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Nike & Hyperfuse Technology

PY — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:36:50 +0000

Primary colors never looked so cool. Nike uses heat welding for new collection of shoes:

Nike Air Max 90 Hyperfuse
Nike Air Max 95 Hyperfuse
Nike Air Max 2012 Hyperfuse

Uokura - Fresh Japanese Seafood

PY — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:33:10 +0000

Uokura is not cheap, but quality and freshness is excellent! I've tried their assorted sashimi platter which is soooo good! And the steamed snow crab has a very distinct, but delicate flavor.

Their location in the Sinan Mansions is fairly new and the tables are semi-private, each separated by custom metal screens. Like with all good restaurants in Shanghai, reservations are highly recommended.

Uokura
Sinan Mansions
507 Fuxing Zhong Road
Lane 1, Level 3
+86 21 64180422

Fancy Flooring at Shanghai Architecture Fair

PY — Sun, 06 May 2012 15:09:35 +0000

Flooring section at the 2012 Shanghai Architecture Fair (27-29 March) showcased an extensive selection. Most interesting were the unexpected, designs that are not usually seen elsewhere. There is very much a love for bling bling in China, i.e. Swarovski crystals encased in plexiglass, sunken into the flooring. And the metallic pearls or textured and painted like fine art.

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Handmade Teaware

PY — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:05:37 +0000

It's been a few months since I stopped by TianZhiFang 田之坊. It's a maze of small alley ways with charming boutiques, a blend of Chinese souvenirs, local brands, restaurants, and some crafty products. Had Thai for dinner at one of my favorite spots, Tai Thai. Then I went to another regular stop, Eco Goods. (I think the store name changed at this location.) They used to carry bunch of DIY and shabby chic products. Now selection changed quite a bit to more jewelry, homeware, and even UGG-type boots. Picked up a beautiful tea set consisting of tea pot, tea server, and 4 cups. Love the glossy celadon blue in contrast with sandy body (color & texture). They are hand made, 868CNY for the set. Picked up 2 more larger tea cups with lids, 168CNY each. Fabulous part is the store-wide sale of 60% so I got everything for under 600CNY.

EcoGoods 生态良品: TianZhiFang, 258 TaiKang Road, No. 11B, Luwan, Shanghai 上海卢湾区泰康路258号田子坊11号B座
(Can be easy to miss. Next to hat boutique, up several steps of stairs.)

Lladro's Metropolis

PY — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:22:26 +0000

At Paris' Maison et Objet show, Lladró featured their new Metropolis collection, skyscrapers decorated with geometric repeats in matte gray tones. These decorative objects are functional vases, boxes and mirrors.

I would definitely enjoy a few in my home!

A Green San Francisco Transbay Transit Center

PY — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:03:30 +0000

Not to be be completed until 2017, this will be the new Transbay Transit Center in SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. I am happy city projects are putting emphasis on sustainable architecture.

http://transbaycenter.org/

Hammit - Business Card Holders

PY — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:29:09 +0000

My friend took me to a Hammit sale in Redondo Beach. Saw the awesome deal and bought 2 of these beautiful leather business card holders, on sale for $10 each (originally $45). Love the watercolor paint and soft Italian leather. Hammit bags are made local in Los Angeles.

http://hammitt.com/index.html

Tinted Mint Brand Development

PY — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:35:39 +0000

Long overdue! Finally put together stuff showing insights into development of the Tinted Mint brand and selected product designs.

The Bottle by Seletti

PY — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:31:16 +0000

So happy with my purchase yesterday at Propeller in San Francisco's Hayes Valley. Glass bottle shaped in familiar plastic water bottle silhouette. So simple, but just change in material makes this on my to-buy list. At sale price of $15, I had to get 2!

Tinted Mint - Love Card + Envelope

PY — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:23:51 +0000

My handmade Valentine's Day card: LOVE

1) Laser cut Robert Indiana's LOVE onto reclaimed wood.

2) Hand stitched it to paper of rice straw, made by Prokritee, a fair trade group in Bangladesh.

3) Enclose in handmade envelope, sewing from polka dot print wax paper.

Available at my online shop: Tinted Mint