the porch

Paper transport

2010-02-19T21:07:00.003+07:00

When the origami series began we couldnt avoid the inevitable: the paper plane. Yep, and we did it and in silver too. And we just gotta throw a couple of ships in there too. And we couldnt resist photoshop-ing it. And look how compulsive paper folding can be!

Have a blissful Lunar New Year!

2010-02-12T11:20:00.003+07:00

Roar, Year of the Tiger begins 14th February!

Forecasts expect a year of calamities, changes and chances in the 12 months ahead.

To have it coincide with Valentine's day

Perhaps its a reminder for us to also

Cherish.

*we'll be spending time off the porch from 14th - 17th february. happy lunar new year!

From Points to Lines to Form

2010-02-10T11:09:00.002+07:00

*refer to post below for images*

Take a strip of paper and fold it into a busload of ideas! A cost-efficient and effective time-killer that led us to this series by turning a singular strip into 3-dimensional forms then topping it off with a gleamy Swarovski crystal that's sweeter than ice-cream! What a mouthful, then again, better to think twice when throwing those papers away eh?

2010-02-10T11:03:00.001+07:00

Multi-taskers!

2010-01-30T19:48:00.002+07:00

Those tiny handcrafted silver beads from the hills deserve more attention then they're getting, so we decided to string them up in leather, making them more ubiquitous in the form of bracelet-necklace-belt. Yep, you can wear them three-ways!

Folded Friends from Centimeter Design!

2010-01-16T21:33:00.003+07:00

Most of us first came into contact with origami while we were... okay then it's not so long ago. It is highly liberating as the hands form paper into planes, jumping frogs, hats, flowers, cash cheques and just about anything. (okay we made one of that up.) And it is just as intimate as it is liberating, you get to make whatever you desire (there's a book of erotic origami, whatever that means and not that we know what's between the covers tsk tsk~)

One aspect of our art is to conserve the sweeter parts of our what our little brains can recall, and with this instance, the paper is superseded by sterling silver. This is just the start of our conservation project, do keep a lookout for more to come in this series as we attempt to resolve our little fetish with paper/silver!

happy new year!

2009-12-31T22:51:00.003+07:00

We're ushering in 2010 infront of the computer screen, wanting to show you a new collection in silver. Made by tribesmen and women from the hills of northern thailand, (they're the ones with lots of rings around their elongated necks that most of us get to see only on national geographic) and we thought it special to share a tiny bit of their extensive culture with you.

Best wishes, and see you next year.

hey that's Rudolph!

2009-12-18T23:21:00.004+07:00

santa claus is coming to town, or is he? and when? we cant say for sure (though he might be more concerned with Copenhagen right now) but local malls have been readily assuring us he's on the way, somewhere.

while waiting, we've been soaked up in the seasonal spirit and put some pieces together. 7 days more till we find out where our jolly old Santa is (more specifically, what our presents would be!)

jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells rock!...

Anniversary

2009-11-29T21:49:00.003+07:00

It was quiet but we utterly enjoyed our thanksgiving dinner, and especially so as we blow the candle out for the porch's first birthday too. We offer our silent thanks to you who have been with us the entire year.

A sneak preview from Centimeter Design, and we hope to serve you better each time. Thanks, once again.

Christmas charms!

2009-11-13T21:41:00.007+07:00

on this last friday the thirteenth of 2009, the porch is beginning to hear the rustles of Christmas! we want to kickstart the festive mood with charms that might, well, charm a smile out of you. ^^ (we especially love the reindeers!) we can't wait to smell christmas dinner already!

what's your sign?

2009-11-03T22:17:00.007+07:00

Doodling is the one thing we're absolutely fond of, and it so happened that we're capable of transforming doodles into wearables too. Notwithstanding our addiction to Animal Planet, it was decided to create a chinese Zodiac series (of animals, what else!) that will be ubiquitous but still maintain a personal touch.

Too often we chuckle at our own creations, but this will probably tickle you too. Meh...^^

A time to remember

2009-11-01T22:24:00.005+07:00

31st October is a day that children remember as fun. 31st October is also the start of a 3-day festival to remember loved ones who have passed on. Whereever they are, they will always be a part of us.

Happy trick-or-treating~

Beware of Fraud(s).

2009-10-27T08:43:00.007+07:00

It has come to our attention that some of our inhouse design were being haggled elsewhere other than the porch. Much as we'd love more exposure, but we will have to concede that right now we are retailing them as LIMITED collection pieces only.

Please take note of the logo (above) that is laser-engraved onto all products under Centimeter Design. It is our assurance to you of the quality and care that we provide.
It is also a mark of the hours and effort we had poured into researching, designing and producing. Any lookalike found anywhere else is a design stolen from us.

