Each of these leather bangles from Mariebelle Campa’s shop is made from ultra soft Greek leather cord and plated tubing. They come in sets of twelve in tons of colors. (The turquoise reminded me of my friend, Karey.)
Monday morning seems like an exceptionally appropriate time to discuss coffee, its accoutrements, and my obsession with all of the above. I brew my own with this Cuisinart machine and occasionally use a Bodum Press when I want to feel like I’m indulging. My favorite blend is the Purusha Reserve from local roaster Elemental Coffee right here in Oklahoma City. (It’s actually the only coffee I can drink black!) And like all things I’m obsessed with, I’m constantly on the lookout for new gadgety things and ways to prepare my brew.
Pourover is the latest trend when it comes to coffee, basically you pour hot water over your coffee grounds and let it drip through on its own accord to brew. Clive Coffee teamed up with Carthagh Craft & Design for create this beautiful salvaged Oregon walnut drip stand, and Pigeon Toe Ceramics for the cone.
Another Portland-based cafe, Coava, designed a metal Kone coffee filter to work with the Chemex glass pourover carafe. Completely gorgeous and waste-free. People in the Pacific Northwest take their coffee seriously, no? {via bltd}
The Clever Coffee Brewer is another pourover variety. As long as it’s sitting on the counter it stays closed, but four minutes later when the timer dings and you set the Clever on top of your mug the valve releases. Clever indeed.
The Kapu coffee scoop, designed by Teemu Karhunen, functions as both a coffee scoop and bag sealer. Let’s here it for multifunctionality.
I’ve never been a fan of flavored coffee, give me regular or give me none. But then I saw this post about naturally flavoring your coffee and it has me second guessing myself, maybe it was the fake flavoring that I didn’t like. I’m definitely trying this at home to find out once and for all. {photo/link via Design*Sponge}
I can’t convey how much I’m in love with these leather totes from gildem. I want to own at least eight, but think I’ll have to settle for this pretty keychain instead. {via Two Brunettes}
Ever since last Sunday’s Help Japan post I’ve received more emails than I can count, all from artists and readers pointing out other ways to help the ravaged country. Here’s a collection of more pieces, purchase one and all proceeds will go towards rescue and rebuilding efforts.
There’s something about foods packaged in glass jars that makes it seem that much more delectable. Maybe it’s that we can actually see what we’re getting, or that it makes us think of someone lovingly preparing the goods in their kitchen. Or maybe even that there’s something we can take away from the experience itself, the jar. Whatever the reason, I’m on board with it.
St. Patrick’s Day is one of those go big or go home holidays. Either you love it and celebrate brashly, or it’s basically just another day. With green eyes, a name like Kelly, and a wee bit of Irish heritage I’m in the former camp. And while I don’t request the day off work, I am out the door at the stroke of five and headed to the nearest pub a mere six blocks from the office. Today will be no different.