山田土 : 茶与创意之美

山田土是一个生活品牌,2014年创立于深圳。以茶为载体、以崭新的美学追求实践有生命力的创意。从茶品、茶器到生活物品,努力探求生活与美的种种可能。

从2014年寻茶之旅开始至今的3年里,山田土一直在探寻中国茶与东方文化礼节的创意结合,“让最好的茶,遇见最合适的人”,是品牌团队的努力所向。山田土的团队成员包括设计公司、独立设计师、自由撰稿人和艺术家。品牌创始及主理人陈麒羽女士说山田土是一个具有广泛参与度的开放性品牌,理想是实现茶及其原产地物种与文化价值的保育、传播与分享。

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IKEA x HAY : 极简美学的对话

瑞典IKEA和丹麦HAY的联名系列Ypperlig,在去年6月公布了合作消息后,终于计划在今年十月上市。Ypperlig在瑞典语中的意思是“极好的”,这个系列将两个北欧风家具公司的极简美学、高质量和性价比集为一体。

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人生的美好岂只是等来的 | 蔡澜孙郡-水井坊新广告

“镜头前的花开花落    要等
由当季的食材到煲得刚刚好的靓汤    都要等

但人生的美好岂只是等来的

美好是需要时间酝酿的    得等”

美学与美食,酿酒,时间的艺术……

Alice Phoebe Lou

Pet Care Tips For Senior Dogs

Pet Care Tips For Senior DogsFor most of us, a dog is part of the family and can go to any extent to ensure their well-being. Just like puppies, senior dogs need special care. While age may cause difficulties in walking, sore joints, irritability, vulnerability to diseases, dementia, and other conditions, there are still steps any owner can take to comfort an aging pet.

PREPARE A NUTRITIOUS DIET

Without a doubt, proper nutrition is essential for dogs of all stages. However, a senior dog will need a nutritious diet to keep him healthy and active. Age renders a dog less active, and the caloric needs drop. As such, you have to cut on the caloric portions and focus more on a well-balanced diet. Also, you can enrich your dog’s food with fatty acids, omega 3 and other supplements.

Dogs with certain conditions will also require special diets. For instance, a dog diagnosed with heart disease will need a diet with no or low sodium levels. If your dog has kidney disease, go for foods that help to keep calcium and phosphorus levels in check.

Our veterinarians have substantial education in nutrition. They are skilled to counsel you in diets from all life stages, from puppy/kitten to the Senior years and everything in between. Be sure to ask about our Nutritional Counseling.

ARRANGE FOR FREQUENT WALKS

Age makes a dog less mobile posing the risk of arthritis, weight gain, and other conditions associated with inactivity. The solution to the problem is to walk your dog regularly to keep him active and prevent illnesses. Due to age, short walks around the block may be sufficient exercise.

FREQUENT CHECKUPS BY YOUR VETERINARIAN

Experts recommend that you have senior dogs checked by a vet at least once every six months. That way, any illness can be diagnosed early and treated if possible. Hearing problems are likely to arise with age and are not treatable. A veterinary can correct the hearing loss if they result from ear-canal inflammation or discharge. In the same vein, loss of vision may be a result of the age whereby the lens is unaffected or cataracts. Your vet should tell the difference.

OBSERVE ORAL HYGIENE

Dental care for your dog is critical for preventing gum disease that leads to aching and falling of teeth. A veterinary will advise on the best way to clean your dog. You can consider buying a toothbrush designed for dogs, to make oral hygiene a routine. Also, get some chewing toys, water additives to reduce plaque.

KEEP INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES AFAR

Parasites including fleas, heartworms, and ticks will the advantage of your dog’s inactivity and attack severely. As such, the routine for vaccinations may need to change. Approach your vet for advice on the best vaccinations and the administration intervals for the best results. Check more detailed information from this dog tick guide.

SCHEDULE REGULAR GROOMING

As hinted above, a senior dog will become less active and may tend to adopt a sedentary life. While sitting and sleeping all day, you’re likely to discover the matting of hair and long nails. Regular grooming allows for the growth of new hair and skin while simultaneously allowing for inspections.

