Japanese decor by +d.

Who doesn't loves an innovative homewares and home decor?

Hearts the mountain of homewares!

Ever since we bought our first ever home, I've been in this decor and homeware shopping frenzy. Everytime I saw cute and unique decor items or homewares, I just have to buy it. My other half usually ask 'why do you need it for?' and my answer usually 'it's not about needing it, dear. it's about: it will look good at home even though it doesn't serve specific purpose' and he usually just shook his head :p LOL

Although there are so many type of homewares, one particular homewares always remains closed to my heart: Japanese homewares. I just can't get enough of it; either its traditional or modern Japanese. I love the simple clean lines,  innovative approach and simply the uniqueness of it.

And lately my eyes been fixated on this particular modern Japanese range: +d.

+d is an innovative Japanese brand of interior decorating items collaboratively design by Koncepts and interior designers.  Their concepts are simple:

They carefully nurtured their concepts, from the first seed of an idea until its final blossoming, making sure that the feelings of the product's designer would be passed on to anyone who encounters it. It is precisely because we are surrounded by "things" in our modern lives that understanding and enjoying the stories behind these products is so important. +d: delivering products with heart for a new age. - vivachistyle

Here's some of their product lines that I heart

Splash Umbrella stand
This unique umbrella stand have multipurpose use. You can use it as a vase, pen holder or even a door stop. With a bright splash of color choices, it surely will brighten up any home.

Stand up Soup Ladle
Design by Tate Otama, this revolutionary soup ladle will bring delight to any kitchen. If you have a tiny kitchen like I do, you know how space consuming it is to have a bowl/plate to put your soup ladle. With this it simply stand up on its own, so you can say goodbye to any spoon rest. Total genius!

Gum Hook
For those who always conscious about getting kids friendly home decor item, then the Gum Hook is for you. It made from silicone which bend when bumped. The hook color can be easily interchangeable to suit any mood. Design by Gaku Otomo who strives to create products that are practical and hard working yet playful at heart.

Tsun Tsun Soap Dish
Hate when your soap just seems to melt away and dissolve in excess water on your soap dish? Then you need to get this Tsun Tsun Soap Dish. With its pointy surface, it help the soap dry faster which at the end makes it more hygienic and helps your soap last longer.

CD Joy
CD + Joint = CD Joy.  These cute puzzle look alike, join CD case together to make CD display box any shape you like.

Picnica Rabbit Tote
Tote lovers beware! This super cute rabbit hides a full size eco-friendly nylon tote! When you finish with your shopping, simply fold your tote and stuff it back into the rabbit! You can't help on saying awww....

Hanger Clip
Forget peg, hang your photo in style with this hanger clips from +d ;) The beauty in this hanger clip that you don't have to punch a hole on your photo in order to pin them on a wall or use those sticky glue, just simply hang it with these hanger clips.

Tag Cup
Can't go wrong with colorful cups! Even more right when it's keep your hot cuppa, hotter for longer. These tag cup is made with silicone sleeve that keep the heat inside for longer and also protects you from the heat, so you can comfortable hold it firmly with both hands.

GakuGaku
This unique picture frames allow you to trim and fit different square sizes of photo with the convenient of one frame.

Bulb Cup
How cute is this bulb cup? Cups created by cutting actual light bulbs. This versatile bulb cup can be use as display case, vase, potpourri container and of course as a drinking cup.

Bookcup
Forget about iPad, let's go conventional by jotting down notes and ideas with this pretty book that looks like a mug. It will give a relaxing feelings of a tea break wherever you go.

Akanbe
This felt shopping bag is surely to make you and everyone who see you carrying this...
smile: say chesseeee :D

There are so much more of +d products line to check out, so make sure you check out their website to see the latest and the innovative interior decor they offer.

So which one of +d interior decor item that caught you fancy?

For me, I have too much favorites! but if I had to choose one, it would be Picnica: the rabbit tote! Because it's the most practical one + it has a good reason to give to the Mr for buying it: it's a tote, dear. It's very useful and beside I need a new tote for shopping because my old one getting tatty :p
do you think he'll bought it? *wink wink*

PS: The link of where to buy is in each product name. I tried to link mostly to Australian seller, but unfortunately for some, I can't find any Australian seller but it is available offshore online. But if you do know any other Australian seller that sells it, let me know so I can update my link.

iChocolate

First there's an iPod when it becomes the must have of the centuries. Then there's iPhone which revolutionize how we use our mobile phone and become a benchmark of mobile phone technology. The newest one is iPad, the latest must have of the iGenerations.

So is the iChocolate is the next standard for chocolate?

Yes, you heard it right, iChocolate!

For a chocoholic that I am, this is just so tantalizing! Unfortunately, it seems that the shop that sell it don't sell it anymore. But who knows keep an eye on the shop, it might start selling again in the near future! and if they do, I'll be the first to queue up to buy it ;p

Nest Chair by Nina Bruun

What an eye candy!

Inspired by a bird's nest, Nina Bruun created this inventive and gorgeous nest chair! By hurling birch strips around the barely visible supporting structure inside, she managed to create this look a like bird nest chair! a total genius! Get to know more about Nina Bruun in here.

