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- 21.Mar
Clyde soap dish review
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Recently I received a review sample of the “Clyde soap dish/brush” from Kontextur.com and I’ve been putting it to regular use for the past week to see whether it’s really as good as it looks!
The Clyde soap dish/brush claims to be “multi-functional soap dish/brush that stands out in a crowd”… and I think I can agree with that statement for the most part. While it’s looks are clean and modern, they are also subtle and won’t “stand out” much, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
One thing that struck me immediately was the quality, both in terms of design, as well as material choices and construction. This is after all a $30 USD soap dish/brush, not the cheapest on the market. Regardless of the price tag however, there is real value for money here.
What makes Clyde “stand out”? Simple, the details. Things like the concave bristle surface that snuggly seats your bar of soap and prevents it from slipping away and onto the floor (or worse yet, your shirt… it’s happened), the cleverly textured silicon base that seriously resists slipping and stays put, the FIRM bristles that you can actually scrub with… it’s functional.
It’s the details that separate ordinary products from great products, and Clyde is probably the best in class in regards to soap dishes, or soap brushes that I’ve owned or used thus far. Not too bad considering it tackles both tasks simultaneously.
Any down sides? For some the price might be a turn off, but aside from that I really can’t offer any other suggestions… it’s a nice product and if you don’t mind the $30 price tag, I can’t think of any reason why you shouldn’t consider buying one the next time you’re in the market for bathroom (or even kitchen) accessories.
- 09.Mar
Act fast! DWR semiannual sale going on now
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Looking for modern furniture or just a new home accessory? then take a look at DWR because you can save 15% on their semiannual sale until March 16, 2010.
Saving money is always nice. :)
- 04.Jan
DIY Wall Hook
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Like the rest of you, I’m always on the lookout for something interesting (especially when I want to kill some time) online and while I don’t always find what I’m looking for, this time I got lucky.
While browsing the Internet earlier, I came across one of the more interesting DIY projects I’ve seen in a while, and relevant to interior decorating and home improvement. Specifically, it’s a DIY concrete wall hook… made from LIGHT BULBS! Well, the light bulb acts as the mould, and it actually turned out pretty damn nice!
Take a few minutes to check it out if you’re in the mood for a simple DIY project or need a wall hook to hang your winter coat on. This could be just the thing to add a little pop-culture/industrial touch to your interior and help you kill some time if you’ve got nothing better to do!
- 25.Dec
Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas, happy holidays, happy new year… :)
I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy holiday season, good health and enjoying the company of good friends and family.
Enjoy yourselves and I hope to see you back in the new year!
- 19.Dec
The hole house in Vals
This amazing house is the brain child of architects Christian Muller and Bjarne Mastenbroek. A great example of modern architecture set into the Swiss hillside The idea for this house came about in 2004, the house was finished in 2009. It was worth the wait. The house, while essentially a hole in the hillside, is [...]
- 18.Dec
iRobot one day sale!
Dear readers, in case I don’t post anything else until Christmas, I’d like to at least leave you with a chance to SAVE MONEY and finish your last minute Christmas shopping! iRobot (those fantastic cleaning robots) is having a ONE DAY SALE, on Monday December 21st, 2009. If you have ever wanted to buy one, [...]
- 18.Dec
Juicy Salif
Oh yes, the name sounds naughty and you might even be embarrassed to say it in public; but don’t be, it’s a design icon of the 1990s… and makes a delicious glass of orange juice! Yes! The Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck for Alessi is a design icon of the 1990s and is often purchased [...]
DIY (fun)
- 04.Jan
- DIY Wall Hook
Like the rest of you, I’m always on the lookout for something interesting (especially when I want to kill some time) online and while I don’t always find what I’m looking for, this time I got lucky.
- 18.Dec
- Juicy Salif
Oh yes, the name sounds naughty and you might even be embarrassed to say it in public; but don’t be, it’s a design icon of the 1990s… and makes a delicious glass of orange juice! Yes! The Juicy Salif by Philippe Starck for Alessi is a design icon of the 1990s and is often purchased [...]
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Featured
Jerry Lamp
I love this type of piece, it’s functional, virtually indestructible and safe.
Made from recyclable silicone makes it able to be dropped, knocked or tipped over with little concern. Jerry Lamp is soft and durable and because of its pliable hook shape, the Jerry Lamp can be used almost anywhere.
When lit, the Jerry Lamp will get warm to the touch but not hot. The silicone is nontoxic and hypoallergenic. Perfect as a utility light around the house or workspace (or kid’s room).
Miss Rio Ottoman
Alright, this piece is really interesting, for many reasons.
First off, look at it! It’s a big shaggy ball. Both adults and children alike are sure to love it (just be careful your kids don’t choke on any of those shaggy bits). Secondly, it’s made of recycled flip-flops, so it’s a green product, recycled goods are always cool.
And if that fact alone wasn’t enough to win you over, the soft rubber from flip-flops is used without further manufacturing and it’s made by social organizations that provide work for otherwise unemployed craftspeople from the local community. So this ottoman makes a positive social impact as well.
It’s comfortable, firm seating and is suitable for outdoor use. Made in Brazil.
Panton chair
The Panton chair has won several design awards worldwide and graces numerous museum collections. It offers great seating comfort thanks to the cantilever base and it’s truly shaped to do justice to the human body. The Panton Chair has undergone several production phases and not until resently was it possible to produce it in line with Panton’s original idea – namely from consistently dyed, tough plastic with a matte surface.
The Panton chair can be purchased in several different colors to suit your indoor or outdoor settings. An icon of modern design, with a price low enough to fit just about anyone’s budget!
Fortuny Lamp – really old school modern
The Fortuny lamp is a true classic, and one of the most old school and authentic modernist lamps you can find! It’s the perfect way to light up your (large) space.
It goes way back to 1907, before mid-century modern, before Eames, Nelson and even the Bauhaus… it’s an oldie but a goody for sure. This is more than a lamp, it’s a work of art, more than capable enough to be viewed as a sculpture… yet powerful enough (about 500W) to do the job it was built for.
It doesn’t come cheap though (too bad) but on the bright side, it can be a good DIY project (think photographic equipment).
Eames Management Chair
Yesterday at work it occurred to me that my chair was an old piece of crap… Granted, this wasn’t my regular workstation which is only somewhat more ergonomic, but since I was working there I’ll call it mine. Now armed with this knowledge my mind began to wonder… If I could choose any chair, which one would I choose?
Barcelona Chair
This is without a doubt my favorite chair of all time for one simple reason, elegance. An original Barcelona chair is so well proportioned, so refined, such high quality that there simply is no other piece of furniture out there to rival it.
The only down side is that owning one is becoming a cliché. It seems that anyone who would like to have a modern looking interior and has some cash will default to the Barcelona chair, even if that’s the only bit of modern kit in the whole place. Not to say that they’re making a poor choice, they’re not…
