Archive for the 'decorating' Category

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 […]

Let there be Shade

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

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 (maybe a local discount blinds store?) way to change the look of your room or […]

Nekko Vase by PA Design

Friday, July 13th, 2007

Picture from PA Design
Oooh, those French really do have style! My wife spotted this one and I just had to post.
The Nekko Vase by PA Design is a very unique, cute and stylish piece. Made of plastic and available in several soft pastel colors; it’s simply fantastic.

Retro table top fan for under $50

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

Since it’s summer and we’re all trying to beat the heat, what better product to showcase than the classic table top fan.
I, like most of you (probably most) have an air conditioner… but to be honest I don’t like using it unless I have to. Lucky for me my split system unit has a built-in […]

Dwell Placemats, yummy!

Friday, July 6th, 2007

Quality table linens are one of those little luxuries I like to afford myself once in a while… you know what I’m talking about.
All those little things like nice towels, bed sheets and flatware. For a not-so-huge amount of money you can get something of great value. Basically anything you have constant contact with on […]

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