A little over a week ago, JS introduced you to Ptry, one of Mimoco’s latest Mimobots. Now that we’ve got three to hand out, we need to hurry up and get rid of them (or I will rip them out of their packaging myself; vicious beasts shouldn’t be caged up like that). So for today’s TSF, we’re going to hold a little competition. The deal is, Heather moved into a new apartment (with a backyard! And a walk-in closet!) this past week, and — being that it is *slightly* roomier than her last perch — she’s got some space to fill. Okay, she basically has a bed and nothing else. However, she’s also got two sites to edit/freelance pitches to write/hearts to break, and with such a tight schedule, she needs help from some design-savvy friends. We know a lot of our readers fit that bill, so we thought this could be a great opportunity to hand out some free Mimobots, discover some new stuff, and give Heather a quasi-internets-homecoming of sorts (except she’ll have to pay for everything. Unless, of course, you’re feeling generous. BWHAHAHA).

For a chance to win one of three Ptry mimobots, leave us a comment advising Heather of three things her apartment should not be without. Everything’s fair game; feel free to recommend furniture, appliances, puggle/hamster hybrid housepets, your favorite online sources for household goods; anything goes, as long as it fits into 1000 square feet. Points go out for function, creativity, affordibility and pretty much anything else we want, so leave us a comment (include your email, please!) before Monday, and we’ll see who’s worthy of some monster-protected storage space.


Miss Malevolent Friday, 08.03.07 @ 1:59 pm

I think a great addition to your new place would be a set consisting of four Martini glasses and a shaker.

Here’s a useful site: http://www.martiniart.com/


roblarson Friday, 08.03.07 @ 2:15 pm

this isn’t overly creative but at least i own one of these couches…
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80120089
and it is extremely comfortable and not a big strain on the wallet.

other things that are useful in empty spaces…

nintendo wii, since fake bowling in your apartment is somewhat entertaining, i think.

art for the walls, cough… roblarsonphoto.com/work, cough…

one of these rad little guys for the desk…
http://aplusrstore.com/product_detail.php?show=product&pid=210&cid=106

congrats on what sounds like a rad little place!


Bud Caddell Friday, 08.03.07 @ 3:02 pm

Well, certainly if you have the means, I must recommend a Hamburglar or Hamburglar equivalent. I myself posted an advertisement in the local paper and found a smart little chap, a little person, as they like to be called, who happily wears the Hamburglar costume I purchased at a local clothier, and is accepting to my request that he only speak when spoken to, and only respond in ‘Robble, Robble’s’. He really has made my life so much easier, and slowly I have been able to teach him to burgle objects other than a hamburger, though I wouldn’t want him to lose sight of his singular purpose.

Aside from a Hamburglar, next season’s must-have item, I would suggest a Monkey Butler — though with today’s stringent importation laws you may have to settle with a more volatile Raccoon Butler. Word to the wise, he may steal your shiny objects.

And lastly, you absolutely must purchase one of these auto-stenographer machines, or computers, as they are now referred. However, the interweb, a series of tubes, is vast and often clogged.


Joey Jackson Friday, 08.03.07 @ 3:14 pm

Fist you’ll need an alarm clock to make those appointments:
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/page.asp?id=32

A place to crash after a long day at the office:
http://www.ligne-roset-usa.com/?sec=products&pid=11

And of course some affordable lighting:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10115350

Have a great weekend!
Joey Jackson


Los Saturday, 08.04.07 @ 12:16 am

http://www.gigposters.com/index.php

You might need a nice poster for your walk-in closet you know…


tehbias Saturday, 08.04.07 @ 9:59 am

A bold shower curtain makes a bold statement in a small boring space. I recommend the space monkey.

http://www.turntablelab.com/books_design/108/118/4308.html

Choose 1 wall and significantly enhance your living space with wall paper. I recommend the Errai collection - black, falling, flower petals on white.

http://www.troveline.com/

Then you need a versatile table for dinner parties and laptops. I recommend this table from Crate and Barrel - metal legs are sexy.

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=881&f=22279


Andreas Saturday, 08.04.07 @ 11:48 am

well, I am not entirely sure in which direction i’m supposed to go, so here’s a few little things that are affordable and cute, and just generally amazing; things i have already bought when i moved into my new place a month ago:

1. Rubber Straps by Droog
http://www.droogdesign.nl/shop/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=586
they’re quite cheap, and it’s a cool idea i have always liked - it just makes so much sense. i have already ordered mine and they’re due to be delivered any day now

2. Componibili by Kartell
http://www.unicahome.com/p32121/red-limited-edition-componibili-units-by-anna-castelli-ferrieri-for-kartell.html
i don’t know if they are your style or not, but they tend to go very well with lots of furniture - i have used them in very different environments already. ute, useful design classics.

3. (Closet) Boxes by Muji
http://www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?V=1&Sec=3&Sub=16
while muji is generally an amazing store, i have really stocked up on their pp boxes. i use them for everything now: silverware, magazines, bathroom supplies… they go everywhere and look stylish to boot.

these were (after my bed) literally the first things to go into my new place, and they’re all things i could definitely recommend. enjoy your new place!


