Real watermelon Jell-o, thanks to The Martha. Oh, and I’ll take a side of those adorable mugs and spoons, too. (I’m sure she won’t be using them again!)
:: photo and recipe via Martha Stewart
Posted In recipesThe single and double Octopuses are the classic chandelier reinvented, modernized and octopusized. The fixtures have a central globe light from which lightbulb-footed legs protrude – the double has two sets as opposed to the singles one. Sculptural and functional at the same time and so much fun.
Fine, I’ll play along with the latest flickr madness. You can, too. Just do a search for the year you were born and see what shows up!
I couldn’t choose just one.
For the Hilarity Factor:
For the Cool Photo Factor:
I la-la-love these secondomes. I’ve always liked cloches, but thought they were a bit stuffy. I love how these are so much fun and almost cartoon-like in their design. The handles are the best part!
:: via laissez faire
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The Watermelon Wave looks perfectly summery. I could use one. Stat!
Ingredients:
– 4 oz Tequila
– 3 oz GranGala Triple Orange Liqueur
– 3 oz Stock Maraschino Liqueur
– 20 oz Fresh Watermelon Juice
– 2 oz Pomegranate Juice
– 2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
Garnish: Watermelon wedge
To make fresh watermelon juice, place fresh watermelon without seeds in a juicer or a blender and mix well until smooth.
Mix all the ingredients together in a pitcher and stir. Strain the mixture into goblets over ice. Garnish with cubes of watermelon on cocktail picks or a wedge perches on the glass.
:: photo and cocktail recipe via Cocktail Times
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I’m dying to attempt a granita. I don’t think it could get any easier than this watermelon granita and talk about a healthy dessert? This is probably as close as it gets.
:: photo and recipe via The Toddler Cafe
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Some people don’t have everyday tableware that’s as nice as WASARA. And it’s made of paper. Aesthetically pleasing, well-designed paper. Because even though each piece can only be used once before being discarded, everything is made from reed pulp and bagasse (sugarcane waste) which are most definitely biodegradable. Yet at the same time WASARA is still extremely sturdy and durable while in use. Lovely design, lovely product.
:: via swissmiss
Posted In grand design, kitchenRaquel Aparicio illustrates beautiful pieces for books, magazines and advertising. She’s one of the rare ones who’s work takes my breath away and leaves me at a loss for words. Enjoy.
Red and Yellow Watermelon Soup looks super refreshing and perfect for those nights when it’s too hot to even think about firing up anything that emits heat.
:: photo and recipe via Chow Vegan
Posted In recipesI’m obsessed with the Olympics, but they’re absolutely horrible for my sleeping habits! I don’t want to miss anything so I stay up. And then the next day? Yup, you guessed it, I’m at about 25%.
If I could toss the Handpresso in my bag I’d be golden. It’s a portable espresso machine that you operate with a pump, not a plug. Love it.
