Light CD tower
The design is inspired by the escalating amount of time people spend on their computers. I have managed to merge a desk lamp and cd holder into one compact desk accessory. The way of containing CD that can arrange your work space on your desk. more over, acrylic cylinder lights decorate your desk as a mood maker.
by: Kwang Hoo. Lee from Light CD tower
by: Kwang Hoo. Lee from Light CD tower
Facebook Pays Off!
Several weeks ago, Ronda of All the Best; mentioned she had joined Facebook but wasn't sure why. Ironically, I had also signed up for no particular reason; I just wanted to try it. Well, since then I have found a couple of long lost friends and made connections with some of my blogger friends. Eventually, I stumbled upon a group called Mid Century Modern, where I found this little gem! It is the home of Jason O'Malley and J.R. Craigmile. They are the owners of a modern and fun greeting card line, called Handsome Devil Press. Jason also writes a blog for all of you who can't get enough celebrity gossip...I know I really got your attention now:)Jason and J.R.'s home reflect their modern sensibility and knack for combining color. The white walls are a great background for accessories that have graphic shapes and bold colors. I'm really impressed with the amazing editing. Nothing seems out of place, but it doesn't feel stuffy. I know that is not easy to do.
After such a great find, you all can guess that I will keep roaming through Facebook; hoping to stumble upon more treasures. (Although, I still don't get a lot of the "lingo").
New Wristwatch From Seiko
“Moving Design” wristwatch collection from Seiko that features three rotating aluminum discs that displays the time. Citizen has also released the “Independent Retrograde Dualtime” wristwatch, which comes with an analogue movement with hours, minutes and seconds presented in the center of the watch. Meanwhile, the date is displayed in the small window at the top of the watch. from New Wristwatch From Citizen And Seiko
Louis Vuitton flagship store by UNStudio
Flagstore Louis Vuitton, Japan
The design for the 10 storey (54 meter tall) flagship Louis Vuitton store in Japan aims to establish an architectural equivalent of the identity of Louis Vuitton in which classical and modern qualities are blended, reinforcing each other. The design inspires the visitor with a feeling of being in the House of Louis Vuitton by celebrating the qualities that make up the essence of the company, its products, its history and its future. from Louis Vuitton flagship store by UNStudio
The design for the 10 storey (54 meter tall) flagship Louis Vuitton store in Japan aims to establish an architectural equivalent of the identity of Louis Vuitton in which classical and modern qualities are blended, reinforcing each other. The design inspires the visitor with a feeling of being in the House of Louis Vuitton by celebrating the qualities that make up the essence of the company, its products, its history and its future. from Louis Vuitton flagship store by UNStudio
Vasco Bryce Aluminium Radiator
Combining a textured side with a smooth side adds visual and textural appeal to the Vasco Bryce aluminium radiator. Lively yet simple, the careful geometric design of the radiator will not leave you cold! All installation parts are hidden discretely behind this wall-mounted radiator, so you are left only with the gorgeous frontage to contemplate. from Vasco Bryce Aluminium Radiator
WAKE n' BACON
by Matty Sallin, Daniel Bartolini, Hsiao-huh Hsu.
WHAT: An alarm clock that wakes you up with the smell and sizzle of cooking bacon.
WHY: No one likes to wake up, especially by an alarm. This clock gently wakes you up with the mouthwatering aroma of bacon, just like waking up on a Sunday morning to the smell of Mom cooking breakfast. Unless you're Jewish.
HOW: A frozen strip of bacon is placed in Wake n' Bacon the night before. Because there is a 10 minute cooking time, the clock is set to go off 10 minutes before the desired waking time. Once the alarm goes off, the clock it sends a signal to a small speaker to generate the alarm sound. We hacked the clock so that the signal is re-routed by a microchip that in responds by sending a signal to a relay that throws the switch to power two halogen lamps that slow-cook the bacon in about 10 minutes. if I don't like bacon, could I change to others? from WAKE n' BACON
WHAT: An alarm clock that wakes you up with the smell and sizzle of cooking bacon.