No Layout

nolayoutA digital library and a store for independent publishers, focusing on art books and fashion magazines. Buy printed goods directly from the creators with no commissions on sales or flip through hundreds of titles in the library.

一个独立出版物的在线购买和阅读平台,专注于艺术类书籍和时尚杂志。

_http://www.nolayout.com/

一人食:不孤独的食物美学

one2你是否常为自己做点什么吃的,独享食物的美味?发现身边有许多这样的朋友,于是把他们拍下来。这是制作《一人食》系列片的初衷,每段只有3分钟教你做一道家常菜介绍一位有趣的朋友。由居住在上海的摄影师Cyanney呈现。到目前为止,一共推出了16集孤独美食食谱,每一季都是怡情怡人的生活美学谱。图片展示是唐七出境的烈日松饼篇。在这里观看总16集。更多关注一人食的微博:

_http://weibo.com/1renshi

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Designer on the Road:设计师出走计划

caca-01当on the road成为备受争议的新新潮流,出走的动机与在路上的感怀似乎都不再重要。

Cagri Cankaya,这位土耳其插画师、平面设计师决定把自己扔到世界各个城市,不同于任何休学辞职去旅行或破斧沉舟卖家产的背包客,CaCa这项名为Designer on the Road的项目用设计技能换取出走基金,看来掌握一门高超的技能是出走的必要前提 :D

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101 Cookbooks

101cookbooks“ When you own over 100 cookbooks, it is time to stop buying, and start cooking. ” – 101 Cookbooks

分享一个美妙的美食博客101 Cookbooks,创办者是Heidi Swanson。Heidi女士是一位旧金山的摄影师、食谱作者,兴趣广泛的她有着各种身份,享受着自己喜欢的一切。博客内容具有指导性之余,图片摄影也非常吸引,给人素雅、自然、健康的感觉。大家还可以去她的个人网站看看,里面有一些感觉挺不错的摄影作品。

_http://www.101cookbooks.com/

Casual Days《随意的日子》

新加坡生活创意品牌[随意诗人]2011年12月新动向:《随意的日子》即将出刊!

Casual Days is a simple and honest print magazine about meaningful everyday experiences. Each issue explores a specific issue related to everyday life and features a carefully-put-together line-up of designers, artists, idea-makers and style-setters and other inspiring individuals from various creative fields.

_http://www.casual-days.com/
_http://www.casual-days.com/journal/

Postage Stamp Bowl

这是两枚最常见的英国邮票。橘红色的first class及蓝色的second class旧邮票粘合成的纸碗,里层为旧报纸。可以用来装些纸片或是邮票等小东西。创意来自:Self Representing Artists,同时也向大家推荐这个艺术网站,里面很多好玩的手工作品。

_http://www.ebsqart.com/Art-Shows/Exhibits/Repurposed/125/Postage-Stamp-Bowl/393790/

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Papelote文具店

一家位于布拉格的概念文具店papelote,店内所售物品皆为两位设计师身份的店主手工设计制作的文具及纸品杂货。Papelote的店内空间由事务所A1 Architect设计,带给人一种丰富多彩的视觉感受,好像幼稚园小朋友的教室。手工的东西本来就多是简单天真,透明干净的。

_http://www.a1architects.cz/

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生活用品综合店 微山行

开业不久,位于上海徐汇区复兴中路的微山行是集合了生活用品、书籍、服饰和小家具的综合店。产品的选择上着意品质,日常性和地域性,特别值得关注的是她们对传统工艺和文化的热爱,推介的同时自己也独立创作。现有商品里推荐新兴品牌CDT的文具,和Derek Au(区汝明)的Planeware系列陶艺作品。店内另有MORE工作室的小型展览。

地址:上海市徐汇区复兴中路1472号,近淮海中路。

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OGGING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

Are you a new runner? Have you decided to start running to improve your fitness? Before lacing up your shoes, check out these 8 extremely useful running tips for beginners from running expert Sascha Wingenfeld.

