Design Leather Like
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Leather Briefcase: Your Office In A Bag
Nothing screams elegance like good quality leather. The quintessential marks of success are good leather briefcases. In the days of old, leather briefcases were mainly used to carry legal briefs to court. Now, however, they exude quality and professionalism, and have since significantly evolved into a status symbol.
The Evolution of the Briefcase
Leather briefcases were originally designed after the limp satchels of the 14th century. These satchels were used to carry money and valuables. In 1826, a Frenchman named Godillot designed the first hinged iron frame of leather briefcases. Subsequently, the Gladstone and the oval-topped Rosebury followed suit. These made way for the popular metal-framed leather briefcases that open like laptops.
The essential tools of business have undergone drastic changes through the years. Not to be left behind, so have leather briefcases. What used to be just paper-friendly compartments and exteriors now include special compartments for gadgets while still retaining paper space. Large flaps are usually featured, designed to give the leather briefcases a more streamlined look by concealing the gadget pouches.
A Workdesk in a Bag
Leather briefcases not only carry your important documents, they can also hold cellular phones, handheld computers, laptops, computer disks, business cards, and many more. Leather briefcases now come with handles and shoulder straps for added mobility. In short, leather briefcases can be a mobile workdesk. Leather briefcases even have new names such as man bags, saddlebags, and messenger bags.
Though Soft Leather briefcases with shoulder straps have replaced the more traditional hard rectangular cases, businessmen and corporate executives can still make waves by choosing leather briefcases of supple, stylish leather. Soft leather briefcases contribute to easier packing and expanding. What's more, they project a friendlier image.
Choosing Perfection
Black remains to be the color of choice for professionals, though people are starting to lean towards more casual and creative colors. Brown and gray are appropriate for both casual and formal occasions.
Designer colors, like mustard and cranberry, are perfect for the imaginative professional. Remember that the briefcase you choose does not only reflect the industry you're affiliated with, but also your own unique personality.
When choosing leather briefcases, you need to consider its structure. Make a list of the items you intend to carry and determine the structure that you need. If you will lug around computer equipment or papers that need to lie flat, choose a briefcase designed for protection. On the other hand, if you will be carrying irregularly shaped items, such as personal items or snacks, you need leather briefcases with less structure, in order to comfortably accommodate these items.
Another thing you should consider is the style of your leather briefcases. You can choose to have handles, straps, or even both. As a professional, you need to present a polished and perfectly pulled together appearance. Consider what you normally wear and determine if your leather briefcases blend in perfectly.
Lastly, consider the leather briefcases' compartments. Don't be compartment-greedy. Choose only the briefcase with the compartments that you'll use. Too many specialized compartments are a waste of space and money. Larger pouches are always more versatile.
With so many leather briefcases to choose from, finding the perfect one is like making a new friend. You'll find your attachment growing as time passes. With their natural dyes, leather briefcases become richer and more beautiful as they age. You'll find that you can't go anywhere without one. With leather briefcases, you can carry your office wherever you go.
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Snap-N-Store CD Storage Box, 13.25 x 5.125 x 5.125 Inches, Black (SNS01521) List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $3.56 Used From: $1.49 |
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Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife List Price: $86.50 Sale Price: $31.97 Used From: $25.00 |
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From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Champion Plus, a complete set of tools for campers, hikers, hunters, fishers, picnic enthusiasts, and people all trades--all neatly contained in a single implement. Measuring just 3-1/2 inches long, the Champion Plus is stylishly cased in the famous red Swiss Army body that's recognized around the world. More importantly, the pocket knife contains 30 stainless-steel tools appropriate for just about any occasion. The standard camping tools include a large blade, a small blade, a corkscrew, a can opener, a bottle opener, a small screwdriver, a large screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, scissors, tweezers, and a toothpick. And that's just the beginning, as the Champion Plus also offers a punch reamer, multipurpose hook, wood saw, fish scaler, and hook disgorger. In short, there's no better accessory for camping, hunting, and fishing trips. Should the basic tools not cut it, the Champion Plus steps up with a host of extras, including a metal file, metal saw, fine