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Matchstick Garden
(24 July 2006) - Making gardening (or at least the planting part) easier than lighting a match, Matchstick Garden is a matchbook that holds 10 cardboard matches loaded with seeds ready for planting. Available in wildflower (Cornflower, Shasta Daisy, Corn Marigold, and Field Poppy) or herb (Basil, Chives, Parsley, and Thyme), simply insert a seeded matchstick into soil, add water and sunlight, and watch your garden grow. The...
(24 July 2006) - Making gardening (or at least the planting part) easier than lighting a match, Matchstick Garden is a matchbook that holds 10 cardboard matches loaded with seeds ready for planting. Available in wildflower (Cornflower, Shasta Daisy, Corn Marigold, and Field Poppy) or herb (Basil, Chives, Parsley, and Thyme), simply insert a seeded matchstick into soil, add water and sunlight, and watch your garden grow. The...
Scratchcard Wallpaper
(20 July 2006) - One-upping the wallpaper trend, London-based textile designer Linda Florence applies a silvery sheen of the type used on scratch-off lottery tickets to a floral pattern. With all of the joy of discovery minus inevitable disappointment over the losing odds, Florence's design is a new foray into interactive décor. Contact her directly through her site for sales....
(20 July 2006) - One-upping the wallpaper trend, London-based textile designer Linda Florence applies a silvery sheen of the type used on scratch-off lottery tickets to a floral pattern. With all of the joy of discovery minus inevitable disappointment over the losing odds, Florence's design is a new foray into interactive décor. Contact her directly through her site for sales....
Tykho Fans
(20 July 2006) - We've just had the hottest July day ever in the UK, so having a decent fan at hand is a necessity right now. Most on the market favor function over form, but the Tykho Fan looks, and keeps you, cool. Designed by Marc Berthier and made by Lexon, its safe rubber blades spin at two speeds, and come in several colors. An example is...
(20 July 2006) - We've just had the hottest July day ever in the UK, so having a decent fan at hand is a necessity right now. Most on the market favor function over form, but the Tykho Fan looks, and keeps you, cool. Designed by Marc Berthier and made by Lexon, its safe rubber blades spin at two speeds, and come in several colors. An example is...
Füri Tech Edge Pro Knife Sharpening System
(19 July 2006) - Whether you cook once a day or once a month, sharp knives are essential to get the job done right. Even if you haven’t mastered using a “stone and steel,” you can hone your tools to near perfection without going to a professional with Füri's Tech Edge Pro Knife Sharpening System. Designed for both home users and professionals, the Tech Edge Pro Knife Sharpening...
(19 July 2006) - Whether you cook once a day or once a month, sharp knives are essential to get the job done right. Even if you haven’t mastered using a “stone and steel,” you can hone your tools to near perfection without going to a professional with Füri's Tech Edge Pro Knife Sharpening System. Designed for both home users and professionals, the Tech Edge Pro Knife Sharpening...
Shuttle Containers
(18 July 2006) - Stefan Diez' Shuttle containers fall into the category of "Practical Yet Elegant." Interchangable lids (in either porcelain or plastic) with rubber seals switch up the function of of the dishwasher- and microwave-safe borosilicate (think thin Pyrex) glass containers, which come in five different sizes. Produced by Rosenthal-Thomas, uses for the cylinders include airtight storage, drip-free cruets, self-closing carafes, and an ergonomic, rotating juicer. Attention to...
(18 July 2006) - Stefan Diez' Shuttle containers fall into the category of "Practical Yet Elegant." Interchangable lids (in either porcelain or plastic) with rubber seals switch up the function of of the dishwasher- and microwave-safe borosilicate (think thin Pyrex) glass containers, which come in five different sizes. Produced by Rosenthal-Thomas, uses for the cylinders include airtight storage, drip-free cruets, self-closing carafes, and an ergonomic, rotating juicer. Attention to...
Herban Essentials Towelettes
(14 July 2006) - Herban Essentials updates the classic moist towlette with a version that comes dosed with naturally antiseptic essential oils. The refreshing towels are also slightly thicker and softer than their counterparts and—available in eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and lemon—have added aromatherapeutic benefits. Their pet and yoga wipes hint at the many ways Herban Essentials can reinvent daily tasks. $14 for 20 from Herban Essentials....
(14 July 2006) - Herban Essentials updates the classic moist towlette with a version that comes dosed with naturally antiseptic essential oils. The refreshing towels are also slightly thicker and softer than their counterparts and—available in eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and lemon—have added aromatherapeutic benefits. Their pet and yoga wipes hint at the many ways Herban Essentials can reinvent daily tasks. $14 for 20 from Herban Essentials....