1. START WITH SHORT RUNNING INTERVALS

Are you super-excited to start your running training? As a new runner, you shouldn’t plan on running the entire distance in one go. “Break it down into intervals and try to keep them short at the beginning. Don’t be ashamed to walk between the intervals so you can recover a little,” recommends Sascha Wingenfeld. After some time, you can start lengthening the running sections and reducing the walking: begin by alternating between 2 minutes of jogging and 2 minutes of walking. Increase your running intervals by one minute per workout until you can run the entire distance at a stretch without having to walk.

Expert tip:

Run the first few sessions naturally and without any expectations. Otherwise, you’re likely to lose your motivation.

2. DON’T START OUT RUNNING TOO FAST

Your body has to get used to the new stresses and strains of running. Many beginner runners start out jogging too fast and pay the price for this mistake within just a few minutes. Frustration, overexertion, pain or even injuries are just some of the consequences. Therefore, start running at a moderate pace (i.e. where you can easily hold a conversation). “Even when you feel like cutting loose, you should maintain the same pace for the entire distance. Only those who give their body time to gradually get used to the new demands will have long-term success.”

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3. YOUR BODY NEEDS TIME TO RECOVER

Your first run went well and you want to head out again right away? Great! 🙂
But you should wait a day before attempting the next workout: your body needs to rest so it can recover from the first running session. “It must adapt to the new demands on the cardiovascular system and prepare your muscles and bones for the next run,” says Sascha. Schedule your training so you run one day and rest the next. This simple training plan can help beginner runners achieve the greatest training effect and avoid overuse injuries.

4. RUN EASY AND TAKE SHORT STEPS

Running is a technically challenging sport. Many beginners don’t have the proper technique and make jogging harder than it has to be by wasting a lot of energy. Your body develops the coordination necessary to perform the complex sequence of movements with every kilometer or mile that you run. “Try to run relaxed and in good form. Short, easy steps are more effective than long, powerful strides that act as a brake, slowing your forward momentum with every footfall.”

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5. CHOOSE THE RIGHT SURFACE

Many running beginners wonder what kind of surface they should be running on. “That depends on the particular workout.” As is often the case, a mix of different surfaces is the right choice:

  • Running on asphalt pavement is ideal for fast running – there is very little danger of turning your ankle. “However, it’s hard on your joints because the pavement does not cushion your steps,” explains Sascha Wingenfeld. “Therefore, running on this surface is only for very light runners with good form.”
  • A forest or park floor is soft and provides excellent cushioning. However, the risk of injury increases due to roots, rocks and bumps.
  • sandy surface trains your muscles and makes you lift your feet. But be careful because it’s easy to overwork your calf muscles. Visit https://www.mdbiowellness.com/blogs/doctors-desk/plant-based-medicine-to-soothe-your-body.
  • Tartan (an all-weather synthetic track surface) is springy. One drawback: it puts a lot of stress on your Achilles tendon.
  • The treadmill allows you to train year round with good cushioning. “However, this type of running training requires you to alter your form because the belt moves beneath your feet.”

温哥华OLD FAITHFUL SHOP

Old Faithful Shop,一家收集和贩卖老东西和手工产品的杂货铺,位于加拿大温哥华,除实体店外,他们也有自己的网店,立志做百年老店的OLD FAITHFUL SHOP相信高品质,经典,手工制作的产品才能经得起时间的考验,即使人已老去,手里的东西依然同时存有过去与现在的痕迹和味道。图via: savile

地址:320 W Cordova St. Vancouver, BC, V6B 1E8

_http://www.oldfaithfulshop.com/about/

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新加坡Littered with Books书店

于今年9月初开业的一家新书店,位于新加坡Duxton 20号,非常喜欢它的书店招牌设计。发现新加坡的独立书店都喜欢把猫作镇店之宝,比如新加坡的苏格拉底猫书店,Woods in the Books里的Mr.Scotti. 猫慵懒悠闲的神情最能烘托出书店的气氛了。Littered with Books书店网站还在建设中,可以先关注它的facebook:

_http://www.facebook.com/pages/Littered-with-Books

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