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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/07/2009

Dumpster Diving

Andrew Wagner

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Now that summer has finally arrived after a very April-like June, my thoughts have turned to water. In my book, there's nothing like a dip in the ocean but when that's not a possibility there's almost always a pool somewhere nearby. But what about when that's not the case? I was mulling this over last week when my friend, Steve Macdonald of Ramblin' Worker, dropped me a line to tell me about some pool  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/07/2009

Corrugated Seating with Hidden Storage

Katherine Sharpe

Why is this man smiling? annex3 Maybe there's something really funny hidden inside of the secret compartment in his corrugated cardboard stool. Maybe, having built an additional seat, he can invite that critical extra person over for dinner. Sam Tanis, a student at Otis College of Art and Design, created the "Annex Chair" for the American Association of Architecture Students' 2009 'Chair  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/06/2009

One to Watch: The Wintercheck Factory

Katherine Sharpe

yellow_box If you've ever been curious about how a commercial product makes it from the design stage to completion, I recommend you check out the two minute, forty second video "Prototyping Aaron." It's a sped-up version of the birth of the Aaron storage table (above) from Wintercheck Factory. sweet_desk The video features 25-year-old Kristen Wentrcek, an NYU graduate who recently left the world of  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/03/2009

Holiday Weekend Wine

Katherine Sharpe

The holiday is upon us and I'm planning a picnic and enjoying the wit and wisdom of Jason's Wine Blog. The blog is known for Jason's periodically updated Trader Joe's Top 10 Wine List, a serious vinophile's take on wines that just about anybody can afford. Highly recommended if you enjoy mordantly honest wine assessments written by someone who easily balances what seems to be a ridiculous amount of wine  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/03/2009

Weekend Warriors: Anthony Tammaro and Cristen DelBove

Katherine Sharpe

"Always say please when asking your wife for a tool," scour Craigslist for building-bust bargains, and other intelligence from Anthony Tammaro and Cristen DelBove, who are working this weekend---and the next one, and the next---on a major renovation of the colonial home they bought seven months ago in Conshohocken, PA. the-house So, what's your name? Anhtony Tammaro and Cristen  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/02/2009

The White Out Cake from Baked

Amy Palanjian

whiteoutcake Oh Baked. How I looked forward to the days when a former coworker of mine (who lived in Red Hook, Brooklyn near the bakery) would surprise us with freshly baked whoopie pies. I loved having an unexpected treat (filled with decadent creme) at 10am, along side a big cup of coffee! I actually never made it the bakery myself since it was two subways and an unreliable bus away from where I used to  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/02/2009

Magazine Table Sand and Stain

Katherine Sharpe

Reader Tori Bishop has rescued and rehabilitated this slightly Space Age-looking magazine holder table (which looks to be just about the right size for a year's worth of ReadyMade). before table1 What do you think?

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/02/2009

Fancy Food Show Highlights

Amy Palanjian

dscf0798 I spent some time at the Fancy Food show—a gourmet food products trade show at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC— earlier this week (and I wish I'd known about the Unfancy Food Show that was going on at the same time!) and it was, as always, an interesting experience. The biggest trend I saw? BACON. Vegan bacon mayonaisse, maple bacon lollipops, chocolate bacon pancakes, and wowbacon.com (you  . . . Continue Reading

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Blog: Editors's Notes   07/01/2009

The Howcast How-To Video Challenge

Katherine Sharpe

Great news: I'm going to be a judge...and there isn't even going to be a lengthy confirmation process! Howcast, the website known for producing engaging how-to videos running three minutes or less (topics have included "How to Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk" and their biggest-ever hit, "How to Look Great in Photographs"), is holding an open how-to video contest. And they've tapped me to be on  . . . Continue Reading

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