red flower is a line of home and body products “created to transform everyday experiences to their utmost extreme, founded on the principles of world traditions, sustainable sourcing, ritual, well-being and aesthetics.” Launched nationally at Barney’s in 1999 with eight products, the line has now evolved and grown to include over 100. Oh yeah, and they have some sweet packaging, too, which makes me want to see these bottles every morning in my shower.
Everyone knows that you should have a fire extinguisher on hand in your home. I remember the generic red one in my childhood kitchen vividly – and not in a good way. It always stuck out like a sore thumb, sitting there in the corner next to the fridge waiting for some firery action.
Enter the Home Hero fire extinguisher. Intuitive engineering combines with innovative design to make it both an attractive product as well as easy to use. And in my book that means less likely to hide away in the back of a closet, which means easier to find should you actually need it in the case of a fire.
I know several people who have issues with curd (mainly because it’s a gross word), but this Lime Curd and Sour Cream Cake looks ridiculously delicious. I wish my Magic Fairy Chef would whip one of these up for me ASAP. Actually, I’m just wishing I had a Magic Fairy Chef in general.
I love John Huck’s work. His most recent exhibition is entitled Couples and revolves around just that: pairs of photographs comprising hundreds of paired off people. Anyone who doesn’t find this incredibly voyeuristic and fascinating is nuts. We’ve all wondered how the homely guy got the hot girl and vice versa, Huck simple puts it out there on the walls for us to stare at. You know, where they can’t catch you staring at them.
Huck’s previous work includes Breakfast, a look into the lives of people and their first meal of the day. Really beautiful photography paired with every day people and basic needs is a fascinating combination when Huck is behind the lens.
The 1 litre Water Company has truly impressed me with their packaging for 1 litre and 1 half litre. These bottles are the first to incorporate an actual cup into their design. Makes drinking bottled water (which is fast becoming a no-no, I know, I know) a little more sophisticated, dontcha think? I’m also digging the simplicity of the logo, but it does feel a little reminiscent of level vodka in my opinion.
Joey Roth is at it again creating a complimentary glass teacup for his upcoming Sorapot. Not only beautiful, but functional – it protects your hands and tabletop from heat with its tripod base and sleek handle. I love the smooth transition between the two parts.
The Bluebird & Trees carafe by Shinzi Katoh is covered with beautiful, simple illustrations of, you guessed it, bluebirds and trees. It’s made from heat-resistant glass so you can fill it to the brim with either hot or cold beverages. All I know is that it makes me crave orange juice real bad …
I love the simple, structurally clean design of the oblique magazine rack by designer Marcel Wanders. I’ve always hated stacking up magazines and great little books just because things start to feel cluttered. Although this is waaay out of my price range it’s a great alternative to the Magazine Pile and a nice way to show a particularly awesome spread in your favorite mag.
I’m sort of fascinated with blood oranges, so a Blood Orange Martini seems right up my alley. And can I mention how yummy they look???
Ingredients: – ¼ cup blood orange juice (about 1 orange) – ¼ cup citrus vodka if you like it mild, ½ cup if you like it stronger – 1 tablespoon simple syrup
Mix all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Pour into a chilled glass and prepare to become addicted.
The last three weeks have taught me a valuable lesson: I’m not cut out to be a rockstar. Three trips in two and half week is enough to kill anyone, so touring would be out of the question. One more dream crushed and washed down the drain. My traveling is finally over and although it was wonderful to see family and friends I’m so, so glad to be home and stationary for a bit.
I arrived home to a great surprise – an award from Snowflakes & Vampires for my posts and these rings. I promised to pass on ten more awards from Design Crush, so here you go.
1. Chris Wilson of Fresh Peel for his innovative approaches and thoughts on every day life in marketing.
2. Rachel of Black*Eiffel for her posts that make my eyes pop.
6. Jordan of Oh Happy Day because her brand new son Moses is the most adorable baby. Oh, and because she barely took a break from blogging after having him!
7. The Projects because I’m just digging the posts lately.
red flower is a line of home and body products “created to transform everyday experiences to their utmost extreme, founded on the principles of world traditions, sustainable sourcing, ritual, well-being and aesthetics.” Launched nationally at Barney’s in 1999 with eight products, the line has now evolved and grown to include over 100. Oh yeah, and they have some sweet packaging, too, which makes me want to see these bottles every morning in my shower.
