Monthly archives:September 2009

Slice Chair - Innovative Design

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Have you ever been looking for a chair that doubled as a piece of functional art? Or are you like me and love the comfort of a footrest or ottoman, but hate the way its looks and clutters up a space? In these cases this wooden slice chair - available on GrayPants.com - is the perfect fit. This handcrafted chair uses sturdy sheets of plywood to transform two[...]

Zaha Hadid Awarded the Praemium Imperial for Architecture

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The Praemium Imperial is a global arts prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association. It has become the highest international distinction for achievements in the arts. Each year, six nomination committees, each chaired by an International Adviser, propose candidates in five fields: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Music and Theater/Film. This year[...]

Top 15 Cars for 2010

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We haven't done a post on stylish cars yet. So we thought we'd share with you some of our favorite cars to hit the market. From prudently stylish to lavish supercars, we've put it all right here for you: And our personal favorite, the Aston Martin One-77:

Say Cheese - The Styles of Cheese Knives

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Entertain in style with these quirky and contemporary cheese knives. Nothing spices up a dinner party like stylish serving pieces. Start out right by adding a bit of contemporary sophistication to your cheese spread with these designer utensils. Soft/ Hard Cheese Knives: These specialty blades are by Crate and Barrel. The holes in the narrow blade keep sof[...]

Decorative Bathroom Specialties

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If you are looking to improve the details of your bathroom, then these Decorative Plumbing Products by JACLO (JACLO.com) will bring luxury to your bathroom within these details. With more and more consumers looking to personalize their bathrooms, there is a high demand for specialized fittings and accessories that are available in every finish under the su[...]

The Best Bathtub Materials

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Depth, functionality, design and size are all things to consider when purchasing a bathtub. But let’s not forget material. Below is a sampling of stylish tubs made from different sources that are certain to delight. Wood: Oak. Ash. Brazilian Cherry. Walnut. For centuries, these and other hardwoods have been preferred for fine furniture, cabinets, flooring a[...]

Funky Chair Designs

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In our travels we find all kinds of funky furniture designs, and lately many stylish chair designs. Here are just a few of our favorites, which we’ve seen recently: This i b pop chair is not only unique and chic, but sustainable too as it is made from 98% recycled materials to form a single sheet of recyclable plastic. It is made without the use of adhesiv[...]

Natural Outdoor Water Feature

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Stone Forest has been commissioned by Mesa Design to create the massive outdoor water feature for this luxury urban center in the Dallas Arts District. Anchoring the eastern edge of downtown Dallas, the 24-story One Arts Plaza is a defining presence as the tallest building in the expanding Dallas Arts District. One of the most intriguing architectural featur[...]

Designer Profile - Steve Hermann- Designer To The Stars

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Steve Hermann of Steve Hermann Design is a household name here in Los Angeles as one of the greatest "designer to the stars". Hermann has been in the field for over 15 years, and yet has never had any training or schooling in architecture yet he is an active part of designing homes from the ground up from designing the architecture to overseeing the construc[...]

Germ Free Bathroom Designs

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Turn on the television or open any magazine and you’ll see them, ads for all kinds of household products containing germ-killing ingredients. Hand soap, dishwashing liquid, toothpaste, toothbrushes and sponges are all being praised for their ability to kill germs. No where has the proliferation of antimicrobial products been more popular than in the bathroom[...]