Archive for August, 2007

Eric and Ammo’s Pad

Friday, August 10th, 2007

I’ve got a real treat for you today… a look at Eric Meeks’ very stylish, very modern place. For those who aren’t sure where they’ve heard that name before, just think AT’s Smallest Coolest Semi-finalist and Modern Self.

Eric kindly agreed to let us in for a closer look and shared some info and a few […]

Doane Paper

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Yesterday I got an email from Chad Doane. Chad is a creative guy, I know this because Chad created “Doane Paper” ( http://doanepaper.com/ ). What is Doane Paper you ask?
“A year and a half ago I created Doane Paper a patent pending “swiss army
knife” stationery design that incorporates grid and ruled lines onto a
single sheet.”
What […]

Textiles can make a huge impact

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

Picture from Ikea
If there’s one thing I love, that’s good table linens. There’s nothing quite like setting the table with great table linens and enjoying how much they can add to the simple act of dining.
The problem is that it can get expensive if you opt to go for the best brands and special editions […]

Time for George Nelson

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

A George Nelson clock is more than just a clock, more than just a timepiece… it’s a timeless statement of style and iconic design.
Designed in the 1950s, George Nelson’s Ball Clock, Sunflower Clock and Sunburst Clock are not only instantly recognizable as classic modern icons, they can also blend perfectly into just about any of […]

Can be used for hanging small items

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

Picture from Ikea
The Statist, a cool little accessory from Ikea that “can be used for hanging small items” or so claim the good people at my favorite Swedish flat pack store.
Designed by Ola Wihlborg the Statist stands 20″ tall (about 50cm) and costs only $4.99! I love it when neat things are cheap, it just […]

The Livia Chair

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

The Livia chair was designed in 1937 by Gio Ponti and is produced by L’Abbate. Made from beech wood lacquered in eleven different colors (or stained) it really makes a statement.
The Livia chair’s clean, minimal lines make this chair look utterly modern even if it is 70 years old! Not a lot of furniture can […]

Nargila

Monday, August 6th, 2007

One of the reasons I went to Istanbul Turkey was to get myself a new nargila and some more flavored tobacco… mission accomplished.
The first time I came into contact with a nargila was on my honeymoon. My wife and I went to Marmaris, Turkey… where we saw an ocean of “souvenir” quality nargilas […]

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