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Baxter "Flammable" Candles
(13 June 2008) - Baxter of California, a premium men's grooming line, are heating things up just in time for Father's Day. "Flammable" is a new series of scented candles and Baxter's first foray into the realm of home fragrance. For Baxter's president, Jean-Pierre Mastey, this was a perfectly logical step. He explains, "our sophisticated consumers perceive Baxter as a lifestyle brand that already goes beyond basic grooming"....
(13 June 2008) - Baxter of California, a premium men's grooming line, are heating things up just in time for Father's Day. "Flammable" is a new series of scented candles and Baxter's first foray into the realm of home fragrance. For Baxter's president, Jean-Pierre Mastey, this was a perfectly logical step. He explains, "our sophisticated consumers perceive Baxter as a lifestyle brand that already goes beyond basic grooming"....
Finnish Summer Houses
(05 June 2008) - Nobody appreciates the summer more than Scandinavians. After seven months of winter they savor the brief spell of long days and temperate climates like a precious resource. Many residents—particularly those from Finland—choose to spend this period communing with nature, often in private summer homes. Finnish architects are no different. Their secondary homes are used as blank slates where they can construct their personalized visions...
(05 June 2008) - Nobody appreciates the summer more than Scandinavians. After seven months of winter they savor the brief spell of long days and temperate climates like a precious resource. Many residents—particularly those from Finland—choose to spend this period communing with nature, often in private summer homes. Finnish architects are no different. Their secondary homes are used as blank slates where they can construct their personalized visions...
The Plumen Project: Hulger
(21 November 2007) - When it comes to the lightbulb we've been left with an egg shaped bulb since it's invention. More recently we are seeing the ice cream whip shape of compact fluorescents, but for the iconic symbol of an idea it lacks any innovation. Hulger is determined to change this. Taking advantage of the tubular characterisitc of the compact fluorescent, Hulger recently initiated the Plumen Project,...
(21 November 2007) - When it comes to the lightbulb we've been left with an egg shaped bulb since it's invention. More recently we are seeing the ice cream whip shape of compact fluorescents, but for the iconic symbol of an idea it lacks any innovation. Hulger is determined to change this. Taking advantage of the tubular characterisitc of the compact fluorescent, Hulger recently initiated the Plumen Project,...
Shaklee Home and Health Products
(05 November 2007) - Eliminating multiple bottles of nasty cleansers from under the sink, Shaklee's line of cleaning products uses natural, non-toxic and often organic ingredients to rid your home of bacteria and dirt as well as toxins. Founded on the principals of its founder, the late Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee Sr. (1894-1985) with Iowa farm boy roots, today his legacy is a multi-million dollar operation that for...
(05 November 2007) - Eliminating multiple bottles of nasty cleansers from under the sink, Shaklee's line of cleaning products uses natural, non-toxic and often organic ingredients to rid your home of bacteria and dirt as well as toxins. Founded on the principals of its founder, the late Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee Sr. (1894-1985) with Iowa farm boy roots, today his legacy is a multi-million dollar operation that for...
Daub & Bauble Home and Body Products
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Smeg Fab28 Refrigerator: Coming to the U.S.
(21 August 2007) - Previously only available in the U.K., aesthetes based stateside can now rejoice with Smeg's first showroom opening in the U.S. soon. With looks that are more '50s icebox than white-beast refrigerator, the Fab28 adds a bit of vintage style to your kitchen appliance line-up. Smooth rounded corners add to the Rocakabilly feel, while the single lever door comes hinged on either side. An antibacterial...
(21 August 2007) - Previously only available in the U.K., aesthetes based stateside can now rejoice with Smeg's first showroom opening in the U.S. soon. With looks that are more '50s icebox than white-beast refrigerator, the Fab28 adds a bit of vintage style to your kitchen appliance line-up. Smooth rounded corners add to the Rocakabilly feel, while the single lever door comes hinged on either side. An antibacterial...
The Collection
(15 August 2006) - Allison Grant opened The Collection in Paris in 2003 to feature the work of new and established English designers. Her collection has grown and features works by several designers, spanning wallpaper (handmade, embroidered, trompe l'oeil, kits, appliques...), lighting, accessories, children's furniture and accessories. There are too many great things to show, but we managed a few of our favorites: Colorful kitchen towels by Unity...
(15 August 2006) - Allison Grant opened The Collection in Paris in 2003 to feature the work of new and established English designers. Her collection has grown and features works by several designers, spanning wallpaper (handmade, embroidered, trompe l'oeil, kits, appliques...), lighting, accessories, children's furniture and accessories. There are too many great things to show, but we managed a few of our favorites: Colorful kitchen towels by Unity...
Stuffbump
(17 April 2006) - Graham Hill from Treehugger is no stranger to creating product—his We Are Happy to Serve You ceramic cups are a hit reusable version of the classic New York paper coffee cup. His latest creation, Stuffbump, is the first Treehugger branded product and takes their eco chic empire beyond web and video in to the product space. Made from natural wool felt and recycled card...
