Archive for February 2010

Chopstick – stickpecker

Who knew chopsticks are a perfect setting for a woodpecker? The Stickpecker is created by Microworks and is available at GNR8. Hope this inspires you to keep your creative juices brewing.

26th February 2010
Chapter: Japanese + Zakka Comments (6)

Asparagus etc

Left to right, top to bottom:
Platter
Tong
Gardening knife
Peeler
Knob
Single spear dish

25th February 2010
Chapter: Etc gallery Comments (1)

Knitsome Studio

Have you seen this one piece wonder by Washington-based Knitsome Studio? So beautifully designed! This is my new fave and so is the ruffled necklet, another wonder.

24th February 2010
Chapter: Great buy Comments (0)

Lemon squeezer etc


Left to right, top to bottom:
Lekue lemon squeezer
Norpro stainless-steel citrus juice press
Rosle citrus reamer/juicer
Revol lemon squeezer with wooden handle
Tovolo double-ended citrus reamer
Joseph Joseph citrus reamer
Make My Day silicone squeezer
Tonfisk Designs Oma
Koziol ship

23rd February 2010
Chapter: Etc gallery Comments (0)

Twin picture frame display stand

While having tea + toast in Toastbox, a rustic-style cafe, I fell in love with the nifty idea behind the 2-faced menu stand on the table.

Hinge to join at the top.

Screw eyes and a string at the bottom.

22nd February 2010
Chapter: DIY + Tutorials Comments (1)

Fold IN Fold OUT

“Fold In Fold Out” is designed by the Origata Design Institute. Though the pictures don’t show, there are up to 32 different ways to fold this sheet up.

Origata is the art of gift wrapping using washi paper, an ancient Japanese tradition where wrapping is done with great care.

19th February 2010
Chapter: Japanese + Zakka Comments (1)

UN shoes

While browsing the shoe shelves in my favourite department store, I came across some cool shoes from UN (United Nude) and amongst them were these wow wild heels! Believe it or not I had the courage to try them all (except the boot, too shy to reach for it) and each time it felt like I was stepping on thin ice or rather more accurately walking on stilts!

18th February 2010
Chapter: Fashion Comments (2)

Waist pouch from Kinies

How luscious are these pouches by Kinies?! Got to love the new take on ruffles!

17th February 2010
Chapter: Great buy Comments (0)

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