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The Ingenius Silocone Freezer Compost Bin

Friday, January 7th, 2011

Who: Fuccillo – White Rock, BC

What: Freezer Compost Bin

Where: Generate – $59

Why We Love It: This is pure genius and one of those products where we say, “why didn’t I think of that?” Now there are no more excuses to not compost – odor, mess and fruit fly invasions can be completely avoided with this made-for-the-freezer compost bin. Just chuck all your organic waste into the bin and stash it in the freezer until you are ready to empty it. And you won’t have to worry about the icky mess of emptying your compost bucket, just push the flexible bottom and the ice-cubed scraps pop-out the top. Click to continue »

Stainless Steel, Unbreakable Wine Glasses

Friday, September 11th, 2009

stainless steel wineglassesWho: RSVP International; Seattle, WA

What: Endurance Wine Glasses

Where: Cooking.com – $21.95 for a set of 2

Why We Love ‘Em: Two of our favorite things, brushed stainless and wine,  all wrapped up in one!  We have lost many a wine glass to the dishwasher, over-agreessive ‘cheers’ and the inevitable spill. So we thought what could be more eco-friendly than a durable chip-free stainless steel wine glass?

Great for picnics, pool parties or as your everyday wine glasses, they are tough enough for any dishwasher yet are incredibly light in weight and appearance. Click to continue »

MYTO Cantilevered Stacking Chair

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

myto_cantilevered_chairWho: Designed by Konstantin Grcic; Munich, Germany & Produced by Plank; Brooklyn, NY

What: Cantilever Chair

Where: AllModern – On sale for $363.99 &  free shipping on orders over $69. If you are purchasing for the office check out the sale price of $244 at Topdeq, but only available in red or black.

Why We Love ‘Em: Imagine a plastic chair that is actually comfortable and stylish.  One that is sleek, modern stackable with curves that feel like they were molded to your body.  That’s MYTO. Click to continue »

Angela Adam’s “Spike” Wool Rug

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

angela_adams_spike_pool_wool_rugWho: Angela Adams;  ME

What: Spike/Pool Wool Rug

Where: Velocity; Now on sale for 20% off,  from $251-$1259

Why We Love ‘Em: This is one of our favorite Angela Adams design. It is classic “Angela Adams”  – reinventing patterns found in nature with a modern flair mixing rich colors and textures to create a true one of a kind.  The color palette on this hand tufted 100% wool rug is just gorgeous – the cool pool blues, the deep espresso brown, the dark pine with the pop of citron green and soft ripples of white…. stunning. Click to continue »

Argington’s Versatile FSC Certified Birch High Chair

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

argington_babylon_highchairWho: Argington; Brooklyn, NY

What: Babylon High Chair

Where: Fawn and Forest; Regular Price – $198, now through August 31st select finishes (red maple, cherry, orange &  pink) are on sale for $108 that’s 45% off! And Free Shipping on all orders over $50.

Why We Love ‘Em: Fully adjustable, versatile and durable, the Babylon High Chair is a chair that will grow as your child grows all the way through their teens since it is strong enough to support the weight of a 250lbs adult! The seat and the footrest can easily be adjusted to nine different positions -no tools required- to accommodate all sizes so that your child can sit comfortably at any table even one as low as a coffee table.

And unlike standard high chairs that distance the child from the table, the Babylon High Chair gives your child a place at the table (of course, if you would like a little more distance between you and a flying bowl of cheerios, there is an attachable tray available…..)  This is sure to be a piece that will have a place at your table for years to come.

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