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7 Hi-Tech Sound Pillows for your iPod
A pillow is a small (and usually soft) support for the head, usually used while sleeping in a bed, or for the body as used on a couch or chair. For those of you who like to fall asleep to music now you can make this using a musical pillow.There’s no need for any annoying headphones, just enjoy the sound from your pillow. By the way many people have found they fall asleep more quickly with relaxing music.
The Ipod Pillow is one of the most popular musical pillos, because it looks like the well known Ipod.not only is this a pillow, described as “soft and durable” by the retailer, but you can also snuggle up and listen to your favourites on it. Plug in your own music player into the hidden pocket and listen to tracks from the internal speaker - or you can listen to the built-in FM radio. And that’s not all - the buttons on the pillow aren’t just for show, they actually work, so you can change the volume, switch to the radio or scan for station. And there’s a power off button when you finally want to drift off.
You can have one for $19.99 from ThinkGeek.
The iPod Speaker Pillow Rectangle and Neck Pillow look like a distant relative of the U2 ipod with their black and red color scheme and double scroll wheel design. The iPod Speaker Pillow Rectangle and the iPod Speaker Neck Pillow have two speakers built in to connect to your favorite music player. Their interior is made up of therapeutic foam and they have a soft fleece exterior.The iPod Speaker Pillow Rectangle retails for $59.95 and the iPod Speaker Pillow Neck retails for $49.95 from Hammacher.
Cozy Tunes Pillow will plug into any audio source with it’s standard headphone jack.The product page only suggests the pillow to be used to fall asleep, it could also be used as an alarm hooked into your alarm enabled MP3 player.Easily connects to MP3, CD players and Laptops and features a volume control for convenience. It also comes with a reversible pouch, where you can put your mp3 player into, to keep it out of the way.
You can have this pillow for £19.95 from here.
This pillow is a little more expensive, compared with what you’ve saw until now.Let’s find out why …The pillow is made of viscoelastic soft foam, sensitive to variations in temperature. It supports and relieves pressure on the head and shoulders, thereby minimising the risk of bedsores. The foam and cover is Oeko-tex 100 certified. The pillow is anatomically shaped to fit the neck and shoulders, to ensure perfect sleeping comfort. Both the high and the low side of the pillow can be used. The cover is 100% cotton.The pillow has built-in stereo loudspeakers. Frequency range: 100-20,000 Hz.And finally the price for this pillow is $399.00.
For those who preffer something more clasic the Sound Pillow is just a regular pillow with embedded speakers and a stereo plug, designed by the UK’s Royal National Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to sooth tinnitus sufferers (which actually makes it sound kind of useful, thus negating our whole introductory rant), and costing about £20.8.The sound pillow was actually designed by the The Royal National Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – for people with tinnitus, but is also ideal for the terminally restless. You just plug any sound source into the 3.5mm socket, and lie back to your audiobook’s relaxing drone.You can get one from here.
Finally for those who want something more childish, or those who love a sport, here you have something specially designed for you.Now you connect your iPod or mp3 player, and enjoy.The price for these pillows is $14.99 at NextTag.
brave space>bamboo>brooklyntags: bedroom, kitchen/dining, livingroom, office
Brave Space is a Brooklyn-based group of designers with a focus on sustainable products that are both a bit playful and contemporary. Their environmentally- friendly Bamboo Slide is a classic example of both their philosophy and their New York roots, with a small footprint that is perfect for tight urban kitchens. A sliding butcher Beverly Hills: Block / Leather Sofa Sets top adds nearly another 2 feet to its length and also reveals an extra, removable cutting board. Two drawers to either side of the table also slide out for additional storage space. In Brave Space’s words, this useful kitchen island also allows a host to simultaneously prepare food and serve as barkeep– making Bamboo Slide not only efficient in space but in time.
The Hollow line of tables features an open-ended “hangar” that sits just underneath the tabletop, useful for hiding relatively flat items such as magazines and books. The end table is particularly suited for storing periodicals with pockets on its legs, while the bench makes up for its length with a central cutout that allows for access to its hollow interior. A light blonde bamboo trapezoidal inner frame is wrapped by a darker amber shell, which is an interesting play on negative space. Finished in organic herbal oil, these tables are both minimal and sustainable.
