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5 Energy-Saving Tips to Save You Money While You Do Laundry

Most households worldwide use the washing machine to do their laundry mostly because of their busy schedules. Despite this, they need ways to save energy and cut costs. This is especially true in a…

October 16, 2023

How To Drink More Water (And 7 Scientific Reasons Why You Should)

How many glasses of water did you drink today? If it’s less than 16 (for a man) or 11 (for a woman), you haven’t had enough! Your body is a fabulous machine, but it requires around…

November 21, 2020

Limited Edition: Perrier Goes Colorful

Perrier bottles are colorful after its latest collaboration with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami for a new range of limited-edition designer bottles.

October 21, 2020

Boost Your Productivity at Work with these Snacks (Infographic)

It's hard enough going back to work after the holidays, especially in this cold rainy weather... We need something to give us a boost. If you enjoy munching at your work desk, Officevibe has…

April 27, 2020 | Spotted Stories

Infographic Video: The Birth of a Vodka Bottle. How It's Made

This is not an advertisement but an appreciation for a vodka brand I have fallen in love with a long time ago. I am a huge fan of Absolut vodka and I have been collecting as many of their bottles as…

January 29, 2020

Que Bottle Extends and is Handy

Que bottle is a handy, healthy and reusable water bottle that can grow when pulled, from a 250ml bottle to a 600ml bottle, thanks to its helix design. The bottle can hold cold and hot…

January 16, 2020

Drop: A New Water Bottle Made from Plants

Designed by this years' winner of The Design Museum's "Design of the Year" award, "Drop" is a compact, eco friendly water bottle which encourages a steady flow of hydration throughout…

November 25, 2019 | News

Have You Ever Been to Yammouneh? Watch the Video and Plan Your Visit

Mechwar Videos | Bekaa Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 02, 2019

Have You Ever Been to Yammouneh? Watch the Video and Plan Your Visit

Yammoune is a lake, nature reserve, village, and municipality situated 27 kilometers northwest of Baalbek in Baalbek District, Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon. The village has a few hundred…

September 02, 2019 | Travel & Tourism | Bekaa

Sohat Designs a New Water Bottle

Sohat, one of Lebanon's leading water suppliers launches a new plastic bottle. Check out the first avant-premiere photos and let's wait for the bottle to land on the market.

April 13, 2019

Pepsi Introduces ‘Bubly’, A Zero-Calorie Sparkling Water

Meet bubly from Pepsico, a new sparkling water that combines refreshing and delicious flavors with an upbeat and playful sense of humor to shake up the sparkling water category while keeping it real…

February 17, 2018

This is Akkar!

Mechwar Videos | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

December 24, 2017

This is Akkar!

Akkar Governorate (Arabic: محافظة عكار‎) is the northernmost governorate of

December 24, 2017 | Travel & Tourism | North Lebanon

Save Our Drinking Water... Lebanon's Water is Contaminated with Plastic Fibers

Plastic fibres found in tap water around the world, study reveals. Published in The Guardian on Wednesday 6th September 2017 Tests show billions of people globally

September 07, 2017 | Popular

How to Grow Fresh Food Indoor all Year Round with Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a dirt-free, spacing saving, water-effective method of growing soilless. This practice is not new. In fact, the earliest records of Hydroponics dated back to the ancient…

July 19, 2017

Edible Water Bubble Are Getting Closer

In April 2014 we mentioned about edible water... It seems these water bubbles are becoming more famous. Let's see what's happened since then...

April 15, 2017

Svalbarði: Melted Iceberg in a Bottle

Harrods was chosen as the first store to stock Svalbarði water. Not just any bottle of water, this newly launched bottle contains water purely from melted iceberg. I now have more of a…

February 18, 2017

Interested in Dining Underwater?

