I always seem to be managing an overflow of books in my household. When my husband and I joined our book habits years ago, it multiplied the problem exponentially. Now our son’s books are spilling into every room, and I couldn’t be happier about the mess. But it does make me want to invest in some cute bookends to instill a modicum of order to the chaos.
I never thought picking food up off of the floor every. single. day. would be fun. But somehow, my toddler manages to make mealtimes hilarious, most of the time. Here you go, little monkey.
Love this!
I was searching for a kitchen timer as a gift for my mom. Both she and I are huge Alessi fans and I wanted to contribute to her collection. She loves the “Salif” Philippe Stark designed juicer I gave her a years ago. You know the one, it looks like a long legged aluminum spider from outer space. It actually does a fine job of juicing and makes a nice job of adding a touch of whimsy to your counter top. I ended up buying the Michael Graves timer, but wish I would have went with the Josephine Banana design instead.
The Alessi Josephine Banana Kitchen Timer is an adorable little cheeky monkey from the OrienTales collection. OrienTales is an ongoing collaboration between designer Stefano Giovannoni and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan. The project brings the charm and wit of 18th century trinkets into products that are functional and contemporary. The kitchen timer features a mechanical timer and is made from hand decorated thermoplastic resin.
Just in time for spring gifting season, Bloomie’s is chock full of new goodies. While not necessarily cheap, these home goods won’t be something your mama/newly married best friends/hostess whose front yard you’re digging up for a plastic easter egg will hide in a cabinet until you come over.
1. Stainless Steel Asparagus Pot by All Clad; 2. The very strange, very appealing Paris Votive by Bernardaud (check out the other patterns, including a Chicago version); 3. Nambé “Butterfly” Salad Bowl Set; 4. Michael Aram for Waterford Woodgrain Cocktail Shaker; 5. Mediterraneo Kitchen Jars by Alessi; 6. Latte Machiatto Mug by Konitz; 7. Jungle Jubilee by Lynn Chase–one big serving piece is all you need; 8. Jardins Du Monde Ceramic Collection by Juliska–a set of dessert plates from this lovely line is a more than generous gift; 9. The Ice Cream Scoop & Stack by Cuisipro makes perfect ice cream plops; 10. FrouFrou by 1891 by Sferra Sheets are actually more elegant basic than over-the-top froufrou; 11. The Eva Zeisel for Royal Stafford “One O One” Teapot will make your design-minded friends swoon; 12. Dustbuster by Alessi; 13. Clare Flower Pots by Marc Jacobs Waterford; 14. “Banana Brothers” Salt/Pepper Set by Alessi (do kayaking monkeys really need commentary?); 15. “Tea Over Ice” Pitcher System by Tea Forte.
