January 2010
Upcoming Release: L.L. Bean’s Signature Collection
Retailers are constantly reinventing themselves and their products to keep up with the times. L.L. Bean is no exception: the almost 100-year old company reached into the archives to update some of their classics to better fit more modern styles. Slated for a much-anticipated release this March, the collection will cover menswear, womenswear, accessories and […]
Fashion to the Rescue: Sample Sale and Silent Auction to Aid Haiti
By now we all know about the tragedy that struck Haiti 2 weeks ago. The world is pulling together and using all available resources to help the millions of people affected by the deadly earthquake. Magnes Sisters are holding a winter sample sale and silent auction tomorrow, January 27th, at the Collective Showroom in New […]
Get Into the Sack: Trend/Treat/Treasure
Think sumptuous fabrics and fabulous textiles, and chances are that “grain sack” would be the last fabric to come to mind. Unless, of course, it’s a French grain sack. The latest trend in interior design? Reusing the humble grain sack to create a look that’s quintessentially Rustic French Chic. From small boutiques (like this fabulous […]
Go Stag: If Money’s No Object
The ultimate symbol of wealth and machismo is not for the squeamish. After all, not every one cares to have an animal’s head mounted on her wall. Strangely enough, though, Stag Heads, and antlers too, are making a comeback in the Design world – although these updated versions are not like the stuffed, and we’ll admit, pretty creepy, quarries of […]
Humidifiers Can Be Sexy Too: Home Decor & Design Under $250
A few adjectives may come to mind when you think of humidifiers. Bulky, ugly, necessary, maybe even steamy – but usually not sexy. These humidifiers, made with the technological genius and aesthetic savvy of Japanese Designers, are a downright sexy way to steam up your living room and counter the dry winter heat your radiator cranks […]
Move Objects with Your Mind from a $40,000 Chair: If Money’s No Object
The only thing missing from this $40,000 chair is a refrigerator and a toilet – otherwise, you’re pretty much set for life. Probably the most expensive product showcased at CES, the Emperor 200, made by NovelQuest, is a personal workstation with three 19″ display monitors, slide-out tables for keyboards, ergonomic seating, a full spectrum lamp […]
New Release: Timex Ironman Wristwatches
The wristwatch is a timeless accessory that comes in so many different styles it has the ability to compliment an outfit for any occasion. When we saw the new set of designer watches from Timex, it was clear the vibrant, chunky and durable pieces are for the sportier side of life. The Ironman collection is aptly […]
How to Be A Locavore: In the Green
People say it’s not easy being green, but we say it’s a heck of a lot harder being an all-out locavore. Who, in this day and age of supermarkets and instant gratification, actually knows when a carrot’s in season? Or where those little buggers come from in the first place? Well, if you’re like us […]
Cartoons for the Hunt and Peck Crowd
Once upon a time, long, long ago, accurate typing was a skill learned through classes with rows of typewriters (this distant time did not include spellcheck or predictive typing). Okay, so this distant time was less than 20 years ago, but even with the importance of formal typing training a thing of the past with […]