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Etsy finds: Ten for 2010

Happy New Year! It’s a new week, and new month and a new year, and although I let things around here slide toward the end of December, I’m determined to step up my game in 2010. I’m not in the mood to focus on one shop today; my brain isn’t yet back in “working mode”. Instead, here are ten random, lovely, and covetable kitchen finds from Etsy. Enjoy!

The fantastic shop Brookish has added some new items, including these whimsical Mr. Darcy proposal dish towel:

ten for 2010

I also love this Dolphin Tea Towel from niceBreeze:

ten for 2010

This pair of Flower Trivets is so pretty, I almost wouldn’t want to put anything on them! From Uncommon Eye:

ten for 2010

How’s this for a New Year’s resolution? Beat Batter and Bake Stuff spoof print from Queen’s Spoof:

ten for 2010

VintageO‘s pair of glazed stoneware bowls is lovely (and I love the photography!):

ten for 2010

My Mum has several of these cups, and I never really thought about their charm before now. Vintage tin measuring cup from buppins:

ten for 2010

I like this sandwich/snack bag from Country Life Naturals, which is made of a vintage tea towel with a food-safe liner:

ten for 2010

CeramicJen has some wonderful items; I especially like her Flying Bird Teabowl:

ten for 2010

I love the feeling of this Teapot in Blue print from Studio Lyon- it’s so unique and decorative:

ten for 2010

This Colander Pendant Lamp by Purpose ReDesign Studio would be great in an industrial modern kitchen:

ten for 2010

Posted in Etsy on January 4th, 2010 by Ele | 1 comment so far
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Etsy find: MarianneClare’s Vintage Kitchen

Happy Monday! Just where did last week go, I ask you? In the midst of holiday planning, work and play, I completely forgot about my poor blog. Here’s hoping that this week will be a little less hectic for all.

I introduced MarianneClare’s Vintage Kitchen in the Vintage edition of my Holiday Gift Guide 2009, and now I want to delve a little deeper into its fab retro offerings. Check out my picks from this adorable shop below.

Retro refrigerator dishes can be so nice, and certainly make a nice change from tupperware. This Pyrex one is pretty:

MarianneClare's Vintage Kitchen

I love this set of Aluminum Pitcher and Cups Set. Just look at the gorgeous wooden handle:

MarianneClare's Vintage Kitchen

There isn’t a lot of time left until Christmas, so I’d hurry up and snag these vintage Christmas cookie cutters:

MarianneClare's Vintage Kitchen

A Vintage Apple Corer would make a great stocking stuffer for a pie enthusiast:

MarianneClare's Vintage Kitchen

I just adore the whimsical design of this Random Harvest Cream and Sugar Set:

MarianneClare's Vintage Kitchen

Posted in Etsy on December 14th, 2009 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
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Etsy finds: Dansk

At the end of my holiday last month, I spent a night with my grandmother before flying home. I was in interiors heaven: my Grandma’s condo is a trove of mid-century modern design. (I teased her about how it looks like she went on a buying spree in the 60′s, and hasn’t bought anything since.)

Something I especially took a shine to was her collection of retro kitchenware, specifically a Dansk water jug in a cheerful yellow hue. This American-owned, Danish-designed brand was huge in the 60′s and 70′s, and is still in existence today, though sadly the iconic Kobenstyle line is out of production.

Luckily we can still find it, and other great Dansk pieces, on Etsy. Here are some of my favourite Dansk finds from everyone’s favourite global marketplace.

This red Kobenstyle Paella Pan sold by Uncommon Eye is just lovely, and in great condition:

Dansk

The classic Casserole in that gorgeous yellow, from modapple:

Dansk

I love the colour of this Enamelware Percolator, from LemonLimeVintage:

Dansk

Fondue parties may be lost to the ages, but maybe whoever buys this adorable Fondue Pot and Stand from Bettyninja Finds can bring them back:

Dansk

These White Teacups and Saucers look more modern to me, but just as covetable. From ravenna Girls Vintage:

Dansk

Posted in Etsy on November 2nd, 2009 by Ele | 1 comment so far
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Look: Fred & Friends Products

A friend tipped me off to the Fred & Friends brand last week. I’ve seen some of their products in shops, but never paid close attention to them before now. Unique, quirky and often ridiculous (in a good way), this company makes home products that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Check out some of my favourites from their website.

Equal Measure is the product that opened my eyes to this brand. At its simplest, it’s just a large glass measuring jug- but it’s also fun, educational, and makes you think:

Fred & Friends Products

Another measuring product, M-Cups is based on Russian matryoshka dolls. Not only are they adorable, but the idea is practical and space-saving, too:

Fred & Friends Products

I know this looks a little far-out, but trust me: I have a silicone brush, and I use it all the time. Twiggy just looks more fun:

Fred & Friends Products

The only thing I don’t like about Snap-a-Party is that it’s a one-time-use item. How fun for a picnic, though- there’s even chopsticks in there!

Fred & Friends Products

It might be difficult to clean, but I love the sculptural quality of the Spilt Milk cereal bowl:

Fred & Friends Products

Another fun container, Unzipped could work for a lot of things. I can even see it as a lovely vase with some fresh flowers:

Fred & Friends Products

Posted in Products on October 7th, 2009 by Ele | 1 comment so far
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Look: Elevate by Joseph Joseph

One product you’ll never see me feature here at Kitchenisms is a spoon rest. Not only do I hate single-use gadgets cluttering my kitchen, but I find them cutesy, fiddly and plain infuriating. My dislike of the things runs so deep that when The Kitchn had a “Hot or Not” feature on spoon rests yesterday, I felt compelled to chime in (you can see my scathing comment three down). 