WHY: No one likes to wake up, especially by an alarm. This clock gently wakes you up with the mouthwatering aroma of bacon, just like waking up on a Sunday morning to the smell of Mom cooking breakfast. Unless you're Jewish.
HOW: A frozen strip of bacon is placed in Wake n' Bacon the night before. Because there is a 10 minute cooking time, the clock is set to go off 10 minutes before the desired waking time. Once the alarm goes off, the clock it sends a signal to a small speaker to generate the alarm sound. We hacked the clock so that the signal is re-routed by a microchip that in responds by sending a signal to a relay that throws the switch to power two halogen lamps that slow-cook the bacon in about 10 minutes. if I don't like bacon, could I change to others? from WAKE n' BACON
Lucas Isawa: Koinobori
By combining traditional Japanese Carp-shaped wind socks with paper lanterns, artist Lucas Isawa has turned his floating and illuminated school of fish into a breathtakingly peaceful spectacle. from Lucas Isawa: Koinobori
Recyclabone
Make toys not waste. This toy company takes their leftover scraps and makes use of it – they regrind material that would otherwise be discarded to create their recyclabones. These bones are nontoxic, recyclable and rinse clean. Fun to gnaw, they will become a playtime favorite. from Recyclabone
HCT Cigarettes from Japan
JT TOBACCO "ALPHABET H/R/C SIDE SLIDE BOX"
TOKYO limited version / art direction + design by ASYL from HCT Cigarettes from Japan
TOKYO limited version / art direction + design by ASYL from HCT Cigarettes from Japan
Museum Castle Freudenstein by AFF Architekten
The castle itself partly dates back to the time of the Romanesque style. It was later fully extended to a four-wing-ensemble, including a large tower. During the Seven Years War from 1756 to 1763, its interior became entirely destroyed. From the late 18th century on, the remains of Castle Freudenstein were primarily used for storage.
AFF’s concept was to respect the identity of place, while referring with their design in numerous ways to the new use. With an addition in black concrete, the architects clearly marked the museum entrance in the castle’s courtyard. from Museum Castle Freudenstein by AFF Architekten
AFF’s concept was to respect the identity of place, while referring with their design in numerous ways to the new use. With an addition in black concrete, the architects clearly marked the museum entrance in the castle’s courtyard. from Museum Castle Freudenstein by AFF Architekten
Ever so humble, happy camper!
You are very nice people. Warm of heart, complimentary, encouraging...Last I checked, the comments for my playhouse post had reached the nineties. The nineties!! I don't think I have ever reached such a "comment high", and I doubt I ever will again!! I have to admit, I think I have the nicest blog readers/friends ever!! Thank you so much for your kind words, and I am seriously considering a playhouse addition to house those of you who wanted to move in. Only, you know I will put you to work...babysitting, mowing, cooking...so you may want to rethink that notion!
photo: Country Home
In other good news, I am finally embarking on a camping trip, and my lonely camper has been getting a bit of a makeover. Last year, I added new cabinet hardware, a new "tin" panel to disguise the mini-fridge, and made a few purchases designed to make our little camper prettier. This year has been all about the slipcovers. Just for fun, my husband, daughter and I had a look through the new campers on display at our local Walmart's parking lot. I saw some purdy ones - ones with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances - but they all shared one ugly secret: they all housed sofas and cushions upholstered in the most monstrous of fabrics. 
This is most definitely the before photo of my camper's cushions!
This is most definitely the before photo of my camper's cushions!Who makes the design choices for these things?? I figure it is a portly, balding man puffing on a cigar, with his polyester pants creeping below where no one woman wants to see, belching after eating a cheese dog or two, and pointing at some upholstery catalogue from 1978, exclaiming, "That one will do...just bee-yoo-tee-ful!!" At least I hope that is who is responsible...
