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As Sexy As An Espresso Machine Can Get: The Brunopasso PD1

Designed by Tadahito Ishibashi, the Brunopasso PD-1-S Plus Espresso Pod Coffee Maker features auto-inspired designs like a stick-shift like pull handle, race car motifs, speedometer-like gauges and a curvacious design reminiscent of 60’s race cars. Even the colors are automobile-like.

The PD !-S Plus also comes with a stainless steel milk steamer and tray:

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Made in Sweden for deviceSTYLE
learn more here (Japanese only, sorry)

Available for purchase in Europe here
And on Amazon in Japan here

Why Only White from TEDA Showers Us With Color

Update: Sadly this company and their products -as well as the sites listed in this post, no longer seem to exist. But I'm ot removing it because the items are so great to look at at may inspire someone else to produce something similar.

Fabulous custom or graphic showers in various sizes, with several options from a small artisan shop in Italy will brighten up any bathroom, commercial or residential.

W.O.W. - Why Only White, by Teda
The “TOTEM” collection: an intriguing and personal approach in bathroom design. White is no longer the only choice in bathroom design but only one of the vast possibilities they offer to an ever-discriminating clientele. Every individually made WOW TOTEM is colorful, fully equipped, and almost weightless; an exact fit for each inclination.

Over a white or brushed aluminum body, they offer a collection of designs that changes periodically to reflect the newest trends and moods in fashion and design.

WOW TOTEM is offered in 5 standard formats and an array of choices between different kinds of water nozzles; a regenerating waterfall stream or a bubbly shower head. The thermostatic mixer unit is equipped with a safety system that cuts off the hot water flow if there should be any interruption in the cold water supply, in order to avoid unpleasant scalding accidents. Their standard equipment features low water consumption waterworks - 9 liters/minute or 2.5 GPM, while supplying superb aesthetics and a comfortable shower experience.

All WOW TOTEMs share the striking visual and structural lightness that set them apart from the rest of the crowd. With barely 8 cm (3¼") of thickness, WOW TOTEM is exceptionally unobtrusive. Innovative materials and superior components transform a utilitarian object into a true piece of craftsmanship that ideally combines form, pleasure and function.

USA SIZES (approx.)
• SWING 7.8”x 3’4” x 3.15”
• SPIN 9.8”x 3’11”x 3.15”
• RIP 9.8” x 6'05" x 3.15”
• FLY 12.6”x 5’3”x 3.15”
• TWIST 17”x 6’05”x3.15”
• SLIDE 17”x 6’05”x3.15”

METRIC SIZES
• SWING l 20x h 100x p 8 cm
• SPIN l 25x h 120x p 8 cm
• RIP l 35x h 185x p 8 cm
• FLY l 32x h 160x p 8 cm
• TWIST l 43x h 185x p 8 cm
• SLIDE l 43x h 185x p 8 cm (2 rows of bodysprays)

contact info:
Why Only White by Teda S,r.l.
Via Lago di Pusiano 13 - 36015 Schio (VI) Italy
Phone +39 0445.576327
Fax +39 0445.576328
E-mail: info@whyonlywhite.com

Funky Find Of The Week: Davey Sommers' Laptop Sweaters

Davey Sommers, editor for the Colourlovers Blog and a member of the Post family has an interesting way to utilize those old, and often ugly, family sweaters from years' past. He's turned them into comfy little covers for laptops. And sells them for $20.00 apiece. He says they fit 13 and 15" laptops and can comfortably stretch to accommodate a 17" laptop as well.

His own description is as follows:

"Because of our need to look for new ways to reuse and put back unwanted materials into the product cycle, and as a way to remember what our relatives were wearing during the holidays in the 90’s, I made these laptop sweaters."

Buy them here.

above: David Sommers

Edgewater Wall Tiles: Marrying Art With Technology

Edgewater of British Colombia creates a variety of in-house artisan tiles using glass, stone, wood, metal and porcelain by using an industrial waterjet to create the shapes. Waterjet Cutting is a significant manufacturing technology that offers important new options in the cutting of materials. All types of metals from 1/16" to 5" thick are good candidates for waterjet.

Edgewater also produces custom shapes, cut glass and inlay materials enabling their clients the freedom to apply their own creativity. Take a look at some of the samples and installations of their unique and premium tiles:

About Edgewater:
Edgewater was originally formed with a vision - to marry artistic design with an industrial waterjet. We set out to provide high quality, custom work that is locally made and affordable. Today, our expertise in precision cutting reflects a range of challenging projects and clientele - from artists to engineering firms.

Our success is based on strong client relationships built around an ability to provide exceptional customer service and unwavering attention to quality.