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January 20th, 2012 by Gabriel Hanslow

Dreamcatcher Alarm Clock Uses Water To Tell Time

Designer Vera Wiedermanns Dreamtime alarm clock is a beautiful and simplistic device that offers an alternative way to be woken up. Instead of a loud and annoying beeping the copper mobile that hangs down from the ceiling lets a hammer fall and strike it when it is time for you to get out of bed.

The alarm clock is powered by water which slowly drips from one container into the bowl beneath it as the hours pass by. Once it is empty and the bowl is full the hammer is released to make a loud but tuneful sound.

By filling the alarm clock with water we focus our attention on the duration of sleep. The task itself becomes a ritual which positively influences our rest. As opposed to the incessant ticking sound of a regular clock here time passes silently and purely mechanically. As the drops of water fall the glass bowl becomes lighter and finally lets the hammer fall. As the tone bounces between the singing bowls we are gently awakened and a new day begins.

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January 17th, 2012 by Declan Pottinger

No-Nonsense Minimalism: Plywood Slot-Work Furniture Set

Sometimes design errs on the side of art, and sometimes it trends toward engineering this is definitely in the latter category.

Per The Turner Collective: Series 1A is a collection of minimalist objects, balancing objectivity, schematic clarity and inner logic, leading to a natural functionalism and geometric simplicity.

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January 16th, 2012 by Gabriel Hanslow

Landscape Planning: How To Add An In-Ground Water Feature

In the wintertime, thinking about your backyard can be the last thing on your mind. Yet, its at the beginning of the year that youre planning out your home improvement budgets, which just as often include adding value to your landscaping plan. One way to spruce up your backyard spaces is by adding an in-ground water feature, or even a pond with live fish.

But, where do you get started on a project like that? Landscaping, and pond installation expert Gareth Goddard is ready to explain some of the basic principles of incorporating an in-ground water feature to your outdoor spaces.

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January 6th, 2012 by Declan Pottinger

A-America promotes Dean Banks to senior VP

 Dean Banks

TUKWILA, Wash. — Solid wood dining and bedroom supplier A-America has promoted Dean Banks to senior vice president of sales, marketing and merchandising.

Banks will be responsible for developing and implementing sales, branding, messaging and product development efforts. He reports to Fred Rohrbach, president and co-founder of A-America.

“In this difficult retail environment, it is necessary to be in tune with what our customers want. This move is a means to gain greater control over product development with the end result being more responsive to the end user – the consumer,” Rohrbach said in a press release.

Banks joined the company in 2005 as vice president of sales and marketing. Previously, he worked in grocery industry sales and distribution.

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