Magnetic Eggs
(11 July 2006) - Learning by osmosis is always a pleasant fantasy. These Magnetic Eggs make it a little more of a reality by featuring 63 different eggs per sheet. Each 1" by 1" square magnet includes a photo and the names of the birds they will hatch—a boon for Ornithology students and an ironic comment on possible contents of the refrigerator. Available (among a slew of other...
(11 July 2006) - Learning by osmosis is always a pleasant fantasy. These Magnetic Eggs make it a little more of a reality by featuring 63 different eggs per sheet. Each 1" by 1" square magnet includes a photo and the names of the birds they will hatch—a boon for Ornithology students and an ironic comment on possible contents of the refrigerator. Available (among a slew of other...
Thinking of You Pillow
(07 July 2006) - Like artist Barbara Kruger's more traditional work, this canvas pillow makes an oblique pairing of a dramatic black and white image with a cliché phrase. The characteristic Kruger effect—canceling out any heavy-handedness with humor before it even begins to feel pedantic—is a wry comment on domesticity and family. Available exclusively from the Whitney for $30, as a gift, it's the most artful guilt trip...
(07 July 2006) - Like artist Barbara Kruger's more traditional work, this canvas pillow makes an oblique pairing of a dramatic black and white image with a cliché phrase. The characteristic Kruger effect—canceling out any heavy-handedness with humor before it even begins to feel pedantic—is a wry comment on domesticity and family. Available exclusively from the Whitney for $30, as a gift, it's the most artful guilt trip...
Skull Sponge
(22 June 2006) - Yeah, I hate washing-up too, but at least now we can indulge our skull-fetish while doing the dishes. $6 from Scandinavian Details. They also have heart-shaped ones, if you're a lover and not a fighter. via Crib Candy ...
(22 June 2006) - Yeah, I hate washing-up too, but at least now we can indulge our skull-fetish while doing the dishes. $6 from Scandinavian Details. They also have heart-shaped ones, if you're a lover and not a fighter. via Crib Candy ...
Isolyn
(15 June 2006) - Isolyn for their texture-heavy rugs that blend in felted cocoons and bubbles with sustainable materials like leather, sheepskin, and wool. The protruding forms also make for unexpected foot and body massages, and since head designer Michelle Butler once competed in synchronized ice-skating, we'll trust that she knows all about foot relief. The British company was featured at the recent ICFF show in New York...
(15 June 2006) - Isolyn for their texture-heavy rugs that blend in felted cocoons and bubbles with sustainable materials like leather, sheepskin, and wool. The protruding forms also make for unexpected foot and body massages, and since head designer Michelle Butler once competed in synchronized ice-skating, we'll trust that she knows all about foot relief. The British company was featured at the recent ICFF show in New York...
Miam-Miam
(14 June 2006) - Miam-Miam, the French design trio known for their playful approach to dining, has a new line out that includes the futuristic looking Mushroom bowl (pictured above and The Postal Service) to come up with the whimsical pieces. Visit United Brands to see more. ...
(14 June 2006) - Miam-Miam, the French design trio known for their playful approach to dining, has a new line out that includes the futuristic looking Mushroom bowl (pictured above and The Postal Service) to come up with the whimsical pieces. Visit United Brands to see more. ...
Lappers
(15 May 2006) - Breakfast in bed becomes a lot more practical and fun this spring with the arrival of Lappers. These ergonomically designed melamine trays with unique indentations for plates and glasses come with interchangeable silicone mats that keep dishes secure and provide a myriad of contrasting color combinations. The trays have large handles, are dishwasher safe, and nest into each other for convenient storage. Lappers are...
(15 May 2006) - Breakfast in bed becomes a lot more practical and fun this spring with the arrival of Lappers. These ergonomically designed melamine trays with unique indentations for plates and glasses come with interchangeable silicone mats that keep dishes secure and provide a myriad of contrasting color combinations. The trays have large handles, are dishwasher safe, and nest into each other for convenient storage. Lappers are...
Dino Sofa
(27 April 2006) - Rome-based Central Unit Design, a four-person architect-design collective, introduced their sectional Dino Sofa at Milan's Salone Satellite earlier this month. Designed for indoor and outdoor use in public places like museums, airports, and parks, the animalized seating is made of Waterlily and Framefoam, both eco-friendly materials. Though not yet in production, each vertebrae-like section is intended for two people and makes the transition outdoors...
