Eco or not, it's just plain cool

The Solar Joos Orange charges about 3.5 times faster than other portable solar chargers, features high-efficiency solar cells that are set into a durable, injection-molded polycarbonate case that's waterproof, sandproof, and generally rugged. It has an USB port for charging or powering all your gadgets adn even cooler (or more geeky) it can be hooked up to your computer to see reports on your power consumption and generation. It's like a stylish littel power plant.

A kitchen to go with your VIPP trash bin!

Scandinavian design house and manufacturer of those gorgeous trash bins and accessories, Vipp, has launched an amazingly beautiful kitchen cabinet line.  Offered in a range of modules which incorporate appliances, pulls knobs, etc. into the complete look.  The Vipp kitchen is sold in Vipp Flagship Store in Copenhagen.

My new website is up!

Lots more projects, photos and info... and a chic new style @ martinraffone.com

Fabulous finds from Etsy

Etsy is my favorite new design source.  I can find things, unique and unusal, that I can't find anywhere else. 

The modern and fun Giddyup Stool with white enamel base and Marimekko fabric seat from Quartertwenty

An amazingly cool take on the classic Thonet chair.  Covered in colorful fabric bits and lacquered.  Austrian meets African from Istanbul shop namedesignstudio

 And finally, a wildly chic wall sconce called LED Bouquet, in blackend brass from the Tel Aviv shop of Ultralighting

Sammy 1997-2012

Gotta have it!

Bang & Olufson's new mini brand, B&O Play,  has introduced the ultra chic Beolit 12 Airplay.  This little lovely is a wireless, cordless, portable iPod player which looks more like a super chic lunch pail.  Gorgeous perforated metal enclosure with rubberized tray top and very beautiful leather carry handle.  Not only does it look smart, it sounds amazing and they can be linked together to form a whole house music system!  Now which color to get...