screwdriver, mini screwdriver, and chisel scraper. Add in such tools as a ruler, nail file, nail cleaner, magnifying glass, pressurized ball point pen, straight pen, sewing eye, and key ring and you're well equipped for everything from repairing holes in tents to reading the fine print on instructions. As with all Victorinox items, the Champion Plus is made to exacting standards, with 60-plus individual parts and 450 steps going into its construction. Victorinox attends to every detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each individual tool has been hardened in a different way to stand up to its designated use. Such care is unmatched, and is why the Champ series is recognized by such international experts as the New York Museum of Modern Art and the State Museum of Applied Art in Munich, both of which have selected it for their "excellence in design" collections. Outfitted with a nylon handle and an aluminum housing, the Champion Plus carries a lifetime warranty. The Champion Plus measures just 3-1/2 inches long and contains 30 useful tools. Champion Plus Features: Large blade, small blade Corkscrew, can opener, bottle opener Small screwdriver, large screwdriver Reamer, punch Key ring, tweezers, toothpick Scissors, multi-purpose hook Wood saw, fish scaler Hook disgorger, ruler Nail file, nail cleaner Metal file, metal saw Fine screwdriver, chisel/scraper Phillips screwdriver Magnifying glass, straight pen Pressurized ball point pen Mini screwdriver, sewing eye About Swiss Army Knives In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The original product dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor for versatility. |
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General Tools 87 Pocket Automatic Center Punch List Price: $14.88 Sale Price: $7.47 |
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Pocket Automatic Center Punch, Punches, Marks, Scribes and Starts Nail Or Screw Holes, Lightweight Aluminum Body With Replaceable Alloy Steel Point For Long Wear, Adjusts For Light Or Heavy Markings, Pencil Slim Design With Pocket Clip. Use this automatic center punch from General Tools to precisely punch material for drilling and layout work. This spring-operated tool drives a hard point in a single one-handed operation that eliminates striking a punch with a hammer. This pocket punch is designed for punching, marking, scribing and starting nail or screw holes. It has a lightweight aluminum body with replaceable alloy steel point for long wear. It adjusts for light or heavy markings, and has a pencil-slim design with a pocket clip. |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (25th Anniversary Edition) List Price: $19.98 Sale Price: $10.74 Used From: $8.37 |
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If a musical sci-fi satire about an alien transvestite named Frank-n-Furter, who is building the perfect man while playing sexual games with his virginal visitors, sounds like an intriguing premise for a movie, then you're in for a treat. Not only is The Rocky Horror Picture all this and more, but it stars the surprising cast of Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick (as the demure Janet and uptight Brad, who get lost in a storm and find themselves stranded at Frank-n-Furter's mansion), Meat Loaf (as the rebel Eddie), Charles Gray (as our criminologist and narrator), and, of course, the inimitable Tim Curry as our "sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania." Upon its release in 1975, the film was an astounding flop. But a few devotees persuaded a New York theater to show it at midnight, and thus was born one of the ultimate cult films of all time. The songs are addictive (just try getting "The Time Warp" or "Toucha Toucha Touch Me" out of your head), the raunchiness amusing, and the plot line utterly ridiculous--in other words, this film is simply tremendous good fun. The downfall, however, is that much of the amusement is found in the audience participation that is obviously missing from a video version (viewers in theaters shout lines at the screen and use props--such as holding up newspapers and shooting water guns during the storm, and throwing rice during a wedding scene). Watched alone as a straight movie, Rocky Horror loses a tremendous amount of its charm. Yet, for those who wish to perfect their lip-synching techniques for movie theater performances or for those who want to gather a crowd around the TV at home for some good, old-fashioned, rowdy fun, this film can't be beat. --Jenny Brown No Description Available.Genre: MusicalsRating: RRelease Date: 11-SEP-2007Media Type: DVD |
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Muriel's Wedding List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $4.00 Used From: $1.00 |
