iPod fridge-freezer by Gorenje
Berlin, August 31 2008 – The IFA 2008 international fair, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics fairs, opened today. For the first time this year, it also includes the HOME APPLIANCES@IFA exhibition which will feature all major household appliance manufacturers, including Gorenje. Gorenje’s flagship innovation is undoubtedly the “Made for iPod” refrigerator the development of which is based on a license contract signed with Apple to acquire the right to use their technology in Gorenje appliances. from iPod fridge-freezer by Gorenje
angle on camping, the Mehrzeller concept caravan
The Mehrzeller (multi-cell) caravan concept from Graz, Austria takes faceted design to whole new level. An online application generates the design based on a customers specifications resulting in no two caravans exactly the same—just incase driving this polygon camper on the autobahn doesn't express your individuality enough. from angle on camping, the Mehrzeller concept caravan
Clip-on Wine Glass Holder
Party on with these smart wine clips. Each attaches to a plate to hold your drink firmly in place, leaving you to concentrate on the food and fun. from Clip-on Wine Glass Holder
Harmon Kardon GLA-55 Speakers
IceBerg Speakers ‘GLA-55′ from Harmon Kardon promise to be the best 2.0 speakers on the market and come with 100-watt bi-amplified digital amplifier (sounds classy) and with DSP equalization. The touch sensitive controls and the uber cool looks surely make a style statement. from Harmon Kardon GLA-55 Speakers
Falling for fall...
During our trip to Prince Edward Island, I rediscovered my love affair with fall. I wasn't exactly prepared for it, but it came rushing back to me via visions of pumpkins, hay bales and corn stalks. Thrown into the sea of fall inspiration, was the veritable bounty of fresh harvest vegetables - acorn and papaya squash; beets; baby, new potatoes; zucchinis and all things green and delicious. The art of display seems to be a perfected talent amongst the farm stand proprietors we came across on our journey. At each stand, we found something new and tasty to pile into our car, and by the last stop, we were fishing for change in our pockets to buy as much as we could of the fresh vegetables there for the "picking".
I love white pumpkins. No, I mean I really love white pumpkins!! But, they are becoming exceedingly difficult to lay my hands on in our small town. I did manage to pick some up at the local grocery giant last year, but they were small, misshapen, and not as white as I would like. So, when I ran across some at one of the farm stands this past weekend, I bought all of them...for a dollar a piece!! The farm stand owner laughed at my excitement and offered to go pick some more for me, but common sense prevailed, and I happily set off with my perfect, white beauties!
What do you love about the fall? Is it the crisp, cooler weather, or is it the fall colours seen everywhere from the trees, pumpkins, and gourds, to the warm hues in the home decor shops that usher in feelings of coziness, comfort, and nesting? For me, it is the feeling of coming together that fall evokes from me. Gatherings for Thanksgiving, pumpkin carving parties for Halloween, and scrumptious, hearty meals cooked on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It's all good, and as it should be. Fall simply means that feelings of warmth come from within, instead of from the summer sun. Either way, it is hard not to love fall, and all its bounty...
***Tell me what you love best about fall...***
light designs by caroline linder
caroline linder is a recent graduate of the school of the art institute of chicago. her ‘fizz’ pendant lamp
and ‘2x4x’ lamp were both exhibited at milan design week 2008. ‘fizz’ is a more traditional lamp made
from blown glass and designed to evoke blowing bubbles. from light designs by caroline linder
and ‘2x4x’ lamp were both exhibited at milan design week 2008. ‘fizz’ is a more traditional lamp made
from blown glass and designed to evoke blowing bubbles. from light designs by caroline linder
Toothbrush Travel Set
A journey by plane, train or automobile might not be the swift and sexy ride it once was, but that doesn't mean we can't at least make a stylish effort. The Brillo toothbrush by Chaki Murata for Metaphys in Japan is the perfect antidote. The ergonomically compact form acts like a switchblade, the brush head flipping out of the body with just a flick. When not in use, slip it into the well-constructed leather case. Ready for gifting, each black box comes equipped with three replacement brushes. The black brush holder comes with a white case; the white holder's case is natural. Whenever he removes his brush from his bag and whips it open, Andy says he feels a bit like James Bond. The Brillo is simply, well, brilliant! from Metaphys'
Cabriolet
The Nekura series breathes fresh life into traditional time telling and is certain to be a fashion trend this season. Cabriolet features a speedometer inspired dial with a contrasting avocado and black finish and comes with a stylish shaded effect on the lens, partly eclipsing the dial. from Nekura
