19 May 2013
 






 

Make Waves

[Chapter: Blooming zakka]

Figuratively speaking this little charming handmade wooden sculpture by Make Waves allows you to make waves, quite literally.

Watch this clip to see it in action.

17 May 2013 + Comments  
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Clipboard etc 2

[Chapter: Etc picks]

Left to right, top to bottom:
Craftsman Creations laminated striped hardwood clipboard
Heritage sketch board, 23.5″ x 26″
Officemate recycled plastic clipboard storage/forms holder
FranklinCovey clipboard

16 May 2013 + Comments  
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Lightbox etc

[Chapter: Etc picks]

Left to right, top to bottom:
CowboyStudio box light tent with 4 backgrounds and table top lamps
Artograph LightPad, 17″ x 24″
Artograph Glo portable light box, 5 by 9-inch tracing surface

15 May 2013 + Comments  
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Espadrille etc

[Chapter: Etc picks, Fashion]

I know I like shoes with that distinctive rope base but for such a long time I’ve never paid attention to their name – espadrilles. It’s a French word derived from the Catalan name “espardenya”.

Espadrille footwear originated from the Pyrenees, a mountainous region bordering between France and Spain. The appearance of an espardrille can be of any style as long as the heel remains faithful to the braided rope look.

Left to right, top to bottom:
Acorn Espie loafer
Eric Michael Helen
MaxStudio Savana
Gunmetal Penelope T-strap sandal
BCBGeneration Gracyn sandal
Eric Michael Nemo sandal

13 May 2013 + Comments  
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Purse organiser etc

[Chapter: Etc picks]

Left to right, top to bottom:
Sodial bag in bag organiser insert
Purse Perfector purse organizer insert
Purse To Go Pockets Plus purse organizer

10 May 2013 + Comments  
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Cruet etc

[Chapter: Etc picks]

Left to right, top to bottom:
Eva Solo oil and vinegar carafe, drip-free, 16.5oz/ 500ml
Bormioli Rocco Quattro Stagioni bottles, 17 oz/500ml
Anchor Hocking Presence cruet with stopper
Chef’s Planet cruet
Deagourmet 55 Geo oil cruet
Fuchsia ball glass cruet with metal stand, 8.5oz/ 250ml

9 May 2013 + Comments  
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Kew Gardens

[Chapter: Blooming zakka]

Can you blame me that under this burning weather I’m longing to export myself to a place where cool spring weather abides and pretty spring florals just beside? To try to cool myself a little I travelled to the Kew Gardens in London website. Ooo…the many images of beautiful blooms this season brings. Then I wandered into the Kew shop and found a lovely selection of things, like these in-house goodies:

Oh how I wish for spring!

8 May 2013 + Comments  
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Forest trees by Derek Collins

[Chapter: Blooming zakka, Illustration]

On my mind today is this forest scene painted by Derek Collins.

It’s a Giclee print titled A Ray of Light. Love the slanted tree.

7 May 2013 + Comments  
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Drawing template etc

[Chapter: Etc picks]

Left to right, top to bottom:
Landscape template
Circle, square, arrows, ellipse, hexagon, etc symbols stencil
Birds, wings, fish, dolphin shape symbols stencil
Architectural plants garden landscape stencil
Architectural sanitary plumbing fixtures drafting stencil

7 May 2013 + Comments  
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