Isabel’s Picks for September 2011
THE FEEL GOOD FACTOR
Are you ready to indulge yourself?
1. METAL WALL ART
Artist: James Park
Product Name: Ch’i – Etched Metal Wall Panels
Price Range: €251
Material: Aluminium
Features: This exclusive metal artwork from the James Park Studio has a hologram effect which, by day, has have a cool crisp elegance, then by adding lighting, becomes a moody masterpiece that accentuates the ambience of the room. The 3 dimensional effect of these sheet metal plaques creates a dynamic artwork whose metal surface reflects and redirects nearby sources of light.
Available to Ireland from: Artisanti
2. MIRROR DEMISTERS
Model: Different models available
Price Range: starting at €18
Key Features: Simple, efficient, ultra slim heating pad that fits inconspicuously behind most bathroom mirrors – existing or newly installed. Once fitted, the mirror will never steam up in and around the area of the pad. Simple to fit. Economical to run – 0.2 cent for 20 hours. Completely safe. Maintenance free. 5 year warranty
Available in Ireland from: ATC Electrical and Mechanical
3. BIOETHANOL FIREPLACE
Manufacturer: The Fire Company Pty Ltd
Product Name: EcoSmart Fire
Model: Zeta
Designer: John Dimopoulos
Price Range: n/a
Key Features: Freestanding fireplace, easy to install and easy to move from room to room or to outside. It doesn’t need a flue or a chimney or electricity connection. Environmentally friendly. Bioethanol – or simply ‘ethanol’ is a renewable energy source made by fermenting the sugar and starch components of plant by-products – mainly sugarcane and crops like grain, using yeast. It is also made from corn, potatoes, milk, rice, beetroot and recently grapes, banana and dates depending on the countries agricultural strength. The combustion of bio ethanol results in a clean emission: Heat, Steam and Carbon Dioxide. Carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants. It is then processed via photosynthesis to help the plant grow. This infinite cycle of creation and combustion of energy makes bio ethanol a carbon neutral fuel source.
Available to Ireland from: EcoSmart / Smart Fire Ltd
4. WIRELESS ELECTRICITY MONITOR + USB
Manufacturer: OWL
Product name: OWL+USB Wireless Electricity Monitor
Price Range: €47
Key Features: Provides up to the second information on the amount of electricity you are using in terms of power, cost and your carbon footprint. Monitor your electricity usage, produce live and historical charts via your PC at a time to suit you via the supplied USB cable and software supplied.
Available to Ireland from: OWL shop
5. CHAIR AND FOOTSTOOL
Designer: BoConcept designer team
Name: Imola
Materials: Seat fillings of high resilient foam. As shown, petrol Felt fabric/brushed steel.
Price Range: Chair €1935. Footstool €899
Available in Ireland from: BoConcept
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I wouldn’t get one of those mirror demisters. I shower, open the door, go change, and by the time I’m back the steam is usually mostly gone. Or you wipe it with a towel. It gets rid of it fine, so not worth the cost. That metal artwork though is absolutely amazing! I love decorations made of metal!