I start my day slowly and with an espresso in hand. My brother has commented more than once that my day will only be as good as my first coffee. Before 10am, no matter what the question is, my answer is always coffee. And this is why I never head into the woods…. or to a remote country without a way to brew a good cup of java!
Enter the Nanopresso by Wacaco Co Ltd. This baby is small, light and superbly designed! It’s my second try at a portable hand press and I love how easy it is to pump! My first one was a full workout where I literally had to brace myself against a wall to pump in pressure. Not the Nanopresso! Built around a newly patented pumping system, this little gem is capable of reaching, with the help of your hands, a maximum of 18 bars (261 PSI) of stable pressure during extraction. According to their website, that is more than what most home espresso machines can deliver! With the crazy weather and power outages in 2020 – I’ve already used it twice this month at my cottage – it brews a perfect cup with a nice dense crema every time. For great espresso wherever you are click here: https://www.wacaco.com/pages/nanopresso …..because when the coffee kicks in its all about being an adorable badass as you start your day!
On an outdoor shoot a few weeks ago a fellow artist told me I had the coolest items and nicknamed me a “gear girl”. I’d never really thought of myself that way. I’m not a “gear freak” or a “tech head” so to speak. What excites me is the design of the gadgets, and how and where I can use them as I adventure around the world…..Fast forward to today and the first Gear Girl blog post! Follow me here to see what cool items I use in the field, at the cottage ….or to just be inspired!
Crushing this month as we move into winter over this amazing item designed and patented by Ayla Hutchinson. The Kindling Cracker™ firewood splitter started out as a school science project for her at the age of 13 and now is sold worldwide! It’s made of solid cast iron with a splitting wedge set inside a safety ring. To split a piece of wood you simply place it inside of the frame and strike it with a 3-4lb. Mallet (or another piece of wood). It’s such a simple, easy way to make kindling for your cottage log fire, pizza oven or to start a bonfire as the sun sets. Want to support this talented designer? Find yours here.
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