February 20th, 2013 — Design
The following post is brought to you by Fab . Our partners are hand-picked by the Design Milk team because they represent the best in design. Since you read this blog and you’re a lover of all things modern design, I’m sure you’re already aware of Fab , the design shop filled with tons of curated quirky, modern design products. It’s like Design Milk for shopping! I visit Fab multiple times a week to see what’s new – I hate to miss a good deal. I’ve noticed that lately, I’ve been drawn to circles… roundy, curvy stuff
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Round and Round with Fab!
February 19th, 2013 — Designer Stuff
I’ve really, really, really been trying to be good and healthy when it comes to eating. I was doing so well without carbs until they sucked me back in again. Pizza, pasta, semolina rolls, bagels – why are you so good yet so bad?
Anyway, I’m back on the no-carb wagon, so I’m searching for different ways to curb my cravings. While searching the produce section at the grocery store, I saw a giant bag of kale and decided I was going to jump on the kale chip bandwagon. They’re quick, easy, pretty delicious and WAY better than a bag of Lays. This was my first batch, with a second one in my very near – like in the next hour – future, so it was a bit of a practice round. The second batch I plan on leaving in the oven for a bit longer because the crispier ones have been my favorite ones.
Here’s how you can make them on your own:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop kale in to smaller pieces. [If you cheat and use the bag like I did, there isn't much chopping necessary. In fact, I did no chopping whatsoever.] Arrange kale in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or cooking spray. Sprinkle with desired herbs and/or spices – I used only black pepper but I’m thinking a little garlic powder or crushed red pepper flakes will also be good. Pop sheet in oven, bake for about 10-15 minutes until desired crispiness is achieved. Let cool and enjoy!
Have you made your own kale chips? Did you add any fun spices?
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February 19th, 2013 — Design
Now it’s the time on Design Milk when we dance . I couldn’t help myself! Schprokets is a gear-shaped lighting fixture designed by Christopher Moulder that uses no wires or sockets, but instead uses low-voltage bulbs that give off a halo-like glow. Moulder has created a structure that not only looks like a turning gear, but it functions as both the light and the socket. “I wanted to create a piece with no wires or sockets, so I started experimenting with low voltage bulbs,” Moulder explains. “Low voltage means the fixture doesn’t have to be insulated.
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Schprokets Light Fixture by Christopher Moulder
February 19th, 2013 — Design
Finally! An alarm system that doesn’t nickel and dime me every month, and that I can take with me when I move. Scout , funded by Sandbox Industries , is a brand new idea in home security. Scout removes the middleman to make security more affordable and efficient without eliminating any effectiveness
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Scout: The Next Generation Security System
February 17th, 2013 — Design, Uncategorized, furniture hacks
Materials: Not floor lamp, wax paper, jewelry jump rings, mesh wastebasket, mesh pencil cup Description: What I Used: – Ikea Not lamp – Dollar Store Wire Mesh waste basket – Dollar store wire mesh pencil cup – Fishing line (Monofilament) – Large jump rings (jewelry findings) – Wax Paper – Iron – Cutting Machine (can also be done with punches or circle cutter.) – Wire snips How To Make It: 1.) First, paint the wire mesh baskets white. I neglected to do this at the beginning and had to go back and try and paint AROUND the circles.
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Ikea NOT floorlamp makeover
February 17th, 2013 — Design
Self-taught designer Reza Feiz founded his Los Angeles-based firm Phase Design in 2000. Working within his philosophy of “strength in simplicity,” he uses solid woods, metal, ceramics, and fiberglass in luxurious finishes to realize his simple, yet dynamic furniture, lighting, and tabletop designs. His work has been acquired by some clients ranging from Gensler to Google, and from Starwood hotels to Tom Ford.
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Friday Five with Reza Feiz of Phase Design
February 16th, 2013 — Design
100% TobeUs began as the brainchild of Italian architect and designer Matteo Ragni who became a father and realized that modern day toys were nothing but disposable objects with no real value or meaning. So began his quest of “giving children the possibility to love an object” and TobeUs was born – wooden toy cars made from cedar that are built to last and cleverly designed by skilled designers. Untitled by Fernando and Humberto Campana (above) Would you like a slice of toast? by Tomoko Azumi Cedar, with its distinctive smell and durability, became the perfect material choice. With the help of Alessi , 100% TobeUs expanded the project to include 100 toy cars that were designed by 100 designers, all to be shown in an exhibition in Milan.
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100% TobeUs: 100 Wooden Toy Cars by 100 Designers
February 16th, 2013 — Design
I’m so excited about the new partnership between BoConcept and smart , which not only gave birth to an amazing furniture and accessories collection, but also a smart fortwo Boconcept signature style car! The design teams from both companies worked together to come up with a synergistic collection that represented both brands. While smart solves the problems of small, urban transportation, BoConcept solves the problems of small-space urban living – both go hand-in-hand. The home collection features three furniture pieces: a chair, sofa and table, and the accessories include a rug, sculptures, candlesticks, pillows, places, mugs and cups. The collection is retailing from $9 to $2,995, so your home can get smart at any budget level
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BoConcept Partners with smart on Furniture Collection and smart fortwo
February 15th, 2013 — Design
The following post is brought to you by Ketel One Vodka. Our partners are hand-picked by the Design Milk team because they represent the best in design. I’m always impressed with the quality of submissions we get on Design Milk, and often amazed at what people can make with their hands.
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February 14th, 2013 — Designer Stuff
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Are you a lover or a hater of Valentine’s Day? I’ve always loved it, whether I’ve had a Valentine or not. It’s just a fun, whimsical holiday that can be serious in love or just a happy-go-lucky day. Yeah, people call it the Hallmark Holiday, but who cares? It’s an excuse to show extra love and joy than usual.
Anyway – if you had to choose what would make your PERFECT Valentine’s Day – what would it entail? For me, it’s pretty simple – all I want this year is a bottle of pink champagne to enjoy and a bunch of delicious cupcakes. Specifically these Baked by Melissa cupcakes – if you are ever in NYC, you have to try them. They’re about the size of a quarter – and a bit expensive – but the flavors are out of this world and the small size allows for more taste-testing! I think I also want some pizza to cheat on my diet and make this V-Day extra perfect. Of course, diamonds would be nice, but I’m trying to keep it low budget it this year!!!
So, tell me what would make today your ideal Valentine’s Day?
[Pink Champagne [no original source]