November 15, 2007

Tree Branch Curtain Rod.


I really love this Tree Branch Curtain Rod, even though I haven’t latched on to the Tree Branch Trend hook, line and sinker quite yet. Seems like an easy enough project that’s customizable and wouldn’t be a massive time or financial commitment. I love projects like that because when you get tired of them and want a change there isn’t as much hesitation.

Here are the steps to success:
1. Find a tree branch slightly wider than your window trim.
2. Use pruning shears to remove long twigs, but leave a few stubs for character.
3. Spray-paint the branch or leave it natural.
4. Choose tie-top curtain panels, which allow you to adjust for the curves of the branch—no clips or rings needed.

:: via CasaSugar

Posted In accents, house and home, make it
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November 14, 2007

sake2me.

Sake is not to be taken lightly and can quite literally knock you off your feet. It’s been known to happen to a “friend” of mine after a few shots of the good stuff. One thing sake is not, in my opinion, is tasty. I’m thinking that if anything is going to change my mind it’s going to be sake2me. Made with premium Japanese sake and sweetened with pure cane sugar, it comes in Yuzu, Asian Pear, Ginger Mango and Green Tea flavors. Oh yeah, and the packaging is cool. Just enough Asian-influence to keep it fresh and modern without taking it to that ugly place called Overboard.

Posted In cocktails, packaging
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November 14, 2007

On the Rocks: 1621.

The 1621 looks like a great Get Ready for Thanksgiving drink, so rather than waiting until next Wednesday (Thanksgiving Eve) I thought I’d give you all a week to try it out. The sugar cube is a nice touch.

Ingredients:
– 1 part apple brandy
– 1 part apple juice
– 2 dashes blood orange bitters
– Ice
– 1 sugar cube
– 3 parts chilled Prosecco

Combine apple brandy, apple juice, and bitters in a cocktail shaker and top with ice; shake vigorously (about 20 times). Place sugar cube in the bottom of a chilled champagne flute, strain brandy mixture into the glass, and top with Prosecco. Serve.

:: photo and recipe via CHOW

Posted In cocktails
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November 14, 2007

Filigree Cupcake Wrapper.

I’ve seen these filigree cupcake wrappers several places by now and believe me, I realize I’m a little late to the party. Oh well though, because between my love of cupcakes and papergoods I can’t not post anything about them. They’re incredible! What an innovative, beautiful way to dress up something that we’re used to seeing a certain way (RE: in an unattractive pan liner).

:: via the first place I saw them black . white . bliss

Posted In food, paper goods
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November 14, 2007

laptopwallet butterfingers.

I’m not especially thrilled with the laptop sleeve I have, but I didn’t have to shell out any cash for it (work took care of that) and it gets the job done. The laptopwallet butterfingers by Working Class Heroes might be something that I could get used to though. Constructed out of 3mm grey felt and Austrian leather, the laptopwallet is designed to give you easy access to your macbook while snuggly holding it in place with the utmost protection. In case you hadn’t noticed, the wrist-strap also makes it really east to carry (butterfingers). And it looks pretty hot, too.

Posted In grand design, technology
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November 14, 2007

Out of Office.

Out of Office is a just-launched collective of British product designers who turn concepts, stories and ideas into tangible objects. A lot of the products are still in a conceptual phase, but I can’t wait until they’re available. Especially the Pencil Block since pencils are one of my favorite weapons of the trade.

Watering Mug

Smitten Mittens

Pencil Block

Decal Tattoos

:: via Core 77

Posted In grand design
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November 13, 2007

Boygirlparty.

Susie Ghahremani is the incredibly talented illustrator behind Boygirlparty who recently expanded her web presence with the Shop at Boygirlparty.com. Not only am I impressed with her continually growing abilities, but also with her papergoods. How much fun are her recipe cards?! Lovely job, Susie.



Posted In paper goods
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November 13, 2007

Number Plates.

Could these Number Plates by Christopher Jagmin be anymore bold, graphic and wonderful? The answer is no. They’re the perfect dinnerware for a typophile such as myself. I would smile and be giddy every single time I had to set the table. And I would set the table.




Posted In kitchen
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November 13, 2007

GapBody Bath + Skin.

I popped into the Gap Sunday to pick up the Luxe Poncho that I was gushing over last week and was pleasantly surprised to see GapBody’s Bath + Skin products all beautifully lined up on the shelves. Speaking as the Product Whore that I am, the packaging is lovely and definitely made me want to pick one of the eight scents for my very own. I held out with much restraint, but think I’ve found something else for my Christmas list.

Posted In beauty bag, packaging
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