(27 April 2006) - Rome-based Central Unit Design, a four-person architect-design collective, introduced their sectional Dino Sofa at Milan's Salone Satellite earlier this month. Designed for indoor and outdoor use in public places like museums, airports, and parks, the animalized seating is made of Waterlily and Framefoam, both eco-friendly materials. Though not yet in production, each vertebrae-like section is intended for two people and makes the transition outdoors...
Preserve Tableware
(21 April 2006) - The 39 billion disposable utensils and 29 billion disposable plates used each year in the U.S. create about 950,000 tons of waste—enough to fill more than 132,000 garbage trucks that bumper to bumper would reach Chicago from the east coast. Plastic is also made from petroleum products (no further comment necessary). So what can you do when it's not practical to use glassware, stoneware...
(21 April 2006) - The 39 billion disposable utensils and 29 billion disposable plates used each year in the U.S. create about 950,000 tons of waste—enough to fill more than 132,000 garbage trucks that bumper to bumper would reach Chicago from the east coast. Plastic is also made from petroleum products (no further comment necessary). So what can you do when it's not practical to use glassware, stoneware...
Candle with Matchbox Built In
(10 April 2006) - I like things tidy and feel that most things have their place. While I never thought to combine matches with a candle, this marriage to be quite satisfying. Originally designed by Jeremy Walton in 2002, Hygge-lys is a candle with a built in matchbox and is now available for purchase at the MoMA Store for US$18. As Shiny Shiny point out, it is a...
(10 April 2006) - I like things tidy and feel that most things have their place. While I never thought to combine matches with a candle, this marriage to be quite satisfying. Originally designed by Jeremy Walton in 2002, Hygge-lys is a candle with a built in matchbox and is now available for purchase at the MoMA Store for US$18. As Shiny Shiny point out, it is a...
Third Drawer Down Limited Edition Dish Towels
(21 March 2006) - Bringing art and style into the everyday doesn't have to be out of reach or precious. Companies like Ikea and Target are helping drive that point home. Third Drawer Down, an Australian company, makes limited edition dish towels, aprons, napkins and runners using silkscreens and embroidery. Abigail Compton has taken work by artists/designers including Royal Art Lodge from Canada, Tobias Rottger from Germany, Frederique...
(21 March 2006) - Bringing art and style into the everyday doesn't have to be out of reach or precious. Companies like Ikea and Target are helping drive that point home. Third Drawer Down, an Australian company, makes limited edition dish towels, aprons, napkins and runners using silkscreens and embroidery. Abigail Compton has taken work by artists/designers including Royal Art Lodge from Canada, Tobias Rottger from Germany, Frederique...
Furni's Miller Cutting Board
(20 March 2006) - We first wrote about Furni a few months ago. Their products are stylish, practical and affordable (usually you only get two out of three) and this is what sets Furni apart. Their new "Miller" cutting board caught our eye. The bamboo cutting board holds a flush stainless steel bowl; three bowls are included, so you can quickly chop, dice, slice and separate your ingredients....
(20 March 2006) - We first wrote about Furni a few months ago. Their products are stylish, practical and affordable (usually you only get two out of three) and this is what sets Furni apart. Their new "Miller" cutting board caught our eye. The bamboo cutting board holds a flush stainless steel bowl; three bowls are included, so you can quickly chop, dice, slice and separate your ingredients....
Collapsible Kitchen Gadgets
(16 March 2006) - With an increase in "essential" kitchen gadgets fighting for limited storage space and the anything that can be silicone, will be silicone mantra of designers, consumers are benefitting from an overwhelming variety of new products. These handy measuring cups collapse down to a fraction of their height and can handle boiling liquids. Likewise, the colander and funnel, with their camera-inspired designs, are a huge...
(16 March 2006) - With an increase in "essential" kitchen gadgets fighting for limited storage space and the anything that can be silicone, will be silicone mantra of designers, consumers are benefitting from an overwhelming variety of new products. These handy measuring cups collapse down to a fraction of their height and can handle boiling liquids. Likewise, the colander and funnel, with their camera-inspired designs, are a huge...
Gaggenau IK 360 Wine Cooler
(15 March 2006) - So you've got your (probably illegal) aged Cohiba Esplendidos, your smuggled in Camembert au Calvados and a fine bottle of Krug Rosé, but don't have one place where they can all age comfortably? Try Gaggenau's new IK 360 series, which offers you three humidified zones to accomodate all of your aging/storage needs. The optional humidor is hand-made from solid rare woods and can hold...
(15 March 2006) - So you've got your (probably illegal) aged Cohiba Esplendidos, your smuggled in Camembert au Calvados and a fine bottle of Krug Rosé, but don't have one place where they can all age comfortably? Try Gaggenau's new IK 360 series, which offers you three humidified zones to accomodate all of your aging/storage needs. The optional humidor is hand-made from solid rare woods and can hold...
