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Smeg Retro Fridge

smeg.jpgThe Smeg retro fridge is the perfect way to appreciate the old design with all the perks of a new fridge. It's available in red, orange, blue, black, lime green, pink, pastel blue, pastel green, cream, and silver.

Smeg Retro Refrigerator  |  $1,500 at Smeg

August 31, 2007 in Kitchen Design | Permalink | Comments (0)

Wine Cellar Sorbets

Wine Sorbets
These wine sorbets are definitely a nice twist for the ice cream connoisseur. The wines used in each sorbet are hand selected by the company's sorbet sommelier. What a great job: tasting wine and sorbets.

Wine Cellar Sorbets  |  $62 - $78 -  $146 for a 4, 6, or 12-pack

August 29, 2007 in Food | Permalink | Comments (0)

50th Anniversary Riedel Decanter

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How does Riedel keep doing it? Each decanter they design is just as or more beautiful than the prior. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening of their factory in Tyrol, Austria, the Tyrol decanter is just another example of Riedel's excellence. 

Riedel Tyrol Wine Decanter I $156.95 at Wine Enthusiast

August 25, 2007 in All Things Wine | Permalink | Comments (1)

Poolside with Jonathan Adler

Poolside Tumbler from Jonathan AdlerIt's sad that we are nearing the end of summer. One good thing is it brings savings on Jonathan Adler's outdoor dinnerware.  The Poolside Panache tumbler is just one of the many discounted goodies you can find online.

Poolside Panache Tumbler  |  $24 at Jonathan Adler

August 23, 2007 in Tabletop Design | Permalink | Comments (0)

Get your chocolate fix via Chocomap

Find your local chocolate shop at Chocomap.comGot a favorite chocolate shop?  Or have you moved or planning a trip to a new city?  Well, consult Chocomap to find a chocolate shop near you, and also add your favorite shops to Chocomap to let others know where you feed your chocolate addiction.

link: Chocomap

August 22, 2007 in Chocolate | Permalink | Comments (0)

Drink Links - Summer Wine Recommendations

August 21, 2007 in All Things Wine | Permalink | Comments (0)

Ecobags Reusable Bags

Reusable BagsHeading to the Farmers Market this weekend? These versatile and colorful reusable ECOBAGS are just one of the many styles available at reusablebags.com. Look good and save the Earth!

Reusable bags  |  $29.95 at ECOBAGS

August 20, 2007 in Kitchen Gadgets | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cherry Coaster

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I was reading my friend Lizzie’s blog, designwatcher.blogspot.com, and discovered a mention of this very cool product line, iomoi. One of my favorite products is the cherry coaster that you can have monogramed.

Cherry Coaster  |  1 for $25 or 4 for $90 at iomoi.com

August 13, 2007 in A Food & Wine Gift Guide | Permalink | Comments (0)

Jonathan Adler Dinnerware

Mod Dots & Green Key Dinnerware by Jonathan Adler

Jonathon Adler’s dinnerware is both stylish and affordable. His Mod Dots and Green Key (shown above) 16-piece settings are only $125. 

Jonathon Adler Dinnerware  |  $125 at jonathonadler.com

August 10, 2007 in Tabletop Design | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fruit Dish by Erik Bagger

Erik Bagger Fruit Dish

Originally designed in 1998 for the Museum of Modern Art in New York by Erik Bagger, this fruit dish brings a modern look to any dining room.

Erik Bagger Fruit Dish  | $89 at nova68.com

August 9, 2007 in Tabletop Design | Permalink | Comments (0)

Etsy Find: Modern "Eames" Style Candle Holders

Retro Candleholders

The great thing about modern living, is that you can mix in old with the new. These Eames candle holders, now retro, were once very new and they add a little history to a modern-designed home.

Eames Candle Holders
  |  $36 at Etsy

August 8, 2007 in Tabletop Design | Permalink | Comments (0)

Rosendahl Lemon Squeezer

Lemon Squeezer by Rosendahl

This lemon squeezer designed by Claus Jensen & Henrik Holbaek for Rosendahl is easy to use with its twisting core design. Made in Denmark.

Rosendahl Lemon Squeezer
  |  $39.95 at nova68.com

August 7, 2007 in Kitchen Gadgets | Permalink | Comments (0)

Modern Kitchen Workbook

Modern Kitchen Workbook

Designing a kitchen remodel can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t have any help. This Modern Kitchen Workbook is a design guide to help you make the right choices for your new kitchen. It boasts floor plans, helpful advise, and color photographs to help you visualize your dream kitchen.

Modern Kitchen Workbook: A Design Guide for Planning a Modern Kitchen  |  $23.75 at Amazon

August 3, 2007 in Kitchen Design | Permalink | Comments (0)

No Reservations

No Reservations starring Catherine Zeta-Jones & Aaron Eckhart

The movie "No Reservations" opened up last weekend and ended up number 5 at the box office. Starring Catherine Zeta-Jones as a workaholic chef at a top New York restaurant, the movie has received mixed reviews. The German movie remake also stars Aaron Eckhart as the love interest and Abigail Breslin of "Little Miss Sunshine,” as her niece. Is it worth the reservation?

August 1, 2007 in Food News | Permalink | Comments (0)

Winepocket

Winepocket

Gift your wine bottles with this wool felt wine bag. 

Winepocket  |  $29 at Branch Home 

August 1, 2007 in All Things Wine | Permalink | Comments (0)