January 2012 - Design & Lifestyle Blog

Étienne LeRoy Launches Limited Edition Sheeshas

The sheesha world seems to be at rise more and more, just when we hear about new smoking bans we hear about new sheesha places popping up. To divert the very “public” aspect of the sheesha, many brands have been designing exclusive and high end designer ones such as Porsche Design (posted previously), Aridiem (earlier post as well), and now Étienne LeRoy.

From Étienne LeRoy :

The Swiss Made Étienne LeRoy sheeshas launched a few days ago are setting a new standard of quality and refinement in the art of sheesha smoking. Designed and manufactured by eukapis sàrl, a Lausanne based company, the Étienne LeRoy sheesha will be presented during the Big Boys Toys Show in Dubai in February 2012.

Swiss luxury goods are legendary. Not only have Swiss designers and artisans gained a well-deserved reputation for making the world’s most valued timepieces, they have excelled in other areas as well. Carrying on this ancient Swiss tradition, the Étienne LeRoy team have decided to ally the Eastern tradition and modern Swiss design to create the best sheesha ever made. They chose the highest quality materials and have worked with the most highly skilled artisans to achieve their goals.

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31 Jan ’1231 Jan ’12

The First Ever Invisible Tower | Architecture

GDS Architects are setting out to build what they believe will be the world’s first invisible tower. With that in mind, they are defying the actual notion of a tower by refusing to be a landmark in the concrete sense. Below are the project details.

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30 Jan ’1230 Jan ’12

Bringing Nature Inside| Residence In Brazil By Marcio Kogan

It is always a joy to see a house built using stone and wood as the main finishes on is façade. This is the best way to incorporate natural elements in architecture to feel harmonious with the nature surrounding it. This beautiful residence is by Architect Marcio Kogan who created open spaces yet allowed the dark Brazilian wood, stone, and water features to continue to the interior. Enjoy the photos below.

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18 Jan ’1217 Jan ’12

From My Kitchen | Best Ever Waffles

I tried several recipes before I stuck to this one, these waffles are lightly crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside, just the way waffles are supposed to be. Look no further, use this ideal recipe next time. You do need a waffle iron though. I got mine of the daily deals website sheeel.com for KD 7.5, which is actually an amazing deal!

For the waffles you will need:

1 3/4 Cups flour

2 TBS sugar

1 TBS Baking powder

2 eggs

1 3/4 cups Milk (I used fat-free milk)

1/2 cup oil

1 tsp Vanilla

Turn on the waffle iron.

In a bowl combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl beat all the wet ingredients then add them to the dry ones stirring until moistened.

And that’s basically it! Very easy batter with incredible results.

You can have you waffles with maple syrup, Nutella, berries and cream, powdered sugar, be creative, kids will love it as well and it takes minutes to make.

Bon Appétit !

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13 Jan ’1214 Sep ’21

Maserati Unveils Its First Luxury SUV | Cars

Luxury car manufacturer Maserati has unveiled its first ever luxury SUV Kubang that targets the lucrative luxury crossover market with Italian styling and part but constructed in Detroit.The Kubang fills a hole in Maserati’s product line nine years after the company first showed a sport luxury SUV concept car at the 2003 Detroit auto show.

The company said,“The Kubang concept creates discontinuity by entering a new segment and continuity by maintaining the integrity of Maserati’s DNA,”Maserati, part of the Fiat group that owns the number three US automaker Chrysler, will make the new car alongside Chrysler’s Jeep Cherokee at its Detroit plant. Make sure to sell your vehicle on Scrap My Carz and save up for a better car!

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13 Jan ’1227 Nov ’20

The Etiquette Set | Tableware

Bring emphasis to your table décor by utilizing CV Linens’ lavish selection of burlap table runner bulk, they are designed to be placed down in the middle of your table, to define your guest seating area as well as to create a stunning focal point to accentuate your centerpieces, table runners are an essential asset to tablescapes.

The etiquette set by Edward Vince is a complete, packaged dining kit including instructions which allows the user to enjoy an à la Russe dining experience in any context, regardless of class or wealth.

It combines the semiotics of a plastic Airfix model kit with the implied luxury of an à la Russe table setting, using what is essentially wastage from the mould to structure the pieces in the correct position.

The set retains the detailing, form and visual language of the ornate silver cutlery and ceramic plate, and forces these values into the context of mass production and contemporary consumer culture through manufacture, material choice, packaging and method of use and disposal.

The design and realization of this product is intended to comment on the loss of tradition, heritage and craftsmanship evident in the consumer culture of which we are part, and to question how and why we assign value to the different objects that surround us.

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12 Jan ’1213 Jan ’12

Roche Bobois New Outdoor Line by Cédric Dequidt | Furniture

French designer Cédric Dequidt presents Ferré, a new outdoor furniture collection for Roche Bobois, composed of a sofa, an armchair, a dining and a low table. The colorful structure is made of lacquered stainless steel tubes. Ferré will be exhibited in Paris at Maison&Objet 2012 next week.

Ferré low table – L. 130 x H. 37 x P. 72 cm

Ferré dining table – L. 220 x H. 73 x P. 92 cm

Via: Cédric Dequidt & Roche Bobois

Roche Bobois in Kuwait is located in the Creative Design Center in Shuoeikh close to Audi Cars Showroom

Tel: 22258680

10 Jan ’1212 Jan ’12

Gucci Opens Museum In Florence | Luxury

A year of events in celebration of Gucci’s 90th anniversary will culminate with the official public opening of the GUCCI MUSEO inside the historic Palazzo della Mercanzia located in Florence’s Piazza Signoria.
A permanent exhibition from its rich and culturally significant archive, which has been preserved and amplified throughout the years, will be juxtaposed with contemporary art installations supported by the Pinault Foundation. An icon store, bookshop, caffè and gift shop complement the exhibition spaces to create a destination location for visitors.

The GUCCI MUSEO is divided into different thematic rooms inspired by the House’s iconic motifs and symbols.
The ground floor hosts the Gucci Caffè, a meeting space that not only welcomes visitors into the museum, but also provides a new and attractive gathering place for Florentines and visitors to the city alike.
In the spirit of today’s connected age, visitors may take advantage of a social area for a coffee or to go online using the museum’s wireless network.

In the adjacent space there is the bookstore, which will be managed in conjunction with Rizzoli, now coming to Florence adding to its other existing locations in New York, London and Milan. Thanks to this partnership, the GUCCI MUSEO will be offering publications for enthusiasts of art, fashion, photography and architecture, through a curated selection of contemporary and vintage works.

In the same space, a gift shop will offer the chance to purchase exclusive collectible items including iPhone and iPad cases, scented candles, bookmarks, totes, postcards, luxury stationery and chocolates all with the GUCCI MUSEO trademark.
Nearby, the Icon Store will offer the possibility to purchase from the exclusive Icon Collection of unique editions, including bags such as the New Jackie, the New Bamboo as well as the horsebit moccasin, the Flora scarf, all designed by Giannini with exclusive colors and detailing especially for the GUCCI MUSEO.

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Month: January 2012