Michael Graves
If you love design and you love Target, then you probably are aware of the design work of Michael Graves. I certainly have admired his work for years, particularly his Alessi teapot:
It's delightfully whimsical. Originally sold for $65 in 1985, today they retail for $159. Graves says that the pot ranks among favorite things that he has designed, and he has even autographed it using a special etching machine, comparing it to a baseball player autographing a baseball.
His later designs are just as whimsical, including one with a spinning whistle.
That particular model retails on Amazon.com for around $25, a much more affordable price for those of who enjoy shopping at Target.
As I have said many times, the world of tea is a perfect place to combine form and function, and Michael Graves is the epitomy of that concept.
Oh, I love the spinning whistle!!! Thanks for the post.
Posted by:Steph W | July 12, 2007 at 09:44 AM
Wow that's a pretty cool looking teapot!
Although I use a UtiliTEA kettle now so I don't really need a pot, that one is definitely unique.
Jeremy
www.crazyfortea.com
Posted by:Jeremy Reeves | August 28, 2007 at 09:52 AM
This kind of kettle looks very similar to the ones in my country when I was young. They were much simpler then. These new kinds look very interesting. I am a fan of old-fashioned things but there's always the first time for everything...
thanks
www.nature-healthy-tea.com
Posted by:Phamt | September 27, 2007 at 06:36 PM