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Atomic stovetop espresso maker

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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1948 Brevetti Robiati Atomic-era stovetop espresso maker.

Hard to find.

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West Elm has affordable sturdy beds

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in objects

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décor and photo artisanmodern.com

It’s hard to find a modern bed under $1500. Ikea is not well made. West Elm has a good selection of beds $300-600.

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O’Keefe & Merritt vintage gas ranges

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in kitchen

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These gorgeous gas ranges are sent straight to the dump in some states. They are also being refurbished and sold for $4000. Hunt around locally and you may find one for a few hundred dollars. They come with grills, adjustable broilers, and many other fabulous features.

To buy a restored one, visit antiquegasstoves.com

In Los Angeles: http://www.antiquestove.com/okeefe.html 310.287.1910

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Onguard bike locks

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in gear

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Now that your old U-lock can be picked with a ballpoint pen and you have to reinvest, choose the best. Kryptonites can be cut in about 3 minutes. Buy 7 more minutes with an Onguard lock. Available at REI.

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Sean James rolling garment racks

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in objects

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Expand your closet with sturdy, attractive, and easy to un/assemble garment racks. SeanJames also sells clear plastic covers to protect the clothes (not listed on the website. call).

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Salesman hangers to hold any kind of garment

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in objects

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These hangers swivel and they will hold onto dresses with straps, men’s pants, etc. Use clothespins or other clips to attach skirts.

Buy them by the box from hangarsdirect and replace all of hangers for a clean look in your closet. These hangers also take up less space than others.

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Bravo espresso cups

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in food, kitchen

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A proper espresso cup should have extra ceramic at the base of the cup to keep the precious espresso warm as long as possible.  Bravo cups are very heavy and much cheaper than the prissy Illy ones with their dated handles.

They do sell cups without the logo, call to arrange.

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Sigg narrow sealing thermos and enamel-coated metal waterbottle

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in food, gear, kitchen

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Sigg makes extraordinary products: Non-plastic water bottles narrow enough to fit in a briefcase and coffee thermoses that seal AND fit in a briefcase and look great.  Mysigg.com carries the full line.

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Mami water kettle by Stefano Giovannoni

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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mami by stefano giovannoni  available at retromodern

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Henckles, Porsche, and Wusthoff all stainless knives

posted on February 17th, 2008 by violet in kitchen, objects

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Best selection from a European company, knivesandtoolsonline. The photo is of the Twin Select line. They also carry the hard-to-find and gorgeous Henckles Twin Cuisine and Twin Cermax lines.