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Muriels life in a small town is transformed when she and her new best friend move to the city meet exciting young men and have the time of their lives. Muriel becomes engaged to a national swimming champion but her path to the alter takes some decidely surprising twists. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 06/07/2005 Starring: Toni Colette Rachel Griffiths Run time: 105 minutes Rating: R Director: Pj Hogan Ever since the late '70s when the Australian New Wave was in full surge, Down Under directors have delivered movies that often hit you like news from another planet. Offbeat characters, weird narrative twists, and a tart mixture of laughs and catastrophe--this is the juice that fuels such flicks as Proof, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Strictly Ballroom, Heavenly Creatures, and most certainly Muriel's Wedding. Directed by P.J. Hogan (who would go on to helm the Hollywood hit My Best Friend's Wedding), this little gem follows tradition by featuring an authentic misfit: Muriel (Toni Collette), a great overweight horse of a girl obsessed with getting married and the music of ABBA. Appropriately, we first meet Muriel at a wedding, all trussed up in a leopardskin number she's boosted for the occasion. When her snotty peers insist that she give up the bridal bouquet to someone who might actually get hitched, when one of the guests turns out to be a clerk in the very store where Muriel ripped off her outfit--you gotta laugh, she's such an unmitigated mess. A loser, her philandering politician father (Bill Hunter) calls her--along with his doormat wife and his other couch-potato offspring. But this movie's no exercise in geek-bashing. As Muriel takes up with feisty Rhonda (Rachel Griffiths) and moves from Porpoise Spit to the big city, her good-hearted grin and zest for life draw us in despite hilarious gaffes and mishaps. (Making out with a boy for the first time, Muriel suddenly finds herself awash in styrofoam: the oaf has unzipped the beanbag chair instead of her skin-tight leather pants.) Muriel's Wedding covers territory Hollywood would banish from a comedy--Rhonda's cancer, the suicide of Muriel's mother, a marriage of convenience to an arrogant athlete--yet, like its heroine, it never loses its sense of humor, its will to move on to whatever good thing might happen next. Everyone in the idiosyncratic cast is terrific, but it's Toni Collette's Dancing Queen who makes Muriel's Wedding a cinematic celebration you won't forget. --Kathleen Murphy |
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Apple iPad 2 Leather Smart Cover - Black (MC947LL/A) List Price: $79.95 Sale Price: $39.00 Used From: $24.99 |
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Apple iPad 2 Smart Leather Cover, BlackSo much more than a case, the Smart Cover was designed alongside iPad 2 to be its perfect match: a thin, durable cover that magnetically aligns for a perfect fit. It automatically wakes and sleeps your iPad. It's a handy stand for reading, watching, and typing. Its microfiber lining keeps your iPad screen clean.And it's a way to make your iPad as personal on the outside as it is on the inside. Features:* Thin, minimal design. The slim, yet sturdy Smart Cover protects your iPad screen without covering up its durable aluminum back. So your iPad still looks and feels like an iPad - just with a little extra protection.* Magnetic connection. An aluminum hinge magnetically aligns the Smart Cover with iPad for a perfect fit. While magnets inside help it stay put.* Wake on open. Sleep on close.Open the Smart Cover, and iPad magically wakes up. Close it, and iPad automatically goes to sleep.* Keyboard stand. The Smart Cover does double duty as a keyboard stand. Fold it back to tilt iPad into a comfortable writing position.* FaceTime and movie stand. The Smart Cover folds in just theright places to become the perfect FaceTime and movie-watching stand.* Leather design. Choose from five beautiful, aniline-dyed Italian leather covers with a soft, microfiber lining that keeps your display clean. |
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TRIBAL DESIGN BLACK LEATHER BRACELET $12.99 Tribal design design black leather bracelet. This stunning leather bracelet makes a fashion statement like no other. All our bracelets are high quality. Brand: body jewelry Age: Adult Condition: New |
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Set of 2 Dining Chairs Cappuccino Leather Like $177.54 " Dimension: 18"W x 17"D x 37"H Finish: Cappuccino Material: Hardwood, Veneer, Leather Like Set of 2 Dining Chairs Cappuccino Leather Like Features cappuccino leather like vinyl covered cushion seat and back. Suitable for contemporary style dining room. Item is stylish, elegant and a perfect timeless design to your dining room. Matching dining table is available separately. Assemble required. " |
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Abstract Space-Like Design $24.99 Albert Klein Abstract Space-Like Design - Photographic Print |
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Black Leather Bracelet with Red & White Design $12.99 Red & White design black leather bracelet. This stunning leather bracelet makes a fashion statement like no other. All our bracelets are high quality. Brand: body jewelry Age: Adult Condition: New |
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Storage Ottoman with Button Tufted Top Dark Brown Leather Like $199.95 " Dimension: 34"L x 18"W x 18"H Finish: Dark Brown Material: Leather Like, Wood Storage Ottoman with Button Tufted Top Dark Brown Leather Like Features dark brown leather like covered and button tufted design top. Item is designed to be practical in use and to enhance your storage area. This stylish accent storage ottoman is an ideal accent piece for any room. Simple assembly required. " |
