San Diego Event

Posted on May 11, 2008
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For those of you in San Diego, come out next Thursday for this event and say hi to Jenn from Hostess with the Mostess. I will be there too, so come have a drink and say hi!

RSVP at: http://www.chambordonline.com/hostess/

Ripple Design + PAD

Posted on May 11, 2008
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Tray - Ripple + PAD

Candle - Ripple + PAD

Vase - Ripple + PAD

The relationship between designer/design studio and manufacturer is one that is probably most important, and it seems Ripple Studio and PAD have formed a great bond. If you’re at ICFF, go check them out.

Visit Ripple: http://www.ripplesite.com

Visit PAD: http://padoutdoor.com

Transparent House Concrete Art

Posted on May 11, 2008
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Concrete Art from Transparent House

Transparent House is a 3D and visualization studio, who have created a way to take cold concrete flooring and breathe life and warmth using pattern. The design concept allows for application of any pattern to the surface either when poring or afterwards when the concrete has set.

Concrete Art from Transparent House

http://www.transparenthouse.com

NES Coffee Table

Posted on May 10, 2008
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This was a Saturday must-post.

NES Working Coffee Table

Yeah. It works.

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http://ultra-awesome.blogspot.com

LoftLife Magazine

Posted on May 9, 2008
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LoftLife Magazine is a new magazine and online community dedicated to loft living. If you’re a loft dweller, you should definitely take a look. You can even sign up to get a free issue here.
http://www.loftlifemag.com

Paul Loebach

Posted on May 9, 2008
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Design by Paul Loebach

Wow - Paul Loebach sent me some of his creative new designs. I really love that vase table!

http://www.paulloebach.com

Batucada Jewelry Giveaway!

Posted on May 9, 2008
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Batucada Jewelry

I’m giving away my two samples of Batucada Jewelry to one lucky reader. I have the necklace (above left) and bracelet (above right), both in black (Retail value is about $55!)

Here are the rules:

To enter, just leave a comment on this post.
One comment per person. The contest runs from Friday, May 9th through Friday, May 16, 2008. The winner will be announced in another post on Monday, May 19th. Please be sure to leave your email address when leaving the comment so that we can contact you.

Visit Batucada online: http://www.batucada-fashion.com

Fwis Design

Posted on May 9, 2008
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fwis

Fwis is an extremely creative, young, and hip design firm based in Brooklyn, Portland, and Cupertino who has done work for Corbis, Barneys NY, and the New York Times. They’ve also got some fun side projects going on: squarewolf, fight pacificism, covers blog.

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Fwis also has a line of flat pack toys called Ready Mech. Aren’t these lil guys the coolest?! You can print out the designs and build them yourself here.

-Crystal

Zoo Creative

Posted on May 8, 2008
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Lorea Fruit Basket from Zoo Creative

This beautiful piece of wood is the Lorea Fruit Basket from Zoo Creative.

http://www.zoocreative.com

More Coat Options

Posted on May 8, 2008
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Aluminum Tree Branches

Aluminum tree branches as wall hooks.

http://www.lipsmax.net

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Stanley Ruiz

Posted on May 8, 2008
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Stanley Ruiz - The New Organic

Stanley Ruiz sent me his awesome new designs that he’s launching at ICFF. The collection is called “The New Organic”. I find it fascinating.

http://www.stanleyruiz.com

DESU Design Surface Line Collection

Posted on May 8, 2008
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DESU Design Surface Line Collection

I am totally in love with DESU’s Surface Line collection. I don’t normally like every single piece in a collection, but this is certainly the exception!

http://desudesign.com/accessories/surfaceline

Welcome ModCloth!

Posted on May 6, 2008
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From ModCloth

I did not get the chance previously, but I wanted to welcome one of our new May sponsors: ModCloth! They have some great home decor and gift items, but most of all - they have an awesome selection of clothing for those with a keen sense of style.

From Modcloth

Please visit ModCloth at: http://www.modcloth.com

Melamine Plates from Poketo

Posted on May 6, 2008
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Melamine Plates from Poketo

Oh, Poketo, you are quickly becoming my new favorite shop! I just need these plates designed by Marco Cibola. They’re aptly named as a family: The Middletons - Doug, Janet, Claire, and Perry.

http://www.poketo.com