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Marcel Wanders Swing

Posted Jul 5th 2008 3:02PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Decor

Marcel Wanders is at it again with a playful creation with Droog Design. The seat of this swing can be filled with soil and seeds planted inside. It is designed so that vines will grow up the ropes. The swing is made of polyethylene with a nylon rope and comes in white, black or green. It can be used indoors or outside but will cost you more than a rope and a board, it sells for $550.

Gallery: Marcel Wanders Swing

Karim Rashid Disk Chair

Posted Jul 5th 2008 9:01AM by Lisa Palladino
Filed under: Decor

The cool design and home blog Apartment Therapy (AT) always has a fresh idea. I've been reading it periodically for a few years, and every time I do, I vow to completely redo my space. Anyway ... The site recently featured a summertime-appropriate post on the Disk Chair, designed by Karim Rashid and made by Ferlea to look like a "spoon folded." AT noted it would be great for poolside or patio, as it's made of fiberglass over a steel frame, but AT commenters had a good point: seems like a sweatfest waiting to happen on a hot day. I think it looks fun and comfortable, albeit maybe with a cushier seat or a towel. Available in black, yellow or white; includes a single foam and polyester cushion. Owo Italia has it for a bit more than $2,000 (European pricing).

Gallery: Outdoor Armchairs by Ferlea

The Schnoz

Posted Jul 4th 2008 3:02PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Decor

Usually when not shoved on top of my head, my sunglasses end up thrown on a table but a new sculpture provides the perfect resting place. The Schnoz from Lush Life is a bronze statue that provides a surrogate nose to rest your sunglasses on. The amusing statue sits on a table or shelf, keeping your sunglasses in easy reach. The sculpture is available with either male or female features and sells for $350.

Gallery: The Schnoz

Visionaire's $150,000 Magazine Collection

Posted Jul 3rd 2008 9:02AM by Lisa Palladino
Filed under: Decor

The Wall Street Journal reported that Visionaire magazine -- a publication where design, marketing, style, trends and art intersect -- is charging $50,000 for a special Goyard trunk designed for its collectors. The handmade trunk will house the magazine's first 50 issues. This summer, Visionaire also will offer 10 complete sets of its first 50 issues in the Goyard trunks for $150,000. The customized steamer trunks, assembled by hand, will have shelves and insets designed for all 50 issues. Collectors also can buy an empty trunks for €34,500 ($54,000).

From its premiere issue in April 1991 (now up to 54 issues, with each issue typically priced between $150 - $350), Visionaire "challenged notions of what it meant to be an art and fashion publication and was conceived of as a venue for artists such as Mario Testino and Steven Meisel to publish personal work," WSJ stated. It has morphed into something more like a design challenge for its many contributors.

Each issue (which can take between nine months and three years to complete) is typically a mixed-media riff on a theme, posing an ongoing set of challenges to a small crew of designers. For example, White began with the question: How do you publish without using ink? Answer: a combination of Braille, embossing, varnish and paper-cut illustrations. Scent came with perfume capsules, Taste had specially-designed flavor-strips and Sound featured a Mini Cooper toy car that played record albums.

The New Bulthaup B2 Kitchen

Posted Jun 28th 2008 9:01AM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Decor, Dining

The latest kitchen design from Bulthaup debuted in Milan recently and is based on the concept of a "kitchen workshop." Called the Bulthaup B2 it's designed to be personalized to suit each individual owner's needs and cooking habits, as each of the three main compartments can be easily modified and adjusted. The 'workbench' includes the sink and cook top, the 'tool cabinet' holds utensils, dishes, and food, and the 'appliance cabinet' holds (you guessed it) appliances like the refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher.

One other nice feature to love about this kitchen: cleaning up has never been so satisfying because everything closes up and 'hides' out of sight when you're not using it!

Gallery: The Bulthaup B2 Kitchen

Famed Trianon Palace Hotel's $30 Million Makeover

Posted Jun 27th 2008 4:01PM by Jared Paul Stern
Filed under: Decor, Dining, Journeys

The legendary Trianon Palace hotel and spa in Versailles, France where the likes of Marcel Proust, René Lacoste and the Duke of Windsor once frolicked has just completed a breathtaking $30 million renovation. Situated just outside Paris less than a mile from Louis XIV's famed Château de Versailles, the 5-star luxury hotel's upgrades include a new wing, Gordon Ramsay's first restaurant in France, a refurbished Guerlain spa, revamped public spaces and glorious gardens. Noted interior designer Fiona Thompson, who oversaw renovations to the 199-room property, has managed to modernize the 1909 building without detracting from its historic magnificence.

Gallery: Hotel Trianon Palace

Johanna Keimeyer Recycle Lights

Posted Jun 27th 2008 3:05PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Decor, Green

I'm not going to say that these Recycle Lights by Johanna Keimeyer are pretty because they really aren't (in my opinion), but that doesn't mean I don't like them. Inspired to re-purpose the ugly plastic bottles we all see laying all over the place to into something use-able again, Johanna Keimeyer took a trip through Europe that resulted in this unique collection of eclectic lights that incorporate bottles from water, soda, detergent, and numerous other products. They're especially interesting to me because they look so completely different when the inner bulb is illuminated versus when it isn't. Plus with all that melting and twisting they look really fun to put together!