Kinderlite
The new camp fire design created by British designer Philip John Luscombe is an interesting concept for all those who love to travel. The concept was a part of the design exhibition held at the Museum of Modern Britain’s. The exhibition titled ‘2050 retrospective exhibition on the years 2008 – 2038′, the campfire made out of disposable items. from Kinderlite
Sony Promises Budget Hi-Def Projector
Sony promises Bravia VPL-HW10 HD SXRD to be full 1080p HD projector that offers high quality cinematic experience within consumer’s financial reach. This LCD projector features triple-panel Sony SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) and 8-stage image processing by the renowned BRAVIA ENGINE 2. Moreover, the VPL-HW10 is equipped with the All Range Crisp Focus (ARC-F) lens which offers a 1.6x manual zoom and both vertical and horizontal adjustment, making it easy to set the projector up and achieve a good picture, regardless of the device’s actual position. from Sony Promises Budget Hi-Def Projector
Natural History at Selfridges
Curated by Jane Withers and featuring work from young designers Melanie Georgacopoulos, Tobie Kerridge, Kelly McCallum (above) and Eric Klarenbeek (top image), exhibits include a ring grown from human cells and a contact lens pendant. from Natural History at Selfridges
Fizz Barstool from Wiesner Hager
Fizz is a modern counter height seating range that reflects much of today’s demands and needs for sitting in a more relaxed, social and informal way. Extrapolated from much of today’s interior and exterior architecture fizz has a distinctive asymmetrical overhanging aesthetic. Not only does this make the range unique it also has the practical benefit of providing easy access and comfort as well as providing a very modern twist on the bar-stool genre.
Equally at home in café and bar environments or corporate breakout and communications areas fizz is available in a huge diversity of contemporary finishes which ensures its harmonisation with a plethora of interior design schemes. from Fizz Barstool from Wiesner Hager
Equally at home in café and bar environments or corporate breakout and communications areas fizz is available in a huge diversity of contemporary finishes which ensures its harmonisation with a plethora of interior design schemes. from Fizz Barstool from Wiesner Hager
‘unsui’ by n maeda atelier
‘unsui’ is the name of a recently completed residence by japanese architect norisada maeda and his
firm n maeda atelier. located in yamato kanagawa, japan, the home’s name translates to ‘mass of soil’.
while the main floor is glass clad and translucent the second floor is a solid mound covered in earth-like
clay. inside the two floors are linked my blob shaped windows installed din the floor. the home also
boasts rounded corners all around. walls merge into walls and floors become walls which then
become ceilings. from ‘unsui’ by n maeda atelier
firm n maeda atelier. located in yamato kanagawa, japan, the home’s name translates to ‘mass of soil’.
while the main floor is glass clad and translucent the second floor is a solid mound covered in earth-like
clay. inside the two floors are linked my blob shaped windows installed din the floor. the home also
boasts rounded corners all around. walls merge into walls and floors become walls which then
become ceilings. from ‘unsui’ by n maeda atelier
Capcom releasing Mega Man sports drink
Capcom announced today that it's teaming up with drink maker Apris for the release of the Rockman E Can Beverage, a sports drink that's meant to look like the E Can power-up items from the Mega Man series. The drink will be released later this month.
The in-game version of the E Can is used to restore Mega Man's health fully. Likewise, the beverage may have some restorative properties, as it's full of nutrients, including Royal Jelly. from Capcom releasing Mega Man sports drink[via Link]
The in-game version of the E Can is used to restore Mega Man's health fully. Likewise, the beverage may have some restorative properties, as it's full of nutrients, including Royal Jelly. from Capcom releasing Mega Man sports drink[via Link]
Menu Gift Boxes
At Gift Fair, since the emphasis is naturally on the products themselves, the packaging is often hidden away. Creative Danes’ booth was like this. Out on display were products from Menu A/S: a colorful series of rubber vases, organically shaped terracotta oil lamps, and other modernist housewares. But tucked onto the shelves underneath were some very nice gift boxes that these products come in.
Dark on the outside, photogenic on the inside, these Cinderella-like boxes perhaps don’t get the attention they deserve. from Menu Gift Boxes
Dark on the outside, photogenic on the inside, these Cinderella-like boxes perhaps don’t get the attention they deserve. from Menu Gift Boxes
TRUTHtags
He says that Truthtag- is a multileveled urban experiment. He started usign product wastes and recycling them, but now he is working on different projects like the “black bench in the woods“.
