Decorating
A cut above
Global chef’s knives have always been known and loved for their quality and more than anything their sharp edge. The secret is in the metal used to craft the knife (and more importantly, the blade). Global knives are known for their hard st...
Something has to be said for quality
All to often today we come across CHEAP products which are (no surprise here) LOW QUALITY. It seems that there is such a huge demand for cheap, low quality goods that it’s becoming almost impossible to find products of quality and value. Th...
May Day Light
Designed by Konstantin Grcic in 1998, the May Day light gets about as close as you can get to a perfect balance of utility and style. The May Day light is made of Polycarbonate plastic, white shade, waterproof on/off switch and your choice ...
George Nelson Ball Pendant
George nelson is definitely one of my favorite designers, from furniture to clocks to lights, his work is truly inspiring and like Charles and Ray Eames; iconic. Today I’ve got lights on my mind… for some reason I’ve been really takin...
Eric and Ammo’s Pad
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 ag...
Textiles can make a huge impact
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 exp...
Time for George Nelson
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 inst...
Can be used for hanging small items
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 (abou...
Let there be Shade
Picture from here Ever feel like there’s something missing from your decor? How about that feeling that you’d like to change something but don’t know what? Have you ever considered new window treatments? It can be a quick and even cheap (ma...
Kangourou pocket by PA Design
Picture from PA Design Not long ago I featured a vase (Nekko vase) by PA Design… I’ve decided to give you a peek at something else, the Kangourou Pocket (don’t blame me for the spelling, that’s what it’s called!). This handy little po...