It’s August, officially the dog days of summer. If you have air conditioning you may think that’s enough, but a fan in the room you spend most time in will really help redistribute all of that cooler air and help save on your electric bill a bit as well. I really love this conceptual Conbox Fan that’s so visually appealing and well designed – it’s controlled by your smartphone and can be broken down for storage during cooler months.
When push comes to shove I will choose a match over a lighter any day of the week. This pocket-sized Fire Kit comes with strike anywhere matches that can be lit directly on the radial striker machined into the bottom of the canister. The waterproof canister also features a precision knurled cap for grip and is engraved with the message “Fire – Light & Warmth – Strike on bottom”.
Lightly is further proof that Australia’s design scene is white hot. Since 2005 the shop has been producing considered and functional products inspired by a sense of adventure and resourcefulness. If you appreciate thoughtfully designed homewares make it a point to explore Lightly’s full line.
I’m really into this take on traditional message boards. This perforated message board is great for notes, shopping lists, to-do lists, or fun word art. Choose your favorite color board and place it in the entrance hall, kitchen, or your kid’s room!
Bump is a collection of borosilicate vessels designed by Tom Dixon that’s just about perfect for entertaining. Each double-walled piece is handmade in muted pinks and greys, resembling building blocks we all played with as kids. The collection includes three vases, a teapot, a jug, tea cups, and glasses.
Summer is peak reading season for me, and you’d better believe I’m not one to crease the spine or dog-ear pages. Enter these modern brass bookmarks from Poketo that will stylishly mark where you last left off – choose from from Hand, Box, or Wave.
Felt+Fat is a collaborative design and production studio founded in 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their small team of designers and crafts people create work based in material exploration, process driven discovery, and playful sensibility. All of their wares can be finished in a number of candy colors, including the blue waters, bright sun, and white sand-inspired summer color ways of Satin, Sky, and SunGold.
These De JONG & Co. salt and pepper mills are 8-inch tall works of art. Each piece is hand turned and crafted for its feel, usability, and table presence. The stainless steel, adjustable grain size grinder can also be used to mill coffee beans and other spices, giving the piece a nice versatility.
