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Mormor Tableware by Gry Fager
(11 September 2009) - An intelligent riff on kitchen textiles, Gry Fager's Mormor collection of tableware for Normann Copenhagen combines modern form and traditional pattern with the most gratifying results. Mormor's distinct patterns—a graphic interpretation of the typical blue and white tea towel and a textural nod to the classic dish cloth—grace a variety of dining objects such as bowls, cups, platters, plates and decanters. The collection manages...
(11 September 2009) - An intelligent riff on kitchen textiles, Gry Fager's Mormor collection of tableware for Normann Copenhagen combines modern form and traditional pattern with the most gratifying results. Mormor's distinct patterns—a graphic interpretation of the typical blue and white tea towel and a textural nod to the classic dish cloth—grace a variety of dining objects such as bowls, cups, platters, plates and decanters. The collection manages...
Goodbye Detergent Scrubs
(17 June 2009) - Environmentally-conscious designer Hiroki Hayashi is cleaning up the recycled-goods world with his new line of home scrubs dubbed Goodbye Detergent. The two main lines, Kitchen Cleaning Scrubs and Outdoor Scouring Pads, utilize the abrasive powers of recycled food remnants like ground peach pits, corn cobs and walnut shells to tackle household clean-up. Indicative from their name, the earth-friendly scrubs are so effective that you...
(17 June 2009) - Environmentally-conscious designer Hiroki Hayashi is cleaning up the recycled-goods world with his new line of home scrubs dubbed Goodbye Detergent. The two main lines, Kitchen Cleaning Scrubs and Outdoor Scouring Pads, utilize the abrasive powers of recycled food remnants like ground peach pits, corn cobs and walnut shells to tackle household clean-up. Indicative from their name, the earth-friendly scrubs are so effective that you...
Breville Variable-Temperature Kettle
(23 January 2009) - An improvement on how coffee and tea are brewed, the Breville Variable-Temperature Kettle eliminates any guesswork when it comes to water temperature offering a more consistent and exact cup of joe. Coffee and tea addicts know that water temperature is one of the most important variables in brewing a good cup. Whether it's green tea or french press coffee Breville has preset temperature settings...
(23 January 2009) - An improvement on how coffee and tea are brewed, the Breville Variable-Temperature Kettle eliminates any guesswork when it comes to water temperature offering a more consistent and exact cup of joe. Coffee and tea addicts know that water temperature is one of the most important variables in brewing a good cup. Whether it's green tea or french press coffee Breville has preset temperature settings...
Eco Chef Frying Pan
(22 August 2008) - Organic and sustainable foods have firmly positioned themselves in kitchens across the globe. When it comes to green cooking equipment, however, there's plenty of room for improvement. One step in the right direction is the Eco Chef Frying Pan. It's made from 99% recycled aluminum which conducts heat faster than conventional pans, decreasing heating time by 20%. It also features a non-stick surface that...
(22 August 2008) - Organic and sustainable foods have firmly positioned themselves in kitchens across the globe. When it comes to green cooking equipment, however, there's plenty of room for improvement. One step in the right direction is the Eco Chef Frying Pan. It's made from 99% recycled aluminum which conducts heat faster than conventional pans, decreasing heating time by 20%. It also features a non-stick surface that...
Smart Spice
(27 June 2008) - Spices tend to come in a pretty standard size; they also spoil within a few months of opening. For most home cooks that means a lot of waste and jars of stale spices sitting in a cabinet. Smart Spice solves this problem by packing its organic spices in several single use servings (four to a box), ensuring that you'll always have a fresh supply...
(27 June 2008) - Spices tend to come in a pretty standard size; they also spoil within a few months of opening. For most home cooks that means a lot of waste and jars of stale spices sitting in a cabinet. Smart Spice solves this problem by packing its organic spices in several single use servings (four to a box), ensuring that you'll always have a fresh supply...
Famos Peeler
(14 December 2007) - Sometimes the elegance of an object is perfectly on par with its level of performance. Such is the case with the German-made Famos Peeler, which features a sturdy blade that's ideal for the hard stuff (parmesean, chocolate) but works equally well on potatoes and apples too. Far superior to all the gimmicky "design" peelers out there, the shark fin-like blade is an added bonus...
(14 December 2007) - Sometimes the elegance of an object is perfectly on par with its level of performance. Such is the case with the German-made Famos Peeler, which features a sturdy blade that's ideal for the hard stuff (parmesean, chocolate) but works equally well on potatoes and apples too. Far superior to all the gimmicky "design" peelers out there, the shark fin-like blade is an added bonus...
Brastemp "You" Refrigerators
(12 December 2007) - The trend of customization shows no apparent prejudice in the objects—from sneakers to motorcycles—available to be designed to fit your specific needs. Now, with the "You" series from top Brazilian appliance maker Brastemp, a refrigerator can be ordered directly online made exactly to your liking. You just need to have the patience to design any number of the 19,000 possible combinations. Among the chief...
(12 December 2007) - The trend of customization shows no apparent prejudice in the objects—from sneakers to motorcycles—available to be designed to fit your specific needs. Now, with the "You" series from top Brazilian appliance maker Brastemp, a refrigerator can be ordered directly online made exactly to your liking. You just need to have the patience to design any number of the 19,000 possible combinations. Among the chief...
Shaklee Home and Health Products
(05 November 2007) - Eliminating multiple bottles of nasty cleansers from under the sink, Shaklee's line of cleaning products uses natural, non-toxic and often organic ingredients to rid your home of bacteria and dirt as well as toxins. Founded on the principals of its founder, the late Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee Sr. (1894-1985) with Iowa farm boy roots, today his legacy is a multi-million dollar operation that for...