Heather Saturday, 08.04.07 @ 10:12 pm

Deleted??? Why did my post get deleted???


Heather Saturday, 08.04.07 @ 10:13 pm

SOrry…I’m a total idiot…the first time I looked it was missing….


John Saturday, 08.04.07 @ 10:56 pm

Soap scrubber with a built in bubble wand makes doing the dishes fun ($5)
http://www.poopsies.com/product/17/4893/Bubble_Scrubber.html

Giant Microbes plush venereal diseases are colorful and good conversation pieces ($30 for set)
http://www.giantmicrobes.com/us/main/venereals/

And the soon to be released HomeHero Fire Extinguisher is a fire extinguisher you’d be proud to display (and will go on sale this October)
http://www.myhomehero.com/


cory o'malley Sunday, 08.05.07 @ 4:54 pm

All of the suggestions that follow are a little pricey, but the right interior (and exterior) decorating pieces will bring a spacious layout to life. Bear in mind that Modern lines and detail will actually take advantage of an uncluttered space.

1. Rugs: A rug can be a great way to fill space and give warmth to a room that is frigidly spare–even if you lay it over carpet. A rug with vibrance and character will also give a wide-open room some focus. notNeutral’s Links Rug, which is both arty and fun, is a pretty good target to aim at: http://www.designpublic.com/shop/notneutral/6279

2. Outdoor Furniture: Back yards mean a place to sit and enjoy the weather. Loll makes a durable, stylish Adirondack made from 100%-recycled post-consumer materials. Better still, the chairs come from the excess materials scrapped in skatepark production. In addition to a handsome piece of outdoor furniture, you’re buying a pretty good story for the price of the chair: http://www.lolldesigns.com/seating_product.php?productid=43

3. Pet Houses: If you have more room, including a back yard, spread the newfound wealth along to your pet–or take the opportunity to finally get one. A pet domicile that doubles as both a fetching item of interior furniture and an unavoidable conversation piece, the Lulu’s Hideaway Cat Cave is also perfectly suitable for a small, apartment-friendly dog. Made from wood, steel, leather, lamb’s wool and glass: http://www.scandinaviandetails.com/pets/lulus-hideaway-cat-cave


LJ Sunday, 08.05.07 @ 8:36 pm

Hi Heather! I hope you’re enjoying your new apartment. Alright, here goes!

Wallpapers can be quite treacherous and irksome to install. Smaller, more eye-catching wall decals can create a roomier feel. Try dVider’s self-adhesive, removable vinyl decals that you can stick on walls, windows, ceilings, floors, etc. Silver decals would look great on darker paint.
Nature 22 Decal measures 9″x35″, $27 each.
http://store.dvider.com/n22.html#

Accent pillows can surely brighten up a room. Urban Outfitters’s throw pillows are on sale right now and are the perfect mix of irreverent cool prints and plush sizableness.
Urban Outfitters Shadow Bird Pillow measures 20″x20″, $9.99 each.
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=28668&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=336&iSubCat=593&iProductID=28668

What’s an apartment without great entertainment? Did you know you can turn your video iPod into a karaoke machine minus the bulkiness, the expensiveness, and the ridiculously ancient song lists?
Fred Flare Video iPod Karaoke System, $60.
http://fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=2664&cat=254


Michael Barendregt Sunday, 08.05.07 @ 9:17 pm

Fully reconditioned telephone, would make a nice touch! :]
http://www.pedlars.co.uk/page_1373.html

these flowers, and other stickers would brighten up any wall
http://www.pedlars.co.uk/page_586.html

the amazingly affordable white starlight ball light string would make any garden look amazing.
http://www.smithandhawken.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=prod1070056&categoryId=cat380193&WT.mc_n=PERFORMICS

:D


Jonathan Moore Monday, 08.06.07 @ 2:08 am

Morocco rug
http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=2060&f=3343

Edge brownie pan
http://www.bakersedge.com/

Boars head towel holder
http://www.napastyle.com/store/product.jsp?sku=3196


Richard Monday, 08.06.07 @ 2:58 am

It’s almost monday, but here’s three more cool things for you:

it’s a speaking clock!
http://store.artlebedev.com/catalog/office/verbarius/

the coolest phone ever - a fully restored classic:
http://www.ericofon.com/sale/ericofons/sale_ericofons.htm

a key chain and key holder in one:
http://www.nigelsecostore.com/acatalog/Buckle_up_Key_holder.html


Marcelo Cury Monday, 08.06.07 @ 6:54 am

1) Some little things (like trash bin, coasters) from: http://www.felixdepass.com
2) The amazing fireplace from Ponton: http://www.pontonliving.eu/product4a.html
3) Don’t wake up late with that gorgeous clock: http://www.poshpad-uk.co.uk/pages/product_detail.aspx?s=01119011312


Ben Monday, 08.06.07 @ 9:27 am

I know it’s too late for the contest, but if you’re more of a DIY kind of decorator, I’ve found Grand Brass to be a great resource for lighting. They have every lamp part or kit you could ever need. You can basically make a lamp out of anything with a little help from these guys.

http://grandbrass.com/




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