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.
Walter Martin and Paloma Muñoz work as a team to create some of the most innovative, breathtaking art I’ve seen in recent memory. Specifically their Travelers series which is some of their latest work. Martin and Muñoz have taken snow globes and created moments that you’re sure to remember. Some are are filled with sadness, others everyday moments happening in the “snow.” All have a very serene quality which lends itself nicely to the emotions created by the artists.
I can’t recall ever having used a sugar lump myself, but that’s not stopping me. I love the design and grid structure of the Sugar Lump by Kathleen Hills so much that it just might make me start asking “One lump or two?”
“This appealing, spiral-bound desk calendar is a bit like a Pantone book with room for notes; each day’s color brings its own scent, taste and sound, the implications of memory, the possibilities of the future. A beautiful little object, impeccably printed, for the desk or attaché case of a design aficionado, promising enjoyment long after 2008 is history. The appendix includes a calendar overview for 2008-2009, Pantone codes for the 365 colors, and blank pages for memos.”
I’m rundown from my recent travels and craving sweets which goes against any semblance of healthy eating in my world. Oh, and I have a cold. If that combination doesn’t call for coconut banana bread with lime glaze, well, then I don’t know what does.
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.
