Last Friday in Boulder, the young hipsters were out in masses– an unusual site to see them in such a large group away from “The Hill”. They were lined up outside a well-lit retail store– music, and heat poured from the double glass doors. People passing by on their way to the club next store gasped, “where are these people from?”. Realistically, Boulder got a glance at a demographic of young people who will probably be making their presence known more and more downtown after the opening of Installation Shoe Gallery, right off Pearl Street. The “Shoe Gallery” has a rotating theme–this months it’s “Positive Playground”. Nike Dunks, FC’s, and an array of other sneakers are placed creatively throughout the stores installed features; swings, see-saws, fake grass, across (brand new) toilets lined up against the back wall, and in retro lockers, reminiscent of high-school. The walls are covered in new artwork by Boulder/Denver locals Jason Thielke and Scot Lefavor. The public grand opening party will be this Friday evening, September 2nd. Finally, a sigh of relief, Boulder not only gets a shoe store– we actually get a damn good one… about time!

I leave it up to Design*Sponge to find the bad-ass kitchen design goodies, and she always delivers. This awesome knife holder was designed by Martin Robitsch, of Austria, and he received an Honorable Mention in the Designboom IMM Cuisnale “Kitchen is the heart of the home” exhibition for it. The “Schaschlik“, as the designer calls it, allows placement of any types of knives including the traditional japanese knives which rarely fit knife holders today. It’s made from larch wood and bamboo skewers, and is one of many great designs available at Greener Grass Design.

If you’re looking for a protective case for your PSP, Colette is clearly the source for the nicest covers out there– With designs available from a large set of well known high end designers, including Jeremy Scott, Goyard, Fendi, Adidas, Miu Miu, Pucci, Kishimoto, and of course my favorite, Maharishi. I’ll have my eyes out for more from Collette when I’m in Paris for Maison et Objet this weekend! (More on that soon)…