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Pyroman Mom brooch
The Pyromance collection of brooches combines Eero’s drawings with vivid colors. The drawings are hand-engraved on silver plate, which gives each its own unique look. When the brooch is worn on the upper sleeve, it emphasizes its design origin of the tattoo theme. Made by Chao & Eero Jewel.
Fokusfabrik
Nice pillows and canvas bags made of Fokusfabrik's fabrics. Right from the beginning it was obvious that Fokus Fabrik wanted to use sustainable materials in their collection and to produce it in Finland to ensure ethical production. The patterns are printed on a fabulous mix of organic cotton and hemp. Organic cotton is environmentally friendly cotton that has been grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.The classic pillow model is suitable for the modern homes. The bags are lined on the inside and have reinforced bases. Fuusio and Katve are also sold by metre.
The Italian Collection
Some say variety is the spice of life. We say spice is the spice of life. This set offers oregano for roast chicken, cracked black pepper and rosemary for lamb, thyme to perfume broth, red pepper flakes for spicy ragù, fennel for seasoning a garlicky pork loin and saffron for your risotto recipes. Also included? Nutmeg, basil and hulled sesame seeds. Now get to cooking up some memorable meals, pronto.Heart shakers
Give a Heart Shaker to someone who is close to your heart! Sweet hand made shakers for salt, pepper or sugar.The motives are from places the designer Malin Jansson has visited; Malmoe, Stockholm and New York.Crazy 4 Cookies Indeed
Charles, our dashingly dressed, debonair man-about-town, loves crumbly cookies. According to him, the only thing better than French madelines dunked in cold milk are cookies smothered in chocolate chunks or smooth peanut butter. And so we found this irresistible assortment box, which includes four of each kinds of cookie: Oats So Sweet oatmeal, Choc It Up chocolate chunk, The Big O chocolate cream-filled sandwiches and Nuttin’ But Love peanut butter filled sandwiches.
Babel
Babel is an innovative table system that you can combine in many ways. The designer Fredrik Mattson has found a shape that allows the table to play an important role in an interior. Standard colors are a range from black to white or black to red where the fot plate is black and the tabletop white or red. Each ring is 9,5 cm, the foot plate is 55 cm in diameter.Chunky Tiger Bracelet
The stylish Chunky Tiger bracelet is available in two sizes. Handmade tiger camagong wooden pearls and components in goldcolored metal and crystal. Design Cathrine Olsson.
Quick Quiche
Who says real men don’t eat quiche? This gourmet variety from Quintessential Quiche is packed with your daily serving of veggies: fresh tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms and onions, plus swiss cheese and a flaky crust. Tote them along on a picnic in the park. And, yes, real men picnic..
Hydrate for A Good Cause
Truth: Nearly 1.2 billion individuals (that’s 1 in 6 people) lack access to safe drinking water on this planet. In observance of World Water Day last March, we purchased a few bottles of Charity Water and the good cause is still going strong. All donations fund the 250 wells that are being built to serve 150,000 people worldwide. But that’s just the beginning, of course. If you’re feeling really generous, you can forgo the plastic bottle in favor of the “virtual” water. It’s just another way to earn those angel wings.
More From the Tea Front
Feeling bluer than blue? We have a temporary fix: hot, soothing tea. Strengthen The Spirit Tea is an oolong from a Fujian province in China. Known for its fresh, orchid flavor and clean finish, the iron-hued leaves can be infused many times over. You know how we’re fervent recyclers (except when it comes to ex lovers).Drizzle This
The Mugo Pine, a miniature pine tree, holds a sweet elixir drawn out by the sun. It’s called Mugolio, or Pine Cone Bud Syrup. Primitivizia’s Elinora Cunacia harvests these cones and stores them in sun-drenched glass jars for a months in order to coax out the sweet syrup. In late Autumn, its filtered and cooked with sugar until it becomes a deep golden brown liquid with a rich honey flavor. Drizzle it on apples, pears, peaches or creamy cheeses (think ricotta or mascarpone) for a special treat.Copper Grater
Nothing gets our appetites worked up like dealing with ginger or garlic in the kitchen. Finally, we’ve found a tool to make it feel less like work and more like play. This palm-sized, tin-plated copper grater prevents either delicacy from being crushed, so that it’s fresh and in perfect form for use in your favorite recipes. You see, each tooth is carved out and upward by hand to intensify the grating capabilities. Fun fact: The tortoise and crane designs are symbols of long life and happiness in Japanese culture.
