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Bugs that Won't Bite: Handcarved Bamboo Insects

Filed under: Decor

I'm not a bug enthusiast by any means, but there's something appealing about these bamboo insects. Maybe it's because they bring back memories from childhood (some good, some bad!), or it could just be that bugs are so inherently "creepy" and it's a rare occasion to get so close to one and see this kind of detail. Individually hand carved from "tiger print" bamboo they're each amazingly lifelike and detailed, and there's even a bamboo cage available if you're worried they might spark to life and fly away. Ranging in size from 2" (the cricket) to 7" (the praying mantis), there are 5 different designs available and prices range from $55-$65 each.

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Tags: bamboo, bug, bugs, cage, carved, cricket, crickets, handcarved, insect, insects, mantis, nature, praying mantis, PrayingMantis, toy, toys

Terra Acqua Stone Vessel Sinks

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

I've seen a lot of very pretty sinks in my surfings around the net, and I have to say this amber Rivenrock Terra Acqua Stone Vessel is one of my absolute favorites! Cut from boulders found in riverbeds in Yunnan each one is unique and beautiful in its own way. The full Montecito Stone collection includes vessels of all shapes, sizes, and colors created of stones from around the world. The Miramar basin of natural queen stone also strikes me, with varied bands of contrasting color streaking throughout. Priced at $1,195 and up.

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Tags: acqua, basin, basins, carve, carved, montecito, queen, rivenrock, river, sink, sinks, stone, stones, terra acqua, TerraAcqua, vessel, vessels

Hal Dining Table

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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The Hal Dining Table is more sculpture than plain table, with a base made from a geometric, eight-faced wooden carving. Each piece is handmade by designer William Earle and this design, like his other works, is remarkable for its simplicity and elegance - both surprising features to find in something that could easily be bulky and distracting. The base is 29.5h x 29.5w and is topped with a thick glass table top. It is available in six finishes, as well as in a much smaller coffee table form. Price: $2000.

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Tags: carved, decor, design, dining, dining table, hal, table, william earle, wood

Electric Guitar Cutting Board

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

The single most boring thing in the kitchen is a cutting board. Usually, it is a piece of plastic that sits near the sink. Recently, I got a bamboo one, which is very beautiful in addition to being sturdy, but it is still plain. I’m thinking about investing in something fancier, something more fun. Something like the Country Toys Electric Guitar Cutting Board, which is unusually stylish for a wooden kitchen accessory. The cutting board is 3/4-inch thick, so it will last for years of use and, if necessary, refinishing. Handmade from gorgeous purple hardwood, this would look great on a kitchen counter and take up a lot less space than a real guitar and in addition to being more wallet-friendly at $60. There is also an Acoustic Guitar version, for you more traditional types.

Tags: acoustic guitar, brown, carved, carving, country toys, CountryToys, cutlery, cutting board, décor, electric guitar, functional, guitar, hardwood, home, kitchen, knife, music, purple, unique, useful, wood