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Odegard: The Artist Inspired Collection

Inspired by vivid photographs of raw crushed vegetables, Stephanie Odegard paid tribute to her muse by creating Somoroff IV, a hand-knotted, Himalayan wool rug named after the artist who peaked her creative instincts. A beautiful reinterpretation of art, Somoroff IV is one of a series of designs that literally takes its details from original art photographs. And as we all can appreciate, each rug in the collection bears the GoodWeave label, (assuring no child labor is used), and is made from sustainable raw materials.

Photograph by John Bigelow Taylor

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Martha Sturdy Unveils A New Brass Sculpture Collection

Showing an affinity for creating oversized statements, Martha Sturdy's new brass sculptures exemplify her strength in creating pieces that have clean modern lines while retaining a warm appeal at the same time. Using materials such as cast resin, steel, and brass, the current sculptures represent Sturdy's artistic evolution over the past three decades.

Each piece is handcrafted at Sturdy's Pemberton Farm, or her studio in Vancouver.

Image shown: The Broken On Brass Bench

www.marthasturdy.com

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Jason Phillips Design: A New Take On Old Concepts

There is nothing staid about designer Jason Phillips interpretation of functional design. Minimalist and sculptural seating, tables, furniture, and accessories are all characterized by a whimsical approach that takes you way past the expected austere perspective. And this coming from a designer who began his own company a mere two years ago at the age of 24.

Top Image: The Scoop Table was created as a pool-side companion, all set with a spherical indent in the top that can function as a cooler when filled with ice. Shown in a glossy lacquer finish.

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Orb Audio Launches Sleek New Speaker Line

For those of you who think décor is in the details, take a look at Orb Audio's high-tech, and, more importantly, aesthetically-pleasing line of handmade audio products. Measuring only 4.2" in diameter, and available in five luxe finishes, these little spheres create some big sound—and we all know music should only be played at top volume.

Finishes include: Metallic Black Glss, Pearl White Gloss, Hand-Polished Steel, Hand-Antiqued Copper and Hand-Antiqued Bronze.

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J. Pocker introduces the Tortoiseshell Collection

Handcrafted exclusively for J. Pocker, these stunning and refreshingly authentic-looking tortoiseshell frames capture the texture of the actual material. Moldings can be embellished with lustrous gold leaf for an understated look of elegance. The quality faux finish also lets you sleep easy at night proving there is no need to lose in luxury just because you have a conscience.

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SUITE New York: A contemporary outlook

You would think with the multitude of unique design stores this city has to offer, being a repeat visitor to one particular store would be ridiculous. Not so with SUITE New York, which carries absolutely everything you could possibly need to outfit your home, and much more of what you just plain might desire. The hand-blown Nut Neck Vases by Esque Design are just one of those objects of envy that I am determined to one day have in my home. (37" to 41.5"H X 4.5 to 4"D).

www.suiteny.com

~Nicole Haddad, design editor

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Charles P. Rogers: A study in comfort

I find it hard to believe other New Yorker's aren't wishing they could ignore the incessant beeping of their alarm clocks this week, and curl up in their beds blissfully ignorant of the snow, wind, and rain conspiring to make the daily commute that much more pleasant. This 19th century French Marseille trundle bed with hand-forged iron scroll work, and decorative castings from Charles P. Rogers, reinforces the idea that the city really should hibernate for the week, while resting in style of course. The bed uses standard twin mattresses, with the trundle sliding out for use when needed.

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New York based artist Susan Kleinberg is known for her vicarious approach to art. Mediums hold no barriers for her as she has delved into—and shown—drawings, prints, paintings, large-scale installations, and, over the past few years, has developed high-definition digital projection pieces. One of the pieces that caught my eye, Houri, is a striking testament to her talent. Gouache and iridescent pastel on linen. (72" X 60").

http://www.espasso.com/

~Nicole Haddad, design editor

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Grow House Grow! More narrative-inspired wallpaper by Katie Deedy

Katie Deedy’s Aleister Crowley wallpaper design was inspired by the bizarre stories surrounding the man once dubbed “the wickedest man in the world.” Crowley was associated with cultish melees, black magic and occult tendencies, but it wasn’t until a woman approached him trying to prove his dark arts were bogus, and subsequently dropped dead that night, that his scandal-ridden infamy was secured. Aleister Crowley is available in Felt Leaf (shown here), Primrose, and Veil.

www.growhousegrow.com

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The continuous snowfall has left many of us with the urge to curl up in the warmth of our homes, wrap ourselves in blankets, and perhaps watch a good movie with a mug full of steaming hot chocolate—all to the glow of candlelight. The Himalayan Trading Post's distressed tumblers are filled with an ambrosial fragrant soy wax that guarantees to set the mood and bring relaxation into the midst in a very aromatic manner. They also happen to look great, and will burn for 50 hours.

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The Fleur de Lys Mistletoe Tumbler is an embossed amber and silver distressed tumbler filled with soy wax fragranced with mistletoe, pine, sweet berries and green apples in a base of Siberian pine needles.