SPOTLIGHT By Wendy Wall Ring of Fire Fire pits have come a long way since they were needed solely for one’s survival. No longer just a source of heat, now they often make a style statement, too. Horchow’s Circle Fire Pit does just that. With its sculptural design, the striking statue looks compelling with or without a flame. The natural stone look allows it to fit in with any décor so you can create a cozy, inviting gathering spot. Weighing in at a mere 12 pounds, the deceptively light piece can be used for warmth outdoors or carried inside to function as art. It is handcrafted of agglomerated stone, making it durable, and hand-painted to look like granite. To add a bit E x c i t i n g F i n d s 10 South Bay Accent of flare to a chilly evening, visit horchow.com to find the circle fire pit for $175. All-in-One TCar d he average person has 3.7 credit cards plus a number of debit, reward and gift cards — all crammed into one wallet. Now there is a simple solution to this problem. Called “Coin” the little black card is all of those cards (e.g. Visa, MasterCard, Nordstrom gift card) scanned into one. It’s activated using a smartphone app, camera and swiping device and used by simply pressing a button to access the card you want to use. The Coin is the same size as a standard credit card and includes a number of security features to protect users against fraud and theft. Learn more at onlycoin. com, where it retails for $100. Chic Ice Cream Servers Nothing says “summer” like ice cream, but serving it in hot weather often results in a drippy, sticky mess. Here’s a sweet way to keep your gelato cool and dish it out, too. Created by the San Francisco-based company Lunares, this pint-sized ice cream container with a scoop is the brainchild of owner and designer Nina Oberoi. Like all Lunares products, the colorful containers are handmade in India – Oberoi’s native country – using a sand-casting technique in the company’s employee-friendly factory. Created from a proprietary alloy, the container keeps its contents cold for about two hours and comes in a rainbow of colors ranging from poppy to amethyst to silver. Visit lunareshome.com to find the stylish servers for $55-$65.
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2014
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