Images courtesy of Nina Bruun.

Hanging bubble chair by Eero Aarnio

Oh how much I want this hanging bubble chair!

I always heart Eero Aarnio furniture design works. So retro, modern and a total eye-candy! Unfortunately this hanging bubble chair cost about a whopping $999 each for a replica excluding installation, in saying that I didn't dare to even search on how much it would cost for an original one. I think I just have to put this gorgeous bubble chair from my 'wanting' list into the 'someday' list ;)

PS: For those who doesn't know who's Eero Aarnio, you must have recognised his work from this iconic bubble chair ;)

Images courtesy of de de ce.

Babees Honey by Ah&Oh Studio

How gorgeous is this honey packaging called Babees by Ah&Oh Studio?

 

Love the details and simplicity of the design yet pack a punch!

Images courtesy of Ah&Oh Studio

OTTO Espresso

I'm not so much of a coffee drinker.
I drink coffee, but very occasionally when I feel like it.

But I just have to share this very slick Coffee Maker called OTTO Espresso!

'Possibly the sexiest bit of kitchen equipment we've ever seen.  But 'does it work?' we hear you ask.  Well guess what, it does.  This ingenious stove top coffee maker from OTTO Espresso really does produce an unbelievable cup of coffee (yep, we've tried it).  It surpasses all it's other competitors (past and present) by a mile.  Firstly it's solid stainless steel.

This means no corrosion of parts (to taint your coffee) and it doesn't get much sturdier.  Secondly it's mechanics and power can rival most fully-blown commercial machines.  The OTTO has the same steam power in the milk spout as most machines you'd find in cafes and restaurants.  It produces 2 fabulous cups of coffee at a time and the accompanying milk volume.  Forget those other counter top domestic gizmos....they simply don't cut it.  It makes the most fabulous wedding or engagement present, or just to spoil yourself.' Collection of Cool.

Images courtesy of Collection of Cool.

Aqua raining on Earth by Atelier Pompadour

I just can't stop saying 'awwww.....' when I see this Aqua raining on Earth by Atelier Pompadour

Images courtesy of  Atelier Pompadour

Delica Dish Rack

Would you like to have a dish rack that the envy of others? Tired of the same old massive produce regular dish rack that everyone have?

Then look no more, The Delica Dish Rack is the answer to all your dilemma!

Geez, I sounded just like those tele-marketing people on daytime TV whose selling ridiculously unusable stuffs but sound bizarrely interesting with a tag line of affordable payment plan of $xx9.99 for x monthly payment :P

Anyhoo, back to the Delica Dish Rack, it sure is an eye-candy for your kitchen!

'Interesting concept, the stylish dish rack.  Spanish design house, Delica, have taken one the most boring house hold items, and turned it into a piece of art.  Item comes flat-packed in a box.  Very simple assembly required.  It disassembles just as easily. One hundred percent waterproof, coated wood.' - Collection of Cool.

Unfortunately I have the good news and the bad news ....

Well, its bad news for me anyway:

The good news is ...
The Delica dish rack is available in Australia through Collection of Cool
The bad news is ...
The Delica dish rack cost $189.00 and for me it's way out of my budget and don't think the Mr. will approve buying a dish rack for that price T____T

So for now, it goes straight to Nattie's wish list! ;D

Images courtesy of Collection of Cool found via Studio Home Creative

LAYERxlayer - Spruce Clamp

It never stop to amaze me on how a simple things can make a lot of difference. and to create a great design, you don't need an elaborate or diabolical ideas, you just have to start with a small and simple idea. You know what they all say: Less is always more!

What an eye-candy this SPRUCE Clamp by LAYERxlayer !

'LAYERxlayer is the collaborative studio founded by Patrick and Leah.
We use the highest quality materials to ensure that what we design will get better with age, as most things worth holding on to should.' - LAYERxlayer

Who would've thought that by combining a simple tree branches look alike can create such a useful and cute addition to your boring table! I know exactly where I want this to be in my home. It'll be clamped onto my kitchen island bench where I can put my keys, bangles and other daily things, so I don't have to keep on asking my other half: 'babe, have you seen my keys?' like zillion times a day!

ps: It may look a bit light and fragile, but guess what? it can even hold handbags / tote! I'm totally SOLD! SPRUCE Clamp, you have made into Nattie's Wishlist!

Images courtesy of LAYERxlayer found via decor8

William Sonoma Message-In-a-Cookie Cutter Set

Kyaaaa!! I want this Message-In-a-Cookie Cutter Set from William Sonoma. ITS SUPER CUTE!!

        

The cookie cutter set comes with three set of alphabet letters which make endless possibility to create any messages that you want to put on your cookie and to make life so much easier, it also comes with seven premade words (Welcome, Happy, Birthday, Holidays, Thank You, From, I Love You).

and it also have limited edition: Holiday Cookie Cutter!

or if you're a StarWars Lover! Check out this StarWars Cookie Cutter!

awwww... if only it's available in Australia T_____T I've checked ebay but they all only ship to US. If any of you know where to buy in Australia, please let me know!

ps:  I dying to get the adorable - farm animal pancake mould as well!

Images courtesy of William Sonoma found via CreatureComfort blog