Truly wireless earphones are becoming the norm, but if you would rather have something sleek and sophisticated as opposed those iPhone white ear dongles, the E8 earphones from Bang & Olufsen ($299) are your choice. Made with premium materials like leather, aluminum, stainless steel in stealth black, the earphones have captured the attention to detail you expect from this brand, with features including a Digital Signal Processor that lets you adjust the EQ and gain from within an app, a built-in microphone for taking calls, and an adjustable Transparency Mode that lets you hear the world around you with a simple tap. The rechargeable earphones offer a playtime of four hours, with an extra eight provided by the leather, micro USB charging case. They come in 4 different color styles to choose from.





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Welcome to the new Playlists on The Collective Loop. The Collective Series 002!  In this installment we got some gems hidden in here.  So get on your spring/Easter spirit and press play and get lost in the music.  New music by Youngr, Aries, CLN and more.

If you want to check out any of the other older Playlists then click on TCL Playlists in the menu.


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TCL Collective Series 002 from The Collective Loop on 8tracks Radio.

Samsung 2018 QLED TV is something is it not? It comes with the Ambient Mode on this new Samsung QLED T.V.(2,199.00+).  When in it's in the semi-passive state, it can display information like weather or news, play music, and, most impressively, mimic the wall behind them, seeming to disappear into any room. They also have a single ultra-slim cable to connect both data and power, letting them hang up to 45 feet away from the nearest outlet, Direct Full Array back-lighting for added contrast, and Bixby-powered voice control. Available in sizes ranging from 55 to 88 inches.

This gorgeously photographed volume celebrates the most influential floral designers today. In Full Flower ($45.00) is a compilation of a new wave in contemporary floral design. It features artists who combine traditional techniques with an organic, free-form, “back-to-nature” styles. This colorful book provides budding inspiration for all and would stand out in any room as a eye catching center piece for any coffee table.

Every year Pantone reveals the color of the year and this year it is:  “Ultra-Violet 18-3838” as the official 2018 Color of the Year, a bright, highlighter hue used throughout history to represent political symbolism. Inventive and imaginative, Ultra Violet lights the way to what is yet to come.

Complex and contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond where we are now. The vast and limitless night sky is symbolic of what is possible and continues to inspire the desire to pursue a world beyond our own.

Find out more about this color and past on Pantone's site.

This turntable is cut from an Ash tree, with the rings and bark left intact, each Barky turntable $2,500 is beautiful and unique.  For this version they ebonized the slice of Ash and then finished it with polyurethane and paste wax for a slick polished look. It comes with a hefty glass platter and blackened solid brass spike feet, along with an award-winning Rega Elys2 cartridge and super high-end Rega RB330 tonearm with acute stability and nearly friction-free movement. And since the cartridge is already aligned and mounted, your Audiowood x Uncrate Barky turntable goes from unboxing to playing your favorite albums in minutes. 230V 50hz versions for Europe and elsewhere are available via special request at an additional cost. They're handmade in New Orleans. The actual size is Width: 17" / Depth: 14" / Height: 5" (approximate).

Check out the site for other products as well.

These are some ingenious notepads designs by Triad, a Japanese company that makes architectural models. The Omoshiro Block (or “fun block”) is made with laser-cutting technology and contains hidden objects and scenes that only become visible as the paper is used. The blocks are composed of over 100 sheets of paper and each sheet is different from the next in the same way that individual moments stack up together to form a memory. The emerge almost like an excavated treasure from an archaeological dig, some of the more elaborate versions feature notable Japanese architecture like Kyoto’s Kiyomizudera Temple and Tokyo Tower.







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Sony has unveiled a new line of sports headphones geared towards your active lifestyle. Among them are the Sony WF-SP700N splash-proof earbuds ($179), the first wireless noise-canceling sports headphones on the market. Perfect for use in noisy environments, the earbuds were tested in real workouts and are designed to perform through sweat and splashes. They also come with a one-touch-open charging case that provides up to three hours of music playback when fully charged while the case holds two more three-hour charges for powering up on-the-go. Comes in 4 different colors to choose from. Work with Google Assistant and have Bluetooth hands free calling.

The Tree Story Container Set by Kokili is driven by a desire to connect everyday patterns of living to the simple pleasures of the world around us. Sitting together on a table, the little forest delightfully holds the most commonly used herbs and spices. The set is available in a numbered, limited edition of 10. All sets are signed and given a certificate of authenticity.

Containers are culled from leftover, solid wood off-cuts, with species grouped to reflect particular regions of the world. Tops are made of a lead free cast glass. A cork stopper provides a seal to the container. Trays for the herb containers are available in polished nickel coated brass or solid wood. If interested in purchasing you will need to contact the maker to get pricing.