feels us with such a sense of accomplishment! Since we love the unique and colorful, [...]

Spring Bed by Danish Designer Thor Høy

The Spring Bed by Thor Høy
We’re always interested to learn what makes a designer tick. We sat down with Danish designer Thor Høy to discuss his Spring Bed design and learn a little about his design inspiration.
What inspired the Spring Bed? Where and when did the idea hit you???
Thor Høy: The idea came suddenly, while [...]

Have Sofa Will Travel

Having logged  a thousand hours (or more) sitting in airports and train stations, this is a design we can really appreciate! Dutch designer Erik de Nijs of Nieu Weheren has designed a unique seating solution for the road weary traveler.

Four fully functional suitcases come together to create a cozy sofa to relax on while waiting [...]

Vespa Office Chair

We never understood Vespa fanaticism until we rode one ourselves. Feeling the wind in your hair while darting in and out of traffic can be intoxicating.  When your riding a Vespa, you can feel like a rebel without all the biker hang ups. They either provide: a death defying ride or a sober adventure, it’s [...]

10 Creepy and Kooky, Mysterious and Spooky Designs for Halloween!

The Spine Lamp by Mark Beam is perfect for those who may be lacking one of their own.

Let’s face it, a lot of us let our laundry go unwashed for so long it becomes a serious health hazard! If your guilty of washing your clothes once every other full moon, perhaps you should consider investing [...]

Jonathan Adler loves Barbie!

Dropped by the Jonathan Adler store in Brooklyn (Boreum Hill) to see his new Barbie doll inspired designs. Jonathan was asked to design a contemporary life sized Barbie Malibu Beach house (click here to check it out) and became so inspired by the project he created a line of home products uniquely Barbie!

What girl/drag queen [...]

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