Wheat?

It's not new, but he wanted some changes & proof to himself that he is able do it. This was done way back in 2012. Wheat croissant & fruit danishes. Well done, my baker husband.

Technically Intelligent Home.

Another inspiring small home, green home. I think it's time that we make full use of the flat roof and plant some greens for an innovative and creative ways to not only save the planet, but save some money on constructing them roof or a slab for them flat roof. And it's a cooling method too, to plant plants on on the roof.

I love how he did his staircase as its see-through and visible to let the sun light enters brightly in the room. It definitely made the whole place lighted up. And he wanted to have the window big so that the heat from the sun can enter to warm the interior when in the cold weather. While when it's summer, as heat and hot air travels up, he only need to open up the window and whoosh! goes the hot air.

Anyways, enjoy it and have a design-full day ahead! :)

Smart Small - Space Renovation

Oh! I miss designing! Such simple, minimalist design yet with such style. Very mod! hehehehehe! Love the white, grey & yellow theme. 

Enjoy!

Moving with the Dough.

I told my partner, in future, if we couldn't find for ourself, a shop lot to open our bread & bakery business (if we are short in money, that it), we used our legs to sell them if we have too! I imagine the idea of bakery on wheels. Move+able bakery shop! Even back in 1960, the idea of fresh baked bread concept was in the adverts. Guess my ideas ain't new afterall. 

Well the only moving thing that's the closest to my crazy idea is (in my country, that is) the "roti man". Yes, the guy who sells all sorts of bread & junks too. Heheheheh! Every evening, you will hear the "roti man" on his motorcycle, uses his horn to indicate that his near. We would run like mad (first shouting, "Uncle roti man! Tunggu!!") looking for our mom to ask for some money. And still shouting "Tunggu! Roti man, tunggu!!" LOL! But I just realized, its been a long time since I saw a roti man near my home. It seems like it is slowly vanishing as the years go past quickly. Has the technology made kids or adults stop playing or do any outdoor activity?

Boo-hoo techno.

Anyways, moving on. I saw a photo from Trendhunter and was inspired by it. It's Del  Popolo, San Francisco's famous traditional pizzeria foodtruck.

Snippets from the website:-

"...Del Popolo is housed in a twenty-foot transatlantic shipping container that's been re-purposed and modified into a kitchen. A wall of glass doors exposes the interior, including the traditional Italian-made wood-fired oven..."

How smart is that! My partner's been talking about if only he could baked his dough in a clay oven, and voila! I found the perfect inspiration for my crazy mobile idea with his "I-think-its-not-possible-to-have-a-clay-oven-in-your-crazy-mobile-bakery". And when I showed him the photos, he was like,

"Cool."

And my thoughts - Men.

I kept doing more research, Google-ing, "movable bakery, bakery truck, bread van, bread mobile" but nah, nothing came closed to what I have in mind. What I got was, I think, mostly are delivery bread van/truck/vehicle/bike. 

My only options was, I've got to take the concept of mobile food truck and juxtaposed it to my crazy mobile bakery shop. These are some of my favorites. 

If you're wondering how is my hometown's food vendor or food truck looks like? Well, it ain't that grand or tastefully designed, but it sure damn well sells good food! Maybe cause it's not really our culture to "pimp" our trucks or carts or vendors, or maybe we ain't that creative enough, therefore, that is why I will, one fine day, be the, "among the few", to start this concept. Hehehehehe..! Wow! What a dream huh? 

See, pretty boring, yes. The same van type, white and boring. Hehehehe. One day, a bakery shop on wheels will be near your street. And it will be awesome! LOL!!

Art Deco-ly Chanel?

I know this was like so "2000 & late", but, I told myself I need to write about this. I'm sure you guys watched Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky directed by Jan Kounen, a Frech film back in 2009. I loved it so much as it's a well-acted and a beautiful filmed. And yes, the passion and the brief love affair is dramatically directed in this period drama film.

Anyways, I'm not here to talk about the film nor about the affair, but I feel in love with their used for Interior and Architecture. In particular, it has to be the scenes shot in The Villa "Bel Respiro" in Garches. I am not sure if the interior was designed in the original state, but I think they might tweak it a bit from the 2002 novel written by Chris Greenhalgh. But they sure used the famous black & white theme. 

Igor Stravinsky: A Creative Spring : Russia and France 1882-1934, By Stephen Walsh (Page, 318)

I mean, Coco Chanel herself invented a fashion vocabulary :- white camellias, the little black dress (LBD), the double-C logo, the elongated octagon shape of the Chanel No. 5 perfume, checkered, simple lines, etc. Her designs are minimalist, elegant and forever green. So I assume, the interior designed in the film was somehow related to her fashion. Interior-ly fashionable, I shall say. :)

Gabrielle "Coco" Bonheur Chanel herself, looking elegant, stylish and grace. Form Follows Function.

