If you’re a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, do yourself a favor and check out the Delmars’ website. The husband and wife team have spent a fair amount of their free time vacationing through areas populated by residential structures designed by Mr. Wright, taking pictures along the way. Starting with the Wm. H. Winslow house (1893) to the Parkwyn Village (1948), it’s a very nice pictorial tour.
Photographs of the Edward R. Hills… Continue Reading
A few years ago, if you had an outdoor umbrella, it was imperative that you decorate it with string lights. Now, thanks to Pier 1, the trend turns to embellishing your umbrella with jewelry.
These sweet baubles and bells can be clipped to just about anything–including awnings, window valances, small tree branches and, of course, umbrellas. The Circles & Diamonds are sold four to a package, while the Bells come in a package of two. At… Continue Reading
Have you ever walked past your kitchen sink and got a whiff of funk? You flip the disposal switch and hope that will take care of the stench, but the malodorous cloud remains, emanating, we assume, from foodbits caught in your P-trap. Here’s an easy and SAFE way to eliminate the problem.
All you need is some baking soda, vinegar (the cheapest you can find will do nicely), and a few cups of boiling water.
First, sift a cup or so of soda… Continue Reading
The Clean Cuisine is advertized as a means to purify fruits and vegetables using an ozone process also known as Activated Oxygen. It is purported to kill "bacteria and mold, and safely [break] down pesticides to provide you with food that is as safe as possible." At 180 bucks, it isn’t cheap, but considering there are over 33 million cases of food-borne illnesses a year in the US alone, it might be worth the cost. If it… Continue Reading
You must check out KopyKat's digital Lite Brite.
Use it for wall art, t-shirts, greeting cards, book covers, and miscellaneous excellence.
Then capture your work using:
Command+Shift+4 (using the mouse to select the area) or the built-in Grab app. (OS X)
Alt+PrintScreen (Windows)
The LawnBott is a clever little thing. It cuts your lawn day or night, virtually in silence, and leaves no emissions in its wake. It can cover up to 33,000 square feet, climb 30 degree slopes, and returns to its little docking station when it feels its battery is running low, returning to its work when recharged. And if it rains? Well, the LawnBott comes equipped with a rain sensor; at the first drops it returns to its little house to wait out… Continue Reading
A few years back, Herman Miller launched their "Get Real" campaign in an effort to "promote the genuine articles." It’s completely understandable that designers and artists go to great lengths trying to prevent others from profiting off their intellectual property.
However, the world being what it is, we probably all know where we can buy knock-off Ray-Bans, Rolex, and Louis Vuitton handbags. But the question is, should we buy them? And if… Continue Reading
Everything must simply be better when its small, and/or under glass. Cats are selfish; kittens? ADORable! Likewise, boats are totally boring, but a ship-in-a-bottle?! None cooler.
Set atop a more aesthetically pleasing 'cradle', a series of these 'greenhouses' would look delightful along a windowsill- perfectly playful and exuding life.
(Instructions and photos via tearsoffire.org)
1. Hollow out a lightbulb,… Continue Reading
Got flat doors? Want a little enhancement? Check out Ron Hazelton’s tutorial on DIY door augmentation. It’s a relatively simple process that gives slab doors a recessed panel look. Note: Ron assumes some woodworking ability for the DIYer; however, it’s still a nice tutorial.
An alternative to Ron's molding idea is to apply (with finish nails) recessed door panels directly to the flat door for a dimensional look.… Continue Reading
B & B Italia’s Soft Wall, designed by Gerhards & Glücker, is a room divider, space definer, sculpture and storage unit. How’s that for multi-functionalism? Crafted of felt on a metal frame, the wall provides pockets for all those magazines, brochures, invitations and such. An added bit of news: B & B Italia has taken up shop in the U.S. in SoHo at 138 Greene Street as of March 07.
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