http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/ en Copyright 2007 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:22:13 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss If you've ever shopped for a baby book you probably noticed that they all, well, pretty much sucked (it's okay to use that kind of language, my kids are in bed. And they can't read). The First 1000 Days is a beautifully illustrated baby book to document your beautiful baby's first 2+ years of life. Having a kid means that your life as you knew it is over, but you can keep track of baby's new life using this book that was illustrated by Nikki McClure and Olympian artist and designer (she is from Washington state, and is not, as far as I know, a shot putter or javelin thrower). McClure might be more known for her relationship with independent record labels K and Kill Rock Stars, as well as the Riot Grrrl movement of the early nineties. Just because you may no longer be cool, at least the book you keep track of your little bundle's every first can be. ]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/the_first_1000_days.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/the_first_1000_days.php $0-$25 books stationary Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:22:13 -0600 Usually, the only way flooring can cause you to hob-nob with the glitterati would be a red carpet. But, while this Hypnotic Rug from CB2 wont have you sharing cocktails and exposing private parts with Brit, LiLo, and Paris, it will give you at least one connection to pop-culture. You see, the rug is currently starring as one of the seven strangers in this season's addition of Real World. Weeeel, not exactly. The rug is, however currently sharing screen time with the 7 strangers while laying handsomely in the front hall of the Denver house. As if that pedigree weren't enough to sell you on it, the rug is currently on sale for just $99 (half price!). And if you are the kind of person who must have the same couch that so and so hooked up with whats her name on, you can check out more furniture from the Real World Denver house at CB2.com.]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/hypnotic_rug.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/hypnotic_rug.php $50-$100 rugs Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:48:21 -0600 Last fall, I picked myself up a Jimi Wallet. I'd been considering it for months, so when I was in New York City for business, and only steps away from the Museum of Modern Art, I couldn't help myself from buying one when I stopped into the MoMA Store to get my first in-person look at some their (or anyone else's) collection of MUJI merchandise. I'm perfectly happy with the Jimi in my pants, but since I first came across Umbra's Bungee Wallet a couple weeks ago I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. Luckily (or unluckily), the color I really want (lime) is currently out of stock everywhere I've looked. I may have to settle for the pink one. I'll probably call it something a little more manly, like "the light red one" to make myself feel better. That, and buy myself the matching Bungee Business Card Case.]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/jimi_wallet_bungee_wallet.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/jimi_wallet_bungee_wallet.php $0-$25 wallets Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:25:31 -0600 I was born and grew up in New York City, but my children wont. This New York City in a Bag block set doesn't, and couldn't come anywhere close to the real skyline, but these six wooden skyscrapers from MUJI (via MoMA) sure beats another wooden farm set. ]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/new_york_city_in_a_bag.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/new_york_city_in_a_bag.php $0-$25 wooden toys Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:59:07 -0600 For the most part alphabet blocks are the same today as they have been for a hundred years. And then there are these beautifully colored and designed alphabet blocks and puzzle. Inspired by the work of mid-century textile designer Alexander Girard, these are blocks you wouldn't have to feel embarrassed having strewn all over the living room floor when unexpected guests drop by.
]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/httpwwwsparkabilitynetalgialblhtml.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/httpwwwsparkabilitynetalgialblhtml.php $50-$100 wooden toys Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:20:53 -0600 My daughter is a puzzle machine. Unfortunately, she is only two and so this (Noah's) Ark puzzle is probably a bit beyond her. Also, it is out of stock. That it hasn't disappeared off the site completely gives me hope that they may have it again soon. Or at least before she outgrows it. (They grow up so quick.) ]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/ark_lasercut_puzzle.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/ark_lasercut_puzzle.php puzzles Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:24:31 -0600 I don't know what the benefits of fluorinated resin coating has over traditional knives, but I know I've been seeing them more and more recently, and for some reason I have an overwhelming urge to own this Santoku knive and kitchen shear set. The thing about these knives, though, is that with their bright colors they seem so very much "of the time." Twenty years from now, will my kids look at them the same way I look at my mother's brown, floral dish set that screams "1974." I very much try to only every buy furniture, tableware, and accessories that would have been as equally in place in a home in 1950, today, and hopefully 50 years from now. Do these knives fit the bill?]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/mini_santoku_kitchen_shear_prep_set.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/mini_santoku_kitchen_shear_prep_set.php $0-$25 knives Thu, 04 Jan 2007 17:36:53 -0600 If you are like me, you'll be tempted to call these "spatula" bed linens. If you are also like me, you'll be tempted to lie down, get comfy, and take a nap in these satula bed linens, which are designed by Marimekko and currently on sale at CB2 for half off.
