Now…these pencils are cool…but how the heck do you sharpen them?
twig pencils, $12, Baba Souk
I was in Victoria, British Columbia for the first time last week to present at an academic conference. Usually when I travel – for work or pleasure – I tend to plan ahead, make note of a few things I want to see, and have a map (or two?) in hand. This time, however, I was completely overwhelmed with life that I basically boarded the plane without a clue as to where I was really going (shame, I know).
When I ventured downtown after work one day I was pleasantly surprised by Victoria’s lovely shops and the wonderfully friendly people I met. I was directed to the jewelry store Violette, for example, from the saleswoman in Emporia after I told her about my obsession with white (what, doesn’t everyone talk to strangers about their favourite colour?).
I walked into Violette and I instantly knew it was my kind of place and space. Violette is a bright, white, clean, and spacious jewelry store that is well-designed, welcoming, and, best of all, features some really beautiful collections from designers such as Gabriela Artigas, OGJM, Alexis Bittar, and Giles & Brother
Isn’t Violette a perfect place to showcase modern jewels? The white display cases make everything look just perfect.
Many thanks to the saleswoman at Violette (I’m sorry I didn’t get your name) for showing me around!
Photos by Jordana.
One of the best parts of summer in Ontario, in my opinion, are barbecues. When I was little it was all about hot dogs and hamburgers. Nowadays I love grilled veggies and shrimp. The barbecue has grown to be a sophisticated cooking machine and accessories such as veggie trays and rib racks make grilling that much easier.
Weber Genesis BBQ, Weber rib rack, Weber roast holder, Weber vegetable basket, Weber Skewer set, Weber BBQ tool set
Images via The Home Depot.
Sub Zero is a refrigeration industry brand that might as well be royalty- it’s not just fancy for fancy’s sake, the guts are where the glory is. Today’s feature is the cool Z-Refrigerator that employs a very unique shape for storing various items: when the door is opened to the left, a large space is available and to the right is a slot for drinks and instant food.
The fridge also saves energy by minimizing the amount of cold air escaping at once. And yes, it’s an award-winner of the 2013 iF Design award for concept design by Hee Young Lee. How cool.
Images courtesy of Sub Zero and iF Design.