Anyhoo, I have enlisted a friend, who just happens to be the most fantastic seamstress, to make me some new seat cushion slipcovers. True to my nature, I used fabric that was inexpensive, at hand locally, and will spruce things up on a budget. No sense upsetting my innocent husband with trivial matters. I have also ripped down the ugly valances that come with the camper and left things bare. Better nothing, than making do with ugly...
photo: Country HomeI'll show you the photos after I get back, and perhaps it will inspire those of you wrestling with the idea of making slipcovers for the ugly ducklings in your life! I'm off to pre-cook bacon, make a grocery list, and stock the food I already have, into the cupboards of the camper.
Here is my meal plan for those of you considering a camping trip of your own:
First night/day of arrival: (supper):
Pork chops (previously frozen to remain safe to eat!)
bagged salad (croutons added later)
pasta salad (kept well-chilled)
rolls
Day 2:
Breakfast: bacon (pre-cooked at home)
hash browns
maple beans (canned)
eggs
Lunch: hamburgers
potato chips
fresh fruit...
(for those who will actually bother to eat it!)
Supper: chicken and vegetable skewers:
(pre-chopped, frosen chicken breast meat, thawing in fridge), canned baby potatoes, mushrooms, red and green peppers, large chunks of Vidalia onions).
-packaged flavoured rice
-french bread (Dempster's, baked in our tiny toaster oven)
Day 3: Breakfast:
pancakes (boxed mix, just add water/milk)
Maple Leaf pre-cooked sausages
Lunch: hotdogs (we're camping, remember?).
Supper: hot and spicy pasta dish (veggies pre-chopped, chicken pre-cooked, left-over pork chop, sauce pre-mixed, just have to cook fettucini noodles).
Final day: Breakfast: cereal, muffins (baked at home, and frozen), toast
**Our meals may or may not sound a bit extravagant to some campers, but I like to prepare ahead so we can have relatively healthy, tasty meals. I figure enough chips, pop, and s'mores are eaten around the campfire, and I cannot overdo the hotdog thing...~~shudder~~...!!!
photo source: Flikr.com
photo: source unknown
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To my complete and utter amazement, the Washington Post online just selected my post about Sophie's little playhouse as their Blog Watch pick of the week!! Thank you Terri Sapienza!!
Yes, Please!
I would love to have some of these furniture pieces! The amazing texture is achieved by painting directly onto the fabric. It is made by an artist and furniture designer named Draga Obradovic.Found via Labour of Heart.
Delo Water Boosters
What's a water booster, you ask?
A fabulous, 100% organic additive to the water you are drinking.
But it's no banal powder or syrup — rather, it's a smart booster cap that you simply screw onto your standard water bottle until you hear it click.
Then 50 centiliters of 100% organic herbal essence is released into the bottle below — you shake it a wee bit and voila, you are ready to enjoy.
5 different flavors are available: Energy, Sexy, Balance, De-stress and Fitness (called Minceur in French). from Delo Water Boosters
A fabulous, 100% organic additive to the water you are drinking.
But it's no banal powder or syrup — rather, it's a smart booster cap that you simply screw onto your standard water bottle until you hear it click.
Then 50 centiliters of 100% organic herbal essence is released into the bottle below — you shake it a wee bit and voila, you are ready to enjoy.
5 different flavors are available: Energy, Sexy, Balance, De-stress and Fitness (called Minceur in French). from Delo Water Boosters
Bird Chaise Lounge
Bird is an aptly named rocking chaise - looking somewhat like a bird with its tail in the air - that allows the sitter to balance on their center of gravity or simply rock back and forth. Very comfortable and a great conversation piece, the bird has an upholstered wooden structure with a removable external cover available in a choice of fabrics or leathers. Extremely popular with children it seems- they love to sit on it in the store. from Bird Chaise Lounge
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