Breath Palette
(09 March 2006) - The glut of minty toothpaste flavors leave refined palettes with little option when it comes time to brush. Breath Palette, a new line of flavored toothpastes and mouthwashes, are a welcome alternative for mouths bored with generic brands. Developed in Japan, the toothpaste is meant to address the problem of "taste disorders" and allergies in the mouth and is available in 32 varieties that...
(09 March 2006) - The glut of minty toothpaste flavors leave refined palettes with little option when it comes time to brush. Breath Palette, a new line of flavored toothpastes and mouthwashes, are a welcome alternative for mouths bored with generic brands. Developed in Japan, the toothpaste is meant to address the problem of "taste disorders" and allergies in the mouth and is available in 32 varieties that...
360-degree plug outlets
(08 March 2006) - These outlets have already made the rounds, but such an ingenious solution to a common annoyance deserves note here. The story goes like this: Some bright chaps in Salt Lake City invented a solution to the low functionality of most electrical outlets by creating a socket that can rotate a full 360-degrees, allowing us to use our electrical devices from 18 different angles. Standard...
(08 March 2006) - These outlets have already made the rounds, but such an ingenious solution to a common annoyance deserves note here. The story goes like this: Some bright chaps in Salt Lake City invented a solution to the low functionality of most electrical outlets by creating a socket that can rotate a full 360-degrees, allowing us to use our electrical devices from 18 different angles. Standard...
Veuve Clicquot Tw'ice Bucket
(03 March 2006) - Veuve Clicquot's new Tw'ice bucket twists 180º to either sit on top of a table or attach to the table top's side. This clever design is made from polycarbonate, aluminum and rubber and was designed in-house. Though created for its restaurant customers, you can buy one online for $100 at Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin or in the U.K. for £39 at Malmaison....
(03 March 2006) - Veuve Clicquot's new Tw'ice bucket twists 180º to either sit on top of a table or attach to the table top's side. This clever design is made from polycarbonate, aluminum and rubber and was designed in-house. Though created for its restaurant customers, you can buy one online for $100 at Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin or in the U.K. for £39 at Malmaison....
Sandclean
(22 February 2006) - Made from thin ribbons of fine-grit sandpaper, the Sandclean scrubber (written-up by Oliver Schwaner-Albright and photographed by Jens Mortensen for the New York Times here) out-performs sponges and steel wool alike by removing tea and coffee stains, cleaning vegetables, and getting tough on grills, stovetops, ovens, bathtubs, sinks, and more. Also, the biodegradable design won't rust, needs less detergent than its bacteria-collecting counterparts, and...
(22 February 2006) - Made from thin ribbons of fine-grit sandpaper, the Sandclean scrubber (written-up by Oliver Schwaner-Albright and photographed by Jens Mortensen for the New York Times here) out-performs sponges and steel wool alike by removing tea and coffee stains, cleaning vegetables, and getting tough on grills, stovetops, ovens, bathtubs, sinks, and more. Also, the biodegradable design won't rust, needs less detergent than its bacteria-collecting counterparts, and...
Half Pint Power
(10 August 2005) - Your favorite pint glass just got more useful. From Innermost comes a stylish and functional half-pint mug. Currently available only in the UK, the mug comes in white and black and has a twin wall so hot beverages (read: green tea or a vanilla latte) won’t burn your hands and cold beverages stay cool like they’re supposed to. The mugs run £9.95 each (about...
(10 August 2005) - Your favorite pint glass just got more useful. From Innermost comes a stylish and functional half-pint mug. Currently available only in the UK, the mug comes in white and black and has a twin wall so hot beverages (read: green tea or a vanilla latte) won’t burn your hands and cold beverages stay cool like they’re supposed to. The mugs run £9.95 each (about...
Eva Zeisel: The Playful Search for Beauty
(19 April 2005) - The lines, shapes and colors of Eva Zeisel's accessible work have inspired us for decades. If you're not familiar with her sensual design a good place to start is this show that opens at the Hillwood Museum in Washington, D.C. on 19 April 2005 and is on view until 4 December 2005. One of the most important women in design imho, Eva Zeisel is...
(19 April 2005) - The lines, shapes and colors of Eva Zeisel's accessible work have inspired us for decades. If you're not familiar with her sensual design a good place to start is this show that opens at the Hillwood Museum in Washington, D.C. on 19 April 2005 and is on view until 4 December 2005. One of the most important women in design imho, Eva Zeisel is...
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