Dinner in Sky is an idea we got used to...It's so last season compared to this new innovative idea... Scuba dinning... Read the below... Inspiring to say the least. Pulling on their sc

February 17, 2017

How to Pimp up a Glass of Water

Looking for a recipe for water? Not as daft an idea as it might sound. Water is many things to us – it maintains our body’s fluid balance, energises our muscles, and keeps our skin…

October 07, 2016

Burj Khalifa Shaped Water Bottle

Dubai will become a world first once again as it presents the most expensive water bottle and the world’s tallest crystal bottle – a Burj Khalifa-themed water bottle. Designed by Danish…

September 27, 2016

Evian Limited Edition Celebrates 10th Year with Christian Lacroix

For the 10th anniversary of the Limited Edition bottle, evian® and the House of Christian Lacroix are reunited again. In 2007, the disruptive vision shared by the two brands brought together…

September 17, 2016

Art Made from Coffee Drops?

Discover this printer that creates art using drops of liquid like water, coffee and red wine. Created by Ted Kinsman, an assistant professor of Photographic Arts & Sciences at RIT (Rochester…

March 14, 2016

HidrateMe Glows When Your Body Needs Water

HidrateMe a smart water bottle that syncs to your phone to track your water intake and glows to remind you to stay hydrated...Drinking water is the simplest thing we can do to feel our best every…

June 07, 2015

Hydaway: Water Bottle that Folds Down to Fit Your Pocket

Hydaway is a handy alternative to disposable plastic water bottles - it folds down easily to fit in almost any pocket.

May 15, 2015

Stainless Steel Jug with Detachable Ice Filter

Exclusive, polished stainless steel jug in a stylish, contemporary design. The contrast with the matt finish inside produces a very elegant design expression. The top has a detachable ice filter to…

April 10, 2015

S.Pellegrino New Special Edition Bottle for Vogue Italia

S.Pellegrino unveiled its new special edition bottle dedicated to Vogue Italia. The bottle has been created to celebrate the worldwide partnership of these two proud ambassadors of the Italian style…

March 26, 2015

The Innovation in Water Drinking: Carafe with a Unique Lid

Water is an elixir of life and has become a trendy drink. Top restaurants even have their own menu section for water. Whether you are having an espresso or a meal with several courses, water is the…

March 25, 2015

BLK. Mineral Water With Black Colour Lands in the Middle East

Have you heard of blk.? blk. is a fulvic-enhanced natural mineral water with a striking black colo

November 21, 2014 | Spotted Stories

Reimagine the Electric Kettle: Heat Just the Amount You Need

Miito is an innovative product that heats liquids directly in the vessel to be used, hence eliminating the heating of excess water. Simply fill your cup with water, place it onto the induction base…

October 23, 2014 | Food Gadgets

Perrier's Limited Street Art Edition Series

Perrier recently launched a collection of limited edi

October 03, 2014

Evian and KENZO Release Limited Edition Bottle

Two iconic French brands—evian and KENZO—have teamed up to create a water bottle embodying playful purity with mysterious spirit.

October 01, 2014

Boil Just the Right Amount of Water You Need

"Boiling more water than necessary has several implications - it takes longer time to boil which equals wasted electricity and higher energy bills," says designers Anna Czaniecka said. With this…

August 13, 2014

Keep Your Tea Bag Firmly in Place

Now you can keep your tea bag firmly in place with these fun and useful Tea Buttons! They're as cute as... a button and very useful!

July 31, 2014

Make Tea in an Architectural Piece of Art

Sorapot is a simple, modern teapot made from stainless steel and glass. Designed to brew loose-leaf teas, Sorapot’s entire volume is available for the leaves to unfurl as they steep.

July 24, 2014

A Chilling Solution with these Coolsticks

It is so hot outside...these cool new Blomus Mesco Coolsticks fuse stirrers with ice cubes into a single drink are the chilling solution.

July 13, 2014 | Food Gadgets

Don't Throw those Empty Bottles

Here's a nice idea for you. Don't throw those empty bottles... You can now convert them into lamps with Bottle Light!

June 18, 2014

Scrub the Dirt Off!

The Tater Mate Potato Brush with Eye Remover from Full Circle is an eco-friendly product made out of bamboo and recycled plastic. It’s also a very useful product with tough bristles that get rid of…

June 05, 2014

The Vittel Water Bottle Will Remind You to Drink Every Hour

Ogilvy Parishas Created a Fun Packaging for a Water Brand Drinking enough water -- experts recommend eight glasses a day -- is pretty difficult. After seeing research suggesting that 80% of the…

May 29, 2014

Edible Water Drops: Yes They Exist...

