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A chronicle of people, places, happenings, and creations we admire.

hem | KEY GATHERING TABLES

Hem has introduced the Key Gathering Tables. Designed by Italian-Danish duo GamFratesi, these beautifully crafted tables are available in different colors and sizes and work well either on their own or in groups of two, three, four or more.

About hem | hem is a Scandinavian furniture company that reaches a mid-market sector balancing competitive pricing with good and accessible design.

www.hem.com


Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2

©Bang & Olufsen

©Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen return with another innovative offering in the Bluetooth speaker segment.  The BeoPlay A2 is beautifully detailed and has 24-hour playback capability. With True360 sound technology the "sweet spot" is wherever you place it . Clocking in at 1.1kg (2.5 lb.), it's sturdy without the bulk or heavy weight. The BeoPlay A2 comes in an assortment of colors and a 3-year warranty.

DANIEL HEER Tote Bag

Image Courtesy Daniel Heer / © Achim Hatzius

Image Courtesy Daniel Heer / © Achim Hatzius

29 × 44 × 26 cm cowhide – bridle leather, nude

Swiss artisan Daniel Heer of Berlin-based Manufaktur HEER comes from a four-generation long tradition of saddle making (as well as horse hair mattress manufacturing) using traditional techniques blended with modern sustainable materials and design that make this one of the most desirable pieces for 2015.  Head over to MANUFAKTUR HEER for availability.

http://www.danielheer.com/

CELEBRATE DEFENDER: LAND ROVER ICON BIDS FAREWELL IN 2015

Image Courtesy Land Rover

Image Courtesy Land Rover

Land Rover celebrates almost 70 years of their stalwart Defender series.  The company will cease production of the model this year. First conceived by Maurice and Spencer Wilks in 1947, the Defender has served all aspects of private and professional life in various forms such as emergency and patrol vehicles, safari companions and as the evergreen mount of choice of the British Crown.  "Heritage", "Adventure" and "Autobiography" editions are available in very limited numbers (400, 600 and 80 respectively).  Sadly, ever-stringent emissions regulations have made the British icon all but obsolete; now about that LS2 engine swap...

--Howard Duffy, KoS

"Defender is the epitome of toughness, of ruggedness, of strength and most importantly of capability." 
-Gerry McGover, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer