No part of dining should be bland. You want your food to be bursting with flavor, so why not have your dining area burst with color, too? The next three chairs will brighten up even the most boring dining area. The sohoConcept Crescent Side Chair is a nice addition for a similarly modern style table. [...]
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The Retro Phone Stand Gives Your Smartphone a Place in History
Cell phones have changed the way we communicate, and the ability to take our smartphones with us and have all our friends at our fingertips on the road is undeniably valuable. If you still find yourself longing for a simpler time, even when you’re enjoying your phone’s capabilities, plugging it into a retro phone stand [...]
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Neighborhood Spy: Book Displays
Today’s link roundup is for the bibliophiles among us. First up is the rotating bookshelf from PBTeen that allows for 360 degrees of displayed books and knick-knacks. For interesting aesthetics and function, there’s the Angled Bookshelf from David Gno. Other books nestle into their new spots every time you pull one off the shelf. IKEA’s [...]
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Neighborhood Spy: Relax Under an Umbrella
Summer’s calling. It’s time to relax under an outdoor umbrella on your patio, in a chair, or on a blanket. This link round-up shows you some unusual and practical choices for dressing up your outdoor space and blocking a little sun. Pier 1’s Lani Pagoda Umbrella is an Asian-inspired twist on a summertime classic. Pottery [...]
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The Mezzaluna Mincing Set Makes Food Prep a Breeze
The Corner Grips Mezzaluna Mincing Set cuts down on prep time with its easy, rocking motion and silicone grips that keep the block from slipping around on the counter. The bamboo board’s curved surface keeps the blade and the herbs or nuts in place as you work, so you’re less likely to make a mess [...]
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Accessories, Bathroom, Kitchen
Bambu Home’s Bamboo and Cork Canisters for Zen Organization
Two eco-friendly materials—bamboo and cork—combine to make these canisters that will look right at home in your kitchen or your bathroom. They’re large enough to be functional, but small enough to keep on the counter. These canisters are available in three sizes: Small, 3.5” diameter and 3” tall ($14) Medium, 4” diameter and 4.5” tall [...]
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Black and White Clocks with Personality on Etsy
Clocks. They tick, tock, and tell time. Boring, right? That’s not always the case, as demonstrated on Etsy by a handful of talented artists. These styles don’t even need color to stand out; they have plenty of personality in just black and white. The Small Fornasetti Digital Face Wall Clock from paperannie shows a woman sticking [...]
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The Brown Jordan Lounge Chair: Deck Chair Meets Hammock
The Brown Jordan Lounge Chair is reminiscent of lying in a hammock on a breezy summer day. It’s made to order, so you can have your choice of four shades of gray and black put on its deep black frame. It’s 32” wide, 30” deep, and 30” high, so it’s roomy enough to keep you [...]
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World Market’s Inexpensive Outdoor Lanterns and Lights for Summer Parties
If throwing a summer party with exotic flair is on your to-do list this year, hanging lanterns and lights that glow above your guests’ heads is a must for the sake of ambiance. Having just a few on hand can add warmth and charm to the party area, and won’t always break the bank. You [...]
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A Pull-out Pantry Saves Precious Space in the Kitchen
If it seems that no matter how you organize, there’s just never enough space in the kitchen, a pull-out pantry system like the one from Knobs and Hardware is a possible solution. The maple wood system comes in four widths and three heights, and has adjustable shelves inside. No matter how much space you have, [...]
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The LumiSource Woopsy Table Lamp in Yellow
Oops! This lamp’s intriguing design comes from the fact that it looks like one giant spill, and then seems to defy gravity for a split second as you wonder how the bucket’s staying up in the air. Inexpensive ($23.36) and quirky, this lamp will look perfect in a child’s room or an artist’s studio. This [...]
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Recycled Deck Furniture from Loll Designs
Loll Designs’ makes their deck furniture from UV-protected, recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE), so it’s not only eco-friendly, it’s durable and not at all high-maintenance the way some outdoor furniture can be. Their materials page says that by 2012, they estimate that they’ve used about 26 million reclaimed milk jugs in their products. Their deck [...]
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The Loki Playhouse with Furniture Set Is Eco-friendly and Sturdy
Not all playhouse sets are the same. The Loki set by Loll Designs is available at Room & Board and is made from 100 percent recycled materials and designed to stand the test of time against fading and warping. It’s meant to be used indoors or outdoors, whichever works best for the space you have. It’s [...]
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