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Shinola – Where American is Made

Shinola – Where American is Made

The Scout :: Features :: Design It’s an Analogue Life Design By Tom Ran Since 2009, Analogue Life has been the destination for contemporary Japanese crafts. But despite its global customer base and strong media coverage, including Wallpaper* Magazine’s reputable Handmade issue and showcase, little has been chronicled about the couple behind the small but impressive and influential shop in Nagoya. Tags: Contemporary · craft · Japan · Traditional Mike Abelson of Postalco Mike Abelson was among the initial group behind Jack Spade’s irreverent identity when it launched in 1997. postalco.net Tags: craft · Mike Abelson · Postalco · Stationery · Tokyo House Rules By Sarah Williams Ogling the archives at the House Industries studio in pastoral Delaware can only be likened to digging through the crates of a great record collector. www.houseind.com Tags: Architecture · Design · Interior · Modern · Objects · Type The Brothers Haslegrave By Raven Keller www.home-nyc.com Tags: Build · Design · Furniture · Interior · Restaurant By Loft Visit

Restaurante Boragó, cozinha desde o coração do Chile A gastronomia e a “cozinha de produto” têm em Santiago seu nome e seu lugar: chef Rodolfo Guzmán e seu restaurante Bogaró, catalogado como um dos melhores da cidade. A filosofia deste premiado local esta baseada na eleição de sabores, técnicas e ingredientes autóctones dos vales, montanhas e bosques do Chile, adaptando-os as mais criativas elaborações da cozinha contemporânea. A inovação e a tradição se fusionam, pois em este exclusivo restaurante, aonde as novas sensações culinárias vão da mão com as receitas ancestrais de todo o território chileno. O jovem cozinheiro Guzman, formado em bioquímica, coloca sua maca pessoal em cada um dos pratos. Como um esquisito laboratório, a cozinha do restaurante (aberta ao olhar dos clientes através de vitrinas) é um verdadeiro campo de experimentação onde se combinam componentes para agradar todos os sentidos dos visitantes.

Tal Ben Ari - Bio Tal Ben Ari- a.k.a. "Tula" is a singer and songwriter from Tel Aviv, Israel, based in Barcelona. She began her singing, piano and dance studies at the age of 7 and spent all of her free time during her childhood full of these activities , showing a special passion for music. In the process of her studies, with her teachers, she explored different areas of music, like jazz, soul and Mediterranean folk, also singing in her hometown choir. Since arriving in Barcelona in 2005, Tula began working with different groups, emphasizing the formation "08001", and together with eminent soloists, vocalists from the music scene, such as "Peret" and "La Lucrezia", among others. She joined as lead singer on 4 groups of the current music scene in Barcelona. These enriching experiences in the course of her career inspired her to start composing, mixing her roots and the new influences she has absorbed, developing her own personal style. The album was released in December 2012 and is now available for sale.

The bicymple. A bicycle, simplified. Designed by Josh Bechtel Luxury Wooden Kayaks Hand Made in the Algarve, Portugal - Home Restaurants NOT to miss in Santiago - Santiago Chile Santiago boasts a large number of restaurants with new ideas popping up everyday; therefore it is understandable how it could be overwhelming to narrow down the best restaurants when in town. This list of restaurants has been created based on service, quality, and design, among many other factors, to help one avoid a “hit or miss” type of dining experience. The W Hotel The world-renowned W Hotel hosts one of the most complete dining services in Santiago. The breakfast service is impeccable and even includes a waiter for each table (English speaking), although the service style is buffet. Fruit stands are clean and bountiful as are the assortment of cheese, cereal and the “egg station”, where one may order eggs to one`s liking. Tiramisu Tiramisu is located across the street from the W Hotel and is a highly popular Italian restaurant. La Mar A Peruvian restaurant that has become one of the best seafood stops in Santiago, La Mar, is a must. Zanzibar – Terrace Borago Pf Changs