If you're an advocate for saving the environment, then these edible water drops may help play a part in avoiding the ever-growing pile of plastic water bottles in landfills?

April 03, 2014

Clever Caps: Collect and Play

Bottle caps often contribute to plastic waste rather than being recycled but not Clever Caps. Created by Brazil-based innovative packaging developer Clever Pack has redesigned them to give them extra…

March 04, 2014

Tribute to Italian Opera: Celebrating Luciano Pavarotti at Music Hall

Spotted Stories | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

February 24, 2014

Spotted Stories

Tribute to Italian Opera: Celebrating Luciano Pavarotti at Music Hall

Aqua Panna and S.Pellegrino are two brands I appreciate a lot. A tribute to Luciano Pavarotti took place recently in Lebanon's Music Hall as S.Pellegrino pays homage to the unforgettable Maestro…

February 24, 2014 | Beirut

Jumbo: The Sink Side Elephant

Food Gadgets

February 13, 2014

Food Gadgets

Jumbo: The Sink Side Elephant

With a fun and functional aesthetic, Jumbo, the little sink-side elephant will take care of your wet dishes. It collects the runoff water and directs it back into the sink through elephant’s nose,…

February 13, 2014

Pop Goes Your Eggs...

Appliances

December 21, 2013

Appliances

Pop Goes Your Eggs...

Here's a great gadget. It's Saturday morning and you're getting ready to finish some last minute shopping. But before that, a good healthy breakfast is a must. Here's the magic egg toaster that just…

December 21, 2013 | Food Gadgets

The Secret To Raw-Cooking with Chef Youssef Akiki

Spotted Stories | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

November 14, 2013

Spotted Stories

The Secret To Raw-Cooking with Chef Youssef Akiki

During the The Beirut Cooking Festival, Grohe launched their latest product, a special faucet I had the privilege of being the first to own in Lebanon: The Minta Touch. They introduced the new…

November 14, 2013 | Beirut

Finally, an Affordable Water Glass Bottle for Homes and Restaurants

News

November 11, 2013

News

Finally, an Affordable Water Glass Bottle for Homes and Restaurants

While walking along the isles of The Beirut Cooking Festival, I spotted a water glass bottle from a distance. I walked towards the stand to have a closer look and to my happy

November 11, 2013 | Popular

iKettle - The World's First WiFi Kettle

Food Gadgets

November 06, 2013

Food Gadgets

iKettle - The World's First WiFi Kettle

Hot drinks are the mainstay, the backbone, the buttress, that vital spark, the very lifeblood of our existence. So imagine how perfect and complete life would feel if there was no longer that…

November 06, 2013

Elie Saab Designs Limited Edition Evian Bottles

News

October 22, 2013

News

Elie Saab Designs Limited Edition Evian Bottles

Following the footsteps of Paul Smith, Diane Von Furstenberg and Jean Paul Gaultier in collaborating with the French water brand, Elie Saab is the latest designer to make over a bottle of Evian.

October 22, 2013

Red Juice in Raw Red Meat Actually Isn’t Blood

News

October 07, 2013

News

Red Juice in Raw Red Meat Actually Isn’t Blood

If you think that the red liquid usually seen on the platter where raw meat is placed is actually red blood, think again. It’s actually a mixture of water and a protein called myoglobin.

October 07, 2013

Mhanna Sur Mer, Maintains its Title of Excellence

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 24, 2013

Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Mhanna Sur Mer, Maintains its Title of Excellence

Mhanna sur Mer is one of those places you walk into and gush with amazement and leave feeling happy... The whole experience is all about perfection! Last year's dinner was breathtaking giving Mhanna…

September 24, 2013 | Recommended | North Lebanon

Sohat Glass Bottles are Now Available in Restaurants Around Town

Spotted Stories

September 06, 2013

Spotted Stories

Sohat Glass Bottles are Now Available in Restaurants Around Town

How many times have you heard me complain about those plastic bottles served especially when served in high end restaurants. One thing I can’t stand, well after garlic and onions, are those…

September 06, 2013