five fun things from fred and friends

do you need a laugh today? if any of these newly created products from the clever folks over at fred and friends don’t make you smile just a little, i don’t know what will!

the calf and half creamer

fingerfood hors d’ouevres plates

airfork one children’s utensil

salt and peeper dual shaker

feet first: finish line doormat

i know a few people who would get a kick out of that doormat.

see more fun and find out where to purchase these gems at fred’s website.

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neha chandra picasso salt and peppers

i think these picasso salt and peppers from new delhi designer neha chandra are very pretty. i like how the pepper gently nests within the salt, creating a slightly different look every time you put them together. they were inspired by the works and forms of pablo himself.

i am not sure if these are in production but they would be a very graceful addition to a dining table if you ask me.

see more design concepts and contact neha here.

via designflute

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sculptural salt and peppers

i really need to do a round up post of the best salt and pepper shakers i’ve seen, because there are so many good ones, but for now take a look at this earthenware sal& set from uk designer caterina fadda.

i appreciate how the pepper shaker nestles into the salt, and the fact that this can stand alone as a mini sculpture on the table, with nothing in it at all!

available for £21.50 (us $44) at the hidden art shop, and they ship around the globe.

via cribcandy

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smart salt and pepper shakers by j. schatz

new york artist jim schatz, a wizard of all organically-shaped home items, now has these intelligent, oversized, childhood game-piece-looking salt and peppers to compliment the rest of his collection. what makes them so smart? well, the salt shaker is larger than the pepper - 26 oz and 8.75 oz, respectively. and they have a 2″ fill hole on the bottom, so you don’t have to use the funnel. doesn’t it all make sense now?

bonus: the shakers come in 8 delicious mix and match colors.

the guy can do no wrong i tell you!

see everything here.

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stainless cocoon collection from philippi

these stainless steel fruit and candy bowls from denmark’s philippi design remind me of a fabulous 1950’s mod spaceship that i would like to fly in, jetsons style.

founded by jan philippi in 1992, the philosophy behind this design house focuses on clear, modern simplicity. the contemporary point of view comes through consistently in all their pieces.

i even like the salt and pepper orbs and the, er, sugar pill bowl.

for more about philippi, click here.

see more from philippi and purchase the cocoon collection at personal interior design.

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sleek shakers from bruce r. macdonald

these mantas salt and peppers by vermont artist bruce r. macdonald look like undulating waves.

they are crafted of stainless steel and brushed by hand.

i love their sculptural quality and soft shape.

find more info and products at brm design.

also available at artful home.

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