Alessi Girotondo Kitchen Timer

Stuff from Alessi is no stranger to this blog so is no surprise to find that this cool & cartoonish timer by architects Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini is marketed by them. The timer itself is, well, just a kitchen timer. But it is the statuette, a small but smile-inducing piece, that can showcase the cool informality of your kitchen.

PRICE: $54.50 AVAILABLE: http://www.fitzsu.com

geroge nelson’s Elihu the Elephant Clock

An iconic piece of 1960s design, this beautiful clock for the little ones is truly gorgeous. There is something about this fat elephant that captures your attention powerfully. The above piece is from an authorized edition.

PRICE: £75.20 AVAILABLE: http://www.designshopuk.com

Replica of Eero Aarnio’s ball chair

You are looking at a replica of the Eero Aarnio Ball chair. If you are the type that is not thrilled with the idea of replicas, then well, its not for you (the original is available here). The design, however speaks for itself. Outstanding. The construction is fiber glass and it can also be fitted with a optional surround sound system (imagine that!). Because of the unique shape, the chair has amazing acoustics.

Dimensions are: 52″H x “48″W x “36″D

PRICE: $1,775 AVAILABLE: http://evofurniture.com

kukuxumusu DIEGUITO t-shirt

You are ready for the beach, and you like t-shirts, and we posted the nice Merona swim trunks in the previous post, so here is a t-shirt to go with your trunks. Just kidding! You probably need something that doesn’t match so much. The point is that this is a cool t-shirt and kukuxumusu has many on their web site so do check them out.

PRICE: $32.59 AVAILABLE: http://www.kukuxumusu.com

Merona swim shorts at target.com

The Merona brand of Target pulls off some cool stuff more often than not. Now these classic style swim trunks are, well, quite nice. I just like the pattern, so it makes the list. And why not? Can’t be looking crummy on the beach now, could we?

PRICE: $14.99-$16.99 AVAILABLE: http://www.target.com

perforated lanterns at westelm.com

We really like these lanterns, perfect for a quiet summer night. These can either be hung or placed to stand. The white color works very well with the intricate design and, we feel, makes the overall sense of breezy lightness even stronger.

PRICE: $29.99 - $39.99 AVAILABLE: http://www.westelm.com

On Sale: Abaete steel silk pleated ‘Murray’ long sleeve dress

We love the cut and the lines of this silk dress by Abaete. The puffed sleeves and the pleated front have an airy but chic quality to it. Only sizes 4, 6 and 10 are available now.

PRICE: $209.99 AVAILABLE: http://bluefly.com

On Sale: Marc by marc jacobs soft clutch

This signature clutch by Marc Jacobs is a perfect complement to the light and casual summer look. Besides the traditional stitch, I also like the look of the exterior pockets. On sale at Bloomingalde’s.

PRICE: $117 AVAILABLE: http://www1.bloomingdales.com

flexible pot holders

Have you ever tried to hold onto a really hot pot only to have the cloth getting burned by the flame? If you have then its time to leave all that behind forever. These silicone pot holders will conform to any shape and won’t burn. And you can put them in the dishwasher!

PRICE: $56 AVAILABLE: http://www.scandinaviandetails.com

Acrylic Diamond Rings

We love these rings! They remind us of the whimsical but cool plastic and rubber knock-offs of designer watches, especially Rolex. The cute play on the classic diamond solitaire is refreshing and cool.

PRICE: $10 AVAILABLE: http://www.elsewares.com