We're deeply grateful to those of you who have been part of our little clique of Centimeter Design collectors, and we'll continue to design with heart and pride!

Our little way of sharing the occasion with you.

2009-10-26T23:23:00.006+07:00

Everyone has their particular way of celebrating festivities, some bake, some decorate, but we do it the only way we know how; through jewellery.

So here we go, some specially designed sterling beads for our first Halloween on the porch. A little something from us.

11 more days!

2009-10-20T20:29:00.003+07:00

yes, yes we're counting down to Halloween! it is traditionally believed that looking scary should aid in warding off malignant spirits, and that is the best excuse to put on costumes/clothes that we wouldnt dare to wear given any other day,
in the meantime, the perky little brains on the porch decided to give it a little modern tweak and thus, Halloween-themed Charms!

the porch went on an outing~

2009-10-17T20:50:00.004+07:00

the porch was at the International Women's Club luncheon last thursday. imagine 400+ women in the same room... it did take a little while to get acclimatized to the decibel-level, but nevertheless, we were absolutely thrilled to be there!
In fact we lunged at the chance to release our new seasonal products there! More on that next time, so stick around. ^^

black gold rush!

2009-10-09T19:59:00.003+07:00

*Disclaimer: Background images from Bangkok Post

Like a fascinated child, we wondered aloud how something black could gleam so wondrously of gold. These are the marcasite stones that made their way here from faraway Switzerland and now sitting pretty in different cuts and alignment. Bracelets, earrings and rings....hmm, match them to complete a gleaming set of your own!

Notice: Away from 21-25 September

2009-09-21T10:55:00.005+07:00

*coming soon from centimeter design

We will be running away from the porch from 21-25 September. Catcha all soon on the 26th of September '09!

I was here too!

2009-09-03T20:40:00.009+07:00

For some peculiar reason, we are able to switch our brains into speed camera mode, thus developing a particularly nasty habit of capturing even nastier details of our environment, followed by an extremely "meaningful discussion" of how things could've been worse.

When we are done with that sort of policing, we're getting pretty adept at catching the idiosyncrasies of the city of Bangkok and beyond, and we will like to share them with everyone from everywhere else through this new set of postcards.

It's not all so particularly bad after all!

Sawatdii!

would you like to upsize?

2009-09-01T21:46:00.005+07:00

Accessories are meant to bring out your best traits and if you are big on personality, ply on the volume!

(skipping the technicalities) we have some special pieces of silver [in the form of earrings and bangles] that are hollowed out, so that additional volume of style doesn't necessarily translate into sagging earlobes!

1+1+1+1+1+

2009-08-22T21:34:00.018+07:00

Calculate the surface area of each ring.

If you dont feel inclined to do so, congratulations! You are on the same page as us. Much as we hated the "algebraic, aliquot, analytic, arithmetical, bilinear, binary, calculable, centesimal, commensurable, computable, concentric, conjugate, decadic, decimal, denary, differential, divisible, duodecimal, exponential, factorial, figurate, fingerfull, fluxional, fractional, geodesic, hundredth, icosian, imaginary, impossible, incommensurable, incommensurate, integral, irrational, logarithmic, logometric, millesimal, more or less, more than one, negative, not alone, numerable, numeral, numerical, oblique, octifid, plural, positive, prime, proportional, quadragesimal, quadratic, quadrille, quantitative, radical, rational, real, reciprocal, sesquilateral, sexagenary, sexagesimal, statistical, surd, tabular, tenth, three-dimensional, tithe, transfinite, truncated, twelfth, two-dimensional, upwards of, variable, vicenary, vigesimal (-snipped from dictionary.com-)" aspects of our tender years in school, we maintain a sense of awe/frustration/intrigue/annoyance towards Mathematics. This new series from Centimeter Design, is a zany play on geometry: avid attention to shape and form, surface treatment and contrasts, in generating our signature of sophisticating absurdity. If anything, it has been a satisfying attempt at translating the imaginings of maths into a physical structure, albeit a really handy one.

You dont even have to believe a word we tell you; just wear this chunk of charms and ask your pals to calculate its surface area.

Autumn Almost

2009-08-17T22:09:00.007+07:00

Autumn, tucked between its more potent siblings, feisty Summer and formidable Winter, peeks out ever so benignly and shyly. You can almost hear him through the rustling leaves and feel his chilly touch, that it's almost lamentable. Almost, an expression reeking of regrets and veering towards the romantic, and indubitably its doppelganger.

Take a breather and stroll through an idyllic series.

We simply cannot explain our fascination with turquoise.

