Fan Favorite
Where Do They Put the Blades?
Friday, July 13, 2007
Now that environmental and economic concerns are making us more conscious of our energy use, fans are getting hot again.
But we don’t always want to see those giant blades hanging about in every room. Enter the Air Shadow from Fanimation , which features retractable blades. When the fan is not in use, it presents a sleeker profile that doesn’t dominate the space.
Air Shadow fans are available from local retailers including Glow in San Luis Obispo, and Tri County Lighting and Everything Electric in Santa Barbara.
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Bargain Bamboo
Saving Pennies While Saving the Planet
Monday, July 09, 2007
If you like the look and the green rating of bamboo floors but think it’s beyond your budget, Ikea has come to the rescue.
The company’s Kvist flooring is just $2.88 per square foot. It can be laid on concrete or over any existing flooring except wall-to-wall carpet. It’s easy to install, the 5-inch wide planks joined together with plastic strips for a visible or invisible joint. The flooring is surface treated for easy cleaning.
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Provençal Escapes
Inspirational Homes in Provençe and the Côte d'Azur
Friday, July 06, 2007
This is a book that makes you want to run for the hills—the hills above Nice. Caroline Clifton-Mogg has gathered a selection of wonderfully individual and authentic homes across the south of France, decorated with verve and clarity. Photographer Christopher Drake captures the essential spirit of these homes in stunning detail.
This is not the Provençe of roosters and primary colored prints. This is a much more subdued Provençe, yet as lively and full of warmth as a Riviera summer’s day. There are grand chateaux, airy bastides and tiny village houses. They range from classically sophisticated to casual and rustic. Yet they all share a regional legacy that is satisfyingly brought to life in these pages.
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In the Clear
Glass Lights Up Lamps
Monday, July 02, 2007
Juliska Glass’s line of pendant lamps, like their other glassware, really shows off the craftsmanship of their glassblowers. The clear cylinders sport decorative touches that emphasize their natural shape and don’t interfere with the clarity of the lines. These are striking yet uncomplicated pieces. Alone or in a group, these pendants make a strong statement.
Juliska glass is mouth blown by artisans in the hills outside Prague. The techniques they use have been passed down through generations of skilled glassmakers. The unique composition of Juliska glass allows it to be blown especially thin, making the glass unexpectedly light and pleasurable to handle. No two pieces are identical and each is individually signed. All Juliska glass is lead-free.
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