Author Archives: Sheila

The Wing Fan – Energy Efficient with Sleek, Minimalist Design

The Wing fan is finally here!  It has proven to be so popular that it is hard to keep it in stock but finally the supply is catching up. This amazing fan has so many good points – here are … Continue reading

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Best ceiling fan for a low ceiling – how to choose a ceiling fan for an 8 foot ceiling

 My ceiling is only 8 feet – do I need a ceiling hugger fan? This is a very common question that people ask when shopping for a ceiling fan.  The answer may surprise you – most ceiling fans are … Continue reading

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dwell on Design Exhibition LA June 2011

Sometimes you walk around a show and find only a few booths of interest – for me it was the opposite here; almost every booth was truly of interest to me and only a very few were not. All of … Continue reading

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Salone del Mobile in Milan 2011

Where can you see all of the latest European furniture designs at one time? Just like a strong cup of espresso, the heady brew of Salone is always stimulating and maybe just a bit overwhelming at times. Not only are … Continue reading

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A recommended film about modern design and photography – Visual Acoustics

“Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman” is a fascinating look at both the work of photographer Julius Shulman and Julius Shulman the man, produced and directed by Eric Bricker. Design-focused people are all familiar with Mr. Shulman’s iconic photograph … Continue reading

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Artemis ceiling fan now available in new distressed Koa wood finish, F803-DK

  The Artemis ceiling fan, with its flowing sculptural design, is now available in a new distressed Koa wood finish with a subtle gold sheen, the F803-DK at G Squared Art, www.g2art.com.  If you are looking for an exotic wood finish … Continue reading

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Using a ceiling fan in the winter

Can having a ceiling fan help keep you more comfortable in the winter?  Our thoughts usually turn to ceiling fans when we are sitting in a stifling hot room on a scorching summer day thinking how great it would be … Continue reading

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Great New Finishes for the Cirque Ceiling Fan

The breakthrough Cirque ceiling fan is now available in two terrific new finishes – polished nickel with translucent blades (F596-PN/TL) and mahogany with mahogany blades (F596-MG/BN). This modern, powerful and reliable 54″ 3-speed fan has even more design possibilities with … Continue reading

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Classic Acero Ceiling Fan Now Available in New Polished Nickel Finish

  The beautiful Acero ceiling fan which is already available in 3 great finishes of brushed nickel, mahogany and brushed steel, and oil rubbed bronze, is now also available in a wonderful polished nickel.  The polished nickel Acero, F601-PN, comes … Continue reading

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Discover Great Design at Kafti

We have found a source for well designed products for your life and your home – Kafti Designs.  The company is the creation of two sisters, Monika Brauntsch and Sonia Słaboń.  They have designed many of the items and have … Continue reading

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