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.]

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Self-Cooling Carafe by Royal VKB -- € 19.95

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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.]

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Squeeze Bottle by Royal VKB -- € 7.95

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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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ICEBLOX by Martin Žampach -- $ 10.99| Buy it here

Our second free header spot* goes to Martin Žampach. His ICEBLOX look like a lot of fun (note that the silicone mold can be used also for making chocolate, jelly and biscuits), so he gets a little free spot here on BLTD. We asked him a few questions about the design process:

What inspired you to create this product?
Actually inspiration came from my childhood when I was playing tetris like crazy on small one-purpose game handheld. Then It came to my mind again when I was in Moscow in summer 2007. Actually creator of this game is Russian engineer who designed it in 1984. I’ve got the idea that with ice or chocolate cubes could be fun too.
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[posted by katie on February 24, 2010 at 5:06 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

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Balance Salt & Pepper Set -- $ 26.00| Buy it here | [via Salon Store]

Inspired by mind-relaxing balancing stones, each vessel of the Balance Set features a unique color and finish so each seems like a unique find from the most perfect Jack Handey beach walk. The top vessel is a glossy white for salt, the middle vessel is a matte grey for pepper, and the bottom vessel is a matte white for dipping.

[posted by troy on February 23, 2010 at 6:39 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

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Wonder Thunder Muslin Produce Bags -- $ 20.00| Buy it here | [via]

Not a whole lot to say except that this is a set of four ridiculously awesome looking muslin produce bags, handmade in Seattle.

Material: Unbleached cotton muslin with organic cotton drawstring
Dimensions: Large 10″ x 12″-Medium 6″ x 10″-Small 6″ x 5.5″-Herb 3.5″ x 5

[via Daily Candy]

[posted by Simon on February 6, 2010 at 6:07 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

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Silverware Dishtowels at Anthropologie -- $ 38.00| Buy it here

Sure! Go ahead and eat with your hands. You’ll look totally civilized as long as you have these French-made, waffle-weave, spoon-and-fork cotton towels nearby. They’re a little pricey at $38 each, but they’re beautifully crisp, refreshingly white, and good at soaking up spills.

27.5 x 19.75 inches

Fork available here.

[posted by troy on January 14, 2010 at 6:36 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

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Heavy Duty Citrus Juicer -- $ 89.95| Buy it here | [via]

Enjoy fresh squeezed in a new whole way with this handsome juicer. It’s manually operated, so be prepared to work for your refreshing beverage.

Materials:  Cast Zinc
Dimensions: 7 1/2”W x 24”H x 8 1/2”D

[via Uncrate]

[posted by Simon on January 12, 2010 at 5:55 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

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Elevate Kitchen Tools by Joseph and Joseph -- £ 8.00

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Smart collection of kitchen tools that keep your utensils elevated whilst cooking…

The Elevate™ range of kitchen tools are designed to improve hygiene and minimize the mess made by placing mucky utensils onto kitchen surfaces. An innovative weighted handle with an integrated tool rest ensures that when an Elevate™ utensil is placed down, the head is always raised off the work surface. The Elevate™ range comprises of 6 essential tools, available individually or as a boxed gift set.

Dishwasher safe.
Available individually (£8.00) or as a boxed gift set (£40.00).

[via Holycool.net]

[posted by katie on January 7, 2010 at 8:28 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

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Slowcooker by Margriet Foolen -- $ 66.00| Buy it here

Start the new year out right with this slowcooker. It’s simple: place your fresh ingredients in the bowl, put it in the oven, and then wait for your meal to be steamed and cooked. Steaming (instead of boiling) preserves nutrients and vitamins, so you’ll get points for being healthy.  

materials: terra cotta, silicone
dimensions: 8.4″dia. x 6″

Also available from here for £39.95

[posted by katie on January 4, 2010 at 10:15 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]

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