Monthly Archives: 03月 2010
The Classic Tepee Tent from DWR
I know we are Home Products, but the Tepee from DWR is a home all its own. This modern version of the classic tepee from designer Dave Ellis who spent 10 years working in the canvas business before creating his… Continue reading
The Three R’s of Easter: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Aside from the religious significance of Easter, the holiday also presents an opportunity to celebrate the rebirth of the Earth. And while Easter just wouldn’t be Easter without the iconic emblems of the holiday including Easter baskets and egg hunts, following the 3 eco-friendly “R’s” can significantly make the holiday greener.
Reduce
Skip the fake cellophane grass; [...] Continue reading
For The Love Of Coffee & Our Planet
That’s the slogan from the makers of today’s genius product design selection – Mug Hug. I first heard about this over at Design Milk today, and instantly had to know more. As a self-proclaimed coffee addict I am always looking for ways to make enjoying my favorite brew easier.
So what’s the big deal? I usually [...] Continue reading
SodaStream Starter Kit Review
I was recently contacted by the company Sodastream, maker of an at-home water carbonation system. They asked me if I would be interested in trying their product. What arrived was their Starter Kit (129.00 value), a nicely designed black and silver model complete with two 1-liter capped bottles and one 60-L carbonator. (The Sodastream web [...] Continue reading
Designer Spotlight: Amelie Onzon
Amelie Onzon relies heavily on socially significant concepts to inform her unique furniture design. Her “In Vivo Exposure” line, pictured above, is designed to use form to question phobias, and work phobia patients through their fears by exposing them. Using sheets of fabric, she creates space – either a safe, surrounding space for [...]
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[k3] The Expanding Chair from Baita Design
Just to show our space challenged readers that there is hope for your small scale floor plans here is the [k3] expanding chair that easily goes from one seat to three in a flash. The Baita Design group from Rio… Continue reading
Teak Summer Cabanas for Sunning and Dining
Be on vacation right in your backyard with these super cool Summer Cabanas that magically transforms from a basic platform deck to either a sun bed lounge or a picnic table set. The sun beds are fully adjustable and a… Continue reading
Designer Spotlight: altreforme
Inspired by the love that car-enthusiasts have for their vehicles, altreforme designs and creates industrial style furniture. They try to capture the intensity and passion that can be evoked from the metal frame and interior of the automobile. Using metal sheets once destined for the industrial car manufacturing world, altreforme reshapes them into [...]
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Melanie Porter
Today I bring you the fabulous work of Melanie Porter. Familiar yet surprising, it’s her combination of classic design with unexpected elements that really caught and continued to hold my attention.
Melanie worked as a knitwear designer for 10 years, and that influence is clearly seen here. After working with international fashion, Melanie moved on to [...] Continue reading
Electric Elevator Murphy Bed from the LiftBed Company
The Electric Murphy Bed may just be the most space saving thing I have seen yet. This elevator bed from the LiftBed Company of Germany hides away in the ceiling with a push button remote control that requires a two-finger… Continue reading