Lladro Does It Again: New ReDeco and ReCyclos

If It's Hip, It's Here: Lladro Does It Again: <br> New ReDeco and ReCyclos

Laura posted this wonderful article of Lladro's new product lineups! I especially like the one of trilogy with flowers covered all over them at the end!

"One of the themes chosen by this creative team is the love of a couple, whose evolution is depicted by a truly characteristic element in the creations of this porcelain brand: handmade flowers, made petal by petal. Therefore, the designers’ proposal consists of three couples made of white porcelain covered progressively by flowers, signifying the growth of their feelings. This trilogy comes to a close with a spectacular creation, covered with the greatest number of flowers ever created in the history of Lladró: over a thousand flowers covering the characters’ bodies."

Flowerpower Fan by Elmar Fl�totto

I saw this fan at the W design store in Taiwan this past month and fell in love with it immediately. It not only looks cute and stylish, it's actually very functional!

"The Flowerpower Fan by Elmar Fl�totto is good-looking, effective and safe. Even on the highest level of speed, touching the fan is completely harmless. Also, the security automatism stops the fan immediately when touched.

This is the fan with with a minimum of wattage and a maximum endurance.
Switched off, the Flowerpower fan looks like a stylish high-tech flower.
Switched on it and it cools your hotter summer days." (via W Design Store Taiwan)

Japanese Packaging Design #5: Nifty PET bottles!

I have been drinking these teas for a long time but never realized that the shape was inspired by the traditional packaging material: Bamboo~ Can't help but admire those designers behind the scene!

"In Japan, the bamboo stem used to be the traditional container for beverages. Suntory has applied this image to its ‘Lemon Green Tea’ series so successfully that new products in the range are easily recognised." (via PingMag)

Twine Table by Henrik Bonnevier

I have been looking for a playful coffe table to compliment my "serious looking" livingroom~ Think I have found a perfect match. Now I just need to find out where to get it in Tokyo!
"A set of tables inspired by one of the oldest ways of attaching one object to another – with a needle and thread. The wire is twined through the table top, and becomes legs as well as upholding construction." (via wis design)

Big Maoi Tissue Dispenser

This is so funny! I couldn't help but laugh when I saw this picture on LauraSweet's Recommendation list! Seriously considering buying one just to give it a try!

Shinzi Katoh Tote Bag

I love tote bags because they're so handy and eco-friendly! The only thing is that they usually come in big sizes! I love this one because unlike other tote bags, this one is just the right size for me to put my cell phone, wallet, cosmetic bags..etc in without having to carry a big bag! Everytime I want to go for a quick run to the market or go for lunch during office hour, all I need to do is throw my cell and wallet and I'm ready to go! If it gets dirty, I just throw it into the washing machine and viola~ it's clean! Besides, just the fact that it has Japanese famous illustrator, Shinzi Katoh's drawings on them is good enought to make me want to collect them! (via MollaSpace)

Self-Balancing Serving Tray

I was pretty amazed at how it actually worked!!! Now, even clumsy people like me can hold a full tray of glasses/plates with just one hand and still have the other hand free to use for... say...talking on the phone! :D (via BetterLivingThroughDesign)

Shinzi Katoh Schedule Book 2008

It comes with yearly, monthly, and weekly planner! and it has plenty of space for me to write on. Since it's from Japan, it also includes subway systems, World time differences, even Calories checks (Although those are in Japanese). Plus it's Shinzi Katoh's newest item for 2008. I couldn't wait but got the Cheri for myself! (via MollaSpace)