Every once in awhile Urban Outfitters really surprises me. Like with this coat rack for instance. I love the vintage inspiration behind it and the shocking turquoise color that really brings it right up to date.
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.)
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.
I love the mix of spicy and cool in these buffalo chicken tenders with blue cheese coleslaw. Apparently this one takes a bit of time (chopping, breading, whatnot), but is well worth the trouble!
:: photo and recipe via CHOW
Posted In recipesArtist 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
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
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
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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I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like cinnamon and these Cinnamon Sugar Muffins look awesome.
:: photo and recipe via Genesis of a Cook
Posted In recipesWhat a fantastic idea – giving old flash cards a new, edgier life. I smell a DIY project!
:: via Better Living Through Design