mercredi 9 février 2011

Favourite Innovative Finds

 Maison Objet is one of the best places to find a plethora of innovations for the home.
Here are a couple of my favourites from the show.

This is a stellar item for clean freaks (like me) and moms!   MODERN TWIST EUROPE has developed silicon rubber place mats (as well as serving dish doilies and coasters).  I don’t know about most people but I am unbelievably anal about keeping my things in pristine condition and have always thought about how I am going to deal with having children.  I am definitely not one of those women that will be outfitting their dining table with Disney character, dishware and forks.  With this product I think I have found the answer to my OCD-like problems when I have kids. 
Some great facts about this product:
  • Low chemical reactivity – making it resistant to staining or acidic foods (like vinegar, tomato sauce and wine), and household cleaning products
  • Very low toxicity, making it safe for direct and prolonged contact with foods like oven bake ware, plate liners, cooking sheets.
  • Does not support microbiological growth – bacteria and most other germs cannot grow on it, making it a very “clean” surface

 These placemats are beautiful, well-designed, practically indestructible and a breeze to clean.  They will protect your table from messes, look brand new for an era longer than it’s cloth counterpart and keep your dining room’s designer look all while being kid-friendly. 
A small but great answer to keeping at least one room free of ‘kid-stuff’ that has taken over the rest of your house.



This PAPER vase by VIRAGES is amazing.  You can change its shape by moulding it into a dish, a small bowl or vase according to what you want to use it for.  It may be thin and lightweight, but it’s design gives strength and resistance to its bowl shape.  When not in use you can fold it into itself so that it is paper thin.  It is innovative and eye-catching and unlike anything I’ve ever seen. 
Enjoy!