Tailored and tightly fitting cargo trousers are much better looking than the older, bulky, big legged ones. What pant is humble enough that it has never been crowned fashionable? Cool enough that it is worn by artists and house painters? Functional and comfortable enough that it would be elected “the-pant-for-all-time” instead of fashion for […]
Category Archives: SHINY OBJECTS
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Royal Copenhagen China has beautiful design. (The teapot and formal tea cup are good examples.) The Story of Royal Copenhagen by Evelyn Marie Stuart Early in the 20th century surprisingly life-like little porcelain animals, in soft gray and white or tan and white, were the first Royal Copenhagen objects to enliven upscale department stores in the United […]
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Mauviel M’steel Wok by Anna Addoms Most people own a wok for stir-fry and high-heat cooking. Interestingly, you can utilize a wok for a number of additional uses. Here are five additional uses for a wok in your kitchen: Deep-Frying Steaming Warming Tortillas Smoking Making Popcorn Below are a range of woks that can […]
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The CAMERA OBSCURA The dictionary definition: 1) A darkened box with an aperture (convex lens) for projecting the image of the external scene onto a surface inside, based on the way our eyes see. It is important historically, because the concept lead to the development of photography once film was invented. 2) A small round […]
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</ifr Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. ( listen)) is an Italian brand and manufacturer of luxury supercars, sports cars, SUVs based in Sant’Agata Bolognese and tractors Lamborghini Trattori in Pieve di Cento, Italy. Few know that the company is owned by Volkswagen through its subsidiary Audi. Ferruccio Lamborghini, an Italian manufacturing magnate, founded Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini S.p.A. in 1963 to compete with Ferrari. The company gained wide acclaim in 1966 for the Miura sports coupé, […]
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER MIRKO ILIC Ilić was born in Bijeljina, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia, and graduated from the School of Applied Arts in Zagreb. He published his first works in 1973, publishing comics and illustrations in magazines and was the art and comics editor of the students’ magazine Polet in 1976. He organized an informal organization of comic book creators Novi kvadrat (The New […]
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Wall clocks are more about being a decorative element in today’s world, because our phones usually tell us the time. Hans Hilfiker’s Swiss Railway Clock Railway engineer Hans Hilfiker’s 1940s classic designed for the Swiss Railway Stations it has become the train station standard with over 3000 clocks in Europe keeping precision time for […]
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In the world of jewelry, Cartier is a household name. Founded in 1847 in Paris by Louis-François Cartier, they are known for their classic designs featuring expensive gemstones and precious metals. In 1914, Cartier produced their first iconic Panthère brooch, designed in the shape of a panther and covered in pave diamonds and gems. The Panthère […]
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Travel Accessories change from year to year, with new improvements and ideas every year. If you are planning some long distance travel, here are some interesting “CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT TRAVEL ACCESSORIES” we found online. eBag – TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible Jr. Meets carry-on requirements • carry handles on top, side and front for easy […]
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FIRST PERSON: by Anna Addoms For almost 30 years, Donald Pliner has built a reputation for innovative materials, remarkable design and quality craftsmanship in men’s and women’s luxury footwear and accessories. The brand is known for combining premium leather and materials with impeccable design while holding quality fit and comfort to the highest standard. As a […]