Brave Space’s Tetrad series is based off of Tetris, a game to which many of us can attribute lost hours and sore thumbs. Not only is the shape of Tetrad just like its electronic counterpart, but its pieces are interchangeable too. This allows for an infinite variety of combinations; stylish, double-sided beveling only adds to the permutations by making the individual shelves reversible. A Pack Flat version comes with metal backing and fast shipping, while the Mini and traditional versions are bulkier but finished in more stylish Walnut.
Deep Space is a two-toned Baltic Birch and Walnut wardrobe which highlights Brave Space’s love for compartments and extra storage spaces, with a variety of hidden, shallow and deep drawers located not only inside its cavernous 4 foot-deep interior but installed inside its longest door. Three exposed drawers allow for easy access, while a bi level shoe rack near the bottom and a hanging rack near the top handle clothing and other apparel easily. Powder- coated black aluminum hardware accents an otherwise fully wooden frame which is finished with their patented water-based BioShield formulation.
The Bamboo Stagger and Desk 235 both feature zig-zagging perpendicularly oriented parts; the Stagger is a shelving system with an asymmetric configuration to make room for irregular pieces such as vases while maintaining a fairly compact profile, while Desk 235 is wrapped in thin cherry/ walnut veneer panels for a lightweight appearance. 235 is so named for its shelving which resembles a digital clock; now if only we all got to leave work at 2:35!
Lastly we have the Folded Bed, which is a sleek, low- profile bed platform with the same thin-panel appearance as the Stagger and 235. The headboard is flanked by two semi-translucent panels which, are useful for diffuse rear lighting. Even the slats are stylish, as they not only flush with the bed but fully integrated into its frame. In addition to the products featured above, Brave Space also provides custom design services to fit your own needs; for more information, visit their website by clicking here.
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Danish Designer Finn Juhl's TurningTray
In 1956, Finn Juhl, the Danish furniture designer, designed the TurningTray. Sophisticated and debonair, Finn Juhl was known for his elegant furniture designs that challenged, both technically and in form language, the design movement of the time.These simplistic, yet modern additions of classic Scandinavian wares are ideal for any contemporary home.
The TurningTray encompasses many of Finn Juhls characteristic features such as the curved teak frame as well as the corner joints the Finn Juhl trademarks. The TurningTrays are handmade in Denmark from teak and laminate, and are available in three sizes and several colour combinations.
The TurningTray's dimensions are:
TurningTray 1 - 23 X 45 cm
TurningTray 2 - 30 x 48 cm
TurningTray 3 - 38 x 51 cm.
The TurningTray's colour combinations are:
Black desert/Alaska white
Black desert/Kimono red
Black desert/Husky green
Black desert/Angel blue.
The TurningTray is available at Great Dane Furniture in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
TAGS: Modern Contemporary Furniture
House with Great Views in Minami Boso
This beautiful house, located in Minami-Boso, Chiba (Japan), is the work of Kiyonobu Nakagame & Associates. The villa was designed for the clients who live in Tokyo, and is located at about 2 hours from Tokyo in Boso Peninsula east of Tokyo. The design is characterized by clean lines, and a lot of wide space, and to make things even more interesting the site is facing the pacific ocean while having mountains as a background. Being surrounded by the natural landscape, and the great views of the site this place is like a piece of paradise, a great place for relaxation and meditation. And if you don’t believe me, just scroll down and try to imagine yourself in the last picture. - Via
Vivendelstien House in Norway
If you were to ask me what my dream home would look like, the answer would be modern, minimalist, with lots of space and with a nice view over the beach or maybe over the woods. I’m not sure if the Vivendelstien house in Norway is close to a beach or a mountain but I do know it’s close to what I would expect when it comes to interior design.
Designed by Norwegian architect Tommie Wilhelmsen this house won’t impress you with its exterior, but will do it as soon as you enter the front door with its interior. A warm “gigantic” living space that puts the white in contrast with little things like the ottomans, the colorful pillows, the couch or the relaxing looking chairs. If you ask me, the guy managed to get the best harmony possible.