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Storage Ottoman with Tufted Accents in Dark Brown Leather Like $227.25 " Dimension: 43"L x 22"W x 18"H Finish: Dark Brown Material: Leather Like, Wood Storage Ottoman with Tufted Accents in Dark Brown Leather Like Features upholstered dark brown leather like and bun legs in dark brown finish. Button tufted design top and lift-top storage. This stylish accent storage ottoman is an ideal accent piece for any room. Simple assembly required. " |
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Ottoman with Button Tufted Top Dark Brown Leather Like $187.54 " Dimension: 46 1/2"L x 24"W x 15 3/4"H Finish: Dark Brown Material: Leather Like, Wood Ottoman with Button Tufted Top Dark Brown Leather Like Features dark brown leather like covered and button tufted design top. Suitable for contemporary style decor. Add this stylish piece to yours today. Simple assembly required. " |
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Design We Like Regular $34 Download the Design We Like Regular font for Mac or Windows in OpenType, TrueType or PostScript format. |
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Set of 2 Dining Arm Chairs Black Leather Like Brown Finish $354.99 " Dimension: 23"L x 24"W x 42"H Finish: Brown, Black Material: Wood, Leather Like Set of 2 Dining Arm Chairs Black Leather Like Brown Finish Features black leather like covered cushion seat and back for maximum comfort. Classic rope twist legs. Item is crafted in a traditional design and comes in a brown finish. Item has a refined and elegant look that goes with any dining room decor. Matching dining table and buffet hutch are available separately. Assembly required. " |
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Set of 2 Dining Chairs Leather Like Seat in Black Metal $211.05 " Dimension: 18 1/2"W x 21"D x 39"H Seat Depth: 18" Finish: Black, Light Oak Material: Metal, Wood, Vinyl Set of 2 Dining Chairs Leather Like Seat in Black Metal Chairs are upholstered in durable leather like vinyl. Durable construction and finished in black finish with decorative wood top. The distinct design of this set creates a timeless setting for food, family and friends. Matching dining table is available separately. Assemble required. " |
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Ottoman with Black Microfiber Tufted Top in Black Leather Like $164.07 " Dimension: 37"W x 26"D x 20"H Finish: Black Material: Microfiber, Vinyl, Wood Ottoman with Black Microfiber Tufted Top in Black Leather Like Features black microfiber seat with tufted design. Used as a footrest or coffee table. Leather like vinyl base with tapered feet complete the look of this piece. Perfect addition for your living room group. Matching sectional sofa is available separately. " |
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Jessica Simpson Like (Women's) - Macintosh Western Leather $79 Add a little flare to your favorite skirt in a flash with this trendy wedge from Jessica Simpson. Featuring a stacked wedge heel and a modern square toe design. The toe features a gathered look for that little extra without going over the top. |
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Paco leather-like Maracas $16.99 With imitation leather that offers a dry, yet lively sound, Paco lether-like maracas have a look and a sound that is reminiscent of the early days of Latin music. Type: Drums and Percussion |
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Set of 2 Parson Dining Chairs in Cream Leather Like $265.58 " Dimension: 19"W x 23 1/2"D x 38"H Seat Depth: 19" Finish: Cream, Deep Cappuccino Material: Wood, Vinyl Set of 2 Parson Dining Chairs in Cream Leather Like Create comfortable seating in the dining area in your home with these plush upholstered chairs. Chairs are wrapped in a smooth durable leather like cream vinyl. Straight tapered legs in a dark brown finish with curve shaped back. A stylish and elegant design to match the beauty of your dining room decor. Matching dining table is available separately. Assemble required. " |
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Toxic Symbol Design Brown Leather Bracelet with Metal Studs $12.99 Toxic symbol design brown leather bracelet with metal studs. This stunning leather bracelet makes a fashion statement like no other. All our bracelets are high quality. Brand: body jewelry Age: Adult Condition: New |
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Feathers Like Leather $14.48 One of troubador/flaneur Chris Leo's claims to fame is that he holds the highest score on the rigorous New York City Tour Guide Exam. He's done a lot of walking in his days. Over the past decade, dividing his time between Manhattan and Cupra Marittima, Italy, the walking has amounted to a gamut of lyric texts reflecting his follies and diversions along the way in an apropos hodgepodge of formats. From his novels "White Pigeons" and "57 Octaves," which come with accompanying music and drawings, to his polylingual children's book "Coomoococklemungmung," illustrated by Buenos Aires-based artist Francesca Massai, to albums with his word-burdened bands The Van Pelt, The Lapse and Vague Angels, the delivery is always the same: cat's paw on a very big mouse. Leo's fourth book, "Feathers Like Leather," is a collection of short stories, poems and etymologies, each a raw and urgent account of his life abroad--even in his own hometown. From obsessive language dissection to personal sexual questionings, Leo lends a relentless charm to his writing that emanates from the page as if it's being sung. |