TRUTH - is a pseudonym of an urban intervention artist , painter and sculptor but officially behind the TRUTH there is an industrial designer who was born and lives in Wroclaw , Poland. For six years he has been acting on the streets under the pseudonym TRUTH. In 2004 he started working on a three-dimensional project Truthtag – placing what is old and proven in new contexts. His works are changing form, style and meaning depending on the situations and places. He wants them to be ephemeral, and work as an impulse for the passersby. from TRUTHtags
TRUTH - is a pseudonym of an urban intervention artist , painter and sculptor but officially behind the TRUTH there is an industrial designer who was born and lives in Wroclaw , Poland. For six years he has been acting on the streets under the pseudonym TRUTH. In 2004 he started working on a three-dimensional project Truthtag – placing what is old and proven in new contexts. His works are changing form, style and meaning depending on the situations and places. He wants them to be ephemeral, and work as an impulse for the passersby. from TRUTHtags
A Perfect Get-away...
Thanks to everyone who left us such thoughtful wishes for our anniversary! Now, I do try to stick to mainly decorating topics, but I also treat my blog as a journal of sorts for me to look back on and remember what has gone on in my life. I have never been one to have a diary (too much work), but I do find it helpful to jog my memory by sometimes writing about the "minutiae" of my little life. So, if it is too dull for you to read, by all means click on any of the great links on my right sidebar! Sometimes, it's all about me, as the saying goes...!!!
We just returned from our big night away to celebrate our anniversary, and I feel like a whole new person! Just hanging out with my husband without refereeing our kids' squabbles and, instead, talking about anything and everything without interruption, was bliss...
We decided to head over to Prince Edward Island (which is the setting to all of the Anne of Green Gables stories to take in some theatre, great food, and a little shopping of sorts. Well, the shopping didn't amount to much, but the hotel, dining, and show we went to far surpassed our expectations!!
Being highly sophisticated, we nixed ballet or opera for a rousing rendition of "The Ballad of Stompin' Tom". Stompin' Who, you might ask? Well, I'm too lazy/embarrassed to go into details, but let's just say he is a relic of a man who has lived a very difficult life that was capped off by a very successful, Canadian career - characterized by his nasally twang, catchy lyrics, and stomping foot as he sang to his adoring fans.
Would I have gone to the show of my husband wasn't one of those adoring fans? Well, no, but I am more than happy I did! We witnessed some amazing acting talent, humour, and music, and I would recommmend that anyone within spitting distance should attend! I might add there was also an incredibly handsome actor appearing here and there throughout the show, who more than held my attention at times...I may have been married for fifteen years ladies, but I'm not dead!!!
We stayed at a hotel called The Great George Inn, and let me tell you (again, my sophistication is rearing its ugly head...), it was the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in!! From the scent of fresh-baked cookies that greets guests as they enter the lobby (provided all day long!), to the amazing service, attention to detail, and beautifully appointed rooms (and you know my hubby is frugal...ours was the cheapest room..you should see the others!)...
...well, we had to pinch ourselves at how lucky we were to stumble upon this spot!! Indeed, our whole trip was perfect, and I don't exaggerate! 
From the games of Scrabbles we played on the ferry, to the delicious meals we had, strolling around the city with nary a care, to the great entertainment and laughs we had...it really was rejuvenating and affirming: we really still are the people we once were before responsibilities took hold! In fact, my husband vows we will not wait the five years until our next milestone anniversary to return there...No, we will be back next year to recharge our batteries as a couple. I think we have just found some more of the building blocks to a strong, happy marriage.
...well, we had to pinch ourselves at how lucky we were to stumble upon this spot!! Indeed, our whole trip was perfect, and I don't exaggerate! From the games of Scrabbles we played on the ferry, to the delicious meals we had, strolling around the city with nary a care, to the great entertainment and laughs we had...it really was rejuvenating and affirming: we really still are the people we once were before responsibilities took hold! In fact, my husband vows we will not wait the five years until our next milestone anniversary to return there...No, we will be back next year to recharge our batteries as a couple. I think we have just found some more of the building blocks to a strong, happy marriage.**************************************************
No need to worry, I will return to my usual topic, decorating, on Monday!!
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