Flex - Wall Console
The Flex Wall Console designed by Lorenzo Damiani is an interesting piece of furniture, that can be used to store a large collection of DVD’s or books. An interesting approach for those who have large collections of DVDs, and want a piece of furniture to display their collection. You can find this product at Montina.- Via - Swissmiss
Roman Chair Sculpture - Capitello
I’ve saw a lot of original and interesting pieces of furniture, but Capitello is a piece of furniture that I really like. When you look at this chair from distance you might not realize that is a chair, that’s why I like it because his roman colum shape is quite intruguing. Capitello can be used for seating or as a stand alone sculpture, indoors our outdoors ! This cult classic from 1971 adds a witty accent to any indoor and outdoor space: lounge, terrace, cafe, waiting room. You can get the Capitello chair for $980.00 from here.
Importance of Plants in Your Home
Plants bring natural beauty to our living spaces. By creating texture and balance, a room or patio can be transformed into an environment that comforts and welcomes. But, just like Miss Universe, plants can do more than look pretty. They’ve been proven to reduce stress so well that one glance at a plant lowers your heart rate. They also help clean the air we breathe by absorbing toxins and acting as little oxygen factories. Plants simply make us feel better.
By easing mental fatigue and improving air quality plants manage to find themselves an indispensable part of your home life. Not convinced yet? Studies show that:
1. In addition to calming your heart rate, plants lower blood pressure and reduce muscle tension related to stress
2. Plants help us relax and focus, leading to increased productivity,creativity, idea generation, and problem solving capabilities. In fact, the presence of plants helps so much that it has been shown to relieve the symptoms experienced by children with ADD.
3. Plants help patients recovering from surgery and ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
I guess we’re finally learning what our ancestors have known for centuries, plants are more than just ornaments. At some level, we are deeply connected to them. So much so, that simply cohabitating with them brings us health and repose.
Thanks for sharing all these little secrets to our today guest blogger Justin Mast ( Founder of Bloomscape an online shop with beautiful flowers ). I’m sure that Justin is not the only one who can write for Freshome, and if you think you have something you could share with our little community feel free to use our Send Us Tips and get in contact with me.
Motivational Stationary
I was reading over at Swiss Miss today and found this wonderful stationary. I always find myself having large "to-do lists" which mostly never get completed. Items go on the list, items come off the list, and other items I get tired of writing on the list every day! I like the motivational perspective of this stationary since I really need to focus on the most important thing to be done. Via.
flor tilestags: miscellanea
I love the simplicity and elegance behind the FLOR concept: although they are essentially carpet squares, the sheer variety of colors, textures and modular form factor make them extremely versatile from a decor standpoint. As their own website puts it, the DIY not only stands for “do-it-yourself” but “ design-it-yourself.”
Aside from a color palette that spans the rainbow, FLOR d furnituree in numerous patterns. Above: Fine Vine and Party Line feature tasteful floral patterns, She Loves Me Too (available in three pink, peach and yellow) has overtones of Warhol, and Thick & Thin is modern/ contemporary art for the floor. Vienna Swirl is definitely one of those love-it or hate-it patterns with a Van Gogh-like pattern that, in an in formal poll with friends resembles either artisan stained glass or lichen.
Numerous textures are also available depending on your specific needs, ranging from high-pile to treaded. d furniturefort Zone has a plush, woolly feel while Wide Wale’s ribbed consistency is similar to corduroy. Meanwhile, Working Class pulls no punches: designed for high traffic areas, this low-pile carpet is even suitable for garages. My favorite: Scattered Leaves features a gorgeous embossed botanical motif with half a dozen neutral colors to choose from.
FLOR’s potential uses include runners, area rugs and wall-to-wall carpeting, although there are a few caveats. Although based d furnituremercial modular flooring (which has been around a lot longer), most tiles are suitable only for residential use. They are also not d furnituremended for use on carpet (although some FLOR owners do this anyway). Despite these limitations, FLOR is eminently functional and presents a nearly irresistible array of design possibilities for the enterprising d furniture
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