The Star Spangled Spatula For Your All-American Burger-Flipping.

The Star Spangled BBQ Spatula is the perfect all-American tool for your backyard barbeques.




The whimsical spatula was conceived by RISD-educated designer Jacob Riley-Wasserman for Areaware, it comes in two versions. A $65 solid walnut and stainless steel version made by cutlery manufacturer Lamson and Goodnow at a Massachusetts mill that has operated on natural waterpower since the early 1800 and a $10 nylon resin version in one of four colors; black, blue, red or white.




Stainless steel spatula with a solid walnut handle and loop for hanging:
Material: Walnut Wood, Stainless Steel
dimensions: L 19.50” W 4” H 2”
$65, buy it here



Material: Nylon Resin
Dimensions: 12 x 3 x .25 inches
$10, buy it here

Designer: Jacob Riley-Wasserman
Care: Hand wash.
Brand: Areaware

Memorial Day Weekend Links To Military Inspired Design, Art and Objects.

Over the past few years I have written various posts related to Military and Memorial Day objects and art. Each post is an in-depth look at something inspired by those who serve, dedication and bravery.

From simple and fun jewelry and housewares to a custom porcelain Soldier chandelier for highly secure Military bases and provocative fine art, here are links to each of the eight posts in honor of this Memorial Day Weekend.

•The American Flag Made of Toy Soldiers, Sneakers, Legos, Eyeglasses & More.


•Saluting Design: An Army Of Military-Inspired Products & Modern Art.


•'Made In China' Is A Soldier's Portrait Created With Over 5500 Plastic Toy Soldiers.


•Capturing Toy Soldiers With Mini Blue Helmets All Over The World.


•30 Pieces of Poignant and Uncensored Art by U.S. Veterans of War.


•Pride of Soldiers, A Scabetti Sculpture in A Highly Secure Military Location.


•Army Men Jewelry from Knight&Hammer Benefits the Military Order of the Purple Heart.


•Casualties Of War: Provocative and Compelling Versions of Plastic Toy Soldiers.


God Bless All Those Who Have and Are Bravely Serving Our Country. Happy Memorial Day.

Happy 4th Of July! A Patriotic Promotion From DWR

To remind potential buyers of their holiday promotion (free shipping through July 4th) Design Within Reach e-mailed out this patriotic email to their customers and subscribers that features the American flag made up of modern chairs. This is the second year in a row they've created their 'modern' version of Old Glory.

This year, 2009, they used the Eames shell chair with Eiffel tower base, the Bubble Club outdoor chair and the Bantam Armchair to make up the flag:



The three chairs used in the above art are all available for purchase from DWR:


above: Eames® Molded Plastic Side Chair, available here.
above: Bubble Club Armchair by Philipe Starck, available here.
above: the Bantam Armchair, available here.

Last year's version (2008) featured the Panton chair in blue, the Arne Jacobsen Swan chair in red and the molded Eames Chair in white:



And once again, the chairs from the 2008 DWR flag are all available for purchase:


above: Eames® Molded Plastic Side Chair, available here.
above: Panton chair, available here
above: Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair, available here

I just love them and thought they'd be the perfect way to wish you all a happy Fourth of July!

Shop Design Within Reach and take advantage of their free shipping offer through July 4th now.