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.]
This pretty little napkin ring is “giving me”, as they say, Viktor & Rolf Spring Summer 2010. Both are at once: feminine, delicate, bold, and surreal. The inspiration behind Viktor & Rolf’s cut-out tulle creations? “With the credit crunch and everybody cutting back, we decided to cut [holes into] tulle ball gowns,” says Rolf. The inspiration behind Urquiola’s napkin ring? Maybe the rolling hills of her native Oviedo, Spain.
Manufacturer: Rosenthal, Germany
Material: Porcelain
[via goodnight cruel world]
[posted by troy on January 30, 2010 at 6:18 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
So this salt and pepper shaker is designed for robustness. It’s humid proof to prevent clumping, and housed in a extra tough plastic case to withstand abuse. I doubt you really need all those features (unless you’re a traveling chef or are really clumsy), but it’s nice to know right?
Designer: Wietlisbach
Dimensions: 2.3″ x 2.3″x .6″
[posted by Simon on January 28, 2010 at 5:12 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Whether you’ve solved ‘the cube’ or not, you might get a kick out of these salt and pepper mills.
These salt and pepper mills are the ultimate tabletop tribute to the 80’s icon. Each cube is built around a high-quality ceramic grinding mill. The top layer of the cube rotates to operate the mill. The action of grinding the pepper or salt has the same feel and sound as the classic cube puzzle.
2.25″ square.
Available as a pair ($34.00) or individually ($17.00).
[posted by katie on January 8, 2010 at 7:08 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Personally, I think the Mustache Napkin Rings have a bit more flair to them, but these chalkboard(ish) rings are simple enough to grace a streamlined tabletop. Might be a fun gift for a someone that loves throwing dinner parties.
set of 4 wood napkin rings with black matte surface, white pencil and sponge included.
[posted by katie on December 8, 2009 at 5:48 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Porcelain paired with cork, a lovely contrast in materials that makes for a pleasing look as well as a comfortable grip.
Named after the latitude where Denmark and Norway meet. A salt and pepper set has to remain on the table day after day without people getting tired of looking at it. This is the idea behind the design duo, ULIK’s salt and pepper set.
Designer: Ulik designduo
Dimensions: 3 3/4” H x 1 1/2” dia
$44.00, Buy it here.
€32.50,
Buy it here.
[posted by katie on September 23, 2009 at 6:10 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
For those of you that keep up with the various other design blogs, you might remember when this first hit the stands. These caps fit onto your own saved jars, enabling you to re-use them in various ways. They’re now available for purchase, so if you’re a fan, you can snap some up.
These functional screw caps fit on jars all over the world. Now you can re-use and preserve that memorable mustard jar from Dijon, France or that pickle Jar from Poland. Build your own personal collection.
Material: Polypropylene
Jar Tops (Set of 5):
Cocoa Shaker Cap: Dia 6.3 cm.,
Sugar Shaker Cap: Dia 6.3 cm.,
Long Handled Cap Dia 7 cm.,
Creamer Cap: Dia 5.8 cm.,
Oil & Vinegar Cap: 5.8 cm.
£14.00, Buy it here.
$29.00, Buy it here.
[posted by katie on September 17, 2009 at 7:04 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
This might quickly become a favorite amongst you add-sugar-to-coffee types…I’d say it’s much more dignified (and possibly less wasteful) than those tiny paper packets every day.
Made of double-walled glass, this stylish sugar dispenser has a wide hole in the top for pouring and a hole with a rubber stopper in the bottom for refilling. Made by Alessi. Hand-wash only. Sugar not included.
Designed by Lisa Vincitorio, 2008.
Size: 3.75h x 3.25″diam., 4.5oz.
$50.00 ($45.00 Members), Buy it here.
[posted by katie on July 26, 2009 at 2:07 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
These various mills remind me a little of a vintage building block set, which could be good or bad depending upon your preference.
Throughout the 80s and 90s, Sottsass Associati was the core design studio for Alessi’s range of wooden products. The grinder series revisits classic wood-turning patterns.
Sottsass Pepper Mill (Member Price:$126.00), $140.00, Buy it here.
Salt Mill (Member Price:$99.00), $110.00, Buy it here.
Chili Mill (Member Price: $126.00), $140.00, Buy it here.
[posted by katie on May 19, 2009 at 9:14 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Holy moly, these are absolutely beautiful. I’m flabbergasted.
Designer: Aldo Bakker
Water Carafe, $229.00,
Buy it here.
Vinegar Flask, $189.00, Buy it here.
Oil Can, $129.00, Buy it here.
Salt Cellar, $129.00, Buy it here.
[posted by katie on April 15, 2009 at 3:22 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]