I came across this gem while browsing pictures of unique children's rooms. Named The 1984 Fishbowl, this revamped design by Danny Cheung putts a modern twist on the age old glass fish bowl. It's quirky shape is eye catching, the windows are made of magnified glass providing a detailed look at your goldfish, while the opaque walls provide refuge. I love the retro look of this funky little fish bowl, it would make a stylish addition to any room, and I imagine kids would go nuts for it. Available online for $430.Posts with tag decorating
The 1984 Fishbowl by Danny Cheung
I came across this gem while browsing pictures of unique children's rooms. Named The 1984 Fishbowl, this revamped design by Danny Cheung putts a modern twist on the age old glass fish bowl. It's quirky shape is eye catching, the windows are made of magnified glass providing a detailed look at your goldfish, while the opaque walls provide refuge. I love the retro look of this funky little fish bowl, it would make a stylish addition to any room, and I imagine kids would go nuts for it. Available online for $430.Indoor Living Wall Planter
Apparently these stylish indoor wall planters are all the rage in penthouse apartments and cafes in Italy and Paris. We all know the benefits of having indoor plants: cleaner air, increased humidity, aesthetic appeal...so why stop at a few when you could do a whole green wall! These innovative planters feature a hinged panel that cleverly hides the water reserves, and neatly designed planting grids that allow you to easily plan your indoor garden. I love these but I'm not sure hanging them directly behind the couch is the best idea, guests don't usually like leaves in their hair! Available online
for $169 each.
Decor that Will (and Won't) Fly on a Private Jet
The whole idea of having a private jet, besides the obvious privacy aspect, is that you get to have it decorated however you want, right? Maybe not, depending on exactly what features you're after. Any plane that wants to fly in U.S. airspace has the Federal Aviation Administration to comply with, and no matter how fancy you make it a plane just isn't any fun when it's stuck sitting on the ground.
On the bright side, many features can be modified or changed to where they're still enjoyable but don't break any laws -- like chandeliers are okay if they're retractable, and you can have all the heavy mahogany and big screen TVs you want as long as you're willing to trade off in terms of increased fuel and lower over-all capacity for things like passengers and cargo.
So what isn't okay, ever, on a plane? An open flame, which automatically rules out features like fireplaces and gas stoves.
But as long as you have a golden toilet, who cares.
2120, A Store For Palm Beach Modern
Modern design seems to have a natural home in Florida, sunnier climates seem to be a better setting for clean lines and spare style. 2120, a modern design store in West Palm Beach is a haven for lighting and furnishings that are contemporary, witty and highly individual. Their website reveals many design finds including plenty of Philippe Starck, a splash of Eames and the sleek and simple pieces of Jasper Morrison. I am enthralled with this lucite armchair which sells for $3,750.
Christopher Spitzmiller Butternut Gourd Lamps
This time of year people often use pumpkins, squash and other gourds to decorate their homes. If you are looking to make that sort of look permanent you could invest in the ceramic butternut gourd lamps from Christopher Spitzmiller. Spitzmiller is a celebrated New York City-based designer who works with a small team of artisans to create each lamp. Each lamp is set in hardwood base cover with either 23k yellow gold or 9k white gold. The bases can also be finished in mahogany or enameled and come with an off white vellum paper shade. The lamp costs $1,475 for the standard wood base or $1,875 for the white gold base.PB Teen
Perhaps I'm just a bit late in catching on, but I didn't know that Pottery Barn had a site specifically for products for teens' rooms and back-to-school things. The site, PB Teen, is great. Unlike some of the furniture and decorative items marketed to the age range by other stores, everything appears to be very well put together and attractive - no bargain basement materials or shoddy workmanship. They offer beds, rugs, light fixtures and desks, in addition to many smaller items, including bags and bedding. They even have a selection of themed rooms to provide inspiration for someone moving into a dorm or a first apartment, as well as inspiration for parents who are looking to remodel the room of child.Ice Centerpiece Molds
While the Cool Ice Jewels are a nice touch of icy bling for drinks, sometimes something a bit larger is needed to really add flash to a party. Ice sculptures are nice, but they take lots of planning. It's so much easier just to make one at home using an ice mold. Simply fill up the mold and use it as a centerpiece, filled with candles or flowers, or as a serving bowl for fruits and ice creams. Just like a full-blown ice sculpture, it will catch the eyes of all your guests, like a giant diamond on the table. Use food colorings to add jewel-like colors to the tablescape, or freeze flowers or fruits right into the mold. Price: $29.99.
Murano Designer Lighting
A new blog devoted to lighting, Pimp Lighting alerted us to the unique lighting options from Murano Designer Lighting. They fell for the Sole line which uses
gorgeous Murano glass in extravagantly colorful starburst creations that can cost up to $39,900 for a 98"
chandelier and demand an equally impressive setting (a marble foyer perhaps). A lot less pricey and oddly charming are
the Nido lights which look like glowing eggs in metal nests. They are part of Minital Lux's series of lights which
mimic natural shapes. The Nido lights sell for $390 to $2,090.
