In a Nutshell
other blog: fabulously broke in the city
minimalist since: 2007 -- why minimalism?
talk to me: contact me here!
current location: canada/usa
home: hotel room
owns: 3 suitcases 2 carryons of stuff
# of items: more than 100!
furniture: 1 japanese futon
works: business consultant
gadgets: macbook pro, ipod touch (pda)
drinks: earl grey cream tea
practices: rebel yoga and de-cluttering
loves: minimalism, $$ management, traveling
quirk: must prep my food before eating
Design Archive
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Pick a colour, any colour & instantly use it!
Posted on 25 January , 2010 | 11 CommentsNot sure how practical this would be for actual designers, but it sure is cool! Via Presurfer -
The evolution of Crayola Crayons
Posted on 21 January , 2010 | 8 CommentsI remember spending hours with these crayons. I had the 64-pack of colours, and I drew and coloured every piece of paper in sight. But let’s be honest, I did... -
What font are you?
Posted on 19 January , 2010 | 14 CommentsI turned out to be Courier: Rational, Understated, Progressive and Disciplined. I definitely save the Strawberry Creams for last, and eat the disgusting truffles first. Take the test here. Password:... -
I know what you are thinking.. but this is not a vibrator
Posted on 16 January , 2010 | 3 CommentsIt’s an innovative, self-heating baby bottle designed by none other than Karim Rashid. It doesn’t need any electricity to heat up. Just use salt! The contents are warmed by an... -
Have colour changing bathroom tiles
Posted on 14 January , 2010 | 8 CommentsI do have to say I prefer plain grey slate, but this is great for people who cannot make up their mind about what colour they want. Via Apartment Therapy -
Leaf Carving Artwork: Isn’t it beautiful?
Posted on 13 January , 2010 | 3 CommentsV Via Fresh Pics -
Saturday Project: Repurpose your old beverage bottles for decoration
Posted on 9 January , 2010 | 9 CommentsJust in time for after New Years, here’s an idea for inexpensive, minimalist decorations with your refuse. Heck, you must have at least a few bottles lying around, or your... -
Go to your corner! :)
Posted on 3 January , 2010 | 3 CommentsI love this. Corners can be so tricky to deal with sometimes, and it may be all you have to w The only thing I’d be nervous about, is making... -
Dew Drops to water your plants with condensation
Posted on 18 December , 2009 | No CommentsDesigned to be capable of extracting water from the air, condensing it and using the water to give the plants a nice drink. This magic is achieved thanks to water... -
Hidden Safes
Posted on 26 November , 2009 | No CommentsNot minimalism per se, just .. neat. Here are my favourites: V i a Pics Roll (go there for more hidden safe pics) -
Minimalist Headphones
Posted on 26 November , 2009 | 3 CommentsThey’re neat, but I wonder how good the sound can really be, with such small spheres. Still, looks slim and very thin, unlike the headband earphones I’ve been used to.... -
CTRL ALT DELETE
Posted on 26 November , 2009 | No CommentsFor the Windows geeks. I’ve definitely used this shortcut a ton of times, to get Windows to stop effing up. $19 for the 3 cups. Via Chip Chick -
Need an office on the fly?
Posted on 24 November , 2009 | 1 CommentNot very practical mind you, but very cool nonetheless. Imagine if this became a working proof? Pop Up from abw on Vimeo. -
Modern Stainless Steel Mailbox
Posted on 22 November , 2009 | No CommentsI love it. Simplicity and wit in design. Via Design Milk. -
Forget about buying clothes or items…
Posted on 15 November , 2009 | No CommentsJust make them out of wire. And when you’re sick of the garment, untwist the wire and make something else. I just can’t guarantee how comfortable they’d be. Wire Sculpture...