Bliss Table

1-6-2012

The Bliss table was designed by John Stangdell and is made from a singular piece in multiple materials and various colors. The center features an interchangeable, modular unit which is versatile and adopts to any accasion. An other option is to store your cutlery.

An allergen-free restaurant in Lyon

31-5-2012

French restaurant ‘Mon Histoire dans l’assiette’ has created a menu that is entirely free of 11 of the most common allergens (gluten, eggs, lactose, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, mustard, shellfish, celery, sesame and lupine). The name of the restaurant translates in English for ‘My story on a plate’. There is a different menu each season. As we see a lot of discussion between the chefs on, for example Twitter, about what to cook for those with a food allergy, maybe they can visit the restaurant in Lyon this summer for inspiration.

Hotel for the die hard bowling fan!

31-5-2012

The Friend House ecohotel is an environmentally friendly hotel in the Ukraine. The hotel is constructed entirely from naturally occurring materials—specifically wood, clay, stone and reed. Each bulbous dwelling has several windows that, from the outside, appear as finger holes in a bowling ball. The hotel is located on a large patch of land near Ukraine’s Orel River.

The Snazzman from the Carlton Hotel San Francisco

31-5-2012

The way the hotel describes the concept of snazz is as follows: “SNAZZ: (noun) any time or event that is a positive “San Francisco Natural” occurrence. Seeing random musicians just pop up in random places – simply to share some music – is a very “San Francisco Natural” thing that could happen more than it does. SNAZZ: from the 99% for the 99%. Nothing but a “San Francisco Natural” thing.” Read the article at the HotelChatter.

Finger-print scan

31-5-2012

Last week we already found a handy Outta-the-door Reminder. Today we have spotted the Fingerprint-scan door handle. You do not need keys anymore, open the door easily with your fingerprint.

French fries cutter

31-5-2012

Restaurant-quality French fries at home without all the slicing and dicing.

Veggie Challenge

30-5-2012

Four girls of the youth foundation Viva Las Vega’s initiated a challenge to stimulate people to eat less meat and fish for 30 days. The challenge starts at  June first and the website is only available in Dutch.

Taste of Amsterdam

30-5-2012

From May 31 till June 6 you can enjoy culinary delights at the Amstelpark in Amsterdam. Twelve of the best restaurants in Amsterdam will pamper your taste buds with their food; Blauw, Bolenius, Bridges, De Kersentuin, Fifteen, Lute, Momo, Sucre, The Butcher, The Harbour Club, Sushi time and Toscanini.

Taste seaweed

30-5-2012

On Saturday, June 9 you can try seaweed dishes in Scheveningen (The Netherlands). This at the official herring introduction of the new season ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’.

Rooftop Spa Seoul

30-5-2012

In the W Seoul Walkerhill Hotel in South Korea you can try this Spa. It overlooks the city and seems very relaxed.

Beer Bottle and Wine Glass

30-5-2012

From WorldWideFred and TheFoundary comes a simple set of optical-illusion glassware designs.

Tres Hombres rum

29-5-2012

Tres Hombres rum stands for a combination of several passions: sailing, traditional ships, crew training, a healthy environment, good harmony and of course rum. Tres Hombres rum comes from the Caribbean, created by three friends Arjen van der Veen and Jorne Langelaan from the Netherlands and Andreas Lucker from Austria. This rum is fully emission-free transported, without any fuel or engine and therefor carries the label Fairtransport. The rum is arriving in the Netherlands (Amsterdam). Tres Hombres invites all interested people to come to the Tres Hombres ship in Amsterdam (the Netherlands), to taste their rum and chocolate. This is possible between 6 and 16 June. See the website for more information.

Hotel Stories

29-5-2012

The CODA museum in Apeldoorn (the Netherlands) created in collaboration with Saxion an exhibition called Hotel Stories. This was created to celebrate the 10th-year anniversary of the Saxion Hotel School. The stories are based on personal stories supported by music, photos, films and objects.

Eco-chic Bed & Breakfast

29-5-2012

The Cottage Lodge is an Eco-friendly Bed & Breakfast in Bruckenhurst (UK). The Bed & Breakfast feature rooms where the television is powered by a bicycle. The remainder furniture is handcrafted and made of sustainable materials.

Deglon meeting knife set

29-5-2012

Set of four stainless steel knifes in a block with contemporary and innovative design. The block is very small which is easily to store.

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