Coffee with My New Camera
I recently purchased the Olympus Stylus FE-280. There are several reasons for my choice: size, cost, and a fun feature called "cuisine" mode. I wanted something I could throw in my purse and use easily, although I do envy those will SLRs. The real selling point was the "cuisine" function, which is basically a macro option that is supposed to work well for food photography. This is my first food shot with the camera, at a coffee shop in San Francisco.
October 5, 2007 in Art & Photography | Permalink | Comments (1)
Martha Stewart's Pumpkin Decorating
I was flipping through the channels yesterday and saw Martha sticking candy on a pumpkin, somehow creating a unique looking face. Only Martha can do this, I thought. I'd be trying to stick on a piece of licorice for a mouth and it'd look like a weird nose or something. Check out her other pumpking carving and decorating ideas at MarthaStewart.com. That woman and her staff have some talent; if you can create any pumpkin like the ones on the site, you'll be the envy of the neighborhood.
October 4, 2007 in Parties & Entertaining | Permalink | Comments (0)
HomeHero Kitchen Fire Extinguisher
I was reading the SF Chronicle this weekend, and came across an article on this smartly designed fire extinguisher. Apparently, October is National Fire Safety Month; who knew? The HomeHero Kitchen Fire Extinguisher is not only a winner of the 2007 International Design Excellence Awards, it is also cool enough to be seen in your kitchen. Now you'll be hip and prepared if your jack o' lantern catches on fire this Halloween. HomeHero Kitchen Fire Extinguisher will be sold exclusively at Home Depot for about $25
October 1, 2007 in Kitchen Gadgets | Permalink | Comments (0)
Neutrino Designs
This month Lucky magazine highlighted the designer Julie York. Her simple abstract creations are finished by hand and are reasonably priced. The clashing scientist and artist in you will definitely appreciate Neutrino Designs.Salt and pepper shaker l $16 at Neutrino Designs
October 1, 2007 in Tabletop Design | Permalink | Comments (0)
