Smart, stylish and best of all no mess to clean up!

As a busy working mother of two, I am always looking for things to make my life easier and to save time. It does not have to be a great amount of time, just simple short cuts that can add up over a period time. That brings me to the Smart Space Countertop Dispenser ($29.00US), I have seen these units in hotel breakfast areas before, however this one is a great deal more stylish and would look wonderful in any kitchen or even in a walk in pantry.

Weekday mornings are a constant rush in my household, Mr 9 is an expert at getting himself cereal whilst I get ready for work, Mr 7 is not so good at this task. I regularly enter the kitchen and find cereal everywhere, all over the counter and on the floor. Rice Bubbles are the worst when this happens as they stick to your feet. I constantly have to get out the vacuum and clean this up. Another problem I encounter is the amount of cereal that is poured out which is never eaten, no portion control here. This unit is designed to dispense one ounce of food at one twist of the handle.

There is also a wall mounted version of this unit available to save counter space, and the great news is they can be used to dispense other foods such as pasta & rice etc: this would mean the oldest food would always be at the bottom, not like when you fill containers, how brilliant is that! I hope these units become available in Australia soon, at the moment they are only shipping within the US.


Here is the link if you are interested. http://store.yankodesign.com/home-and-office/kitchen-dining/smartspace-food-dispenser-wall-mount-by-zevro

The toothbrush every mother has been waiting for!

Once and a while an invention comes along that really impresses me. This newly designed toothbrush does away with concerns about whether your toothbrush is resting on an unhygienic surface.

This upstanding toothbrush makes use of a weight at the end of its rounded handle to create a centre of gravity at the handle base. When the toothbrush is set down, it will sway momentarily until it reaches a position of balance – much like a tumble doll. I know I am not alone in thinking this is "brilliant" especially for children.

I cannot tell you the amount of times I have told my two children to put their tooth brushes back into the holder. I can't wait until this design makes its way into the stores. The person who invented it is a pure genius in my eyes, who knew! So simple yet so effective. I just hope they make them with a replaceable toothbrush heads.

To read more about this wonderful design, visit the  company who invented it Ryan Harc. http://www.7760.org/intro-projects-2

I am learning fast...........

Hi everyone, I realize it has been a while since my last post so I do I apologize, so much has been happening in my world. I have been working very hard on designing all of the new products, kid’s lunch bags, drink bottles, clocks & rugs etc: and it has been a very frustrating experience to say the least.

The most challenging aspect is trying to find companies that understand my vision, and the level of quality I expect. I can't tell you the amount of samples I have received and binned straight away. I look so forward to receiving them only to find that when I open the package, the colour is wrong or they just look plain grubby! I paid a great deal for a sample clock only to have big black dirty finger prints all over it, I was so disappointed! The company in question is still emailing me asking me if I was happy and if I would like to place an order for 3000+.

I can't help but ask, if you were trying to secure someone’s business, would you not send the best sample you possibly could? I have found a few great companies though, so it's not all bad, and I am really looking forward to having a long-lasting business relationship with them.

Anyway, here is a picture of my vision, I decided to go with my Owl Design first.
I would love to hear what everyone's thoughts.