I thought that it would be a good idea to have an extra bed in the house, so that I could accommodate a couple of guests that might be invited or that were just stranded overnight. I was particularly concerned that the sofa would not look too much like a ‘put–you-up’ and that it would be comfortable for sitting or sleeping. It also had to be a simple conversion process that did not require disassembling the whole unit in order to make the bed. Finally, it was absolutely imperative to make dual use of the spare room that I had available for this idea.

When I found the Blue Dot One Night Stand put you up sofa/bed I was really surprised to find that there exists a practical, comfortable and great looking piece of furniture to do the job. Continue reading →

How many of you prick your fingers while carelessly dealing with pins? I know i do. I keep a pile of thumbtacks scattered around in a closed box and every time… Ooouch! It’s as if they’re waiting for you to reach in and when they feel fumbling fingers, like small piranhas they attack. Now i know why they’re called drawing-pins, for drawing blood of course. *wink* Continue reading →

Cooking, for those of us who enjoy it, is a multi-sensual experience. Deglon have created a set of knives to enhance this experience. On the one hand the slick look and elegant way they sit one within the other have the effect of looking at a jewel, on the other hand the precision of the stainless steel gives the confidence required of a “working tool” – the result being you immediately want to try them out. Continue reading →

Featuring several compartments to hold your cellphone and mail, and two metal hooks to hang your keys, scarves and bags, the Entry Butler, from Three by Three Seattle, will help you organize all your personal bits and pieces. Throw in a few of their super-strong, super-tiny mighty magnets to pin down your notes, favorite cards and photos to the surface; mount this compact organizer on your entrance wall and you’re good to go. Continue reading →

I honestly have never understood people who keep fish as pets, for me they are no more than a “moving ornament”, but as this blog deals a lot with architecture and living design solutions I thought it most appropriate to show this condo concept I stumbled upon. Continue reading →

How often do your most creative ideas come to you just as you’re starting to fall asleep? now you have to get up, hit the light and start looking for a pencil or risk losing the thought forever. With this smart little table light all you need to do is just take out the pencil to turn it on, jot down your breakthrough inspiration then put the pencil back in to turn the light off. Continue reading →

At first glance, this transparent tumbler looks like a regular glass with a simple form. But wait, inside it has a unique design offering a dual purpose, for both hot and cold drinks. Continue reading →

These super magnets are both cute and handy for organizing notes, postcards and memos. To operate, simply turn them on or off, just like you would turn a switch. It’s a nice concept and fun to play with, however their true value resides not only in the design but in their versatility. Continue reading →

Using humor and beautiful craftsmanship, Nendo have created a chair that seems to float off the ground, and as with all good magic tricks, the beauty of this chair lies in its ability to make you embrace the illusion. Continue reading →

This piece is da bomb! a peace bomb that is… Designed by the clever guys at Biaugust, this stylish item is actually a flower vase depicting a fallen bombshell. It’s supposed to make people stop, think and smile, passing the message of antiwar and peacekeeping combined with the beauty of nature and the vitality of life. Continue reading →