So much elegance and class. The little black dress, the tweed suit, the quilted leather handbag, and the first-ever designer perfume, Chanel No.5.

It was in the year 1920's, French revolution time, the time where Art Deco was introduced to the ID & Architectural world, expressionism and surrealism in paintings, sculptures, coloured films, dance and of course fashion. Thanks to you, Coco Chanel. 

"...French speakers called it the "années folles" ("Crazy Years"), emphasizing the era's social, artistic, and cultural dynamism..." 

 - Roaring Twenties, Wikipedia 

Art Deco is one of my favourite era for designed. Back in Uni, this was the best subject I ever was introduced. Hehehehe! Oh, uni days. All young, crazy and motto was "C'est la vie". Nothing to worry but assignments and getting them pocket money to party! Ooook, back to reality! (Sorry for the 'Out-of-Topic' moment.)

Art Deco is an eclectic style that combines traditional craft motifs with Machine Age imagery and materials. The style is often characterized & described by such rich colors, bold and bold geometric shapes, and lavish ornamentation. Loads of octagon, streamlines, squares, forms, zig zags and many more. I mean, if you were to look at it in depth, there are few categories involved. You can get those really crazy BOLD and screams  of  LOUD style, or, you can get the clean modern streamline, simple with a class, in which my opinion, is what Chanel brings the best of fashion.

Inspired much? Well, I sure do. After watching the film and falling for the interior, I couldn't help but to do my research and get my hands on all them B&W's. But not just a simple B&W space, I was looking for the style and theme from the year where Chanel started her career, hence the Art Deco era. In the film, the set designed was fantastically monochromatic and yes, black & white it was. Just look at the photos them below. :D

Taken from Coco Chanel & Igor film scene. Lines, lines and lines. Loving them black pipping borders. Concept of modern twist of Art Deco.

Here's what I got from the film. Besides strips of black lines, there were some ornamental shapes used. It's like the set was an art of Chanel. Her taste and style. There was a scene where Igor's wife Katarina Stravinskaya asked, "Don't you like color?", and Coco replied, "As long as it's black." Everything in Chanel's world is black and white. That should be a warning., If the walls could speak, it will says, "I am Chanel!" LOL!

Bring those Art Deco into your home. I hope the images I posted help you guys get inspired. Get creative, but remember, BLACK & WHITE as main! It's Chanel! hehehehehehe!

A modern Art Deco style. Mostly geometric shapes used. Such contrast against the white.

Some of the interior images found online (thank you to those who posted them)

“..Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony...”

- Coco Chanel 

The Wonders of Online!

Don't you just love the online Internet world. Everything on your fingertips. Everything and anything. These are some of my faves. And most of them are food! Hehehehe! Sweet tooth anyone? I sure have one!

This ain't no Willy Wonka, but when I saw Tumbador Chocolate on TV and the host get to do and eat the chocolate bar that they make, I was going all goo-goo ga-ga! Gosh, how I wish I'm in NY now! Took this from Tumbador Chocolate's website. 

" Jean-François Bonnet, Executive Pastry Chef (formerly of New York's renowned restaurant Daniel) selects only the world's finest ingredients for Tumbador® Chocolate today. In 2003, world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud notes that Bonnet "has the technique of an artisan and the creativity of an artist. He combines it with simplicity and respect for delicate flavors and textures..."

Next, I've always love the ideas of desserts in a jar. It's so convenient and easy to use. You don't waste papers or cups as it's pretty much environmental friendly. You eat whats in the jar and wash it to reuse it. Here's some pretty delicious online website to check out! 

1. Banana Appeal





























2. Wicked Good Cupcakes

3. All Jarred Up

This is cool. Pies in a jar, anyone?






























4. Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery

Another cool and creative idea. Take and Bake Molten Chocolate cake to take home. You be the baker. How cool is that! I've always dream of doing this, and so great to know that it's out there!

Wow! That sure makes me wanna do some jar-ring baking! While you lucky fellas get to grab some of the goodies above, I can only sit and watch and browse. We got some back in my hometown, but it's just not "there" yet. Maybe one day. 

So the online browsing continues. If you guys are looking for baking with a "vintage" style of supplies, I found a cool website. I must say, they have a lot of edible accessories for your baking needs. May I say pretty yummy too.

Layer Cake Shop brings you to a Vintage Inspired baking supplies. They have from Baking cups to Candy making tools to Decorating sprinkles and more. How interesting!

Phew! I'm just tired looking at all those yummy websites! Used all my sugar and gotten hyped up just browsing through! Jealous I am that those who are anywhere near the shop gets to grab a bite. Anyways, I hope you guys enjoy this page as much as I was just browsing. 

Have a great Saturday! Till the next blog post. Goodnight!

ps: To the owners of each and every website page we enter, I'm sorry if we have taken your website photos without your permission. But our intention are good. We hope to help you guys get good feedback after the readers reads our blog. But do tell us, if you do not want us to post the photos on our blog, we would remove it instantly. :)