Strandbeast invasion

We have seen a number of reports about the big creatures created by Theo Jansen. The small kits are now available through different channels.  The one in the video is produced by otonanokagaku.net  which I have two kinds of assembly kits.

The other one in the picture is produced by 3D printer which does not require to assemble: it is printed as one piece. Interesting. <shapeway> via <mocoloco>.

Both are built with similar geometry, I would love to see more different design creatures just like the big scales and you can put them inside your backyard or garden.

A variant of Zoom chandelier

Thinkn of how to decorate my home. Serien.com has given me some hint starting with my Zoom chandelier. Its new version of Zoom has demonstrated using small crystals simply hanging on its joints. So everyone can upgrade his Zoom chandelier with own style. Thanks Serien.



Steel Rock

This is not a felt rock. Definitely you won't hug it cos it is cold and hard, plus it is covered with rust. But if you want to put an interesting landscape to your home or garden, you should consider this special piece.

<Boulders> via <bltd>

shelve configuration selection

I am not good at making decision. It does not mean I cannot make the best choice but always think of the good side of the second options.

Shelving system has the advantage of adjustable, expandable and can be put your new apartment as you move. But just because my small living space and "this" shelve is so valuable, I have to pick the configuration with special care: best looking, best storage capacity and best price.... should be most affordable price. 

Option 1  

This should be the most typical configuration, all enclosed storage space are at the bottom.  

Option 2

This configuration is more attractive as a shelving system should do. And it free up the storage space under the table to keep the stool and other stuffs. But this also may block the air flow from the air conditioner above, I am worry this may do harm to the cabinet.

Shelving systems

Here are some picks of shelving systems that have wide range of selections and suitable for home office.

http://www.atlaseast.com/

http://www.vitsoe.com/

http://www.string.se/

Test post with iPad

Testing 123

My wall phone is working great!!

After tons of Q&A communications , the phone was finally delivered. Both pulse dail and tone converter are working perfectly. The phone is refurbished as almost mint and the bell is bling bling.

small heat wave

This radiator by Joris Laarman was well known for sometime which was firstly introduced by Droog. The tube is in plant shape and the tap as a flower. The work is very huge which is not considered for small space. But now, a smaller version is available and surprisingly, it looks nice even at a smaller scale. Radiator is not common in HK, I am wondoring if it can be used for other purpose. hehe
<stylepark>

Designer Chair

Bear Lounge Chair

my retro usb typewriter

Finished a lot of works and it looks almost no difference with original. But if you look closer, you can find Ctrl and Fn key on the low end of keyboard. Now I can quit a program by pressing Alt F4 or restart a machine by pressing Ctrl Alt Del........

I have not tried it with a tablet yet. Must be very fun.

flight trolley

Did I miss something? Yes, I first saw this idea in yr 2007 and it was quite clever but was not well presented. That was my impression, unit now it has changed a lot: more accessories, more like an end-product AND the company can customize the appearance pattern for you!. So this re-cycle furniture obtains red-dot award. There is another smaller verion available as under table cabinet but it is all brand new.

Coffee or Tea or me?

<bordbar.de>

I need an old phone

To get a refurbished rotary phone is one of my rough shopping mission. Telephone was so frequently used in the past and so personal that required absolute sterile. Also most of the rotary phone are used items, there are not only scratches but change of color on the plastic mold. I actually do not mind some character sign on the phone but thinking of hygenic issue, I prefer to pay a bit more to get a seriously refurbished phone. But this comes to an issue: it is really rare to get a clean phone and also good looking style. I almost give up then I found a UK online shop selling these range of telephone. All are design icon of the decade and the most important thing is they are " refurbished internally and fit in branded new moulding and cords". So what is the price?

folding bikes from Japan (part 2)

And this is even awesome and integrated with shopping cart. Waiting for it's debute.

folding bike from Japan

I browse this bike link accidentally. The man in the demo video is a bit stern: this bike may be designed for people who need to work and travel around. But no doubt, this small bike is awesome! Looking into the price....too pricey for me.
<5links>

Vacuum cleaner choice

I am tried of cleaning the dust filter and bag that degrade my vacuum cleaner. Considering to get better with my allergy, I want to get a better cleaner that encouraging to do housework. There are three models that attracting me:

1. Dyson DC26- pros: small size (foot print A4 paper), HEPA filter, cyber feel, easy to clean and dust bag free. It comes with different hose. I have tried it is convenience. cons: expensive, expensive, air-flow may be lower than Miele. Finally, I bought this one because it comes with car kit, a air driven brush which I think it can intake more dust proactively. This unit is quite noisy as many forum mentioned. Also, the exhausted air direction may be in my cleaning side and blow my "target" away. Also the unit is quite hot, I am not sure if this is normal.




















2. Karcher VC 1902 - pros: steam and vacuum cleaner, water + HEPA filter, steam and iron mattress and sofa !!! industrial brand. Cons: more expensive as expected. large as expected (A3 paper), cleaning filter is comparative complex. I looks the same as OSIM.... which one is the OEM? I heard a lot comment that the OSIM filter needs to be change so I give up












Electrolux Twinclean - pros: Twin HEPA filter, high power 500W air flow, self clean filter, bagless. cons just aware bagless cannot intake water.....is it real? And it is very huge in size. so I gave up as well.

beautiful rosewood desk

I really cannot believe there is such a perfect piece that presents the scandinavian vintage image to such extend. Really eye catching!! http://inside-room.de/news/arne-wahl-iversen-rosewood-desk/

Farewell Milk Tea

RIP

re-paint my bird alarm

Turning from beige into green. It looks perfect.

plastic stamp

spending three hours to finish. I can start this business when retire.........

Thinking of new toys again :P

While we spend a lot of time in discussing IPad2 and latest gadgets, there are so many wonderful thing in the past that we should not miss. This time I am fallen in love with vintage typewriters. Actually, I have been attracted by these acient machines for long time especially the Olivetti Valentine. But I cannot persuade myself to get one till now simply because other than decoration, it is no use to me.

So, someone brings up an idea http://www.usbtypewriter.com/, and I decide to build one myself. Now, I have a good excuse to own a vintage typewriter as a usb keyboard to interface with my ipod/ipad!! what a reason.

Here comes my favourites





















Another brilliant machine. Very hot!