Ricardo Cavolo How To Make Your Own Kombucha Scoby — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn This is a mature scoby - after a few rounds of making kombucha, it will thicken, become smooth, and take uniform color (Image credit: Emma Christensen) There's really no arguing that it's ugly. And kind of alien-looking. And yeah, even downright gross. You can beg a scoby from a kombucha-brewing friend, or you can order a fresh one online. What is a Scoby? "Scoby" is actually an acronym: Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. P.S. How Can You Grow a Scoby from Nothing? A scoby is a naturally occurring part of the kombucha brewing process. You grow a new scoby from scratch by combining tea, sugar, and some pre-made kombucha. A blobby "baby scoby" forming in a bottle of store-bought kombucha - you can use this to make a new scoby! Is It Safe to Grow Your Own Scoby? Part of the job of the scoby is to protect the kombucha while it ferments. Keep an eye on it and refer to the pictures in the slide-show below. A newly-made scoby, ready to be used to make kombucha How To Make Kombucha Tea at Home

Ensombra | Odosdesign Reinterpretamos el sistema de apertura y cierre de los abanicos en otra tipología de producto, un parasol, con el fin de obtener un sistema sencillo que se pudiera desplegar y cerrar sobre una lama. El resultado es un juegos de luces, colores y sombras, al gusto del usuario, que convierten el jardín o la terraza en un lugar idílico y lleno de vida. Recibe el primer premio al mejor producto de exterior en los Grand Design Awards 2007 en Londres, primer Premio de la Revista italiana Gioia Casa 2007, selección Delta 2007, y selección en la sección profesional CDIM 2006. Seleccionado para participar en diferentes exposiciones entre las que destacamos: “Spain Color: Fresh Air in Spanish Design” en Tokio, “Editorials” comisariada por el VIA en París, “Suma y Sigue” y “100 % Valencianos”. Produce: Gandia Blasco.

Anker 14W Foldable Dual Port Solar Panel Review The Anker 14W is a powerful, reliable, and easy-to-use solar panel that is a joy to work with. No glitches, sleek design; the only drawback is that it is on the heavier side, but if this is not a major concern, this panel packs a punch and will work hard for a long time. Performance Comparison Testing the Anker 14W Foldable Dual Port Solar Panel on the sunny California coast. Credit: Lyra Pierotti Output Power The Anker 14W foldable dual port solar panel is one of the most powerful, durable, and reliable solar panels we tested. Ease of Use This panel just always seemed to work. Testing the Anker 14W Foldable Dual Port Solar Panel on the sunny California coast. This panel features four very large and robust metal grommets for hanging the panel from a tent, tree, rock anchor, etc. A close-up of the pocket to store devices, protecting them from blowing sand or snow. Portability The slender profile of this panel when folded makes it seem much smaller than it is. The only drawback is the weight.

ARTESANÍA ESPAÑOLA DE VANGUARDIA Nuestra colaboradora habitual de la revista, Tachy Mora, presenta esta semana el libro que ha publicado recientemente, “Artesanía Española de Vanguardia”. Una publicación con un enfoque innovador que desvela el lado más fresco de la artesanía española y su interacción con el mundo del diseño, mostrando cómo se han adaptado o reinventado determinadas áreas artesanas al contexto actual haciendo una fuerte apuesta por la estética contemporánea, el diseño y las tendencias. El volumen explica detalladamente hasta 22 casos de artesanos, diseñadores, proyectos de colaboración, grandes empresas o industrias artesanas. Importantes firmas como Loewe o Lladró comparten páginas en esta publicación con artesanos individuales como Enric Majoral o Tito; también con los llamados design-makers, como Marre Moerel o Apparatu (en imagen, sobre estas líneas) y con industrias artesanas como Luzifer Lamps, Sargadelos y La Alpujarreña. Arriba: Bany! Arriba: Chal Garbell de Teixidors, hecho en lino 100%.

Guitarras Clásicas de Concierto, José Yacopi, Guitarras Criollas, Guitarras Españolas En el segundo, entre 1950-1980, influyen las tendencias mundiales de la época que exigen una mayor potencia sonora; como consecuencia aumenta las proporciones de la plantilla y el grosor de los materiales y estructura interna. En su ultimo período regresa paulatinamente a los parámetros empleados en el primero y desde 1989 sus conceptos de diseño se asimilan casi en su totalidad a los de Torres. Pero en todos estos períodos está presente el rasgo sonoro que distingue su manufactura: calidez tímbrica y equilibrio de las voces. Yacopi produce anualmente en su taller alrededor de trescientas guitarras. En cuanto a las características estructurales, se destaca la configuración interna de la tapa armónica creada en 1947 por Gamaliel y José, cuyo abanico de siete varetas se abre desde la base del lóbulo mayor hacia la boca. BIBLIOGRAFÍA: A. Carlos E.

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