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BELT BUCKLE DESIGN BROWN LEATHER BRACELET WITH METAL RINGS $12.99 Belt buckle design brown leather bracelet with metal rings & studs. This stunning leather bracelet makes a fashion statement like no other. All our bracelets are high quality. Brand: body jewelry Age: Adult Condition: New |
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Design Like You Give a Damn $17.17 Edited by Architecture for Humanity, Design Like You Give a Damn is a compendium of innovative projects from around the world that demonstrate the power of design to improve lives. The first book to bring the best of humanitarian architecture and design to the printed page, Design Like You Give a Damn offers a history of the movement toward socially conscious design and showcases more than 80 contemporary solutions to such urgent needs as basic shelter, health care, education, and access to clean water, energy, and sanitation.Design Like You Give a Damn is an indispensable resource for designers and humanitarian organizations charged with rebuilding after disaster and engaged in the search for sustainable development. It is also a call to action to anyone committed to building a better world. |
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Armband with Unique Tattoo Like Design $12.75 Armband with black unique tattoo like design all around. Antique tranish tone. Width 1" inch. Adjustable size. Brand: body jewelry Age: Adult Condition: New |
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Purse-like Leather Jewelry Keeper $70 Purse-like Leather Jewelry Keeper is available from jewelbasket.com for only $35.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Jewelry Boxes - Wood, jewelry and gifts. |
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Ideastream CD Binder, Media Storage, 128 CDs, Leather Like, Black. Each $23.32 Manufacturer: Ideastream. Each. Distinguish your data in these elegant reference binders. High-capacity three-ring media storage units hold 128 CDs. Leather-like, water-resistant exterior is adorned with gold design to stand out on any bookshelf, credenza |
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How to Design Cars Like a Pro $23.98 This comprehensive new edition of "How to Design Cars Like a Pro "provides an in-depth look at modern automotive design. Interviews with leading automobile designers from Ford, BMW, GM Jaguar, Nissan and others, analyses of past and present trends, studies of individual models and concepts, and much more combine to reveal the fascinating mix of art and science that goes into creating automobiles. This book is a must-have for professional designers, as well as for automotive enthusiasts. |
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Dozydotes 9974 Leather Like Four Button Children's Recliner - Black $125 Upholstered in beautiful stimulating fabrics these popular and stylish designs are sure to be a huge hit for your kids These are truly the most relaxing type of chairs they can possess With welcoming back design and excellent support it looks just gr |
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Touchstone the Clown, Costume Design for As You Like It $49.99 C. Wilhelm Touchstone the Clown, Costume Design for "As You Like It" - Giclee Print |
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Set of 2 Dining Chairs with Ladder Back Black Leather Like Brown Finish $304.17 " Dimension: 21 1/2"L x 25"W x 42"H Finish: Brown, Black Material: Wood, Leather Like Set of 2 Dining Chairs with Ladder Back Black Leather Like Brown Finish Features black leather like covered cushion seat for maximum comfort. Ladder black and classic rope twist legs. Item is crafted in a traditional design and comes in a brown finish. Item has a refined and elegant look that goes with any dining room decor. Matching dining table and buffet hutch are available separately. Assembly required. " |
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Set of 2 24"H Counter Height Stools Black Leather Like Vinyl $196.53 " Dimension: 18 1/4"W x 19 3/4"D x 40"H Finish: Rustic Oak, Black Material: Solid Hardwood, Birch Veneer, Leather Like Vinyl Set of 2 24"H Counter Height Stools Black Leather Like Vinyl Features black leather like vinyl covered cushion seat. Ladder back design to complete this beautiful item. Sophisticated rich color make this item to decorate your interior. Embellish your dining room with the classic beauty of this item. Matching counter height dining table and benches are available separately. Assemble required. " |
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Dozydotes 10150 Leather Like 4 Button Children's Recliner - Beige $125 Add a little grown-up elegance to your child's furniture. This chair's popular and stylish design is sure to be a huge hit with your kids! This recliner is truly the most relaxing type of chair they can possess. With reclining back and extending footrest |
