Baxter Finley

JOYA / BAXTER OF CALIFORNIA / REED SPACE

 

JYA-BXTR-RDSPC: Joya the NYC-based fragrance and home ambiance innovator  - Baxter of California, the premium men’s grooming line since 1965 – Reed Space, a NYC pioneer in the concept of a “lifestyle boutique”, have all joined forces to create “LAPSANG NOIR”.

The new scented-soy -wax -candle was inspired by the Joya-Baxter “Flammable” Noir home fragrance series. Lapsang Noir is a Smoky, steaming black Lapsang Souchong Tea with inflections of exotic Indonesian herbal tones over a warm and radiant white floral complex of Tuberose, Pikaki, Ylang Ylang and Jacaranda blossoms.

"We were burning the Baxter "Noir" Candle Series at the Staple Design studios as well as Reed Space on a regular basis. It was a unanimous favorite for the whole company,” Says Jeff Staple, Founder of Reed Space. "This experience inspired us to create a custom scent that was uniquely ours, but still, shared the spirit of Baxter of California and Joya. The result is something that took 15 months to create and we are supremely proud of—Lapsang Noir."

The Lapsang Noir candle will be available in two sizes: HALF KILO (RRP$84) and FULL KILO (RRP$151). The large black wax candles have impressive burn times of 100 hours (1/2 Kilo) and 200 hours (full Kilo). New York consumers can find the candle at Reed Space on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, and also available in Los Angeles at Baxter’s barber shop [Baxter Finley, barber & shop]. Additionally the candles will be available online and at select retail partners.

•    SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE:     ½ KILO: $84 FULL KILO: $151
•    REED SPACE:                         151 Orchard Street
•    BAXTER FINLEY:                     515 N. LaCienega Blvd.

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Baxter Packing Tape - (yes we are blogging about tape)

This might give the wrong impression about what we as a brand tend to focus on - but all day long everyone here is geeking out about the new packaging tape that just arrived. Baxter Fans know that we care as much about the juice as we do about packaging, and design. We do our best to apply to everything that we do - packaging tape is no exception.

* Note to the grooming industry copy cats - we did it first 10-6 2010.

 

NEW TO MARKET: THE DENNIS HOPPER COMPOUND

Main House: Brian Murphy, AIA

3 Two-Story Condominiums: Frank Gehry, AIA 

330 Indiana Avenue, Venice CA 90291

8 Bedrooms + 7 Bathrooms

4,896 SF / 15,500 Lot 

Currently Listed for $6,245,000

Legendary actor and artist, Dennis Hopper's compound just hit the market for sale . A once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase 5 separate parcels totaling approximately 15,500 sf including a 4800 square foot main house designed by Brian Murphy, AIA, and 3 two-story condominiums designed by the legendary architect Frank Gehry. A true oasis in the city, there is also a lushly landscaped yard, a 100-year old guest cottage, a sparkling lap pool and a pool house. With its undulating aluminum and steel exterior, the main residence is an ode to the industrial look.  This property represents a truly rare find. It is an artist's dream come true, with its light-filled interiors and its artistic heritage. Close to both Abbot Kinney and Main Street, this property offers both a rich history and unlimited possibilities for a creative live/work space celebrating the very best of Venice.

MORE GREAT IMAGES via allen1.typepad.com

Designer: Shmuel Linski, two-part molded concrete body espresso machine

This is simply stunning - a simple easy to use espresso machine for espresso ONLY, no extra buttons or features. We hope this gets made and available to the public - via Selectism, more info and images via

Baxter of California Packaging Re-mix!

UPDATED PACKAGING:

 
Launching  this Summer, the Baxter of California product line is getting an update. No changes to product capacity or formulations, but improvements to the way the products dispense, and the addition of international languages.

With increased international demand and distribution, the Baxter brand has adapted its popular label design to now include Spanish, German, and Italian with the original French and English languages previously offered.

Based on customer feedback, the 10 oz. blue bottle now comes with a pump offering an overall better dispensing option, ease of use, and convenience. The old 4 oz. bottles have been replaced with laminate tubes + flip top caps, allowing users to get just about every drop out of the tube. The 10 oz. Herbal Mint toner bottle now has a improved bottle neck,  cap, and seal.

 
UPDATED WEBSITE: 

 

 The new Baxter of California website and shop is now live.

RESPECT: Roman & Williams

Roman & Williams from The Scout on Vimeo.

“It’s a shame to only have dreams at night. You should have a few opportunities during the day.” This wistful quote from Stephen Alesch speaks volumes about the spaces he and Robin Standefer create as architects and designers. Their firm Roman & Williams, is named for their grandparents, paying homage to another era. Together, they draw on the evocative moods, textures, and meaningful objects that linger somewhere between past and present. Their work is infused with memory and allows participants to connect with a more romantic and important time.

Alesch still renders all of their presentations by hand, a skill he has preserved and honed from an early age. Standefer evolved her skills as a painter into creating sets for the likes of Scorsese. As a team they have developed an approach to creating buildings and interiors that reveres craft and tradition, combined with a contemporary viewpoint. This unique vision has lead to a number of important public and private projects including the Ace Hotel, The Standard Hotel, and 211 Elizabeth.

via the Scout

ahh shucks ... what a beautiful glove

I don't  shuck oysters, or eat them. But I am all about this glove. It caught my eye while on notcot.org. The red strap! not to mention a great photo.

The thing just looks awesome. I think MJ would agree. Made in Germany, yes ... Solingen, the world capital or premium steel by Carl Mertens.

Kiehl’s Earth Day 2010 Limited Edition Acai Spray by Jeff Koons, Pharrell Williams, Julianne Moore, Malia Jones

Fresh off the Kiehl's x Kaws collaboration, Kiehl's is back with an Earth Day products, "Acai Damage-Protecting Mist", packaged as collectors items, and designed by Jeff Koons, Pharrell Williams, Julianne Moore and surfer Malia Jones. Proceeds benefit the Rain-forest Alliance. via H.S

Go Faster The Graphic Design of Racing Cars

You'd never guess it, but these big toys for big boys were at the height of their design during the 1970s – by sheer chance. Mechanics and team members – not designers or marketing strategists – adorned race cars with all of those flashy stripes, logos, numbers and colors prevalent at any Formula 1 race today. After compiling more than 100 examples of sleek cars from this glory age, Go Faster-author Sven Völker takes us for a joy ride at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart for a whip-fast lesson in competitive war paint, visual anarchy and piggish car designs. (via notcot.org)

VIEW THE MOVIE HERE!

www.svenvoelker.com

Durex + Typography = Type Sex

The new Durex campaign made entirely of typefaces by German illustrator/designer Andrej Krahne.via