October/November2014 11 Purposeful Pendant s New Zealand residents may recognize the form of these colorful pendant lamps as that of the “Kina,” a tiny sea urchin native to the country’s coastal region. There’s a reason for that. Designed by David Trubridge, a Brit who calls New Zealand home, the playful lights are created to resemble the ocean critters he calls “exquisite jewels.” A passion for the environment and Earth drives the construction of all his products, including these hanging lamps, which are made from renewable bamboo. The pendants consist of two parts – which are flat-packed to reduce freighting and packaging resources – that literally snap together. The lights are offered in two sizes and nine colors ranging from aqua to pink to black. To make a glowing statement in your home, visit aplusrstore.com, where the Kina Pendant Lamps range in price from $600 to $1,100. A Hip Helmet The name “Bogner” has been synonymous with skiing and luxury ski wear for more than 80 years. Founded by Nordic skier and Olympian Willy Bogner, Sr. in 1932, the German company continues today under the tutelage of the founder’s son, who also happened to participate in the Olympics – twice – as a downhill racer. Given its history, the company’s designers likely know a thing or two about what to wear on the mountain. Enter the Bamboo Helmet. Featuring woodgrain sides, the stylish yet sturdy helmet includes a disk-fit dial system, a soft interior liner, an adjustable chin strap, removable ear pads and built-in ventilation. And, of course, it looks really cool. Visit Gorsuch.com to find the helmet for $990. Fancy TFish Digs ired of your same old fish bowl? Maybe your fish is, too. Why not give your little swimmer a room with a new view? Designed to look like a classic modernist cube, Umbra’s Fish Hotel provides your baby bubble blower with a whole new outlook on life. With a variety of square and rectangle-shaped windows, your fish can peer at you through a host of different sized cut-out holes. At 8 inches cubed, the bowl will fit on just about any shelf or table, and it doesn’t require filtering or heating. The upper level windows act as handles, making it easy to carry for cleaning. And if all of that isn’t enough, the fish hotel is stackable, so you can create a mini highrise right in your own home. The Umbra Fish Hotel is available at Nordstrom.com for $35. n
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