In 2007, Alessi released The Fruit Backet Family,  a range of products designed by Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA, and I think I'm in love. So now we need this + a place to live, you know the basics.

Available at Arango .

arango
7519 SW 88 St.
Miami, FL 33156
t:  305 661 4229 

At your nearest Kiosk

So my first issue of New York Magazine came in yesterday (maybe last week, I just hadn't checked my mail), and this particular issue contains a list of "maps" for all the classic New Yorker types, "Rebel Youth", "The Cheapskate", "The Dog Freak", and "The Lit Guy" were among the few. Under "The Design Maven" the first shop posted was Kiosk, which happens to be down the street. I can't believe I've never been here! Makes sense that I've never seen it because it is located on the second floor of 95 Spring. Its like a dream concept: The owner sells her littel global finds. Its like an international MOMA store meets the dollar store. Anyway, they have a site if you aren't planning a visit anytime soon. They are a little low on merchandise at the moment, but you can see the previous merchandise to check out the type of stuf they sell. I love this stuff.

You'll like the sound of this...

Panasonic just put these out, the RP-HTX7 headphones. My lovely friend Whitney hooked it up with this lovely cream color, but they come in black, white, a funky green, and a baby blue. I think they retail at 60 dollars or so. You can find them on turntablelab.com. Another handy tool for distraction at the office. Actually they're better for staying focused.