Books & Bubbles

3-12-2012

In the end of November Steffy Roos du Maine opend a new initiative, Books & Bubbles in Amsterdam. This new crossover consists of: a bookstore and a place for small gatherings and events with bubbles. There will also be flex work places available and there are plans for winetastings and bookevenings. Books & Bubbles also offers original gifts and homely decorations.

Stolichnaya portraits entrepreneurs

29-11-2012

Last weekend the most original hospitality entrepreneurs in The Hague were portrayed through a very special technique. Vodka brand Stolichnaya found the entrepreneurs behind. During the two-day exposition not the portraits only were revealed, but also the process of ‘vertical penplotter’ technique. The portraits can be admire at the locations. ‘The most orginal bar , deserve the most original vodka.’

Trunk as delivery address

29-11-2012

A big annoyance of much online buyers, is to miss your order because you aren’t home. Delivery service Cardrops innovates to use the car of the customer as mailbox, and hopes to have the solution to this annoyance. The Cardrops software tracks the daily parking routine to deliver the order. With this new option, online buyers don’t have to wait at home or at a pick-up point. 

Urban Cultivator Home Grow herbs and greens in the kitchen

28-11-2012

The Urban Cultivator Home is an all in one indoor home garden. You get 365 days of perfect growing conditions for all of your favorite herbs and veggies. Choose between the little kitchen version, or the big one on wheels. For everyone who loves fresh and healthy food.For a indoor garden at the restaurant, see this link

Free wifi for a like

28-11-2012

Through the service So Wifi catering companies ask a like or check in for free wifi. The Coffee Company is a popular wifi working spot, the code on the receipt will give you access for one hour free wifi, after that you must order again. The company So Wifi has found another way for the companies to profit from the wifi they offer. When a customer wants to use internet, they arrive at the facebook page of the café or restaurant. The user has to like the page or check in before continuing.

The essence of euphoria for Ben & Jerry fans

28-11-2012

Ben & Jerry’s is asking its fans to capture the essence of euphoria on Instagram. The ice-cream brand will share the happy snaps with the tag #captureeuphoria in its ‘Capture Euphoria’ gallery. The best photos are used in upcoming ad campaigns. For one of the ads, the brand uses a photo by Megan and featured it at the back of a magazine. The magazine was then handed out to the community where Megan lived.

Simplified coffee menu

23-11-2012

UK department store Debenhams simplifies their coffee menu, in direct opposition to coffee shops like Starbucks. No low-fat soja milk caramel mocha frappuccino, but just a really really milky coffee or a chocolate flavoured coffee, available is a cup or a mug.

New tourist center in Belgium

22-11-2012

On Sunday November 25, tourist center Historium opens its doors in Brugge (Belgium). Seven themed rooms show the tourists how the city looks like centuries ago. The center features a grand beer café, called Duvelorium, which is created in association with brewery Duvel Moortgat and designed by Puresang. The interior consists of traditional materials combined with contemporary aspects. Duvelorium is opened every day of the week.

To the top in style with the skimousine

22-11-2012

In the ski area Hochzillertal Kaltenbach in Austria, you can go to the top in style. This ‘skimousine’ is an exact copy of the new BMW 7, including the leather, state-of-the-art sound system and heated chaires, and available for 2 persons. Make a reservation in advance.

Cool cocktail shaker

19-11-2012

Unfortunately not yet produced, but this would be a nice present tip; this cool cocktail shaker. Making cocktails is also very easy in use. You fill up the components, connect the components and start shaking.

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