The Friday Five: The Swissmiss Blog

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Swissmiss is a blog that started in 2005 by the multi-talented “Swiss designer gone NYC” Tina Roth Eisenberg. If you haven’t already visited Swissmiss, then please let me introduce it to you by highlighting five fabulous white posts featured on this wonderful design blog this year.

One: The Moshi Moshi – an ergonomic Bluetooth handset by Frendh designer David Turpin.

The Moshi Moshi bluetooth handset, $135

Two: The Workshop office space, Brooklyn.

The Workshop office space, Brooklyn, New York

Three: The 2011 Calendar Scarf.

The 2011 Calendar Scarf, 55 Euros

Four: Made A Mano letter tiles.

Letter tiles by Made A Mano

Five: Sewing Kit wall sticker.

Sewing kit wall sticker, $57.50

Over the past decade I have spent a lot of time in Switzerland and feel quite attached to it. Swissmiss always manages to put a smile on my face when she makes references to the Swiss way of life (i.e., language, data, food). Anyone who has worked or travelled in Switzerland will understand what I mean.

On a final note, many White Cabana readers may also be interested to learn about TeuxDeux, a simple browser-based “to do” app, created by Swissmiss and Fictive Kin.

Images courtesy of Swissmiss.

Jigsaw joy

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Hey commuters, here’s a quick and fun game you won’t resist: a white Jigsaw puzzle!

This jigsaw puzzle by Game Design is animated in Flash and very easy to use- just drag and drop the shapes into place on the game board. It’s simple enough to complete in a minute or two and reward you with a perfect score.

Simple and fun. Free white Jigsaw puzzle by Game Design.

Click here to play a round (or two).

Image courtesy of Game Design.

Laptop Sleeves: A Great Selection at CSN

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When my new Macbook isn’t being used in my office or resting on the living room coffee table, it is packed away in my tote bag waiting for me to take it to work. It’s a bit scary when I have to transport it because it remains unprotected. I haven’t yet had the chance to get a case for it and this is making me nervous – I do want to keep it safe, afterall. For travel purposes, I have been carting it around in its box – how pathetic, right? – but the box is anything but convenient and it’s about time I give my Macbook a proper protective sleeve.

After a browse online, I have discovered that CSN has an awesome selection of laptop sleeves – all sizes, colours and patterns – and I have narrowed down my choices. Now, here’s where you come in – which one do you like the best? I would like a white, silver or grey sleeve (no big surprise there, right) even though some of you may think this will be impractical.

The options are:

Option 1: Antenna cool white laptop sleeve, $36.99, available at CSN

Option 2: Manhattan vinyl laptop sleeve in white, $39, available at CSN

Option 3: Manhattan vinyl laptop sleeve in silver, $39, available at CSN

Option 4: Slappa netbook sleeve, $29.99, available at CSN

Option 5: Skooba skin laptop sleeve in silver with orange lining, $21.59, available at CSN

Option 6: Samsonite Aramon laptop sleeve in silver, $26.99, available at CSN

Option 7: Kipling Kasey laptop case in gravel grey, $27.99, available at CSN

Option 8: Kipling Kasey laptop case in grey, $27.99, available at CSN

Option 9: Ezpro python print laptop sleeve, $24.99, available at CSN

And so? What are your thoughts? Which one should I get? If you have any other recommendations I would love to hear them!

p.s. Did you enter the CSN giveaway over at Fashion in Motion? Click here for details.

All images courtesy of CSN.

Toronto Designer Spotlight: Anu Raina

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Anu Raina logo

I recently had the pleasure of “meeting” (via blogging and email) Toronto-based textile designer Anu Raina. Flipping through her portfolio, I was quickly drawn to the diverse detailing in her creations (silk-screened prints, burnt holes in silk, staples). Although for the most part her work extends beyond my four-colour rule, she did manage to hook me in with her hand-crafted Salad Recipe apron and tea towel set.

Anu Raina's pigment-printed Salad Recipe apron, $70

Anu Raina's attention to detail

Only the best: Leather strings on Anu Raina's Salad Recipe apron

Anu Raina's Salad Recipe t-towel, $48 set of two

Anu Raina's T-towel: Pretty enough to frame

It just goes to show you – no matter how detail-oriented and colourful a person might be, there’s always room for white! Thoughts?

P.S. Anu Raina will be exhibiting her work this month at The Clothing Show in Toronto (Sept 24-26) so if you’re in the area, you can meet her at Booth #558. Anu Raina will also be featured on Fashion in Motion this month so stay tuned.

All images courtesy of Anu Raina.