http://www.withoutstyle.com A blog about style, design and the search for all things cool Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:06:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The rubik's cube may have a competitor. This toy isn't only educational and stimulating, it's the recipient of whole bunch of design awards in Europe and sits in the Deutsches Museum of Modern Art! Not bad for a play thing. http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/03/24/quadrigo-entertainment-cubed/ Ceiling fan designs have come a long way in the past couple of years. With a more eco-conscious generation, people are shunning their energy guzzling air conditioners for the much more economical and highly efficient ceiling fans. However, no one can be expected to go green with the ... http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/03/19/matthews-fans-you-spin-me-round-round-baby/ Yet another notable Jewelry designer, Ananda Khalsa draws inspiration heavily from Asian art and cultural symbolism to create her designs. Each of her pieces is hand painted on paper, which is then set behind hand-ground glass into fine and sterling silver. Paintings are no longer to ... http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/02/04/ananda-khalsa-small-scale-big-art/ As if chess wasn't action-packed enough, in comes the wobble chess set from Umbra. Designed by Adin Mumma, a stunning landscape of hills and valleys sets the stage for the weighted wood and metallic, ball-based pieces. Granted, your concentration may stray from the actual strategy and forethought required to play ... http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/02/01/wobble-chess-set-let-your-checkmate-resonate/ Calling all loft dwellers! Do you live in one room that functions as your bedroom, kitchen, dining room, foyer, library, closet, office, bathroom, and all those other rooms than suburban folk actually have walls to separate, but you consider it a small price to pay for living in the ... http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/01/29/home-office-trike-money-losing-option-for-a-space-saving-solution/ I love the idea of a cuckoo clock in my home. It's sweet, whimsical and takes me back. I've considered purchasing one for some time, but while I love the old fashioned tradition of the clock, I am not too fond of the old fashion designs. Italian company Progetti ... http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/01/28/progetti-srl-cuckoo-clocks-im-cuckoo-for-cuckoo-clocks/ John Michael Linck is a toymaker who's carrying on his family's tradition in woodworking. With a degree in Forest Science and Design from the University of Illinois, Mr. Linck uses Wisconsin ... http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/01/21/block-wagon-the-perfect-toy/ Here's something sleek and chic: the Blomus UTILO Tea Stick! Make tea-time a treat not a trick. With a click, you can get your stick quick. If you don't like my shtick, you can Blomus my... arm. http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/01/17/blomus-tea-stick-tea-party-for-one/ With everything else being pixelated these days, it's only natural that your jewelry should follow suit. http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/01/15/cube-necklace-pixelate-yourself/ Whether you occasionally bike for leisure or use it as your daily mode of transportation, this bike takes the cake in terms of engineering, convenience and style. Developed over 22 years ago, the Strida Folding Bike is easily the most advanced bike of it's kind on the market. http://www.withoutstyle.com/2008/01/11/strida-folding-bicycle/