Saturday 22 May 2010

Cinnamon wood products

Indonesia has long been famous for producing spices. It was for pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg amongst others that early traders ventured to these islands looking to trade european goods in return for highly prized spices.

Cinnamon has long been a favourite of mine, and has been put to some interesting new uses. In a small factory I visited, cinnamon, coconut shell and light wood have been used to create an interesting and aromatic range of functional and unusual gifts:

Try this for a start:


Very unusual!

Flight chaos and volcanos

I have just been out to Indonesia, and despite the best efforts of the icelandic volcano, I have arrived back in the UK with some some interesting new products.... Only 2 weeks delayed!
Rather than complain, and be upset i used the time to relax, look for new product ideas, and do some clear minded thinking.