Monday, November 30, 2009

Knock your Lights Out






This neat lamp is lit when upright and turns off when knocked over. The interaction with the pin is learned almost automatically, when a person tries to upright the tipped lamp. Perfect for the bowler in your life, or for the sporty kids' room. 

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Pick a Card, Any Card



Gone are the days of breaking nails and a sweat trying to sort through your wallet to find the credit card you need. This device by Richartz holds 5 credit cards that are displayed in a staggered fashion when pushed forward. Sleek AND smart!

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Lets Talk Vase to Vase


Kado Vases, by Michele de Lucchi, via Metropolitan Home, $320 to $390 a set

These vases by Michele de Lucchi solve the problem of trying to find the right vase for your flowers. The graduated necks allow the opening to become smaller, letting you to find the perfect way to arrange that lovely bouquet. The last piece closes the vase, making it a jar. Tre chic!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Feeling Fresh!



These clips are so smart! I always need more clips to keep food fresh, and these help you remember when you opened the package! These are small enough, you could even set one and throw it in your makeup bag to remind you when to throw out your makeup!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

A Cubic Function

Cube Placecard Holders, by Crate and Barrel. $7.95 for set of 4.

These cubic placecard holders will fit any decor or function. I'm envisioning a wintery white and silver tablescape. Heavy to avoid tipping, and shiny to catch your guests' eyes. Bon appetit!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Got Milk?



Milk Crown Tray by Masashi Hanayama, at AMEICO INC.


A play on the famous image of a splash of milk, these trays would find a welcome spot in my home. As a vigorous milk drinker, these just might turn into the most appropriate drink coasters ever. Also available in black, gold, and platinum.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

We Whisk You a Merry Christmas


Silicone Squirrel Whisk Set by Kikkerland. $10 for set of 2. 

These adorable squirrel whisks would make baking even more fun than it already is! I think they would be perfect for making a pecan pie, yes? Also available in rabbit and bird designs, for carrot cake and blackberry pie!

Monday, November 23, 2009

A New Focus: Innovation and Creative Design


The Speak-er from thinkofthe.com. $120 a set, including a right and left Speak-er,  limited availability of 1,000 sets. 

I am still working on making the blog pretty and new, but I wanted to put up my first post for my new focus: Innovation and Creative Design. This can be anything from consumer products to fashion, from landscapes to computer systems. Hope you enjoy my finds!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Apologies!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to leave a post to apologize for being MIA the last few weeks. School work has really increased lately, and research time, AND I think I may have figured out what I want to do my thesis on (maybe!) and that will take even more research (has it been done before, funding, timeline, etc.)...

I'm planning on taking a little bit of a break here for the next few weeks as well, until Thanksgiving break or so. I'll still try to put up the occasional post, but I know that without regular posting a lot of people stop visiting, so thank you if you still stop by every so often (I'm pretty sure I'm down to only my mom and my boyfriend, and people that keep google searching the color pink and end up at my "Jason's Room Redo" post). I also know that without me visiting your sites and leaving comments, there isn't much motivation to come by here.

I hope you all had a great Halloween (I know I did!) and I hope to see you around soon!

Also, when I come back, PPR might have a whole new look/feel. I'm feeling something different...

Carolyn