Ok, so I am having a bad day today. A mix of unfaithful hair products - resulting in a frizz bob do, unhelpful customer service - telling me that because I own a mac i'm STUFFED and that was before lunch! So to cheer me up, and to keep you, (my non existent readers?!), entertained i'm coming 'atcha' with a big craven wishlist...ooooh.

<img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.58622668.jpg" alt="Ants on my cup and saucer" />
<strong>Ants on my Cup and Saucer</strong> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21441927">Bailey doesn't Bark on Etsy</a>

So wonderfully macabre of course I love it!!


<img src="http://www.colette.fr/files/image_slide_show_new_33388.jpg" alt="Pop Art Series Malibu's" />
<strong>Pop Art Series Malibu</strong> at the <a href="http://www.colette.fr/#/eshop/article/24933/malibu/62/">Colette food shop</a>.

I love when artists collab to take an everyday item and make it something special. La MJC came up with this idea of re-designing Malibu bottles in "pop" interpretations by legendary Europe artists So-Me, James Jarvis and Delta.
Only 100 numbered bottles of each are available, a colette exclusive. At $24 USD per bottle, I say its art and booze well worth it.


<img src="http://images.urbanoutfitters.com/is/image/UrbanOutfitters/15171952_00_b?$detailmain$" alt="Heart shaped mixing bowls" />
<strong>Heart Mixing Bowls</strong> at <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&amp;itemCount=60&amp;startValue=1&amp;selectedProductColor=&amp;sortby=&amp;id=15171952&amp;parentid=A_FURN_KITCHEN_DISHES&amp;sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&amp;navCount=174&amp;navAction=poppushpushpush&amp;color=&amp;pushId=A_FURN_KITCHEN_DISHES&amp;popId=A_FURN_DINNERWARE&amp;prepushId=APARTMENT_FURNISH">Urban Outfitters</a>.

Kitsch - check
Colourful - check
Impractical - (quite possible) check
want it - check!

I don't know what it is about this unserious (is that a word?!), incredibly fun mixing bowls, but I've loved them from the first time I saw them (cue cheesy music here).


<img src="http://www.laylagrayce.com//images/PSFCAR13new.jpg" alt="Ruffled edge cake stand" />
<strong>Ruffled edged cake stand</strong> by <a href="http://www.laylagrayce.com/Products/Potluck-Studios-Ruffled-Cake-Stand__PSFCAR13AA.aspx">Layla Grace</a>

I don't know if I am an inherent Francophile but we just coincedently share a similar aesthetic, thus I adore these cake stands. So girly, so refined and a way of officially telling you that whatever is on them should be savoured. I have a dear French friend whose tiny East Village kitchen is filled with treasures such as this and it just encourages me to eat slowly, savour and enjoy the visual presentation as well as the flavour of the food.


<img src="http://linesandshapesconnectus.com/images/book_feast_1.jpg" alt="Feast Book" />
<strong>Feast</strong> by<a href="http://linesandshapesconnectus.com/book_feast.html"> Lines and Shapes</a>

I think one of the things I love most about food, (one?!) is the social aspects of it. How it brings people together to revel in a communally satisfying gastro experience coupled with the free speech and mental stimulation. Many of my favourite life experiences have started around the dinner table and gone on into the wee hours of the morn.
Lena and Maria of Lines and Shapes have chosen some photographs, drawings and recipes  which celebrates being together and sharing food, drink and sweets. Yummy!


<img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.57801695.jpg" alt="Vintage Chalkboard" />
<strong>Vintage Chalkboard</strong> in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21197877">Blue Bell Bazaar on Etsy</a>

I'm on the cusp of redoing my horrid kitchen and this chalkboard would contribute to what I am hoping would be the European bistro kitchen vibe I am trying to create.


<img src="http://www.poshchicago.com/assets/images/PSH01526.jpg" alt="Vintage Marmalade pots" />
<strong>Vintage Pillivuyt Marmelade Pots</strong> at <a href="http://www.poshchicago.com/product.asp?lt=d&amp;deptid=3073&amp;pfid=PSH01526">P.O.S.H Chicago</a>

Simply perfect for my individual chocolate moouse treats or trifle surprises!


<img src="http://www.dominomag.com/images/galleries/rooms/gasl_outdoor_rooms_05.jpg" alt="Garden dinner party" />
<strong>Relaxed Garden Party</strong> by <a href="http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/rooms/outdoors/outdoors?slide=5">Domino Mag (RIP)</a>

I wish I wish I wish I had a garden. Wherein I could design and plan sweet little garden parties such as these. Dinner with friends, drinks by candlelight, strumming the guitar and group singing along. Hor's Douvres and finger goods, bucks fizz and experimental booze..ahhh. Until I have said garden. I shall dream...


<img src="http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/images_produits/AT26107_1.jpg" alt="Cheese Sponge" />
<strong>Cheese Sponge</strong> by <a href="http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com/boutique_us/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=AT26107&amp;type=6&amp;code_lg=lg_us&amp;num=0">Atypyk</a>

Yes it's cheesy (pun intended), but it makes washing dishes fun no?

'til next time!