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17
July

Ortofon Carries the Turntable Torch

by marczeale

Yes, they still make turntables, because somewhere right now there are still a host of audiophiles who are humming to the old-school sound and purity of records that haven’t become victims of heated arguments or boring summer Sundays without a Frisbee. Ortofon, the Denmark-based manufacturer and industry leader for turntable components that give vinyl its voice, has been quietly supplying DJs and audio purists with an admirably simple product line for over 90 years.

Some of the products haven’t even changed in 50 years or so, like the company’s SPU series cartridges that first hit assembly lines back in the 1950’s. Others, like the new Verto step-up transformer that boosts the phono stage of high-end moving coil cartridges to improve stereo imaging, are more recent innovations. Regardless, the popularity of the brand is a sign of craftsmanship and design integrity that keeps spin doctors and vinyl buffs in high cotton.

Nothing about Ortrofon’s product line is fancy, it doesn’t have to be. With its meager yet solid collection of tonearms, styluses, cables, and cartridges, the genius of simplicity is realized.

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17
July

Presotto Storage Beds

by marczeale

Presotto is a fine Italian brand for home furnishings who has created an ingenious series of beds that solve two main problems that are specific to the habits and creature comforts of people.

The first is that some folks forego the hassle of making their beds on a daily basis because of the difficulties involved with bending, stooping, pulling, wrapping, and shaping the bed linens into neat, clean, even lines. The other is that the space underneath the bed is often utilized to store accessory items and things you’d rather not leave out in the open, especially in rooms already cramped by too much furniture or too little space.

Presotto’s storage beds solve both these problems. The frame is fitted with a set of two-position lifts that allow room for organized storage containers and raises the mattress to a comfortable level to allow owners to make their beds from a standing position.

This ingenious series of bedroom furniture also includes a reflex model that tilts upwards for more complete access. The high headboards are quilted in imitation leather or Maracaibo fabric. Find more Storage Beds here.

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pressoto storage bed

pressoto storage bed

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17
July

B&B Italia – Collections for Every

by marczeale

Since 1966, B&B Italia have been intimately involved with many aspects of modern interior design. The design group now contains several divisions that cover a wide range of furnishings for homes, hotels, restaurants, and many other public buildings. Their list of collaborators are among the leading architects and designers in the world, including Zaha Hadid, Antonio Citerio, Naoto Fukasawa, Mario Bellini, and Marcel Wanders, who owns and operates the company Moooi for B&B.

They products and collections range from outdoor furniture, bold projects for business, and a contract division that exclusively handles prestigious marine, retail, and hospitality sectors. Their level of commitment to quality, research, and innovation ensures a sense of continuity .

Two of the featured projects the firm has had the pleasure of completing in recent years is the Bulgari Hotel & Resort in Milano, Italy, and the Puerta América Silken Hotel in Madrid, Spain. Both of these establishments mirror the style and philosophy of the firm’s playful elegance.

Their design prowess even extends to their web presence, having one of the most robust and functional CMS systems ever seen, detailing every aspect of their confluent resources that make B&B a force to be reckoned with for all who call themselves competitors.

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17
July

Royal Plantation Jamaica – An Island Tradition

by marczeale

Feeling like a little fun in the sun? Your island paradise awaits you in Ocho Rios, home of the elegant Royal Plantation that has welcomed travelers to the Caribbean coast for over 50 years.

The inn’s 74 suites are set on a bluff overlooking the beachside site, and its atmosphere invites couples to lounge away the afternoon hours among white sands and pristine waters.

Their elite Royal Plan adds a list of desirable extras to a discerning visitor’s stay, including access to a wide range of outdoor activities as well as a spa and fitness center, gourmet dinners from one of three fine kitchens, and beach butler service. Private dinners for two can be arranged with a choice of locations, and moonlight picnics are scheduled when the moon is full.

The resort’s attention to the smallest details – from a selection of bed pillows to weekly cocktail parties to nature tours led by its Head Landscaper – are the things that have made the Royal Plantation an industry favorite for years. The site has been among the 25 top destinations on Condé Nast’s Readers Poll for the last three years, and TripAdvisor has named it their best all-inclusive resort in the world for 2008 and 2009.

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16
July

Neoporte Doors bring something new to the Modern World

by Magneto

Are you looking for a Modern Door for your house? Look no further Neoporte can provide well crafted and elegant doors that can fit any style home. Neoporte is endorsed by the U.S. Green Building Council because they only use 100% stainless steel and no wood for their modern doors. All their doors are 100% recyclable and do not use any toxic refinishing. Their doors are not only something pretty to look at but their doors are engineered well. Single doors will run you around $6,875 and the double doors run around $11,895. Find more info here.

Neoporte Modern Doors

Neoporte Modern Doors

Neoporte Modern Doors

Neoporte Modern Doors

Neoporte Modern Doors

Neoporte Modern Doors

Neoporte Modern Doors

Neoporte Modern Doors

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