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Leather Wallet Design Protector Case for Apple iPhone 3G $6.15 Features:Unique design allows easy access to all functions without having to remove the faux leather caseMagnetic clip designiPhone 3G Leather ProtectorCustom made for iPhone 3GWallet iPhone Case Install convenienceSuede like innder with plastic holder which provide excellent protectionColor: blackSize: perfect fit Apple iPhone 3G Weight: 56gPackage content:1 x iPhone 3G Wallet Case |
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Leather Like Craft Cord black $1.12 This craft cord is made of durable and attractive imitation leather. The cord is 3 yds. long and 1/16 in. thick. |
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Tattoo-Like Armband with Unique Design $12.75 Silver and black armband with unique design all around. Width 1" inch. Adjustable size. Brand: body jewelry Age: Adult Condition: New |
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Days Like This Days Like This $3.48 J. Torres, who used memory to great effect in The Copybook Tales, now casts his eye back to the early '60s, when pop music ruled the airwaves. Days Like This follows the formation of "Tina & the Tiaras," a new girl group, as they rise up the charts and overcome personal obstacles to become stars. Featuring stunning art by newcomer Scott Chantler that's reminiscent of the clean lines of vintage graphic design from the period. |
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Smead Leather-Like Partition Wallet $62.99 10 / Box 30% 5.25" 5.75 lb 6 72473 9.50" x 11.75" Leatherlike material and an elastic cord give this partition wallet a professional appearance. A favorite of attorneys, accountants and banking professionals, this rugged wallet stands up to years of heavy usage. File expands 5-1/4", and each pocket of the six pockets expands 7/8". Other features include full height RedRope dividers, double-thick front and back panels and full height RedRope gussets. Account Banking File Elastic Closure File Wallet Kraft Leather-Like Partition Wallet No Redrope Divider Redrope Gusset SFI Smead Smead Manufacturing Company Yes www.smead.com |
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Like Father, Like Son $12.74 Cash Money's rise and fall has been talked to death, but it's important to note that the 2006 collaboration between Birdman (Cash Money CEO) and Lil Wayne (Birdman's "surrogate son" and Cash Money's president) lands while the label is on the upswing. Critically, they're doing better than ever, respected in a way they weren't back when they had Juvenile and Mannie Fresh. The biggest reason of all is Lil Wayne's Tha Carter 2, so Birdman bumps him up to president and suddenly the rapper who was evolving with more complex lyrics, strange vocal rhythms, and risky production choices is creative director of the label that used be the down-low dirty-dirty. Like Father, Like Son is a celebration of Wayne and Cash Money's success, a testament to the allegiance the two feel toward each other, and most likely a way for Birdman to set Wayne on the right path as label boss. When it came to singles, Tha Carter 2 stalled after the leadoff "Fireman," so it's no big surprise this album is filled with hooks, infectious beats, and that trunk-rumbling weekend music Cash Money was built on. Synthesized horns blast out "Stuntin' Like My Daddy"'s triumphant melody, while the instantly gripping "Know What I'm Doing" works because it's keep-it-simple-stupid swagger music like the Big Tymers used to kick. Birdman might be reinforcing what Cash Money was built on, but he's well aware of his boy's talent and gives the freedom-craving, forward-looking baller adequate room to roam. The woozy "Leather So Soft" had to be Wayne's idea, "Army Gunz" features one of his most broken deliveries yet, and on the title track he offers, "I'll put you niggas in the closet in the shirt space/Niggas yellow like Sesame Street's Bert face." Production comes primarily from TMIX -- the UGK-sampling "1st Key" is his masterwork -- although Scott Storch stops by for the so-so "You Ain't Know," a great argument the beat-maker is spread too thin in his prolific 2006. The mix of familiar and strange is fascinating, the team-up feels like family, and at 20 tracks long, the album doesn't wear out its welcome. There's probably too much get money/stack-paper for those who want Wayne to speak on the injustices New Orleans has suffered post-Katrina, or to get to work on Tha Carter 3, but that's not what Like Father, Like Son is about. This is the sure sound of Cash Money steadying the ship and getting back on course. ~ David Jeffries, Rovi Performers: Lil Wayne - Rap; Kevin Mayer - Guitar (Bass), Guitar; Thomas Marasciullo - Vocals |
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Rosalind and the Old Duke, Costume Design for As You Like It $49.99 C. Wilhelm Rosalind and the Old Duke, Costume Design for "As You Like It" - Giclee Print |
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Leather Fashion Design (Paperback) $17.5 Leather Fashion Design is a practical introduction for students explaining how to make garments from leather, suede, and similar materials. It covers everything from what to look for in choosing a skin to work with, through pattern-making, sewing techniques, and finishing. The final chapter includes working with "leather-like" materials including ultrasuede and faux patent leather. |


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