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Interview With Lindsey Lee of Para Clocks
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Off the Clock: An Interview With Lindsey Lee of LeeLABStudio

You may not expect clocks made of concrete to feature intricate, lace-like designs, but that's the idea behind Para Clocks, the stylish pieces made by LeeLABStudio.
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You may not expect clocks made of concrete to feature intricate, lace-like designs, but that's the idea behind Para Clocks, the stylish pieces made by LeeLABStudio. Handcrafted at the founders' Brooklyn, NY, shop, the striking clocks offer a surprisingly delicate take on concrete and a unique perspective on design.

Lindsey Lee founded the design and fabrication studio with her husband, Brian, and his brother, John. After successfully raising funds through their Para Clocks Project Kickstarter campaign, the trio applied their backgrounds in architecture to the design of beautiful clocks that are now sold at a variety of retailers, including Anthropologie. We spoke with Lindsey about the family dynamic of their workspace, the creation process, Kickstarter, and more, so read on for our full interview with Lindsey Lee!

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Link Time: Spring Centerpieces, Eco Art, and Store Openings

  • Make a high-impact arrangement with just a handful of blooms.
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  • Make a high-impact arrangement with just a handful of blooms. — Stylelist Home
  • A new twist on classic subway tiles. — Bob Vila
  • Get inspired with eco-conscious art that goes beyond the canvas. — Eco Salon
  • Six alarm clocks that won't cramp your nightstand's style. — Real Simple
  • Modern and vintage mix seamlessly in this new Bainbridge Island shop. — Elle Decor
  • Painting a room? Consider one of these designer-tested paint colors. — House Beautiful
  • Tour an industrial minihouse in Seattle. — Houzz

Modern Wall Clocks
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Celebrate the Spring Leap Forward With a Wall Clock

Did anyone else have a hard time making it to work on time this morning?
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Did anyone else have a hard time making it to work on time this morning? That time change on Sunday has thrown me for a loop, as have the darker mornings. To combat the effect of the leap forward, I recommend an earlier bedtime and an effective alarm clock. Since so many of us are simply using our smartphones for an alarm clock these days, I can't recommend adding another one to your home. Instead, add a wall clock to your home. Wall clocks are practical, free up valuable tabletop or cabinet space, and can also fit into a gallery wall arrangement thanks to their pleasing design. I've rounded up a mix of contemporary and vintage clocks to satisfy your need to handsomely keep track of time.

My current favorite is the cluster of Vintage Russian Wall Clocks ($650 for three, middle row, center). I love the idea of adding them to a kitchen wall and surrounding them with a few more international clock models (such as this colorful German one for a clock-themed wall art arrangement).

For a very affordable and handsome clock, the Opal Wall Clock ($50) in natural wood will blend in nicely in a variety of different decorating arrangements.

The Navy Wall Clock ($950, top row, middle) is from 1940 and would fit in perfectly in a modern bachelor pad. Can't you imagine how perfect it would look hung on a brick wall in a loft apartment? Its extended profile will make it a showstopper piece, and the clock's military background will add a masculine element to any home.

Do you have your eye on another clock? Just click on it to start shopping.

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Modern Cuckoo Clocks
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Iconic Design: The Cuckoo Clock

In the 17th century, Europe was going through a mini-ice age.
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In the 17th century, Europe was going through a mini-ice age. Temperatures were so low that milk would freeze in the pail between trips to the barn and the house, causing many villagers to think of alternative ways to earn a living. The art of clock making caught on, and people began to create elaborate clocks in their homes during the long, harsh Winters. Clock makers in Germany's Black Forest were known for their skills, peddling the clocks around Europe during the Spring and eventually creating the famous cuckoo clocks we know today.

The popularity of these clocks soared from the 1800s until the 1920s, reflecting whatever style was in vogue, from baroque to art nouveau. Cuckoo clocks became a staple piece for every European bourgeois living room. Today, this iconic design is hotter than ever with ultra-clean versions that only reference the silhouette. Our pick? Unica Home's white, modern masterpiece pictured above.

Glamorous Clocks
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It's About Time: 6 Glamourous Clocks

Truth be told, I rarely look at a clock in my own home; my iPhone is always by my side.
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Truth be told, I rarely look at a clock in my own home; my iPhone is always by my side. So, if I'm going to have a time-telling device in my home, it better be worthy of display. To that end, I've rounded up six glamorous clocks that are as chic and show stopping as they are functional. Come take a look!

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Clocks That Teach Kids to Sleep
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Early Risers: Clocks That Teach Tots to Stay in Bed

The early bird catches the worm, but he also wakes mama up way too soon!
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Clocks That Teach Kids to Sleep

The early bird catches the worm, but he also wakes mama up way too soon! Once tots have graduated out of their cribs, negotiating with them to stay in bed until a reasonable hour can seem as difficult as the Middle East peace talks. When begging and pleading aren't working, turn to some fun clocks designed to teach them a proper waking hour. These seven clocks will get the job done, and give mom some much needed shut-eye.

Stoplight Sleep Enhancing Clock ($40) BabyZoo Sleeptrainer ($35) OK to Wake! Children's Clock ($30) Gro-Clock Sleep Trainer ($40) The Good Nite Lite ($35) Kid'sleep Classic ($40) Zazoo Kids Photo Clock ($90)
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Love It or Hate It? Daylight Savings Time

I've always had a complicated relationship with daylight savings time — especially the springing forward part.
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I've always had a complicated relationship with daylight savings time — especially the springing forward part. While I love that it gives me extra daylight time to spend outdoors at the end of my workday, I absolutely hate how dark and dreary my home is in the morning during those first few weeks after we change the clocks. What about you? Are you unaffected by waking up to a dark house? Or are you displeased by it as well?

Tweet-Displaying LED Clock
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Is This Gadget For Sale or Just a Concept?

This multitasking clock displays the time, date, and temperature on a series of moving LEDs.
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This multitasking clock displays the time, date, and temperature on a series of moving LEDs. But that's not all. It also displays Twitter messages or emails on its "screen" simply by plugging it into an Ethernet port.

This would be a fun and geeky desk accessory for someone who's stuck inside an office all day, but is it for sale yet?

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Quiz on Different Types of Clocks
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Can You Tell These Timepieces Apart?

Who knew there were so many types of clocks in the world?
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Who knew there were so many types of clocks in the world? Check to see if you know your timepieces in this quiz. I bet I'll stump you on at least a few!

Inexpensive Keyboard Inspired Wall Clocks
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Decorate Your Office With a Tech-Oration Key Clock

I know, I'm a sucker for cute, kitschy items, but how adorable are these keyboard-inspired wall clocks?
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I know, I'm a sucker for cute, kitschy items, but how adorable are these keyboard-inspired wall clocks? The Home Tech-Oration Clock in Enter and in Control ($20) are an affordable option perfect for decorating your geeky office. They're key-shaped, and the lime green of the Control clock is one of my favorite colors this Spring.

Speaking of home offices, have you posted a picture of your workspace in the Capture Your Cube group yet? Create a PopSugar account or log in to your account. Then join the Capture Your Cube group and post photos of your workspace. You never know, it could be featured on GeekSugar! Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

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