Design

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

12:00 pm

Alexander Girard’s Personal Photo Collection

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Nowness displays the personal photo collection of designer Alexander Girard. Featuring family and friends on their travels, these vacation snaps have clearly been taken with a creative eye. Born in NYC, raised in Florence, Alexander travelled extensively throughout his life,…

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Monday, December 12th, 2011

11:30 pm

Chimney House Incense Holder

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We’ve had our ups and downs with incense. On one hand, they remind us of our teenage years (don’t ask why). On the other hand, these mini house holders are so cool that we’re tempted to start buying the stuff…

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9:30 pm

iPhone Microphone Speaker

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We’re all about the unnecessary necessary stuff here, which is why this microphone shaped speaker is right up our alley. It’s not exactly an essential but it looks really cool, which is our main criteria for buying anything. And it…

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Friday, December 9th, 2011

Vintage Pomades

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A little outside our remit, but interesting enough to post. Our photographer, Ross Trevail, collects vintage pomade containers in his spare time and he’s taken some pictures of them for us. And to think we had no idea that pomade…

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10:30 pm

Aran Sweater Style Mugs

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Sometimes we wish our mugs would just put some bloody clothes on. This mug does just that, putting on a cosy looking Aran sweater. If you think about it, it actually looks like it’s seen a blog a two. Probably…

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9:30 pm

Newton Milk and Sugar Set

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Do people still say ‘grown and sexy’? Because, while being more than a little cheesy, it’s the perfect description for this set. If you care about your home as much as your wardrobe – an inevitability if you’re interested in…

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6:30 pm

Red Rooster Coffee Mill

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While this writer doesn’t drink coffee, we don’t hate anyone who does. And not just because that would mean hating 80% of the general population. We want you to look good making your coffee, which is why we recommend this…

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Thursday, December 8th, 2011

9:30 pm

‘James’ Side Table

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Notcot lets us know about this multi-functional side table. We feel a little square-like talking about side tables but hey, we all need one right? And yes, need is the right word. This one has a mini compartment to hide…

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Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

9:30 pm

‘Soft Hercules’ Stool

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Ever wanted to sit on Hercules’ face? Don’t play coy, of course you have. Now you can, thanks to this stool. Made from foam rubber (the kind used for stress balls) it’s the sort of thing you get for life,…

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2:00 pm

The Makers – Home, Building and Design Company

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Photographer Jennifer Causey visits building and design company hOmE. The Makers series aims to document the work and people behind artisan crafts based in and around Brooklyn.  Evan and Oliver Haslegrave started hOmE with their sisters, building furniture and fixings…

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