Walls and Floors


Tetris Mirror

Tetris Mirror
Mirror mirror on the wall who is the biggest Tetris fan of all? For £39.85 you are sire.

Found at HiddenArt.


Off the Wall Pots

Off the Wall Pots
These powder coated steel wall pots designed by Thelermont Hupton sit angular on your wall providing a stricking visual to your otherwise flat wall. The pots are installed with invisible fixing so all you see are the pots and the plants growing on them. Needless to say, get plants that thrive in the shade or you will be stuck with dead plants in weeks like it usually happens to me.

Found at A+R.


Cinemin Swivel Multimedia Pico Projector mini Review

Cinemin Swivel Multimedia Pico Projector mini Review
If you want to get something for someone that has everything this Christmas, but haven't found anything, take a look at the Cinemin.

Since we weren't able to get our hands on one of these to do a full review, we went out to our nearest Brookstone store and had the manager give us a demo. This little thing is amazing.

The image is very good and can be projected on pretty much anything. It uses Texas Instruments' DLP projection technology to do its magic and we recommend a white surface to project onto. The uses for this little guy are endless: you can project onto the wall to show friends and family a slideshow, YouTube videos, presentations, and so forth. You could even watch a movie on the ceiling of your room while you are on your way to catch some Z's. Honestly the gadget is pretty cool. The image was a little dim when we saw the demo, but it was probably due to the bright lights in the room. The Cinemin Projector can be used with portable media players, pretty much any apple product from the i family (iPhone, ipod), Flip Video, PSP, digital cameras, portable DVD players, netbooks, notebooks, and smartphones with video-out functionality. One thing to caution: the screen wouldn't project what was on the iPhone screen as we were going through the menus. It basically only works for pictures, movies, and presentations on the iPhone.

The Cinemin Projector has a resolution of 480 x 320 (HVGA). Its 90 degree swivel allows you to use it pretty much anywhere without using anything to prop it up. The Swivel can project a 60-inch image from over eight feet away.

This mini projector has a built-in speaker with adjustable volume and a headphone jack. The audio from the projector through the built-in speakers was decent, but if you have a large crowd you will probably want to connect your own powered speakers. The batteries should last up to two hours and are rechargeable.

Although the Cinemin Projector is a bit pricey at $299, we are sure that its usefulness outweighs the price.

THE GOOD
- Has many uses
- Multiple AC plugs allows for international use
- Small package delivers big image
- Can be used with multiple devices

THE BAD
- Battery life seems a little low
- A little dimmer than we expected
- Pricey
- Can't be used to scroll through iPhone menus

IN THE BOX
- AC/DC power adapter
- Power plugs for North America, UK, Europe, and Australia
- USB (A) to mini USB (B-5 pin) cable
- USB (A) to mini USB (B-4 pin) cable
- 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable
- AV composite to 3.5 mm cable
- Battery
- Padded soft case with Velcro flap
- Quick start guide.

WHERE TO BUY
Amazon

MANUFACTURER
WowWee


The Falling Bookend

The Falling Bookend
Designer Ori Niv give us a chuckle this morning when we saw the Falling Bookend at his web site. Available in three colors: red, green, and black (what no silver?), the bookend is made out of metal to help support the weight of the angled books. Ori Niv recommends a hard cover book as your first book since it will help conceal the medal plate better than a softcover one will. Besides, a large hard cover book will look more menacing to the person facing their inevitable doom.

Found at Ori Niv's web site.


Waiting for a Signal

Waiting for a Signal
The Suitcase, a showcase of the collage art of Kareem Rizk, features lovely vintage-style collages reflecting the gone-by 50's. The collages are rough and dirty filling them with character. I wouldn't mind hanging these on my wall.

Found at Etsy.


Season Surface Graphics by Wallcandy Arts

Season Surface Graphics by Wallcandy Arts
This collection of 44 wall decals designed by wallcandy arts let's you design your own multi-colored tree, by using tree trunk parts, flowers, birds, and butterflies. The removable and reusable vinyl can be used on any wall.

Found at notNeutral.


The Owl Tells The Time

The Owl Tells The Time
Austrial designers Blink Designs created this Owl Clock, which is printed on sexy durable plywood.

Found at Modamuse for $80 AU (approximately $53 USD).


Simple Wall Decorations Are Best

Simple Wall Decorations Are Best
Simple sometimes works best. An example of this is Tania Julian's porcelain Wall Tag. It measures only 2 inches by 2 inches and hangs by a leather lace so it is not imposing.

Find it at Beehive co-op.


Little Billie Wall Mural By Olli & Lime

Little Billie Wall Mural By Olli & Lime
Little Billie Wall Mural By Olli & Lime (record for the use of the letter L in that span of characters) is a gorgeous mural printed on heavy-duty vinyl that can be applied on top of a smooth wall with a mate color finish. The mural can be printed in different sizes, the smallest available being 8 feet for $700 and the largest at 16 feet will run you $1,300.


Limited Vintage Elephant Ceramic Tile

Limited Vintage Elephant Ceramic Tile
This vintage (circa 1984) Elephant ceramic tile in a wooden frame is the type of product that will echo out the magic phrase everyone seems to use now a days: "It has character." And that it does. Sporting a small knick in the black part of the elephant this seems like it is limited to one. Good luck to you if you can grab it at Three Potato Four before its gone.




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