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Furniture-Inspired Fashion
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Certainly owning an iconic piece of furniture is something we all aspire to. But for those of us who can’t decide between a Barcelona or an Egg Chair, a lounger...

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  • Posted by Rachel Lexier on July 31, 2009 at 3:27 PM
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Two-in-One Table
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Why didn’t we think of this? We’ve seen this mag-type table before but we would have never thought it could moonlight as a desk! Horizontally, it’s what we...

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  • Posted by Leah Konen on July 31, 2009 at 11:12 AM
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Window Sill Update
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Pretty pots for just a dollar each? It sounds impossible, but Ikea’s proven otherwise with Kardemumma (we’re guessing that’s Swedish for really, really cheap). These perfect little planters...

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  • Posted by Leah Konen on July 31, 2009 at 11:00 AM
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Clever Candle
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If you’re ever caught in a blackout, this is one bulb that does not require electricity. Playing off the iconic lightbulb shape, this candle adds a little humor and light to...

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  • Posted by Leah Konen on July 30, 2009 at 12:13 PM
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Chandeliers I Covet, Part 2
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Yes, yes, I know: I blogged about chandeliers last week. But I so did not get through my list of favorite hanging things that light up the dining room (or any...

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  • Posted by Michael Lassell on July 30, 2009 at 11:17 AM
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Wave of Change
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Thomas Meyerhoffer has designed everything from translucent computers to Cappellini chairs, wraparound ski goggles to paper-towel dispensers. After he left Apple in 1998, the daily surfer sought a different...

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  • Posted by Callie Jenschke on July 29, 2009 at 11:14 AM
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