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Different Light Like your old Lava
lamps, OVO Design's colorful, glowing Cubos emit
light that's meant to be seen, not to see by. Unlike
your old Lava lamps, the eight-inch boxes are a
very chic addition to a grown-up apartment. The
cubes can be stacked or wall-mounted ($150).
Troy 138
Greene St., between Prince and Houston Sts.
212-941-4777
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Story Fans of those cell phones with interchangeable
face plates will love GE's new cordless, land-line model. The flip-top
gizmo comes with five "swap tops" to match your room, including a
clear one that can hold a photo or a swatch of wallpaper. Since you
can set up the charger in any room with an electrical outlet (a separate
base unit plugs into the phone jack), we suggest you hold on to the
extra plates ($99). Staples Multiple locations
Pressing Matters With a dry cleaner on practically every
corner, New Yorkers can go years without having to pick up an iron.
But anyone who's ever run out of crisp shirts on a Sunday will appreciate
the new Steam 'n Press. The compact, three-pound iron heats up quickly,
has a separate steamer attachment, and takes up almost no space in
the closet ($39.95). Macy's 151 W. 34th St., between
Seventh Ave. and Broadway
212-695-4400
Make Faces If you were that kid who made up Barbie's
face, thinking the pen would wash off, or cut her hair, hoping it
would grow back, you'll love Mattel's new What's Her Face! dolls.
Each of the four sassy ladies comes bald and faceless. Kids can apply
eyes and a mouth using rubber stamps and wash-off ink (included) and
top off their work with a selection of Velcro wigs. The best part:
There's no limit to the makeovers ($19.99).
FAO
Schwarz 767 Fifth Ave., at
58th St.
212-644-9400
File in Style Herman Miller, the company responsible
for the ubiquitous Aeron chair, has a new Chelsea store full of hip
home-office furniture. This RED Rocket File cart, designed by Olive
1:1, has an internal steel frame covered with a reflective canvas
normally used for heavy-duty backpacks, along with two levels of hanging
files and zippered compartments on each side ($185).
Herman Miller
RED
309 W. 15th St., between Eighth and Ninth Aves.
917-661-9500