Baskets and Fruit Bowls by Alessi
Posted by Michelle in Gift Ideas, Tabletop on February 10th, 2010
Alessi pretty Alessi power,
Alessi answers every hour.
Beauty and art
straight to the heart,
Alessi Designs for a home so smart!
Alessi takes everyday household products and transforms them, with the aid of over 500 designers, into works of art to beautify any home. Italian designed objects used in everyday living, enhance the home with an innovative twist of luring Alessi brilliance. Alessi's enduring designs are exhibited in museums worldwide as part of their permanent art collections.
The Alessi fruit baskets and bowls are the epitome of fine art, transcending time and space. The Marli, or butterfly, shown on top, carries fruit on its wings, transforming the tabletop into open space. The Mediterraneo basket, reminiscent of a dazzling underwater world, allows molded metal to become a partner in your imagination.
Discover all the original creations brought to you by Alessi!
Glass Towel Warmers by Thermique
Posted by Michelle in Towel Warmers on February 3rd, 2010
Hot. Glass. Towel. (i.e. Delight.)
Enraptured by a sleek design, wrapped in a warm embrace – the clear beauty of Thermique.
Thermique Glass Towel Warmers combine the elegance of transparent glass with precision controlled heating. Using innovative technology, Thermique's engineered glass heats evenly – its temperatures adjustable to suit each individual taste. Wall-mounted and free-standing versions are available in a variety of finishes. Their sleek glass design is preferred to the typical metal bars that towels usually hang on.
Thermique has won numerous awards for their creativity and vision in creating sophisticated products for the home. Towel warmers are just one of the delightful ways Thermique has applied their hot glass technology. Frost-free warm architectural windows and heated shelves for restaurants and food chains are remarkable examples of Thermique's cutting-edge expertise.
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Interior Water Features by Adagio
Posted by Michelle in Indoor Waterfalls on February 1st, 2010
Rushing waters soothe
Gurgling brooks inspire
Let stress evaporate
Let aches disintegrate
Adagio captures many wonders of nature in one marvelous spectacle – the water wall fountain. Water, the elixir of life, flows down sheets of marble, slate or glass and captures the hearts of homeowners and business owners alike. Reaching a cozy nest of polished river rock pebbles, the water seemingly dissolves in its creek-like destination, only to appear in all its glory at the head of the fall (with the aid of a pump, of course) to begin its rushing descent once more.
Adagio, a Utah based company, blends the beauty of natural slates and rainforest marbles trimmed in premium metals , with the gentle flow and sounds of running water and soft halogen lighting. With nine fountain styles, choices of tray finishes and edges, assorted slates and marbles and optional logo placement, personal customization is truly within the customer’s reach. The Adagio water features are a vibrant addition to indoor environments, bringing tranquility to life.
Kitchen Sinks by Julien
Posted by Michelle in Kitchen Sinks on January 31st, 2010
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stainless steel at its best.
Julien – a name that evokes respect and excellence. A name that is at the forefront of technology. Julien – a company with close to 65 years experience crafting solutions for commercial and residential operations. Julien's residential refinements are made with the same superior mastery and craftsmanship as their commercial products. Nothing is compromised – every detail must live up to the Julien name and quality standards.
A stainless steel kitchen sink is a breeze to clean and maintain. It is practical for food preparation and classic in its design. It is environmentally friendly – made from 90% steel scrap and is completely recyclable. Add the Julien name and take with you the expertise, the know-how, the superior quality, the customer service, and trademark designs. Single bowl, double bowl, bar and prep sinks are available in styles that can please the classic consumer as well as the modern minimalist. With precise lines and perfect curves, there is something for everyone. Julien can also customize a sink per customer's specifications so that nothing stands in the way of the idea.
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Faucets by Cifial – Techno M3
Posted by Michelle in Bathroom Faucets on January 26th, 2010
The Techno M3 series featured above speaks to the homeowner who appreciates the smooth streaks of modernism coupled with top-quality production by a world-renowned company. Available in four distinct finishes, Cifial's Techno M3 series includes lavatory faucets, shower systems, bathroom levers and accessories.
Cifial was founded over one hundred years ago in Portugal and and is rooted in the art and tradition of area craftsmen. Since 1945 Cifial has been in the Marque family and currently is proudly maintained by the third generation. Award-winning designers whose products are beloved for original shape and style ar part of Cifial's team. In 1996 Cifial USA opened operations in Atlanta, Georgia to service its North American clients of over 2,000 distributors/showrooms. Cifial's state of the art casting, forging, machining and finishing techniques create durable and luxurious plumbing designs. What better way to be recognized for its international repute than by attaining numerous design awards for their contributions to plumbing design and water-saving technologies.