]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/satula_bed_linens.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2007/01/satula_bed_linens.php $25-$50 bedding Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:47:20 -0600
This Imbroglio (hidden in French) calendar was designed by Jean Pierre Vitrac. Made of powder-coated steel with screen printed numbers and a magnetic "cursor" to frame the date. Available in red or gray and desktop or wall hanging versions. ]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/imbroglio_calendar.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/imbroglio_calendar.php $25-$50 calendars Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:03:35 -0600 Enzo Mari designed this perpetual calendar in 1959. Shown in Italian, but sent in English. Dates, days, and month are represented on strips of varietal wood. I feel I've seen something like this in metals, but the wood gives this piece a real warmth that not many calendars have. ]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/enzo_mari_perpetual_calendar.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/enzo_mari_perpetual_calendar.php $100-$200 calendars calendar wall wood Fri, 29 Dec 2006 22:12:37 -0600 The Timor perpetual desk calendar is is a modern classic, if such a thing is possible. Slightly out of my price range at the moment, but considering you'd pay only about as much for this perpetual calendar as you would for 5 or 6 of those 12-month kitten in a basket calendars you usually pick up at Barnes and Nobles, it isn't unreasonable.
]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/timor_perpetual_desk_calendar.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/timor_perpetual_desk_calendar.php $100-$200 calendars calendar desktop Fri, 29 Dec 2006 19:27:11 -0600 The Dadadum connect the dots calendar is enormously clever and cute. Each date in a month is represented by a dot, and as the days pass you connect each dot to the next. At the end of the month, you've got yourself your very own drawing. Get yours for 25 Euro (plus another 11 for shipping to the U.S.).
]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/dadadum_connect_the_dots_calendar.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/dadadum_connect_the_dots_calendar.php $25-$50 calendars Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:19:18 -0600 This Perpetual Calendar, designed by Gideon Dagan for MoMA uses two magnetic balls to keep track of the month and day. It may be wall-mounted, but can also be placed on a desk without fear of it rolling away. ]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/perpetual_calendar.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/perpetual_calendar.php $25-$50 calendars Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:54:49 -0600 Slide Perpetual Calendar was made for MoMA, but is currently available at Chiasso for only $10 - just 1/3 the price. That is a really great deal, so unlike most things you'll be seeing here I might actually pick one up myself. I'll let you all know. ]]> http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/slide_perpetual_calendar.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/slide_perpetual_calendar.php $0-$25 calendars calendar desktop functional Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:38:22 -0600 Welcome. I bought this domain a while ago with the idea of creating a style/shopping blog, but kept putting it off. At first, I wanted to have each entry use a different adjective for its title, but I'm not very good at grammar and am not so sure exactly what an adjective is, and I figured that would get old very quick and I'd probably just give it up, so why not just not start to begin with. Secondly, I've been putting this off because I wanted to use a design other than the default MovableType template for a blog that is really centered around the design of things. But, this is supposed to be about the things, right, not about the wrapper, so I think I can just get started and whenever I get around to worrying about the design of the site, I'll change it. Seeing as the new year will be upon us soon, I will focus on calendars for the next couple days. And being the thrifty sort of person that I am, I'll be focusing mostly on perpetual calendars. http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/first_entry.php http://www.unpackyouradjectives.com/archives/2006/12/first_entry.php site general Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:34:59 -0600