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Flashback From My Shoe Shopping Past

June 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Is it just me, or does this remind you of going to try on shoes as a child? The salesperson would sit on an ottoman shaped like this one and you’d put your foot in the metal foot measurer. Brave Space Design has created this architectural maple/walnut and upholstered chair and ottoman ($1,850 for the […]

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Tags: DESIGN

DWR Summer Sale

June 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Sometimes when Design Within Reach has a sale, like it does now through July 10th with its up to half-off summer sale, I go online to see what I can get for, say, under a bajillion dollars. I came up with this Frank Gehry Cloud 32 Lamp, which is now $298 from $490. I thought, […]

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Tags: DESIGN · SALE

Sur La Table Sale

June 28th, 2007 · No Comments

A few things lure me to The Grove, and Sur La Table is one of the them. SLT is having a major sale right now, up to 50% off online and in-store. This copper skillet is $89. Le Creuset rectangular grills are $74.49-$99.95. For anyone who doesn’t have a stovetop grill, I’m a huge proponent. […]

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Tags: DESIGN · SALE · EAT

25% Off Space Mermaid

June 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Through July 8th, Space Mermaid is offering 25% off its whimsical celestial and sea gems by entering ’sea’ in the message section online upon checkout. A mix of semi-precious stones, shells, pearls, crystals with sterling silver, brass, or gold-plated chains, most pieces don’t exceed $85, and many are in the $40-$65 range.

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Tags: SALE · JEWELRY

Le Mystere No. 9: Bra For Big Fakes

June 28th, 2007 · No Comments

Le Mystere’s bras for enhanced racks has finally hit shelves. The No. 9 comes in sizes 30C-36E, and in these three styles at Bare Necessities ($76-$79). The No. 9 panties come in three styles as well ($28-$32), offering barely-there to moderate coverage. The bras have elements for extra support and comfort: wider center gore; tagless; […]

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Tags: CULTURE · FASHION