E-cookbook Laurent Gras: My Provence
14-8-2012
The French Michelin starred-chef Laurent Gras published his first cookbook as an e-cookbook for the iPad. The digital cookbook features 40 French recipes that reflect the chef’s food background growing up on the French Côte d’Azur, including step-by-step photos and videos. The e-cookbook can also be viewed on a laptop or computer.
Peel wall light
13-8-2012
Instead of ordinairy lighting there are many modifications possible with light. Examples are the Peel Wall Light by Yoy or these Torn Lights concept by Billy May.
Beach pattern
13-8-2012
A Sign in Space is an art installation that is visible from 21 July to 2 September at Spain’s Laga Beach. The artwork by Gunilla Klingberg is embossed into the sand at low tide, only to be washed away at high tide. A Sign in Space is part of the larger international art project, Sense and Sustainability.
See also this link about commercial ‘beach printers’.
Lemon juicer on a bottle
10-8-2012
A simple but effective lemon juicer can give you extra terrace credits. This Sombrero juicer fits perfectly on a water, soda or beer bottle.
Build your own backyard theater
9-8-2012
With the CineBoxTM Home system you create your own backyard movie theater. Perfect for the summer evenings; organize theater evenings in your restaurants or beach club.
Refreshment in the city
9-8-2012
In the Portuguese city Guimarães, LIKEarchitects and fashion designer Ricardo Dourado are providing enough refreshment. Fountains of the city are transformed to mini swimming pools. These Fountain Hacks won the Performance Architecture award for urban interventions, part of the European Capital of Culture.
Dog parking bays
9-8-2012
The German IKEA Köln-Am Butzweilerhof offers dog parking bays, since the IKEA introduced a no-dog policy. Dogs will have a comfortable waiting space, while his owners can shop tranquilly. The parking bays feature a grass mat and drinking bowl.
Edible art by Dan Cretu
8-8-2012
Romanian artist Dan Cretu makes edible art with cucumber, peppers, oranges and other food. Inspire yourself by the examples on his Tumbler page.
The Cube Tube vertical ice tray
8-8-2012
Ice cubes can be created in various shapes and sizes, but this vertical ice cube tray looks really logical and handy. The tray can contain 14 ice cubes and is one of the products that is developed in cooperation with the product innovation website Quirky.
Customize your own mobile home
7-8-2012
Why sacrifice style and comfort when buying a mobile home? With the NONSTANDARD Mehrzeller you can design and customize your mobile home. The architect ensures that the result will be feasible and you are ready for the holidays.