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Lamps with attitude
While browsing the enormous collection of table lamps at Lamps Plus, I stumbled upon this group of no-nonsense lamps. Here is a closer look at one of these fine examples of art imitating life that...
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I heart Positano (Treasures from the Mediterranean)
On the Amalfi coast of Italy lies a small town called Positano that overlooks the Mediterranean. While this quaint area is in desperate need of more driving space on its excruciatingly narrow roads,...
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Ten furniture & accessory Christmas gift ideas for computer geeks
10. Airplane desk Love air travel but hate getting molested by the TSA? Get your flight-time jollies every time you sit down to check email, surf the web, or heaven-forbid do some actual work on the...
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Custom made art
Custom make art to go into any room of your house. Follow these simply steps: Buy inexpensive shelving board from your local home improvement store. Cut to desired size & finish edges with stain...
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Seed cloud chandelier by Ochre
When I stopped by Ochre on our recent trip to Manhattan, I was stunned by the beauty of this chandelier. About 100″ in height and only 32″ in diameter, this statement light fixture is not your standard...
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Placemats, napkins, and ..tea cozy’s?
When traveling abroad, there are so many cultural quirks that you notice when you come in with an American perspective. India was no exception. Among so many crazy things I saw (e.g., cows just...
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Back to the Future
With the economy on the fritz and everyone pinching pennies the last several years a new interior design theme has been taking over. Restaurants, fashion, and home interiors have reached back and...
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The most expensive fruit in the world (and it’s worth it)
“I want to make extraordinary lamps for people who appreciate original, exceptional things, highest quality, precision and the care for details.” -Przemek Krawczyński And extraordinary lamps he did...
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Another creative use of mason jars
Mason jars are very in right now what with the ‘rustic’ themes being so popular. They are being repurposed as everything from candleholders to pendant lights. Found at a random souvenir shop in the...
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Chick-A-Dee Smoke Detector
The smoke detectors most of us have in our homes are probably nothing to write home about. The Chick-A-Dee smoke detector, on the other hand, is both clever and cute and brings a unique twist to this...
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Four times (squared) clock
Check out this minimalist clock by Vincent Stall. The name is representative of the four quarters of the clock that are clearly divided into these 3-D multi-sized blocks.
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Lamps and target practice, my two favorite things together at last
Shoot your way into or out of darkness with the bitplay Bang! lamp. Although playing target practice in the dark to turn it on may prove to be a bit more difficult than to shoot at it when it’s...
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Pop-up corner light by Well Well Designers
This unique idea for a lamp utilizes room corners in a creative, very geometrical way. Shipped in an envelope, and requiring very minimal hardware, setup and installation seems easy enough. Available...
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