New decanter sculptures by Etienne Meneau

David Carlson, 4 July, 2008

Etienne Meneau is the a French designer that makes the really different wine carafes. Know he is back with two new unique decanter sculptures. Below is one of them. You can see the other one here.

Earlier decanters by Etienne Meneau here.

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Bills Shichirigahama

Kristina Dryza, 29 June, 2008

Chef Bill Granger brings his famously laidback Sydney brunch scene to Japan.

This is post by David Report contributor Kristina Dryza.

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Categories: Architecture, Design, Lifestyle

The Olde Bell Inn

David Carlson, 23 June, 2008

The essence of what Ilse Crawford and her Studioilse does is identity. They create the the big idea behind a brand its emotional values, and then make them visible and tangible through design.

The Olde Bell Inn encompasses a 16th century Tudor barn for big parties, a Malt House for medium gathering and dining rooms for a dozen or more, with parts of the building dating back to 1135.

Now The Olde Bell Inn has been gently transformed and is the first in a family of modern coaching Inns. Using locally sourced food cooked simply; eating drinking and lodgings. Ilse’s line is ‘Local chairs, local cheese’. 25 minutes drive from Heathrow and within hour of central London. You can say that Ilse is re-inventing the traditional English Inn.

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White Beach Hotel in Shimoda

David Carlson, 18 June, 2008

There are more ways of escaping from hassle and bustle of Tokyo than ski weekends and an occasional trip to hot springs. 2.5 hours on the train from Tokyo and you are in Southern Izu, a place famous for its nature, onsens and, of course, beautiful white beaches with clear blue water and waves perfect for surfing. The White Beach is located 30 seconds away from Ohama beach, Shimoda, one of the most beautiful and picturesque beaches in Japan. Being the closest place to the beach the Clubhouse at White Beach takes care of all your needs from after-beach shower or cocktail to a fresh expresso or great meal any time of the day.

The renovated White Beach was re-opened on 14th June 2008 and the owners hope to bring back to Shimoda the optimism of the 1970’s when this hotel was built and share this Clubhouse and Hotel with everyone.

At White Beach each room has a different and unique feel. During the recent renovation of the hotel they decided to keep the period 1970’s wallpaper as each room has a different pattern - sometimes with contrasting prints on the wall and ceiling! The papers range from traditional bamboo thru stone, brick, leather, travertine, regency flock to a majestic rose print on wall and ceiling. Why don’t you try to match the room and it’s individual wallpaper to the mood of your visit!

You can also join White beach on Facebook here.

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Interview with Hussein Chalayan

David Carlson, 15 June, 2008

Here’s an interesting interview with fashion designer and artist Hussein Chalayan about the Level Vodka tunnel that he has designed.

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Shaw + Smith wine tasting experience

Kristina Dryza, 11 June, 2008

Contemporary design drives the Shaw + Smith wine tasting experience.

This is post by David Report contributor Kristina Dryza.

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The Level vodka tunnel

David Carlson, 8 June, 2008

Level Vodka invited star fashion designer and artist Hussein Chalayan to create a pioneering work of art with a focus on taste. He was given completely free rein. The result is The Level Tunnel – a 15 meters long and 5 meters high travelling installation that captures the essence of Level Vodka. But the road leading there was anything but straight. Follow The Level Tunnel Team’s blog on the daily twists and turns of this spectacular project (the blog will only be updated during the tunnel events).

After the premiere in Mexico, The Level Tunnel will continue to Athens and Paris. It will visit each city for 1-2 weeks and is partly open to the general public. The visitors will experience the taste of Level Vodka with all their senses but one - sight. They wander blindfolded through the tunnel as they hear music from flutes made out of Level bottles, inhale scents of the super premium vodka, and are enclosed by the soft leather of the railing. And when they climb out, it all ends with a tasting event.

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Aesop by Studioilse

David Carlson, 6 June, 2008

Studioilse’s design of the Aesop shop translates the company values through a loving restoration of the historic fabric, paired with modern and clean interventions. As in all her work Ilse Crawford with her Studioilse has added a lot of emotions to the interior. Simple and modern design.

A central ceramic sink to emphasise the ritual of cleansing.

Brass - the material of Mount st.

Fit for Mount st: a gentleman’s armchair tailored in tweed.

Original pitch pine floor - “poor man’s parquet”.

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Jurlique rebrands

Kristina Dryza, 4 June, 2008

Jurlique rebrands to focus on its biodynamic farming principles.

This is post by David Report contributor Kristina Dryza.

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Whitecapri bags

David Carlson, 2 June, 2008

Whitecapri is a new label for bags and accessories from Berlin. The first collection Matchpoint is an homage to the great movie “Match Point”.

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