(05 November 2007) - Eliminating multiple bottles of nasty cleansers from under the sink, Shaklee's line of cleaning products uses natural, non-toxic and often organic ingredients to rid your home of bacteria and dirt as well as toxins. Founded on the principals of its founder, the late Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee Sr. (1894-1985) with Iowa farm boy roots, today his legacy is a multi-million dollar operation that for...
The Lotus Sanitizing System
(19 October 2007) - The Lotus Sanitizing System from Tersano uses Oxyshield technology to infuse water with ozone. Voted one of Time's best inventions of 2006, process transforms ordinary tap water into a non-toxic solution that can be used to neutralize up to 99.9% of bacteria and pesticides on foods, as well as clean all surfaces, remove stains, mold and mildew and deodorize. A multi-purpose bowl sanitizes and...
(19 October 2007) - The Lotus Sanitizing System from Tersano uses Oxyshield technology to infuse water with ozone. Voted one of Time's best inventions of 2006, process transforms ordinary tap water into a non-toxic solution that can be used to neutralize up to 99.9% of bacteria and pesticides on foods, as well as clean all surfaces, remove stains, mold and mildew and deodorize. A multi-purpose bowl sanitizes and...
Smeg Fab28 Refrigerator: Coming to the U.S.
(21 August 2007) - Previously only available in the U.K., aesthetes based stateside can now rejoice with Smeg's first showroom opening in the U.S. soon. With looks that are more '50s icebox than white-beast refrigerator, the Fab28 adds a bit of vintage style to your kitchen appliance line-up. Smooth rounded corners add to the Rocakabilly feel, while the single lever door comes hinged on either side. An antibacterial...
(21 August 2007) - Previously only available in the U.K., aesthetes based stateside can now rejoice with Smeg's first showroom opening in the U.S. soon. With looks that are more '50s icebox than white-beast refrigerator, the Fab28 adds a bit of vintage style to your kitchen appliance line-up. Smooth rounded corners add to the Rocakabilly feel, while the single lever door comes hinged on either side. An antibacterial...
Suprb
(19 July 2007) - Responsible for some of the slickest graphic design in Stockholm, Suprb creates typography and graphics across all mediums from print to kitchen decor. Super chic and unmistakably Scandinavian, we're loving the clean, bold, glass-covered lines of this kitchen outfit....
(19 July 2007) - Responsible for some of the slickest graphic design in Stockholm, Suprb creates typography and graphics across all mediums from print to kitchen decor. Super chic and unmistakably Scandinavian, we're loving the clean, bold, glass-covered lines of this kitchen outfit....
Beaker Juice Glass
(16 January 2007) - The new Beaker Juice Glass from cb2 is another great example of reworking the classic design of disposable everyday items by using high-quality materials. Made from heat-tempered chem lab beaker glass, the "Pixie cups" are hand-blown, transforming the humble paper cup into an attractive conversation piece. A less expensive alternative to the Ceramic Party cups we featured in our 2006 Gift Guide, at $2...
(16 January 2007) - The new Beaker Juice Glass from cb2 is another great example of reworking the classic design of disposable everyday items by using high-quality materials. Made from heat-tempered chem lab beaker glass, the "Pixie cups" are hand-blown, transforming the humble paper cup into an attractive conversation piece. A less expensive alternative to the Ceramic Party cups we featured in our 2006 Gift Guide, at $2...
TVS Esprit Skillets
(16 January 2007) - TVS, the Italian cookware company who produced their first skillet in 1968 and have gone on to achieve the highest standards of production technology and quality, launched their eye-catching Esprit line of aluminum nonstick skillets last year. Available in three different sizes and with a matte or glossy finish, the Esprit line comes in both solid colors— including shades of lilac, aqua green, hot...
(16 January 2007) - TVS, the Italian cookware company who produced their first skillet in 1968 and have gone on to achieve the highest standards of production technology and quality, launched their eye-catching Esprit line of aluminum nonstick skillets last year. Available in three different sizes and with a matte or glossy finish, the Esprit line comes in both solid colors— including shades of lilac, aqua green, hot...
The Collection
(15 August 2006) - Allison Grant opened The Collection in Paris in 2003 to feature the work of new and established English designers. Her collection has grown and features works by several designers, spanning wallpaper (handmade, embroidered, trompe l'oeil, kits, appliques...), lighting, accessories, children's furniture and accessories. There are too many great things to show, but we managed a few of our favorites: Colorful kitchen towels by Unity...
(15 August 2006) - Allison Grant opened The Collection in Paris in 2003 to feature the work of new and established English designers. Her collection has grown and features works by several designers, spanning wallpaper (handmade, embroidered, trompe l'oeil, kits, appliques...), lighting, accessories, children's furniture and accessories. There are too many great things to show, but we managed a few of our favorites: Colorful kitchen towels by Unity...
Shockolate Vault Jar
(21 July 2006) - First the ice cream lock, now the Shockolate Vault Jar, the latest gadget to keep you from indulging when you can't stop yourself. Place your contraband in the jar (cigarettes, candy, your significant other's Blackberry) and set the timer; attempted access prior to that results in a shock. Need to step it up a notch? Try these remote controlled shocking laser tag tanks Via...
(21 July 2006) - First the ice cream lock, now the Shockolate Vault Jar, the latest gadget to keep you from indulging when you can't stop yourself. Place your contraband in the jar (cigarettes, candy, your significant other's Blackberry) and set the timer; attempted access prior to that results in a shock. Need to step it up a notch? Try these remote controlled shocking laser tag tanks Via...
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 ...
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...
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...
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