Cool Idea: Frankensteined China, Two Ways

casasugar — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:00:56 -0700

Belarusian artist Vika Mitrichenka makes gorgeous tea sets by casting broken pieces of china together, which were picked up by Dutch Design Shop Frozen Fountain, as well as the Stedelijk Museum. At $5,742 for a limited edition set of serving tray, tea pot, dish, sugar and cream bowls, and cup and saucer, you'd better have a pretty tame tea party if you want to use them, but I think it's best to think of Mitrichenka's work as fine art sculptures. To hear who else frankensteins china,

Nice and New: Areaware Magno Wooden Radio

casasugar — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:00:48 -0700

Cute, and eco, too. The Areaware Magno Wooden Radio ($330), designed by Singgih Kartono, is made from sustainably harvested woods, and combines the techiness of an mp3 player with the ageless quality and appeal of wood. If this had an alarm, I'd be all about it. What about you? Do you like the look of this cute little radio, or is it too simplistic for your tastes?

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Cool Idea: Frankensteined China, Two Ways

Nice and New: Areaware Magno Wooden Radio