May 15, 2008

Ugly Mug Coffee.

Sometimes I’m a bag blogger. I’m talking to you, Ugly Mug Coffee. Not only had I bookmarked you months ago after seeing your fabulousness (somewhere I’ve long forgotten), but you even emailed me yourselves and I’ve neglected to put out. A post that is.

That brings us to the here, the now. Because Holy Packaging this stuff sure is good lookin’. It’s that hot guy who walks in the room and you think he’s just easy on the eyes, but then you talk to him and he’s got brains and a sense of humor, too. Almost too good to be true. (I did say almost.)



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May 15, 2008

En terrasse / To Go.

Designer Laurent Corio has come up with a vessel – En terrasee / To Go – contrasting the different ways people in Paris and New York drink their coffee. The saucer has the capability of becoming the lip of the cup and vice versa. So clever and much more attractive than your usual to-go cup.

Posted In grand design
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May 15, 2008

Stephanie Levy.

Artist Stephanie Levy creates beautiful, intricate collages using everything from origami paper to gold leaf. The main subjects of her work are interiors, for which Levy gathers images from sources such as IKEA catalogs and vintage issues of interior design magazines.

“I like to think of the images I use as “fictional interiors”, because most of the photos I use for inspiration depict interiors where no one really lives.”

Who doesn’t love that??



:: via Design*Sponge

Posted In create, mixed media
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May 15, 2008

Destination: Japan.

Destination: Japan is a MoMA-exclusive product collection highlighting lifestyle products from Japan. More than 100 products from established and emerging Japanese designers have been selected across many categories including home accessories, jewelry and personal accessories, and children’s products.

There are so many fantastic pieces, but these are the ones that really stood out to my design style. Apparently I have a thing for soy sauce dispensers – who knew.

Clockwise from upper left: duckbill soy sauce dispenser, ceramic grater, tea canister, soy sauce dispenser

Posted In grand design, kitchen
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May 14, 2008

Today.

I think these last few weeks of working like mad has finally caught up with me because today I’m just drained and lacking motivation. Big time. Which is really unfortunate because I have an entire identity system to design. Grrr. Weekend where are you?!
:: image via ffffound

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May 14, 2008

On the Rocks: Raspberry Collins.

I love a good Tom Collins, but sometimes all that sweet and sour mix can give me heartburn after *ahem* a few. Even though this raspberry collins version uses lemon juice it still doesn’t seem quite as acidic and lot more suited to warm weather. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
– 2 ounces gin
– 1 ounce lemon juice
– ½ ounce simple syrup or 1 teaspoon superfine sugar
– 3 ounces chilled club soda
– ¾ ounce crème de framboise
– 3 ounces raspberry puree
– raspberries for garnish

Pour the gin, lemon juice, crème de framboise, raspberry puree, and simple syrup into and ice-filled Collins glass. Top with club soda and stir gently. Garnish with raspberries.

:: photo and cocktail recipe via Hostess with the Mostess

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May 14, 2008

Pleated Duvet Cover.

I have a duvet cover that I really, really like. But after using it for awhile realized I like the clean white slate of my down comforter even better. This organic pleated duvet cover might make both worlds meet up someplace in the middle with it’s mellow natural color and pin-tucked detailing.

Posted In accents, house and home
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