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Lulu DK Matouk Bedding Collection
find your comfort style
personal and sweet
spread a canvas on your bed
spray color on your sheet
There are so many ways to describe Lulu DK Matouk – bedding that can transform a room with the sweep of the arm. (The arm that makes the bed, that is.) Pattern families include floral, bamboo, striped, criss-cross, aquatic and other beautiful designs. The exciting part of working with Lulu DK Matouk bedding is the way patterns interact with each other to form fresh new styles. As the range of colors stay constant for all patterns, a wide array of styles open up.
The Lulu DK Matouk brand was born when Matouk, a respected maker of luxury linen, collaborated with Lulu de Kwiatowski, a designer beloved for her fresh artistic flair. Created from the finest soft 500-thread count Egyptian cotton, the collection boasts a large choice of elegant prints and colorful combinations that appeal to both classic and contemporary interiors. Unique design and exceptional craftsmanship combine for delightful decor and comfort in the bedroom.
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Flos Good Night Light and Baby Zoo Rug
designed by Laurene Leon Boym
A rug that lights,
spreading security
A rug that warms,
calming tranquility
glow, oh shining moon,
cast your amber – blue
with FLOS ingenious rays
and buddies from the zoo
FLOS Good Night Light illuminates the evenings by providing soft light close to the floor. Shining blue or amber light in all directions, it is switched on and off by pressing the lamp body. When more than one night light are laid to rest in one room, the decorative effect is romantic and peaceful. The Baby Zoo Rugs pictured above are made of 100% wool and tinted with vegetable dyes for brilliant tones. Each rug has a 6 inch circle incorporated in the friendly design to hold the round night light – a calming solution for a restful sleep.
FLOS has been at the forefront of spectacular lighting designs since 1962. Based in Italy, and today an international company, FLOS strives to maintain its vast selection of high quality, innovative lighting ready for any environment – from basic to luxurious. Collaboration with today's inventive designers has paved the way for their success in providing modern home decor with the cutting edge lighting technology, appealing to the needs and trends of today's society and lifestyle.
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Campagna Tabletop Collection by Arte Italica
Dancing on your table
Playing with your bread
Straight from coop and stable
Sharing in your spread
A ceramic-pewter beauty
Campagna sets the mood
of bounty and of duty
of love for all things food.
This refreshing line of tableware by Arte Italica makes a delightful statement for your table. A pleasing combination of European ceramic and Italian pewter, the Campagna collection is inspired by historic countrysides and farms. Each pewter cover is hand sculpted by Italian artisans especially for Arte Italica.
Arte Italica was founded in 1997 with the intent of bringing to the American market items otherwise not available. A deep love and appreciation for Italian design flowered to produce an abundance of striking products for the home. Well known for their Tuscan dinnerware collection – also a ceramic-pewter combination – Arte Italica does not rest on its laurels. Their flatware, glassware, dinnerware and other collections are constantly upgraded and refreshed with new designs and versatile combinations.
Explore the Arte Italica way of life!
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Farmhouse Sinks by Herbeau
Posted by Michelle in Kitchen Sinks on January 18th, 2010
Make a Grand Statement,
subtly.
Choose a Grand Name
company.
Your kitchen will bless you for it.
HERBEAU
Nestled in your countertop,
the sink feels right at home.
Serving you with length and breadth,
its presence is a poem.
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Clay Furniture by Maarten Baas
What is clay furniture – you say – something for a dollhouse?
Well, that depends on your dimensions.
If you live in a world of dreams,
with a spontaneous love of life,
then yes, it's for your dollhouse.
Where you play pretend
and all is well,
and no one bothers you
to tell
nitty gritty stuff
that irks.
In your home
that you designed,
where life breathes from the walls,
CLAY furniture by Maarten Baas
translates your inner calls.
© Michelle Sieger
Maarten Baas, of The Netherlands, has made a statement in the world of art with his unusual and compelling designs for the home. Relying on his intuition, Baas is not content with cookie-cutter, computerized designs. This is clearly evident in his CLAY furniture, where each piece is modeled by hand. Synthetic clay is stretched over a metal frame and surface painted with colored lacquer. Colors in this set include black, brown, blue, red, yellow, orange, green and white.
Baas' works, including the famous Smoke and Hey, Chair…, have taken center stage at exhibitions and museums around the world and are highly sought after. His youthful, personal and present approach keeps him in touch with what "feels right" for his vision and nothing less will do. Maarten Baas is an inspiration for artists and craftsmen worldwide. And he makes great furniture!
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pictures of bench, armchair, upholstered chair, stacking chairs and group photo – courtesy of www.maartenbaas.com