Bamboo Beauty
Bamboo is everywhere in design these days. Our adoration for it goes beyond clothes (we’ve got plenty of this material in our wardrobes) and includes this oval platter, available in four fun colors. You can use it to serve your beloved recipes or arrange them in multiples and use them as colorful decoration statements.
Foot Candies
As some of you know, Twenty Two shoes are incredibly stylish, sturdy and splurge-worthy: Each shoe begins as a sketch in the designers’ in-store studio loft (in Oakland, California) and is brought to life by craftsman in Italy. This Holly sandal is like cotton candy, crafted from pink suede and so comfy you’ll feel like you’re walking on the type of whipped, sugary fluff you can only get at a summer carnival. Metallic leather lining is an oh-so-sweet touch.
Banana Republic Eyewear
Just in time for the sunniest of seasons, Banana Republic offers a chic, expensive-looking line of sunglasses, many of which retail for under $100 and look worthy of being carried at Barney’s. In particular, the wrap designs flatter petite features and come equipped with a hard leather case and monogrammed BR shammy. We’re not ones to advocate the goods of chain stores, but when the deals are this delicious…
On the L.A.M.B
Walk on the wild side with a metallic platform. These platinum stunners have a ridiculously stacked, yet sturdy heel. The look channels Vanessa Kensington—surely you remember actress Elizabeth Hurley in Austin Powers? Polished gold metal links and push-stud closures on the ankle strap are a nice touch—just a few of the many tough girl accents from creator Gwen Stefani.
Rock On
Band logos are plenty powerful. The mere glimpse of the tongue-and-lips trademark recalls many Rolling Stones concerts of our youth (those were the days). This design book captures 1,000 of the coolest, most influential rock, hip hop, metal, pop, reggae, and country music graphics spanning the 1960s to today. Bonus features include interviews with artists and presenting the extra large graphics over extended gatefolds. It makes a great gift for your music-loving peers.
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Old School Rules
Our friends at Insound have launched a sleek new website offering some new items that are great for summer. We’re digging this totally retro monster portable iPod Boombox. Go old school by sliding your iPod, iPod Nano or iPod Mini into the so-called cassette deck. It will take you back to the good old days of Thriller and Digital Underground.
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Fear and Loathing
Conceptual artist Dido Velema’s provocative designer gas masks mix fashion with fear. Whether you loathe or love them, the message is loud and clear: Modern man is in a perpetual state of war—with other countries, and with himself since he may never be satisfied, despite his attempts to lavish himself with material objects. Velema uses the Gucci and Louis Vuitton logos on gas masks to call attention to this issue, assuming that enlightenment will help us all “breathe easier.”They’re currently for gallery purposes only, but we certainly won’t be surprised if we see them on the streets one day.
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Puma Power
Live from New York: Puma The Black Store has kindly invited all of C&M’s readers to scope out the latest collection of Puma footwear by the venerable Alexander McQueen, as well as McQueen’s Bones installation inspired by the human skeletal structure. The event takes place from 1 to 5 pm on Saturday, March 29 and you’ll get 25% off your purchases just for attending. What a great way to kick start spring!
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Rooftop Fun
As you may have already heard, San Diego's luxurious and decidedly modern Ivy Hotel is now reopened, after having undergone an $80 million makeover led by the designers of the W Hotel Los Angeles-Westwood. Each room spoils visitors with sleek beds made from walnut, travertine-tiled pampering spaces, and leather ottomans. However, the highlight is the rooftop deck at Eden Bar, replete with bar and sparkling pool overlooking the bustling Gaslamp Quarter (quite the place for partying) and Bay.
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The Pyromance collection of brooches combines Eero’s drawings with vivid colors. The drawings are hand-engraved on silver plate, which gives each its own unique look. When the brooch is worn on the upper sleeve, it emphasizes its design origin of the tattoo theme. Made by Chao & Eero Jewel.
