Cool is to me...... Something that has a "WOW" factor. It gets my attention immediately and I must look and learn more. Every time I run across something that is COOL to me.... I will post it here for your enjoyment.
Viva Terra A Coat Tree that actually lives up to its' name and looks like a tree branch! Designed in cast metal with a rich bronze finish, this piece will add flair to the foyer. I love anything that brings nature inside! Viva Terra
Coolest camera ever! The La Sardina Lomography Camera in Cubic is retro chic for the fashion forward photographer! Mod Cloth
The Paros Mercury Glass Interns cast a soft glow from the inside out. Designed to look like vintage paper lanterns......they come in five distinct shapes. Priced from $6.50 - $69 PotteryBarn.com
This Ivory Stateroom Coffee Table will bring back memories of your last luxury cruise. Actually this trunk...or one like it....once held a complete picnic setting for twelve.....including champagne flutes....containers for foie gras and caviar. Those were the days! Now the trunk takes on a new life in your home. $570 PoshTots.com
~ Boris Bally ~
Transit Series
"The 'Transit Series' is designed to supply artistically aware
consumers with a piece of raw American culture. The series pieces
display their traffic-graffic roots with a useful Pop aesthetic and are
an artistic trophy of our daily urban environment."
I love these recycled street signs for their bold pop of color and American Street looks. Fabulous all together or find a special place for one in your home. Priced from $440 - 700 ArtfulHome.com
Talk to the hand! The C'Mere Hand Hook will hold the keys, a coat,and a conversation. Most importantly.... it will make your guests smile. It's always nice to have a spare pair of helping hands! $95 Design Public
~ Terai Folding Chairs ~
These chairs will have guests sitting pretty. In fact...they are so lovely....you won't want to stow them away. The Sheesham wood frame adds is a strong backdrop for the vibrant cotton fabric. So cool. $198 Anthropologie.com
~ Aidan Gray Decor Signs London Bus Route ~
If you are looking to make a statement in any part of your home...Gray's metal signs will certainly do just that. Talk about a conversation piece! Each one is one of a kind and............ I would really love to own these. Sold in a set of nine from LaylaGrayce.com
~ Umbra Fishcondo by Teddy Luong ~
The price of Real Estate just went up. And now our little water pets can live in style thanks to student Teddy Luong. He has won the Carlton University's School of Industrial Design's "Build a Better" competition. A glass bowl is simply framed by ABS plastic....genius. Stack them for a building effect. To me...this is brilliant for the contemporary home. Pre-order now. Fishy not included. $35 at unicahome.com
~ Hourglass Wood Beds ~ By Brian Reid
The Hourglass is a very special Queen Sized Canopy Platform Bed. The Marquetry pattern of the platform consists of over 9000 triangles. That in itself is a work of art! The canopy is is a depression era quilt. The curtains have been dyed with tea bags. The finish of the bed is done with a waterproof varnish......giving me the idea that this bed would be fabulous indoors or out. Defiantly very cool....and very pricey $22000! Save an additional 15% until March 4th. artfulhome.com
I wish I had a yard or outdoor space to hang India Rose's Fabric Lantern's everywhere! I recall a lovely luncheon at an outdoor garden of Tavern on The Green in NYC. Lanterns of every color and size were hanging from each branch of every tree. The atmosphere was romantic and ethereal. You can create your own Zen space at home with these fabric covered lanterns. Great alone or add ambient light with a lamp cord kit. (optional and not included.) A College coed would love these for her dorm room. Cool and very chic! $43 each IndiaRose.com
At first blush......i didn't know what I was looking at here. Certainly an appealing photo.....but what is it? Further investigation tells me that they are tables! The Missoni Home Spool Tables are so very cool....to my eye! The table is made of wood with a high gloss finish. The outside of the table is made of diminishing lines of fabric! The fabric was then treated with resin. A very clever and colorful table....that gives a graphic image.....so appropriate from a designer whose field is all about fabric and the spool of threads they use. Available in four color options for $1410 at unicahome.com
Barbie has a new boyfriend.......
......and his name is Philippe Starck. Starck introduced his Ghost Chair in 2002 for Kartell. I have wanted the a ghost chair ever since. The special and limited edition Barbie Ghost Chair just brought me back to my own Barbie days. Get it for yourself or a Barbie lov'n child. $443 with shipping included at unicahome.com
~ Light Your Fire ~
I love bringing you cool and creative products here in "Cool Things." It is all in the discovery for me. However.....sometimes......others beat me to it. In this case....my own daughter has found and posted about something so ridiculously cool......I just had to give her props for her fab find. It is A Fireplace Slipcover! Have you ever? Click here to read all about it. And to see all of the other cool design discoveries Meg has blogged about.....head over to This Old House Magazine's Hardware Aisle.
~ Tool Time! ~
When on a search for good looking household supplies.... go ask Alice......Alice Supply Company...that is. I flipped over this terrific looking tool box! They are 20" of metal in Alice's signature prints or bold solids. Inside the tool boxes have a removable tray...which makes me think they can also make a great cosmetic case...too! Especially clever for college coeds...with those awful trips to the community dorm bathrooms.
Anyway......I think these are as cool as it gets. $60 at WallCandyArts.com
~ Instant Art ~
If your bare walls could talk.....they would say.... Please decorate me! Tord Boontje's Ivy Panels by Artecnica are an easy update for any type of decor. Build dividers between living spaces..... use as is for artwork and expand your space buy linking up to six sets together. The panels are cut in plated steel in either satin silver or polished brass. each set comes as a set of six. Dimensions: 11"h x 7"w
A cool idea for transforming your home without busting the budget!
Perhaps I am late to the game.....but I was not aware of Paintable Wallpaper! What a terrific way to introduce texture to your walls! The line that I have found is by Arundel Anaglypta and they offer many stylish designs. From Deco.... Classic...to Embossed and Contemporary. Customize your home with your own color scheme. * Arundel Anaglypta Original embossed plaster paintable wall paper
* Covers minor cracks, lumps and bumps, easy to re-paint
* Ideal for walls and ceilings, tough and durable
* Design Repeat: Free-match
* 20.5 inches x 33 feet.
As seen in Time Magazine......the Brelli umbrella is chic and sustainable! Made entirely from bamboo, cotton string, and designed with a clear canopy. It is the brainchild of New York designer, Pam Zonslus. The Brelli offers both style and function as it is made to withstand high winds and heavy downpours. Everything about this umbrella is green and fabulous! $48 for Small and $68 for the larger version. unicahome.com
~ Fringe Benefits ~
What a cool tool! Be a cut up and make fab papers and gift wrap with this paper cutting instrument. As the clever people of Bellocchio suggest.... It's also great for shredding your monthly 401K statements! $24 at bellocchio.com
