The design lover in me salivates at the thought of owning these lovely objects, while the realist in me knows it will never happen. But that doesn't mean I can't live vicariously, right? So, why not join me? Let's dream a little dream (when we're done, you might want to wipe up all that drool on your keyboard, though)...
For The Glamour Puss:
1. Norman Mailer, Bert Stern: Marilyn Monroe - Art Edition B, Taschen $2500 and Bob Willoughby, Audrey Hepburn. Photographs 1953-1966, Taschen $1000
2. DIANE von FURSTENBERG "Powerstone" Round Tray - 11.75", Bloomingdale's $70
3. Fleece Flounce Throw, Anthropologie $798 and Natural Goma Knit Throw, Barneys $1975
4. Hand Bottle Opener, Kelly Wearstler, $595
5. Zebras Umbrella - Black, DIGS $190
6. Lampert Sofa in Brussels Charcoal, Jonathan Adler $3495
7. Midas Collection, Design Within Reach $45-$70
8. Designer Compendium, Barneys $1150
9. KitchenAid Professional 620 Stand Mixer - Copper, Williams-Sonoma $899.95
10. Gold Leather Dictionary, Jayson Home $185
For The High/Low Techie:
1. Ultrasone Edition 10, Ultrasone $2749
2. Libratone Lounge Speaker - Slate Grey, Design Within Reach $1299.95
3. Lytro Camera, LYTRO $399-$499
4. Barky Turntable, Anthropologie $1298
5. Zone Air Purifier - Red, YLiving $254.15
6. Voice One Loudspeaker - Set of Two, Anthropologie $498
7. El Casco Pencil Sharpener, Barneys $495 and El Casco Stapler, Barneys $335
8. Geneva Sound System Large Walnut, Design Within Reach $1199
9. Vestige Mens Bike, Schwinn $1470
10. Dyson Hot Fan Heater - Blue, Dyson $399.99
For The Purist:
1. Ovopur Water Filter, Anthropologie $699
2. El Casco Tape Dispenser, Barneys $195
3. Ando - Art Edition, Taschen $3000
4. Design House Stockholm STEP Ladder by Karl Malmvall, huset $295
5. Wine Carafe, Barneys $89
6. Camp Wall Clock, Paloranta $146
7. Hadid, Complete Works 1979-2009, Taschen $150
8. Bubbled Table Lamp, Anthropologie $798
9. Zikmu Wireless Speaker System - Black, Design Within Reach $1600
10. La Stanza dello Scirocco Basket, MoMA $150
Images: as linked above, except (The High/Low Techie) 1. Gradient Magazine 5. Humanscale































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I've always admired Audrey Hepburn.
I don't understand the hype around Audrey Hepburn (or Jackie Kennedy, for that matter). What exactly is there to admire? They wore beautiful clothes designed and made by others. I'm not trying to be controversial, I just really don't understand.
@JasmineisDomestic - you're simplifying them a bit much, aren't you? It's not that they woere beautiful clothes designed by others; it's the way they carried themselves and how they redefined style (particularly American style influenced by the French). Both of them became design icons because they wore simple, elegant, and unfussy styles. Jackie O, in particular, was a very educated woman who worked for decades in the book publishing industry. She wasn't a first lady in title only; she had a career, ambitions, and really redefined how women could be participants in the world, not just wives.
Sure, Audrey Hepburn wore lovely clothes, but I admire her because her inner self was far more beautiful. She voluntarily worked very hard against world hunger before dying of cancer at 63, may she rest in peace. You can read more about her in Wikipedia.
Does anyone know the difference in the audio quality between Libratone and Sonos?