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chicbuds earbuds

picture 4 chicbuds earbuds
I spotted these adorable (said in a French accent, btw) earbuds on our senior web editor Natalie Bahadur‘s desk and I fell in love upon first sight. Mixing music, tech and glitzy style all in one? Doesn’t get much better than that folks. Here’s what Natalie had to say about them:

“I adore anything that’s got a touch of bling and these earphones from chicBuds are fantastic! They’re so girly and stylish and are adorned with Swarovski crystals, which instantly takes them from ordinary to extraordinary. But they’re not just about form; they’re big on function too. The earphone wires are rolled onto a retractable wheel (also adorned with crystals!) that keeps them from getting tangled. And as I’m sitting here listening to my iPod, I’m amazed at the sound quality. Crisp, clean, clear. Perfect.”

Check them out for yourself (chicbuds.com) — tons of colours and designs to pick from!

coming soon: interior design show 2009

yco ikat chocolate coming soon: interior design show 2009When it comes to buzzworthy events on my calendar, the Opening Night Party of the Interior Design Show is probably at the top of my list. For that one night of the year, the “Who’s Who” of Canadian interior design is under one roof; 5,000 of our country’s most talented tastemakers cruising through the exhibits and schmoozin’ up a storm… It’s a total scream! Just three and a half weeks away now,  IDS 09 promises to be super-spangly this year, with a Swarovski-sponsored “Crystal Clear” exhibit, and boasting design stars on an international scale. (I’m so pumped for the chance to snag Dutch designer Piet Boon for a quick Q&A… Fingers crossed!) New to the show this year is the “Luxehome” exhibit, promising a haute collection of couture home fashions, including Y & Co.‘s to-die-for chocolate Ikat rug (shown above) — covet!

Interior Design Show 2009

Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto

February 5 – 8, 2009

Tickets: Available online

blinged out office accessories

swarovski1 blinged out office accessoriesEverything`s better in crystal, don`t you think? If you thought Swarovski was all about cute but utterly pointless crystal dust-collectors … I mean figurines, collectibles, whatever you want to call them … think again! The crystal retailer offers up a killer collection of all kinds of blinged-out treats, from jewelry and accessories to home decor goodies like picture frames and stemware. But my faves are these office accessories that are totally extravagant but so pretty to look at. Talk about taking something ordinary and making it special! The Amazone Headphones (pictured left) are made of polished stainless steel with fully faceted drop-cut crystals on the ear buds. The Lock Out USB Key (pictured right) is a memory stick, masquerading as a lock. This 1GB memory stick is also made with polished stainless steel and Silver Shade crystals. You`re going to want to take good care of these!

Prices:
Amazone Headphones: $175
Lock Out USB Key: $210
Available at Swarovski stores across Canada; for more, visit swarovski.com

PLUS: Check out 8 eco-friendly home office ideas on styleathome.com.