Interesting video looking at the history of Fiestaware (since the 30s!) ~ fascinating seeing the evolution of the factory in West Virginia over the years...
This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Mint and Orange Hot Toddies, Fish and Chip Cupcakes, Peanut Butter Caramel Twix Bars and more.
Insect dumplings and sustainable cocktails. A preview of “Sunday lunch in 2063", part of Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge for the upcoming Brighton Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe and London Cocktail Week.
Laser Cut Dog Treat Seaweed Flyers! Inspired the way maple propeller seeds fly, CA/TN, and Bucky's obsession with paper + flying insects, these make super fun treats as they float and flutter as he leaps! NOTlabs Laser Challenge #8.
Whole Foods says Happy Earth Day with a TALKING Pineapple Armadillo "Earthling Ambassador" made of ceramic and electronics that just arrived... see the video of him in action.
Turned my boyfriend and best friend into little woody Vegetable Garden Guys marking where the romanesco broccoli, cucumber, beans, lettuce, and honeydew are. NOTlabs Laser Challenge #6!
Mochicream Mochido = Mochi Donuts! Just found these adorably packaged delights that aren't quite as they seem. They have a coating on a ring of mochi filled with cream/sauce depending on the flavor.
EYESCREAM! Amazing barcelona store for a deconstructed twist on the taiwanese shaved ice cream trend... with incredible branding, packaging, and googly eyes!
Hangar 1 celebrates their new bottle redesign with a Vodka Tasting Tour in a Box! Alongside their new graduated cylinder like bottle (with rubber stopper!) are dropper bottles of the various flavors and a pipette!
The Macallan and Oakley team up for The Flask - hardcore Oakley flask on the outside, The Macallan’s first-ever, single cask All American Sherry Oak Scotch Whisky on the inside. And amazing video with fun cars of them testing it.
Lumière au Chocolat by Alexander Lervik -The Poetry of Light Chocolate Lamp. Heat from the lamp causes the chocolate to begin melting. Holes soon form, and as the light grows, the chocolate melts.
Soda & Swine (serving meatballs and soda) and it's neighbor Polite Provisions (they even have cocktails on tap) have just popped up in Normal Heights, San Diego... beautiful branding for an intriguing experience!
The Happy Egg Co. - who knew eggs could have such fun branding, lots of interesting packaging design details, and quite the social media presence - including a "free ranger" iphone app game...
NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #31: Bittersweets NY is giving away one of their beautiful Silver Sword Necklaces (Yes, it is a silver version of those iconic plastic cocktail swords!)
NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #28: Fred & Friends! Chance to win Gator Clips, Sideview Mirror, Abominable Ice Tray, Coolamari Tray, Is the new black pencils, Sprout bookmarks, Crustache Crust Cutter, Drumstick Chopsticks, and MORE!
NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #27: Photojojo! Chance to win a bundle consisting of 4GB Eyefi, the Cell Lens Pouch (pouch w/ three lenses), Easy Macro Lens Band, Seat Belt Camera Strap, Photoshop magnets, and a Light Paint Can.
NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #23: Art In The Age & Spodee! While we can't give away the deliciously unique alcohol, these packs of goodies feature their amazing branding, packaging, and fun products! See the special bundles!
Ambergris and rose macarons? Just one of the delicious new flavor combinations announced by Pierre Hermé as a part of the new limited edition Les Jardins collection for 2013.
NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #21: Kaufmann Mercantile! Chance to win a Wine-Scented Candle, EDC Kit, Chemex Handblown Coffee Maker, Stone Ground Buttermilk & Honey Pancake Mix, Black Walnut Trencher Board, and a Picking Basket.