February 29th, 2008
Nothing is cleaner than protection. The Zebra twin trivet is an interlocking device that can be combined as one, but separated as two.
material cast aluminum dimensions 6″ x 6″ x 1/4″ price $37 available at generate
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February 29th, 2008
Image a world where to achieve the desired level of durability in paint it is unnecessary to use eggshell or gloss finishes. Imagine having a party free from worry that someone will lean against a wall, leaving a permanent mark.
Aura is a new line of paint from Benjamin Moore. Use any desired finish [...]
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February 29th, 2008
Apartment Therapy covers 12 domestic chores for vodka. This being Friday, we still prefer to find it in the perfectly chilled martini glass.
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February 28th, 2008
The New York Times reads our minds. It’s not spring cleaning that is commanding attention but rather we are thinking about outdoor furniture. Lead times can be six to eight weeks, kids.
As The Times points out, not all outdoor furniture is created equally. Some of it can’t be left in the rain. [...]
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February 27th, 2008
Protect the tabletop with DwellStudio reversible cotton placemats. $3.99 at target.
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February 27th, 2008
Remodelista curates dustpans. And brooms. And more. Dreamy.
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February 27th, 2008
Let’s be clear about one thing: THIS IS NOT the most beautiful cleaning tool that you will ever purchase. But it may be the most functional.
We are huge believers in dusting walls and 18′ beams and we LOVE this product.
The ‘big bend’ is a bendable, extendable, microfiber dusting wand. The head is [...]
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February 26th, 2008
Why do we need an update? Because a certain “someone” sat in our Arne Jacobsen Series 7 chair with his jeans, AGAIN, scratching it, and leaving a mark that simple soap and water would not remove. (see hot seat)
A review of maintenance instructions at Fritz Hansen (distributor of the chair) recommended car wax to [...]
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February 26th, 2008
Designed in 1969, when plastic was first groovy, UTEN.SILO can be used in the office, in the kitchen, in a bath or bedroom.
It’s logical. It’s humorous. And it’s functional.
Vitra Design Museum produces both the original 1969 version and a smaller one from 1970.
materials ABS plastic, metal hooks dimensions 26.75”H x 20.5”W x 2.5”D/26.75”H [...]
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February 25th, 2008
This is a dishbrush (one word) and it is made of plastic and horsehair (sorry, Trigger). And, it is from Denmark.
USP (unique selling proposition): horsehair. Apparently horsehair holds soap very well. You, in turn, use a fraction of soap that you normally would.
Maintenance: do not allow it to sit in water and [...]
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