More Muji...

Coincidentally timed with my post about Muji's cardboard speakers, I learned today from Gothamist that Muji has announced the location of it's flagship American store. It will be located in The New York Times building on 8th Ave between 40th and 41st Streets. Currently, MUJI only has two "stores" in the United States, both small sections at MoMA stores in New York.

I can't wait!!

Getting ready for summer on the rooftop

I first discovered Muji when Amy and I went to London back in 1999...I instantly fell in love with all of their beautifully simple products.
I ordered these speakers a few days ago and am anxiously awaiting their arrival. I just know they will prove to be very practical for playing iPods on my rooftop this summer, and will replace the bulky sub-woofer computer speaker system that I currently use to play music on the roof (which also annoyingly requires me to string a huge extension cord down into my apartment for power). These cardboard speakers just plug directly into your iPod and require no power. The other plus about these nifty speakers is that they fold flat and can be stored away without taking up a lot of space...a total bonus for apartment dwellers like me.