(17 April 2006) - Graham Hill from Treehugger is no stranger to creating product—his We Are Happy to Serve You ceramic cups are a hit reusable version of the classic New York paper coffee cup. His latest creation, Stuffbump, is the first Treehugger branded product and takes their eco chic empire beyond web and video in to the product space. Made from natural wool felt and recycled card...
Candle with Matchbox Built In
(10 April 2006) - I like things tidy and feel that most things have their place. While I never thought to combine matches with a candle, this marriage to be quite satisfying. Originally designed by Jeremy Walton in 2002, Hygge-lys is a candle with a built in matchbox and is now available for purchase at the MoMA Store for US$18. As Shiny Shiny point out, it is a...
(10 April 2006) - I like things tidy and feel that most things have their place. While I never thought to combine matches with a candle, this marriage to be quite satisfying. Originally designed by Jeremy Walton in 2002, Hygge-lys is a candle with a built in matchbox and is now available for purchase at the MoMA Store for US$18. As Shiny Shiny point out, it is a...
Fireorb
(07 October 2004) - Straight off the set of the Jetson's, Fireorb is a 3 foot wide steel fireplace that's suspended from the ceiling. Presumably all you need to do is put a hole in your roof and, poof you get a fireplace. Regardless, it's truly Cool Warmth as they describe it. ...
(07 October 2004) - Straight off the set of the Jetson's, Fireorb is a 3 foot wide steel fireplace that's suspended from the ceiling. Presumably all you need to do is put a hole in your roof and, poof you get a fireplace. Regardless, it's truly Cool Warmth as they describe it. ...
Big Willy Snot Box and Uranus
(03 August 2004) - Forget your grandmother's crochet tissue box covers, it's all about these naughty little creatures. They're the next big thing in the Parcel line by Loop. They'll retail for about $10 - 16 at select stores in Japan, Europe and the US-- and of course, on the Loop web site. ...
(03 August 2004) - Forget your grandmother's crochet tissue box covers, it's all about these naughty little creatures. They're the next big thing in the Parcel line by Loop. They'll retail for about $10 - 16 at select stores in Japan, Europe and the US-- and of course, on the Loop web site. ...
Star Trek Apartment
(12 July 2004) - Tony Alleyne's (is that pronounced like Alien? interesting.) 24th Century Interior Design created this Star Trek apartment which looks like the real (fake) thing. There are tons of pictures here, but suffice it to say that the attention to detail is incredible. Just look at the kitchen and bedroom above. If you're willing to live in Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK, this place could be yours...
(12 July 2004) - Tony Alleyne's (is that pronounced like Alien? interesting.) 24th Century Interior Design created this Star Trek apartment which looks like the real (fake) thing. There are tons of pictures here, but suffice it to say that the attention to detail is incredible. Just look at the kitchen and bedroom above. If you're willing to live in Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK, this place could be yours...
Grainbag
(23 June 2004) - Grainbag is a Pittsburgh based on-line gallery featuring a really broad range of contemporary work. Thanks to Apartment Therapy for turning me on to Grainbag and the work of Corey LeChat, who's piece Senescent Shaman is pictured above. Grainbag's unnamed curator also has a great blog that includes some of his/her own photography. Apartment Therapy, by the way, is a fantastic site for New...
(23 June 2004) - Grainbag is a Pittsburgh based on-line gallery featuring a really broad range of contemporary work. Thanks to Apartment Therapy for turning me on to Grainbag and the work of Corey LeChat, who's piece Senescent Shaman is pictured above. Grainbag's unnamed curator also has a great blog that includes some of his/her own photography. Apartment Therapy, by the way, is a fantastic site for New...
FutureShack
(15 June 2004) - Designed by Australian architect Sean Godsell, FutureShack is an experiment in emergency housing. Constructed from one ready-made twenty-two-foot-long shipping container, FutureShack is equipped with a minimum of industrial materials and is entirely self-contained, which enables multiple structures to be stacked and shipped to crisis sites. Maintained by solar power, FutureShack is ready for occupancy within twenty-four hours. A prototype of the FutureShack can be...
(15 June 2004) - Designed by Australian architect Sean Godsell, FutureShack is an experiment in emergency housing. Constructed from one ready-made twenty-two-foot-long shipping container, FutureShack is equipped with a minimum of industrial materials and is entirely self-contained, which enables multiple structures to be stacked and shipped to crisis sites. Maintained by solar power, FutureShack is ready for occupancy within twenty-four hours. A prototype of the FutureShack can be...
Couch Potato Architect
(24 April 2003) - Here's a quick, fun way to design your own floor plans... Check out: small blue printer...
(24 April 2003) - Here's a quick, fun way to design your own floor plans... Check out: small blue printer...
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