The beach pavilions examined

24-5-2012

This research report of beach clubs in the Netherlands is only available in Dutch.

Artists decorate hotel

24-5-2012

In the Classical Baby Grand hotel in Greece are 10 artist hired to custom-decorated 55 rooms with their signature looks. The artists came from various fields of urban art including graffiti, design, and illustration. The hotel is able to upgrade its image to being perceived as a boutique-luxury hotel. Also, a nice example of collaboration and co-creation.

QR-code with Guinness beer

24-5-2012

The beer brand Guinness created beer glasses with QR-codes which can only be seen with dark Guinness beer. By scanning the QR-code, you automatically leave messages on your Twitter and Facebook page, you check in on Foursquare and download coupons. Smart advertising campaign!

Beer with bubbles

24-5-2012

Several Dutch people created two unique sparkling beers. They worked for years to combine the best characteristics of beer and champagne. Some chefs are crazy about it. It is an exclusive drink and unfortunately not available in the shops. We previously placed a nice beer campaign. Watch it here.

A very special opener

24-5-2012

This ‘sexy’ fridge magnet also opens bottles effortlessly. Easy for on the fridge because the powerful non-slip magnet, also usable as paper holder.

Budget-Boutique Fusion Hotel in Prague

23-5-2012

The Fusion hotel, located in the heart of Prague City center is a hip and trendy new hotel, bringing together travelers on different budgets, all seeking value and a brand/lifestyle buy-in. Fusion hotel is ‘Cheap-Chic’ or ‘Budget-Boutique’ with practical design mantras. The food and beverage facilities represent a fusion of inspirations, creating an exciting and distinctive cross-cultural concept. Check their website for inspiration!

High Tech Toilets

23-5-2012

The TOTO Neorest Washlet is the most advanced lavatory around. Its futuristic design features a heated seat, integrated bidet with directional warm jets of water, temperature and water massage function, dryer and automatic deodorizer – all operated via a wall-mounted remote control panel. According to the article in the HotelChatter only available in the most luxury hotels which is evident as you know the price.

Street Charge

23-5-2012

Having your battery die: a constant problem for the person on the move in the city. It always feels a little silly to drag around cables to charge your electronics at the office, doesn’t it? The folks at Brooklyn-based design agency PENSA! have created a new concept that allows you to get your charge on outdoors. Aptly named ‘Street Charge’, the idea is to attach a thin structure to existing street infrastructure such as street signs, powered by photovoltaic cells and batteries, allowing passersby to plug in their digital toys with a USB cable.

Ice Cream Brrrger

23-5-2012

Burgerchain Carl’s Jr is testing their new Ice Cream Brrrger at certain locations. The burger consists of chocolate ice cream and sugar cookies who do resemble the bun and glaze resembling the lettuce, ketchup and mustard. Will there be room on the menu for this Brrrger?

Good Heavens

23-5-2012

This ‘Good heavens’ yogurt from England consists of only natural ingredients. Composed of the best fruit and real farmer yogurt. This yogurt contains no preservatives, but do contains 25% of your daily requirement of calcium, is probiotic and has low fat.

Ice parlor Mezzo creates herring ice cream

22-5-2012

Ice cream parlor Mezzo creates herring-ice cream. Residents and visitors of the market can try the herring-ice cream for the first time at Friday May 25 from 13.30hrs at the Spakenburg fish shop and in the ice cream parlor Mezzo at Dapperplein 36, Amsterdam the Netherlands.

Happy drinks: Bojito

22-5-2012

The Bojito is an alcohol free interpretation on the very popular drink: Mojito. The Bojito is a fresh, slightly sparkling cocktail which is refreshing during hot temperatures. You can make Bojito extra tasty with a pear syrup or cucumber syrup. Click here for the recipe.

Bottlebob

22-5-2012

Perfect for all cafes and restaurant, the Bottlebob. Enjoy your drink on the terrace without the annoyance of wasps for example.

Sleeping under the stars

22-5-2012

You can sleep under the stars in the Bubble Hotel Attrap Rêves, located near to Marseille in France, without disturbing nature. The eco-friendly space designed bij Pierre Stephane, is a replacement for campers. The transparent bubbles are very comfortable. If you care for a little more privacy, you can also choose for the bubbles which are partly transparent.

Table with cooler

22-5-2012

The Domani ‘Cool Table’ is a oval zinc side table. The table features a build-in wine cooler, and therefore it is the ideal party table. To cold drinks are always within reach.

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