The AEG-Electrolux B98205M multifunction oven with steam functions cooks faster with less energy, while enhancing flavors, preserving nutrients and giving more control over surface textures. Using a steam oven greatly reduces cooking time and temperature compared to using a conventional oven, while bringing out tastes and controlling textures like no other cooking method. All because steam has a higher density than dry air and thus holds more... 

Founded by Lela Barker, From Morocco with Love imports artisan-made goods from Morocco, with a portion of the proceeds going to local schools and charities (read Barker's story here ). We especially like the Embroidered Bed Linens , made from heavyweight 100 percent cotton with traditional Fez embroidery. According to Barker, “a purchase of this product directly supports talented craftsmen in Morocco and enables us to provide a wheelchair... 

Luca Gnizio is an industrial designer from Milan who firmly believes that the life of discarded products can be further extended by transforming them into beautiful and useful articles. Luca’s BOOKFOR Armchair is constructed entirely from recycled materials including iron bars recovered from reinforced concrete, rubber tips from old walking sticks, and clothing, plastic material and paper remnants. Photos by Serena Riccardi. © 2010 Design... 

Among the many advantages of having friends who are borderline professional chefs: the culinary insights gained from watching them at work. When I recently observed two such friends (Berkeley-based June Taylor of June Taylor Jams and Marin-based Eric Gower of the Breakaway Cook ) whip out clay pots, I started to pay notice. Recent converts, June and Eric are taken with the deep, earthy flavors achieved with rustic clay pot cooking. Inspired,... 

Dedo is a furry message board by Gonçalo Campos on which you can draw your message or a picture by simply dragging your finger in the opposite direction of the (artificial) fur growth. Doubling as a decorative piece, Dedo offers a fun new way to communicate in an artistic way. Dedo is available for purchase from Gonçalo Campos’ website or from Arcademi . © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments... 

This 700-Watt 5 tray food dehydrator dries food in hours instead of days, and it features a top-mounted fan, adjustable thermostat from 95-to-160 degrees F. Also the flavors don’t mix, and there’s no need to rotate trays, plus the opaque exterior blocks harmful lights. We’re big into drying some mango or other fruits, and we think after you get one of these you’ll be making your own dried  Read More →

Texas-born, Los Angeles-based interior designer Katie Leede specializes in traditional interiors with a glamorous bohemian edge; what distinguishes her work is her eye for exotic textiles and her penchant for mixing homespun fabric such as hemp with luxe materials like linen velvet. Frequent trips to the Met's Egyptian rooms in New York inspired Leede's debut Ra Collection of textiles, which features block-printed Ancient Egyptian motifs... 

Dacor EF36IWF is 36″ wide, stainless steel freestanding French Door refrigerator with ice and water dispenser. Elegant and functional, it is also Energy Star qualified, a must-have for environmentally conscience consumers. French Door design allows the full width of the refrigerator to be used for food storage. External dispenser will serve up fresh, cold, filtered ice and water, so you don’t waste energy opening the refrigerator... 

FORM 2010 , held August 13-14, 2010 in St. Louis, MO, was the first installment of an annual contemporary furniture, functional object and architectural design show bringing together some of the best architects and designers local to the St. Louis area and beyond. Presented by The Luminary Center for the Arts , FORM acts as a platform to encourage interaction with contemporary design, support independent designers, and increase awareness locally... 

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Add a touch of femininity to your car with CarLashes . Sorry, couldn’t resist posting. Silly, but also kinda cute. Can someone design a better logo for them, please? [via NOTCOT ] © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Style & Fashion , Technology | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook  Read More →

For its 2010 collection of induction hobs, Fagor features this 90cm induction model, iF-900S 90CM with stylish bevelled edge and five cooking zones that feature a range of zone sizes with upgraded serigraphy. It also features a 28cm dual zone on the right hand side of the hob which will accommodate larger pans, yet will only use the optimum energy whatever the size of pan. Each independently controlled zone has 12 precise power levels including... 

This would be the first Falmec downdraft vent. Thanks to the smooth E-motion system, the fully motorised ventilator goes quietly up to extract the unwanted fumes and odours. Once the work is done, it slides into the worktop for a discreet seamless look. All you have to do is to press that button twice. Ideal for the island installed cooktops and for those who do not like range hoods hovering over head.  Read More →

Though the pictures shows a slow cooked meal the thing that turned us onto this slow cooker is the claim of a 3-cup rice cooker with easy one-touch operation. The price is right at $12.99, and it even has an automatic keep-warm mode with handy indicator lights. If you’re looking to make some rice at work or college, this is a great option at a low price. At Black &  Read More →

A roundup of baths featuring traditional English manor house plumbing fixtures mixed with Far East influences (Moroccan tile, kilims, carved cabinetry). Above: A bath from the portfolio of photographer Emma Lee . Above: A bath photographed by Dublin-born, New York-based Simon Watson . Above: A bath in a house in Provence spotted on Kikette Interiors. Above: A tiled white bath with mural from the portfolio of Copenhagen-based Monica Bach. Above:...