These are the most beautiful scarves I've ever seen (and I am a scarf addict). They are from an Indian based printing company called Block Shop run by two sisters from the United States. The company makes each scarf by hand using hand carved wooden blocks and non toxic vegetable dyes. The scarfs are a blend of Indian silk and Indian cotton. Its too bad that they've been so popular that they've completely sold out.
Images from Block Shop.
Beautifully simple tableware by Sydney-based Mud Australia. Every piece is handmade so each item is unique. All of the pigments are blended with the clay giving the colours a depth not possible with coloured glazes. This little pitcher is definitely my favourite.
Images from Treasure & Bond.
Lovely quilt from UK designers Custhom. I love the contrast between the modern geometric pattern and the craftiness of the embroidery. Nice subtle tones too.
Steak with roast potatoes, grilled vegetables and sauteed spinach.
I know that as someone who appreciates product design and supports hand made items and their makers I am probably supposed to consider IKEA the enemy but it is definitely a guilty pleasure for me. You have to admit that they do come out with some gems. I love this red plastic chair inspired by a familiar wooden chair design.
Nice embroidery sample from an embroidery workshop organized by Karen Barbe in Santiago, Chile.
There is a restaurant in Toronto called Fresh. They have a dish called Buddha bowls and this is my interpretation of it. It's brown rice, spicy peanut sauce, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red peppers, shrimp and cilantro.
Pearl barley, shredded beet root with ginger and parmesan cheese.
