Sunday, February 28, 2010

Karl Zahn's Phrena Lamp by Artecnica

Believe it or not, this beautiful lamp is actually a flat-pack light that unfurls into a multi-faceted orb. The design of this Tyvek lamp is based on the “simplicity of opening a book, the pages of this light work together to create perfect symmetry.” Adding a modern glow and warmth to any environment, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot for this lamp in your home. Best of all, it is extremely affordable, only

$78 USD, from Artecnica.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Monocle x Porter City Bag


Porter bags from Japan are some of the best and most functional urban bags you can get. They strike the perfect balance of form and function for any city trek. This collaboration with Monocle results in a great bag you can take with you anywhere, with pockets for your cell phone, wallet, sunglasses, and anything else you might need. With plenty of well designed storage areas that keep all your valuables close by, this bag even includes a foldaway tote for spontaneous shopping finds and groceries.

£155, from Monocle.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Ikea BJURÖN Wooden Plant Pot


Bring a bit of a natural and warm style to your home with the Ikea wooden plant pots. Made of solid acacia wood, these pots also have a classic modern cube form, resulting in a transitional accessory that is both rustic and sleek. Best of all, they come at a great price point which works out well, as they would look great in repetition.

$8.99 CAD, at IKEA.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Alessi Blank Wall Clock


Designed by Marti Guixe for Alessi's spring line, this whimsical wall clock comes with a pen, so you can write, draw and erase whatever you want easily according to your perception of time and graphics. Who says you can't make time?

$155 USD, available from UnicaHome in early April.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Alessi Blow Up Citrus Basket (now also in Bamboo)


Alessi's famous 'Blow Up' series of bowls, baskets, and magazine racks have been a staple in many designer interiors. Until now, the series designed by Fratelli Campana in 2003 has been made of mirrored stainless steel sticks with a diameter of 5 mm, welded together, forming a striking, modern and shiny display. New for 2010, the series has been reimagined in bamboo, creating a natural look with an eco-friendly material, offering flexibility while keeping all of the modern and sexy appeal as its original. Available as a table, centerpiece, fruit basket, and magazine rack.

$112, at UnicaHome.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Matte Aluminum Designer Desk Accessories


Looking for the perfect desk accessories to complement your sexy Mac computer? The Desk Set Professional is the essential set of aluminum desk accessories designed to match your iMac and MacBook Pro right down to the finish. These carefully crafted desk accessories are constructed of 3/16" thick anodized aluminum and will add a level of substance to your desk space that no other desk accessory can.

$219 USD, from Deskology.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera DSC-TX5


Sure, there are a lot of slim, sleek digital cameras out there. But sexy, and tough? That's what makes the Sony DSC-TX5 digital camera unique - It combines a sleek, waterproof (to 10ft) design with high technology. It also offers stunning low-light performance with the ability to capture amazing panoramic images in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode. Featuring 10.2 megapixels with a 3" touch screen LCD display, you will never miss a shot with the ability to shoot 10 frames per second.

$349.99 USD, available at Sony.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Griffin+Chilewich iPhone Case


I love a good collaboration, and this one from Griffin and Chilewich is a great match. It is the first offering in a collection of accessories featuring Chilewich signature woven vinyl, which is commonly known for floor mats and tabletop placemats. In this offering, designer Sandy Chilewich collaborated with Griffin Technology to develop Elan Form Chilewich for iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G. Beautiful, textural, and protective for your iPhone - what more could you ask for?

$44.94 CAD, available at the Apple Store.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Senz Umbrella


Let's face it. Every umbrella you've had is never strong enough in those unexpected downpours -- and that's when you need it the most. If you're tired of umbrellas that always flip and are unable to withstand the winds, you need to look at the Senz. This umbrella is aerodynamically designed to counteract the forces of the wind. So the harder the wind blows, the harder it pushes back. Smart, huh?

$59 USD for the full size, and $54 USD for the mini at Generate.

litl Webbook Computer


The 'litl' sure is little, but has big impact and even better function. Taking the typical netbook and bringing it to a new level, the litl sports a great design, featuring an amazing 178 viewing angle and the ability to fold over into 'easel' mode. This mode allows you to flip through full-screen built in channels, including weather, Facebook, ESPN and more. With it's wheel dial control, HDMI television connection, and remote, it even becomes your portable media center. With great looks and features, this litl webbook will be hard to pass up.

$699 USD, from litl.