Gallery: Johanna Keimeyer Recycle Lights

Celebrity Lamp

Posted Jun 22nd 2008 11:01AM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Decor

It's amazing how something so common and simple like a classic pair of aviator style sunglasses can be the inspiration for a gaudy (but still strangely attractive) lamp called the Celebrity Lamp. Named after the many celebrities who are more often than not spotted in public wearing their favorite shades, this lamp is made up of 40 pairs of mirrored aviator glasses resting on a shiny linear stand with a temple light switch. It's a shiny silver sculpture during daylight and becomes a kaleidoscope of color and light when turned on at night. Like I said, gaudy but strangely attractive... $1,600.

Via Dvice

Gallery: Celebrity Lamp

$400,000 Diamond & Crystal Champagne Glasses

Posted Jun 20th 2008 11:03AM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Decor, Dining

Champagne is always considered a fairly luxurious drink (even when it's the cheap stuff) but any champagne, cheap or not, is sure to get a class upgrade when it gets served in one of these two glasses. Valued at $400,000 and blinged out with 1,700 white and pink diamonds the glasses were chiseled out of 8kg blocks of rock quartz crystal and it took 5 jewelers 3 months to put them all together.

The set was designed by John Calleija and although they'll be present at the opening of his second store in London they'll eventually be returning to the home of the Melbourne businessman who bought them and plans to turn them into family heirlooms.

D. Porthault Cashmere Picnic Blanket

Posted Jun 17th 2008 4:02PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Decor

I'm not sure you'd want to subject it to grass stains or beach sand but D. Porthault, the French company famed for their luxurious sheets, have created the first-ever cashmere picnic blanket. The 51" x 71" cashmere picnic blanket by D. Porthault is decorated with their signature Hounds & Hope design. The blanket retails for $3,600, and is also available with a tiger print design for $3,400.

The 1984 Fishbowl by Danny Cheung

Posted Jun 12th 2008 4:05PM by Star Sutherland
Filed under: Decor, Pets, Art, Children

I came across this gem while browsing pictures of unique children's rooms. Named The 1984 Fishbowl, this revamped design by Danny Cheung putts a modern twist on the age old glass fish bowl. It's quirky shape is eye catching, the windows are made of magnified glass providing a detailed look at your goldfish, while the opaque walls provide refuge. I love the retro look of this funky little fish bowl, it would make a stylish addition to any room, and I imagine kids would go nuts for it. Available online for $430.

The "Pantonova" Chrome Sectional Couch

Posted Jun 10th 2008 4:02PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Decor

Generally when I think of sectional seating a large, overly plush couch with too many throw pillows and a 90 degree angle comes to mind, the kind you sink into and can't get up out of without a helping hand. The "Pantonova" couch is something else altogether though, made of chrome steel it consists of 4 pieces that fit together to form a very cool looking (and also very uncomfortable looking) 74" sofa. Designed in 1971 it still looks modern and contemporary, and although cushions aren't included (you can ask about getting them though, for an additional charge) I think you would definitely need them (sitting on this couch without them brings to mind the infamous "waffle print thighs" that result from certain types of lawn furniture). $5,000

Via Design Mind

Gallery: Pantonova Chrome Seating

More Fire Glass Studio Jars

Posted Jun 9th 2008 3:02PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Decor, Art

These hand-crafted jars come in such vivid lollipop-like colors they seem almost lickable. They are created by Elizabeth Lyons of More Fire Glass Studio and have inflated stoppers that give them the look of game pieces. Each one measures 19" x 8", they come in green, orange, or ruby and sell for $775 each.

More Fire Glass Studio is located in Rochester, New York and they also offer classes in making glass beads, jewelry and more.

The Star System Collection

Posted Jun 9th 2008 2:02PM by Rigel Gregg
Filed under: Decor

Bright vibrant hues are totally in this season on the fashion front and if you want to translate the look over to your home decor also then a few pieces from the Star System collection would do the trick. Featuring candy colors in solid shades of orange, blue, purple, fuchsia, and white the set includes 4 versions from the small one-seater Starlet to the full-fledged Superstar. The "stars" are created with removable steel buttons (why would you want to remove them?) and the whole look is, to me, a combination of relaxed and in-your-face. Very glamorous.

Via Denzeen

Gallery: The Star System Collection

Charlotte Thomas Bespoke Sheets

Posted Jun 8th 2008 4:02PM by Laura Malesich
Filed under: Decor

Charlotte Thomas is already known for elegant, romantic bedding that speaks of old England but her Bespoke line goes beyond any luxurious expectations you could possibly have. With 1,000-count Egyptian cotton, 22 karat gold threads woven into super 150's merino wool and hand-loom silk, her Bespoke products are all made to order to suit your boudoir's essence and your desire. You are going to need some amazing lingerie to feel like you belong in such an incredible bed.

[via Aisledash]

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Marcel Wanders Swing

Karim Rashid Disk Chair

The Schnoz

Visionaire's $150,000 Magazine Collection

The New Bulthaup B2 Kitchen

Famed Trianon Palace Hotel's $30 Million Makeover

Johanna Keimeyer Recycle Lights

Celebrity Lamp

$400,000 Diamond & Crystal Champagne Glasses

D. Porthault Cashmere Picnic Blanket

The 1984 Fishbowl by Danny Cheung

The "Pantonova" Chrome Sectional Couch

More Fire Glass Studio Jars

The Star System Collection

Charlotte Thomas Bespoke Sheets

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#	Blogger	Posts	Cmts
1	Deidre Woollard	156	3
2	Rigel Gregg	75	4
3	Jared Paul Stern	49	0
4	Laura Malesich	30	3
5	Lisa Palladino	19	0
6	Star Sutherland	13	0
7	Marsha Reid	1	0