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San Francisco Neighborhood Plate Set

San Francisco Neighborhood Plate Set -- $ 60.00| Buy it here

If San Francisco is near and dear to your heart, maybe you’ll like this plate set. Or, maybe you just like the geometry and web-like look of city maps. Interestingly enough, Cherry Chaicharn, the designer, is a former Bay Area city planner, so you know her heart (or her work) is behind the design of these subtle grey-on-white patterns. The set features maps of South of Market, North Beach, Glen Park/Noe Valley and Castro/Mission. And, get this, apparently there’s other cities (Bangkok, Tokyo, Hong Kong, etc..) to follow.

Set of four (one each of four designs).
Designed by Cherry Chaicharn, of August Table (more pics here)
7.5″ diameter each

[posted by katie on March 18, 2010 at 7:55 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

Cucina Food Warmer and Dish by Hans-Wilhelm Seitz

Cucina Food Warmer and Dish by Hans-Wilhelm Seitz -- $ 128.00| Buy it here

I was thinking maybe this food warmer is a chicer alternative to those tin pans and blue jelly candles, especially because this version by Seitz is porcelain and heated by tealights. I just wish it came in bigger sizes, but it’s dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe so I’ll cut my losses.

Rectangular dish: 8 x 13 x 2.5 inches
Warmer: 8.5 x 13.5 inches
A range of coordinating dishes and platters/lids available at Lekker Home.

Awarded with the Form 2001, the red dot award for good product design 2002, and nominated for the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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[posted by troy on March 17, 2010 at 7:43 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker

Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker -- $ 25.99| Buy it here

I forget how I found this thing, but the reviews, even the critical ones, say it makes a better-than-average cup of coffee with less acidity and no bitterness. And you don’t even need electricity to use it so take it camping if you like…Brokeback Mountain style, but with Juan Valdez and a happier ending.

Includes: Aeropress plunger, funnel, scoop, stirrer, and a year’s supply of micro-filters.
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[posted by troy on March 16, 2010 at 8:39 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

VKB TV dinner tray

VKB TV dinner tray -- £ 27.00
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| Buy it here

TV dinner trays aren’t exactly known for their elegance, of course, but this tray might change that. Coated in a non-slip finish, it helps keep your plate and glass from sliding around, and it’s easy to stack and store. Available in white, black, and willow wood, it also has a distinct elevated appearance from your regular plastic tray variety, which might just help your TV-watching dinner experience be a bit more… well, civilized.

Designer: Ontwerpbureau 3.11
Manufacturer: Royal VKB

[posted by katie on March 15, 2010 at 7:36 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

Handi Sleeve

Handi Sleeve -- $ 5.00| Buy it here

No need for those cardboard sleeves with these colorful handles. Of course, you’d have to carry it around with you, but hey, who said being eco-conscious was easy? And maybe having an actual handle will help you get a better grip to avoid mishaps/spillage.

[posted by katie on March 12, 2010 at 8:37 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

Ice Carafe

Ice Carafe -- $ 32.00| Buy it here

All you do is freeze a little water in this carafe (on its side), then once it sets, you fill the rest of the carafe up with water and watch the ice slowly release. It’s a smart idea for streamlining the cold drink process.

Designer: Officeoriginair (Ivan Kasner and Uli Budde)
Materials: Polycarbonate bottle; silicone top
Size: 11.2″ t x 3.3″ w x 3.3.” d

If you’re interested, there’s a video about it too…
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[posted by katie on March 11, 2010 at 8:36 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

Ooma Bowl

Ooma Bowl -- $ 25.00| Buy it here

Yeah, how much do you want this? Because this is the sort of thing that once you have, you’ll wonder how you managed without it, unless you always-always-always sit at a table to eat, of course (in which case, this might change your life). The double chambers allow two types of food to be balanced ‘ergonomically’ while eating without a table. What part of that isn’t great? Less mess fumbling around with your food is always a good thing, no doubt about it.

Designed by Thomas Both
3.2″h x 9.3″w x 4.8″d

$25.00 at SFMOMA MuseumStore
$25.00 at UncommonGoods

[posted by katie on March 9, 2010 at 7:02 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

Picnic Set by Carina Ahlburg

Picnic Set by Carina Ahlburg -- $ 75.00| Buy it here

Has spring officially sprung? I’d say so, and it’s got me daydreaming of afternoons at the park. I’m not a huge person for picnics, but this set by Swedish designer Carina Ahlburg has me reconsidering. Check it: plates, cups, tableware, with one big bowl for storage and/or serving, for four people.

Designer: Carina Ahlburg
Tableware is in stainless steel.
Material: Melamine.
Height 4.3″ (11 cm), 9.4″ dia. (24 cm)

[posted by katie on March 9, 2010 at 5:57 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

Self-Cooling Carafe by Royal VKB

Self-Cooling Carafe by Royal VKB -- € 19.95
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| Buy it here

Batteries? Don’t need ‘em. Power outlet? No ma’am. Arian Brekveld’s carafe uses the natural self-cooling properties of terra cotta to keep its contents cool. And its silicone base protects tables from scratches.

Designer: Arian Brekveld
Terra cotta and silicone
11 x 3.2 inches – holds one liter

[posted by troy on March 5, 2010 at 8:39 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

Squeeze Bottle by Royal VKB

Squeeze Bottle by Royal VKB -- € 7.95
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| Buy it here

Thanks to Arian Brekveld for what’s probably the sexiest squeeze bottle I’ve ever seen. I hear it’s dishwasher safe, it’s made of polypropylene plastic with caps in several colors, and for a few extra bucks it’s also available in stainless steel.

Designer: Arian Brekveld
8.2 x 2.3 inches
Design-Plus Award 2006

[posted by troy on March 3, 2010 at 8:08 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

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