This pear shaped vase is on the cover of the latest Viva Terra catalog. The piece caught my eye and made me say, "that looks pretty cool". I would not consider a pear a shape that I would associate in a vase, but in this example it has a nice look to it. The vase is constructed of recycled glass and measures 14" tall and 9" deep. It can also be used as a terrarium. For the terrarium, a few plants and sand is sent to create a miniature desert landscape that requires minimal maintenance. There is a hole on one side that provides access to the inside of the vase and allows you to place in flowers, water, or other objects. Price: vase only - $49; terrarium set - $79. Buy product: here.
There is absolutely no reason to have bad looking outdoor lighting when companies like Foscarini are around. The "Havana" series of contemporary outdoor lighting features a floor and hanging lamp that is sleek and unobtrusive to its surroundings, and is exhibited in the design collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York. Designer Jozeph Forakis added a lacquered or chrome metal base and stem with a satin-finish polyethylene diffuser for an all weather lighting option that uses 1x60W type bulb. Diameter: 23cm Height: 170cm $609 (Floor Lamp) Diameter: 23cm Height: 370cm max $469 USD (Hanging Lamp) Ships in 4-6 weeks Visit Gabriel Ross for an authentic collection of indoor and outdoor lighting with a modern theme.
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Here is one of my favorite modern TV entertainment / storage wall units from Acerbis International of Italy. The "Life" has the ability to look very different based on a series of hanging containers and voids that can be arranged to fit the user's requirements. For visual drama lights inserted between the storage units and the back panel accentuate and contrast between the volumes. The Life from designer Roberto Monsani is shown here as a modular storage wall system, and as an entertainment wall unit with combinations of finishes, shelves, and cabinets vastly different in appearance. Visit Acerbis International for a look at all of their high style modern furniture.
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A nice wall accent is a great way to spruce up the look of a living room, bedroom, or dining room. That being said, it is often difficult to find the right piece that is tasteful, matches colors, and fits the decorating style of the home. This piece is called "cracked ice" and is fittingly named based on its design inspiration. It is constructed of small triangles that artisans place by hand into a rectangular décor unit. I find this piece to be transitional and therefore able to work in traditional decorated homes as well as those with modern themes. Some times it is nice to have a more abstract piece than that of a portrait, landscape, or another scene that you my tire of in a few years. Measurements: 49" x 17". Price: $159. Buy product: here.
Our American society has not always been the most fashion forward, but we are quickly catching up to all of the trends (both clothing and design) now that the internet provides us immediate access to the rest of the world. Consumers are more conscious than ever of good design, and want to bring it into their homes, no matter what their budget. Furniture stores have started taking notice of this trend and are now offering complete room packages that have been created by their "designers". There is no mention of the level of education their designers have, and thought the rooms are very well put together, they are not what I would consider the same level of design quality you would get from a licensed interior designer.
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