Please excuse me as I wipe a bit of drool from my face. However, I’ve just happened upon another wonderful store overseas, Analogue Life. The name in itself was enough to draw me in, but the brilliant selection sealed the deal. They’re based in Japan, but will ship to other countries as well. Simply dreamy…
“Whether mass produced, or handmade by artisans or craftsman, the emphasis is on simplicity , functionality and plain old good design.”
[ via Remodelista | all images via Analogue Life ]
One of my favorite TV shows is NCIS. I’ve installed a virtual Gibbs in my head who is something of a moral guide. I’m currently working on refinishing our patio furniture, and have decided to do everything with hand tools, because that’s the way Gibbs would want it. After all, he did build a boat by hand in his basement.
I’m sure that Gibbs inherited most of his tools, and their rustic look is a patina that was built up with age. My tool set is starting from scratch, but I believe Garrett Wade might be able to help me find tools that will both stand the test of time and look gorgeous.
Here are some of the tools Gibbs and I would like in our workshop:
Measuring:
Cutting:
Drilling & Fastening:
Cleanup:
[ all images via Garrett Wade ]
Thoughtful material expression can be so utterly gorgeous. Check out these pieces from Rosendahl – simple details that give just the right amount of edge to the products.
This Grand Cru oak cutting board is beautiful. I love the little thumb notch for ease of carrying.
I also really like the simplicity of this beer glass. The glass isn’t overly thick. There is just enough of a rim on the glass to prevent small spills after every sip. And the shape is designed well enough to give the beer room to breathe (or whatever it does. I’m not a beer drinker), without being overly designed.
And how could you not love these monkeys!? Look at that belly, that smile. Made of teak and limba, I’m sure they get a fine patina with age.
This rocking horse is simple and well designed. It would look perfect in any budding aesthete’s room.
Find your local dealer here.
[all images via Rosendahl]
I love the idea of having a range of scents perfectly suited for different occasions or seasons, but find myself so underwhelmed upon leaving most perfume stores. Christopher Brosius’s “CB I Hate Perfume” is a bit different.
With scents such as “In the Library” and “Winter 1972,” CB aims to evoke singular experiences and memories. They seem to be the perfect way to complement the change of seasons, or perhaps to transport yourself to warmer times in the dead of winter. I can imagine “At the Beach 1966” would be quite a treat in the middle of February, with its scents of Coppertone 1967 and accords of the North Atlantic, Wet Sand, Seashell, Driftwood and Boardwalk.
Like the main in the movie Perfume (but hopefully without all the weirdness and murder), CB seems to be able to distill nearly anything into an accord (a single-note scent). His limited selection of accords for sale include 18 different types of wood and 13 different water scents. He even has accords for Crayon and Baby Aspirin.
The packaging itself is wonderfully understated. I imagine having a multitude lined up on a shelf would look fabulous – almost mysterious and alchemical.
I wonder, though, how it’s possible to narrow down the options and purchase only one or two…
[via Design Milk]
Need a new pair of specs, but can’t afford the arm and leg they cost? You may want to check out Warby Parker. Their stylish glasses are just $95.
Don’t let the affordability fool you, though – these are top of the line specs. The frames are made of durable, flexible cellulose acetate (processed wood pulp treated with various acids). Lenses are polycarbonate, which is thinner and lighter than plastic or glass, has great impact resistance, and offers 100% UV protection. Anti-reflective coating comes standard, as well.
Of course, it’s tough to buy something like eyeglasses over the internet. Fit and shape are crucial – especially if you have a child-size head like a, erm… friend of mine.
Luckily, they’ve thought of that. Just upload a picture of yourself, and their facial recognition software will automatically size the glasses to fit your face. If you can manage to narrow it down to five selections, order them up for a home try-on.
That’s right, a home try-on: 5 frames, 7 days, 100% Free (including the return shipping). In fact, just about everything is free. Despite the fact that the glasses are made just for you, if you don’t like them when you get them, you can send them back for a full refund.
And, for everything that you get for free, someone in need gets more. For every pair of glasses they sell, they donate one through Restoring Vision.
Need even more convincing? They also offer a monocle.
How the H do they do all this? They’re changing the game. By taking out the middle man, they have more control and eliminate all the markups.
So go get yourself a pair. Get one for every day of the week. After all, it is for charity.
[via Uncrate]
I love items that are not over- or under-designed. Items that are comfortable with their raw beauty. McMaster-Carr has plenty of these. As an industrial supply company with nearly half a million products, it’s easy to find products that would be a welcome addition to your home.
They also have a bevy of information to help you choose between their many options. Should you choose a straight or offset handle for your scissors? Pointed or safety-point tips? Snub-nose or broad blade? You’ll find just enough information to help you make your decision.
If you spend a lot of time on construction sites and are tired of sharing hard hats with your co-workers, you could pick up your own in a snazzy color.
They may just have the perfect item for your home or work needs.
[via Apartment Therapy]
