Wall Cleat

This power outlet cover plate neatly stores the power cord.
Design by Karl Zahn


Thanks TrendsNow
Categories:Gadgets

Night Hawks

From WhatISee. This photo was taken at the Edward Hopper exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Hannspree Televisions

The Hannspree showroom on Sutter at Stockton has a unique selection of LCD TV designs. Their designs are a throwback to the 1950's and 60's (they also have sport team themed TVs for those who like that sort of thing).

The beautiful HANNSlounge television seems to have been inspired by the Eames lounge chair.

Categories:Gadgets Design

Pet Rock by Julie Braucksick

Julie Braucksick takes a river smoothed rock and paints a detailed and accurate 3-D image of a curled up cat. Turn the rock over to see its' belly and paws.

Price varies. This one was $200.

At Least Die Responsibly

"Cremation - the choice of 70 per cent of Britons - creates pollution. The incineration of bodies with mercury-based tooth fillings has been blamed for creating mercury poisoning, which can attack the nervous system and cause brain damage.

"The ecologically friendly method, which has been invented in Sweden, involves bodies being frozen very quickly then dipped in liquid nitrogen to cool them to minus 196C.

"A simple vibration is then used to shatter the extremely brittle body into powder. This is then placed first in a vacuum chamber, which removes the water, then in a metal separator, which removes toxic metal fillings and surgical parts." -Telegraph

Redesign It

Wait, wait. I've got a new complaint!

I like to listen to people complaining (about poor design). But when I have problems with poor design, I keep it to myself. I bottle up the feeling and put a cork in it.

Not anymore! Now I can document my complaints at Redesignme.org. The site is just a few weeks old, and they need complaints...

Thanks Apartment Therapy: Home Tech

1963-1977 Rover P6

It's heartening to see old British cars still used for daily transportation here in California.

This Rover P6 looked original and unrestored. It's in great condition for its' age. Those seats still look as comfortable and supportive as I remember.

But this Federalized Rover has the hideous bonnet scoops, side markers, hubcaps, and Union Jacks. And I'd prefer a manual gearbox.

The legend goes that the P6 was originally designed to be powered by a Rover Turbine engine. But instead it got a 2 litre 4-cylinder engine, followed by a 2.2 litre and the 3.5 litre V8 as used in the Rover P5. The rear suspension was by de Dion axle.

The P6 was a popular British police car (or jam sandwich). The main competition for the P6 was the Triumph 2000 with its straight 6 cylinder engine.

Categories:Cars

Cat Alarm Clock

Thanks Lani
Categories:Movies

Paul McCobb Chair

It's easy enough to find an excellent reproduction of a Wenger or Eames chair at Design Within Reach, or Room and Board. But some of those designs have become cliches.

Now here's a chair you won't see every day:


It's the Planner Group Occasional Chair by Paul McCobb. McCobb was a contemporary of George Nelson and he helped introduce Americans to modular furniture. He became a household name in the 1950's, earning himself the nickname "America's Decorator".

The chair is for sale now on CraigsList. Link will expire.

Thanks LostCityArts
Categories:Furniture

Relax

From a print advertisement for the Sony satellite TV channel AXN.

Thanks IBIA