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Entries from January 2008

droog matwalk.

January 31, 2008 · No Comments

No more hopping across the floor on a bath towel because you forgot your slippers! Designer Paolo Ulian has solved the after-shower conundrum with his slipper-equipped bathmat. Despite the possible awkward gait, Ulian’s product is innovative and very clever. Bathe on!

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Preserve by Recycline.

January 31, 2008 · No Comments

These are the sweetest food storage containers! They’re made from 100% recycled plastic, and the bottom is shaped like an apple — insert humorous remark here. Unfortunately, if you don’t live near a Whole Foods you’re out of luck; they stock Preserve by Recycline food storage containers exclusively.Preserve

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egg poacher.

January 31, 2008 · 1 Comment

I have been using this microwaveable egg poacher every morning for the past week. Eggs cook in under one minute and the clean-up is easy! You can even use the poacher as a dish if you’re short on space. Pair the eggs with toast for a healthy and filling breakfast.

Grab one for yourself at target.com.

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thao.

January 31, 2008 · No Comments

Bag of Hammers is the first solo single from Get Down Stay Down member, Thao Nguyen. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! It’s soooo catchy!

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crystal castles: crimewave

January 30, 2008 · No Comments

yes, they’re named after She-ra’s castle.

enjoy crimewave.

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Victoria Mason.

January 29, 2008 · No Comments

Designer Victoria Mason preserves childhood nostalgia in silver plating. Check out more of her pieces at: www.victoriamason.com.

Categories: artists · design · fashion · jewelry
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TV with Love.

January 29, 2008 · No Comments

Brionvega, the historic Italian electronics company, has returned with a new rendition of its original masterpiece: the television. In celebration of the company’s relaunch, it is releasing two versions of limited edition television sets. My personal favorite, the Algol, which comes in Army green, is — as the company says — a reinterpretation of their original masterpiece downplayed with a gummy finish.

“The Algol Numbered Edition does not only mean to interact with vision, it also wants to be touched, held and then admired again, to make you feel best this new contrast between the brightness of the screen and the chrome details and the opacity of the body.”

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saab sweden.

January 29, 2008 · No Comments

Guaranteed to be driven by the hippest kid on the block — under the age of 5. Modeled after the first Saab prototype, the authentic mini Saab Roadster will run you about $330.00, but isn’t that just a small price to pay for a permanent pass to coolville?

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The Raveonettes, Dead Sound

January 28, 2008 · No Comments

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AirMail.

January 28, 2008 · No Comments

Ok, this product advertisement showed up in my Inbox, so there wasn’t really much digging to be done. However, I was so shocked/impressed that it really exists that I had to include it on the function key. By now I’m sure you have all seen the new commercial for Macbook Air, but if not, I’ll fill you in . . . it’s small enough/thin enough to fit in a manila envelope. And if that realization isn’t enough to make you buy the new notebook, maybe this dangerously awesome laptop sleeve will convince you otherwise.

The AirMail manila envelope is only $29.95. It’s constructed from commercial-grade vinyl and lined with a thick layer of fleece, so it’s made to protect your investment. Plus, if you preorder AirMail now, it should arrive around the same time as your Macbook Air. Just make sure to let everyone in on your purchase — you don’t want your laptop to become outgoing mail do you?

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