Hot In The Hive: Fire Design Fire Extinguishers
by Lisanne Silverman
Sep 11, 2009 6:22 AM PDT
If you read up on the latest design blogs, you'll quickly discover that no object or apparatus is safe from a design makeover- fire extinguishers included! A European company called Fire Design sells a totally unique line of- you guessed it- artsy fire extinguishers, proving that items once thought to serve strictly functional purposes can have some flair of their own. For about $138 apiece, you can have your choice of anything from a spotted cow print (my favorite!) to a taxicab yellow NYC theme. Don't see one that strikes your fancy? Design your own here. If you're simply looking for a way around the standard red extinguisher, or prefer one to compliment (and possibly save) your decor, you'll find sleek chrome options too. We can't guarantee that these fancy fire putter-outers are any more exciting (if that's the word) to use than their more standard counterparts, but they'll at least enhance your surroundings during their downtime!
Price: 65 EUR, or about $138 each
Who Found It: lisannebee was first to add the Fire Design fire extinguishers to the Hive.
Creative Candles To Set The Mood...
by Greta
Nov 10, 2008 6:24 AM PST
With the days now shorter and the nights colder, consider bringing warmth and flattering light into your home with candles. They're an excellent way to add an upscale and sumptuous atmosphere to your home without spending very much money. And since they come in so many unique styles, shapes, scents, and sizes, there's a candle perfect for every setting and occasion. Best yet, I found a myriad of creative and totally unexpected candles and candle accessories in the Hive. So put those boring candlesticks away and set your house aglow with something much hotter, like these mahogany-scented tree trunk pillar candles. Structural stacked rocks are an organic and artistic way to display your favorite candles, and whimsical cupcake tea lights would make for a sweet gift idea. For more ideas on ways to set your house aglow this season, search the Hive and click on my slideshow to see my five favorite creative candle finds!
