Maison Bouche Chocolates

Eclectic confections of a modern chocolatier inspired by old world Europe

Berkeley pastry chef Diane Beaty’s chocolate-centered universe is inspired by natural colors and flavors, including those of 18th century French royal courts. Her’s is a bountiful world of hand-painted chocolate rabbits, exotic flavored milk and dark chocolate bars, and clever chocolate interpretations of classical french pastries. Wonka analogies may be trite, but her passion for experimentation and consistency in branding certainly bring them to mind. …

Mass Modern Auction

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Nearly 500 modern designs from Alvar Aalto to Sori Yanagi will go up for sale at Wright’s final spring auction in Chicago on 9 July 2011. With no set reserves, you might just get lucky.

Rainbow Flag Redesign

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The design team at Worldstudio recently took on the task of modifying the widespread symbol of gay solidarity, updating the rainbow stripes in an attempt to redefine the image for today and to make it specific to the movement.