Little Things

 I'm not really much of a "thing" person, but I do appreciate good, functional design. You may recognize this iconic citrus juicer by designer Philippe Starck. I remember seeing it in the window of the Alessi store in 1988, shortly after I arrived in San Francisco. I saved up for it and can still remember how excited I was when I walked into the store and bought it. 

It seems so extravagant until I remind myself of the joy it brings me just to look at it - it looks like a cross between an alien spaceship and a three legged robot spider. 

Plus, I squeeze the juice at home, so it has paid for itself long ago! 

Straight from orange to the glass at home, No plastic bottles needed. 

It works best for me when I place it on a table, as I find it a bit too tall for the kitchen counter.

For a better view, check it out on the MOMA site.

I first posted about this on my personal Facebook page. If you do Facebook, feel free to join me over there. 

- Mari