pretty and practical...or vice versa

Form follows function--that has been misunderstood. form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union. --Frank Lloyd Wright

Whenever anyone quotes Wright on form and function, they stop at the first -- and forget to continue on...to where he really imparts his genius. For anyone who's ever asked why something practical can't be gorgeous or whimsical or both...anyone who is obsessed with their ipod because it is both music and beauty...anyone who thinks that whoever designed the mini cooper is a god among men for designing something that is both a great car and a great looking car...

why settle for the itty bitty booklight...when you can have something ever more charming? check out black & blum's reading light, quote: "This cute little chappy will join you with your nightly read." It's worth the shipping and handling costs from the UK, i promise you. surf around their website while your there....I'm a big fan...especially of the wall climber...think about it for a kids' room...or for your own.

in the kitchen, i've become a little too manic about zyliss products...they have such gorgeous, clean design, but work better than any shredder, slicer, or peeler i've ever used before...i'm especially attached to the pizza wheel--such a ridiculously simple design--how come no one has thought of it before?

and for the wine enthusiast in you...there's no place like l'atelier du vin...home of arguably the most beautiful decanters...corkscrews...and barware available for those looking to build a wine bar that makes houseguests drool...their mission?

to devise a good tool...we stick to a few rules that we have set ourselves: usefulness of function, reliability and ease of use, classic design and simple shapes.

if only every company were as focused....

fix your jones for slick home gadgetry @ http://www.black-blum.com/, http://www.zyliss.com/, & http://www.atelierduvin.com/

Posted by sarah t. at 4:59 PM