What a Watch There is little one cannot do with Apple’s much sought after Watch. In the same way the Cupertino-based company changed how people use phones, Apple’s sleek, new wearable will forever alter the way people think about clocks. In addition to telling time, the Watch allows users to make phone calls, check emails, send and receive texts, monitor fitness, access apps and pay bills—to list just a few key functions. It comes in three different models (the Watch, Watch Sport and Watch Edition), two sizes and six finishes, including an 18-karat yellow-gold version. The face is broadly customizable, featuring a host of styles ranging from traditional to playful and can be quite colorful, if the wearer so desires. It’s water resistant, too, providing all the more reason for the mini-computer to be worn on a day-to-day basis. To purchase the Apple Watch, visit Apple.com, where prices start at $349. Amazing Anenomes stunning, nature-inspired sculptures features 24-karat gold or genuine platinum trim on frosted glass. The uniquely crafted glassworks are created using an innovative “slumping” process developed by 6 South Bay Accent SPOTLIGHT B y W e n d y W a l l the artist, which is recognizable due to the telltale stretch marks on the interior of the glass. In addition to being beautiful, the sculptures are highly durable and chip resistant. No two pieces are the same, and every Annieglass piece is engraved with a studio signature. Morhauser’s company has been employing green practices since its 1983 inception and continually exemplifies ecofriendliness by taking measures such as running kilns at off-peak hours and using nontoxic vinegar to clean glass. Visit Annieglass.com to find the “Anenome” sculptures for $233-$336. Inventive Infuser S pecialty cocktails flavored with clever infusions were once the sole domain of upscale restaurants and clubs; in recent years, home chefs and bartenders have joined the infusing fun. The Incanter provides a fresh spin on the process—quite literally—and makes for a fun party trick. Created by Sempli—a contemporary design company that first made a splash with its stemless spinning Cupa-Vino wine glasses—the Incanter rests on its side, like a top, when not in action. To use it, one adds chopped fruit, spices, nuts or even coffee beans to the center tube. The exterior portion of the vessel is reserved for whatever spirit the user wishes to try, be it vodka, whisky, gin, brandy or sake. A few whirls get the infusing process started. To find the beautifully festive Incanter, visit Sempli.com, where it sells for $65. F or more than 30 years, pioneering glass artist Annie Mo r h a u s e r a n d h e r t e a m o f craftspeople have been hand-making extraordinary works of art for everyday use on California’s central coast. Her limited edition “Anenome” sculptures are a recent testament to her talent. Each of the E x c i t i n g F i n d s
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