09.16.2009
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, Nivana is "a place or state of oblivion to care, pain, or external reality." It has also been described as heaven or pure bliss. Fitting then that this beauty of a bathtub has been christened the Nirvana bathtub. This spa-level bathroom fixture lights your personal path to enlightenment via strategically placed LEDs that give the impression that you're bathing among the stars.
But the Nirvana bathtub is more than luxury covered in pretty lights. It's also eco-friendly, using approximately 60% less water than comparable tubs of its size due largely to the shallow high-grade translucent acrylic shape. In addition, the Nirvana features touch controls via a panel that controls an electronic tap and automatic water fill/stop function. Other controls include the motion sensitive hand shower, activated by a simple wave of a hand and the light controls, because sometimes you Nirvana is best reached without all the fanfare.
No word yet on whether this luxe tub is destined to remain a concept or whether it will be helping bathrooms worldwide transcend their lowly existence.
Via Born Rich
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08. 6.2009
It's always good to have a vase or two around for all those random flowers from our many admirers, but more often than not, those big elaborate vases can monopolize a lot of space. Ohio-based company VazuUSA has come up with a clever and environmentally friendly solution. Unlike like traditional glass vases, the Vazu vase is an expandable piece of furniture.
Created from layers of heat-welded Polyethylene and Polyester, Vazu vases have the unique ability to be folded for easy storage and transport. By heat-welding the layers, the result is a material that has a bright glossy look similar to glass, but is virtually unbreakable. The manufacturing process used to make Vazu is less taxing on the environment than a regular glass vase.
The Vazu vase comes in a variety of colors and styles. With prices starting at $4.99, they make great gifts and are a inexpensive way to decorate the home.
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07.22.2009
Since their arrival on the tech scene, consumer electronic companies have been trying to sell the public on digital picture frames -- trying to convince how cool they really are. And despite numerous attempts and feature additions including being able to send photos wirelessly or the ability to create slideshows, we still haven't jumped on the digital photo frame album. Toshiba is hoping to finally make a decidedly lame product somewhat cool.
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06.30.2009
With our lives becoming increasingly digital, we need an ever growing amount of gadgets to keep up. And where there are more gadgets, there are more wires and clutter. To combat the problem, many companies are going the wireless route using routers to keep our gadgets connected to the net, but technology to wirelessly charge our toys has been slow in coming. But if infrastructure manufacturer Leggett & Platt and Fulton Innovation have their way, soon gadget geeks will have a stylish and comfortable way to keep all their digital necessities charged and ready.
Continue reading "Fulton Innovation Wants to Turn Your Sofa into a Wireless Charger"
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06.22.2009
With summer in full swing, the pollen count is sure to be high as is dander from shedding pets.Keep your air fresh and breathable with the stylish Coway AP-1008 Air Purifiers. Slim and sleek, the Conway is a showpiece and useful gadget combined.
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06. 8.2009
Like most people who are even the slightest bit environmentally-conscious, I have a number of canvas bags to use when I go out . (In theory that is. In practice I never seem to have any with me when a spontaneous shopping urge hits). In fact, I may even have too many bags, and at least a couple are looking a little worn. But throwing them away would defeat their purpose, so what should I do?
One option would be to get inspired by this picture from NotCot and make my own cushions. I've confessed before that crafts are not my strong suit, but this project looks simple enough even for me (stuff pillows into the bags and you're done) and appeals to my desire for offbeat and unique decor. I might take it a step further and cut off the straps and sew up the ends..
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05.15.2009
I'm a sucker for pretty much all home decor that looks like it was inspired by the 1970s disco era, but even I would draw the line at a flashing dance floor in the middle of my living room. On grounds of cost if nothing else.
A good compromise would be this groovy multicolored light-up table which looks expensive but is actually a DIY project involving a $50 Ikea table and a lot of LEDs.
Make one of these (or get someone to make one for you), then you can turn off the lights, turn on the table, crank your Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, kick back with a snowball (that's a cocktail, in case you're too young to remember) and you have yourself a party.
Just don't try to dance on the table, will you?
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05.11.2009
If you go out to work (what's that like? I can't remember) you're probably not splashing out on lunches in coffee shops or restaurants in the same way you used to (not unless someone else is paying, at least). But not only is taking a fresh brown bag every day not so stylish, it's not so good for the environment either - even if you do recycle it afterwards.
But a good-looking resuable organic sandwich bag is another matter. This one from Bebeloosh on Etsy is just $5.99 and is stylish and cute, so should appeal to adults and children alike.
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04.14.2009
I can't decide whether these are weird or cute but they certainly are inventive. Ceramic artist Louise Graham is on a mission to make everyday objects beautiful. The egg cup stand above uses velcro to turn part of a box into an egg cup and the pourer below will fit a variety of milk containers.
Prices start at around $41 from British store Pedlars, or you could always smash some of your grandmother's old china and see if you can re-capture the old-meets-new sensibility for free.... (Good luck with that).
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04. 8.2009
Rock Band has quickly become one of the most popular video games of the decade, if not all time. After the initial outlay, it doesn't cost anything, making it a great recession-busting activity for all the family.
The only problem is, it's kinda bulky, what with the drum pads, guitar, microphones and all. It's not something you want cluttering up your living room when the neighbours come round for a sophisticated dinner party, for example.
That's why the Rock Band Ottoman, above, is the perfect answer to the "what the heck do I do with all this stuff?" question: it looks like any other ottoman but is specially bullt to house all your gaming accessories and can be used as a (sleek-looking) seat-slash-footstool as well.
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