So I was happy to see, when browsing Dezeen this morning, that one of my favourite kitchen product companies, Joseph Joseph, has come up with an alternative. Elevate by Gillian Westley is a line of silicone cooking utensils with central pivots and weighted handles, designed to keep mess off your work surface. While I love the idea, I’m not too crazy about the colours, so here’s hoping Joseph Joseph expands this range in the future. 

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elevate by joseph josephCheck out the full post at Dezeen for more info and photos.

Posted in Ideas, Products on August 12th, 2009 by Ele | 1 comment so far
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Royal VKB

Last Saturday, I found myself at London’s Design Museum, browsing in the bookshop. Though they have loads of cool kitchen products in the shop, I found myself drawn to one particular brand, Royal KVB.

A little research taught me that Royal KVB is a branch of the 200+ year-old Dutch company, Koninklijke Van Kempen & Begeer. They make beautiful and innovative kitchen- and food-related products, so I’m not sure why I’ve overlooked the brand until now. These are my picks from their webshop. 

The product that first caught my eye, this simple Squeeze Bottle would be perfect for storing and serving vinaigrette. Translucent plastic on the bottom, the top half (which twists off) is either coloured polypropylene or chic stainless steel:

royal kvb: squeeze bottle

This award-winning Slowcooker is defnitely unlike others I’ve seen! I love the terracotta colour and simple lines:

royal kvb: slowcooker

The curved surface of this dual-sided Cutting Board allows for less mess and an easier chopping experience: 

royal kvb: cutting board

This is clever- a set of various Jar Tops made to fit on standard jar sizes the world over. Use them to turn any jar, plain or decorative, into a jug, shaker or storage:

royal kvb: jar tops

I like how this streamlined Herb Garden has an integrated pocket for scissors- so practical:

royal kvb: herb garden

I try not to get too carried away with the cute kiddie products (there are a lot out there!), but I couldn’t resist this fun Puzzle Dinner Tray:

royal kvb: puzzle tray

Posted in Products on August 5th, 2009 by Ele | 2 comments
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Flickr finds: vintage kitchen swap

jek in the box has one of my favourite photostreams on Flickr. Always visually inspiring, it’s full of colour, kitsch and general vintage fabulousness. I particularly like her vintage kitchen swap photos; I might not have anything to swap, but I can definitely enjoy looking. Happy Friday! 

vintage kitchen swap

vintage kitchen swap

vintage kitchen swap

vintage kitchen swap

vintage kitchen swap

vintage kitchen swap

Posted in Flickr on July 24th, 2009 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
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Shop find: Selvedge

I’ve been an on-again, off-again reader of Selvedge since my Mum brought home one of the first-ever issues years ago. A high-end, gorgeously produced mag all about textiles, Selvedge has now “come to life”, and last Saturday opened the doors of their first shop in North London. 

I didn’t make it to the opening, but I have been checking out the Drygoods section of the website, where a variety of fashion and home items (including kitchen stuff!) is sold.

selvedge drygoods

The photos are a bit too small to share here, but I urge anyone interested in textiles to check it out. I especially like the Côté Bastide tea towels, Joanna Kinnersley Taylor Jelly aprons, and the Iris Hantverk horsehair brushes.

Posted in Products on July 15th, 2009 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
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Look: New Staub colours

I love me some enameled cast iron, and I’m willing to bet that anyone who is into cooking (or, you know, pretty things) is with me on this. My Mum bought me a hunter green Chasseur dutch oven about a year ago, and it’s hands-down my favourite kitchen item.

Whatever brand you go for, the most mulled-over question when choosing a new piece or set of enameled cast iron is undoubtdebly “What colour should I pick?” Well, Staub is making it even tougher with their new range of colours, including some “vitamin-inspired” shades as well as a chic white option. I saw this over at The Kitchn yesterday and wanted to share my favourites. 

staub lemon

staub basil

staub eggplant

staub white

(The Staub website is currently under construction, but check out the whole post at The Kitchn to read more.)

Posted in Products on June 25th, 2009 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
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Product round-up: Bread Bins

I don’t actually have room for a bread bin in my kitchen, but I want one just the same. I bake a lot, and a tupperware container, while practical for storage, is just plain unsightly. Not so for these fantastic bread bins, any one of which would be welcome on my kitchen counter. 

As classic roll-top designs go, I think this matte black version from Brabantia is pretty nice. It won’t fight for attention, and the size seems reasonable for a small kitchen: 

bread one

This 30′s number from Etsy seller sixpence & a blue moon might look like some of the knock-offs you see around these days, but it’s the real deal. I love the bright colour for a kitchen counter:

bread two

The futuristic Gnam bread bin by Alessi is cute and quirky, comes in several colours, and is reasonably priced, too:

bread three

If it wasn’t for the huge size (and price) I’d go for this cream-and-beech ceramic binby Nigella Lawson. The other side of the wooden lid can be used as a cutting board:

bread five

I think my favourite might be this steel bread bin by Joseph Joseph. The size, shape and colours are spot-on:  

bread four

Posted in Products on June 24th, 2009 by Ele | Be the first to comment!
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