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Utilo lemon squeezer.

October 8th, 2008 by PRand | No Comments

Utilo lemon squeezer.

Here is an innovative, quirkly little product that may make a big (lemon) splash. The UTILO, Lemon Squeezer designed by Nicole Schaffert. Just insert spout into your lemon and squeeze for quick and easy seed-free juice. Made of stainless steel.
Producer: Blomus was established in 2001 to innovatively manufacture stainless steel items utilizing modern design. Blomus [...]

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Gamila teastick(s).

October 8th, 2008 by PRand | 2 Comments

Gamila teastick(s).

With cold weather just around the corner, tea anyone?
Gems Teastick
The Teastick GEMS bring new light to your cup of tea. Now with two brilliant colors so sparkling clear you can see the steeping tea bloom. With classic “scoop it, slide it, steep it” functionality The Teastick GEMS are as useful as they are beautiful in [...]

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Coffee for One.

October 8th, 2008 by PRand | 3 Comments

Coffee for One.

This cool coffee maker offers up a smart industrial design which cleanly integrates a ceramic mug in place of a carafe.
The WMF1 Coffee Pad takes a single portioned coffee filter and can brew up a fresh cup of Java in about 1 minute. The compact coffee maker features a clean white design, with a [...]

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Puma. Endangered species.

September 5th, 2008 by PM | No Comments

Puma. Endangered species.

We are alerted: World Animal Day is October 4. This post celebrates environment, design, fashion, and animals used in marketing efforts.
Here we feature a collaboration between Puma and Atmos NY, which consists of three pairs of Puma models inspired by three endangered polar animals: the Harp Seal, Macaroni Penguin and Polar Bear. Each sneaker [...]

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Radio(s). Home. Survivor.

April 7th, 2008 by PRand | No Comments

Radio(s). Home. Survivor.

Eton makes serious radios. Sound 140 Concerto (top) is a loaded clock radio with amazing audio that was specially crafted for your iPod. Martha Stewart would say put one in each room, being cheaper than wiring the mansion for sound. FR1000-VoiceLink (bottom) belongs in your survivor kit. AM-FM, emergency-band, cell-phone charger, walkie-talkie, with a nearly [...]

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Home. Maintenance. Safety.

April 7th, 2008 by PRand | No Comments

Home. Maintenance. Safety.

Worried about space? The Dyson DP24 is for you. This version of the top-shelf Ball, measures only 29.6 inches tall and weighs 11.6 pounds. And its sucks the color off the carpet. Visit Dyson DP24
Home Depot was surprised by the fire-safety statistics. Their new design lab creates Home Hero. The goal was to create a [...]

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Sorapot. Glass teacup.

March 20th, 2008 by PRand | 1 Comment

Sorapot. Glass teacup.

When does form and function equal art? Here is an example. A recent reviewer said “If Apple did housewares, this might be the iPot.

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