2009-07-22T20:45:00.005+07:00

One fine day, we chanced upon some African turquoise; with that mesmerizing and beckoning hues of blue, we just cant help ourselves. That marvellous colour anwsers to red, green and blue, and for the heck of it, we threw in some pink to give it a cheer.

Just the stones and silver combi makes one feel closer to the sea already. Ahh.... that cool breeze...

where to go....

2009-06-26T20:41:00.003+07:00

If you can afford it, get out of Bangkok and you might find unbelievable landscapes, peculiar customs, and thankfully, less noise. [Otherwise come check out our ethnic series of bracelets and necklace and convince your pals you snagged it from some exotic tribe...]

A little ode to rings...

2009-06-20T23:22:00.004+07:00

We love rings.

Its totally hassle-free. Doesnt even have to match your suit. Just go along with the mood and attitude.

What's swankier than the sculpture wrapped around your finger?

(erm, we do have earrings which are actually sculptures-in-space, but you get what we mean...)

These are some of our favourite rings:

Clean lineworks, minimal adornment, and each given their respective surface treatment to accentuate the formal qualities.

In other words, we love them for their looks. There, we've said it. Shallow as we may be, here's one more making it to our top list! Swallow this!

things you see on the streets!

2009-06-17T09:44:00.006+07:00

our doodlers present their postcard series 2, of food you should try and not try (especially shark fin soup!) if you are ever in Krungthep, or also known as City of Angels!*

*not that nicolas cage city of angels!

Attack of the silver blobs!

2009-06-13T21:00:00.005+07:00

We just cant string enough of those turquoise chips onto these irregular little blobs of silver. Another daily idiosyncrasy of ours to keep you entertained. WOoo, shiny....

A day in June

2009-06-06T23:24:00.005+07:00

June. Summer.

Most of us will be figuring out where to go for holidays or which sale to spend those $$ on, and we shall be incessantly draining brain juice to cook up new surprises. More on that later. (else it wouldn't be a surprise...)

Also, we'll like to dedicate a shoutout to Kathleen: Congratulations on your first grandson! Savour every moment of it!

Postcards

2009-05-20T20:38:00.009+07:00

Being the doodlers that we are, we have decided to share with you our affection for Krungthep through series of postcards. We hope you enjoy our humour!

Surfing Spring through Summer

2009-05-16T21:26:00.004+07:00

Not that you'd really need a cooler with zilch carbon footprint for a sweltering summer, especially with the daily drizzles doing us all a huge favour, but it does feel infuriatingly swampy at times.

Our Spring/Summer series of sterling accessories might be a reason for you to get out of the couch, if not for the humble air-conditioning in our place.

Silver does the cool in Spring & Summer. We said that. See you soon!

A new banner to mark the special day in the month of May

2009-05-01T23:19:00.006+07:00

Hello, and yes, we are back in action!

Much as we'd like to chatter about the fun we had during the (water AND fire) bombs-filled Songkran, we decide to give it a rest on this Labour Day. Instead we will like to dedicate the first post of the month to the ones responsible for half of our genetic makeup.

Happy Mothers' Day!

(though wiki turned up an entire list of events to commemorate in may, everything else gets trivialized as far as we're concerned!)

Notice: Away from 6-16 April

2009-04-05T21:12:00.004+07:00

Bangkok Post reported a higher risk of sustaining injuries during Songkran festivities. Nope, we are not (only) talking about drunk drivers; water pistols have been proven powerful enough to blind. We will be taking a breather, shopping for protective googles among other stuff, and get inspired for upcoming projects.

Have fun with your liquid ammo; just dont get your eyeballs too close to get maimed. Happy Songkran!

Extolling the spirit of fun: Happy April Fools'!

2009-04-01T08:14:00.008+07:00

How to wear a nail around your finger looking fashionably sound?

With a dash of ingenuity, a teaspoon of atrocity and a whole lot of heart,

Centimeter Design boldly presents you a concoction of absurdity on this particular April Fools' Day!

Disclaimer : This is not a joke.

2009-03-25T21:07:00.006+07:00

Yes, this is another one of those something new in the porch.

Nope, this is not a ring. It is a ring so massive that it really is a bangle.
Check out that sizable piece of rock set in the center,
(it's actually Cubic Zirconia)
accompanied by countless smaller ones.

The bangle is so conspicuous it renders all description redundant.
And we have more than a couple of them around for a limited time only.

Bring on the shades!

Summer Sea Breeze Beckons!

2009-03-24T22:31:00.004+07:00

Cool off the sweltering summer heat with this Turquoise Range of rings. Wear one to the beach, if not just to match the colour of the sea. Mediterranean Sea, anyone?

Charms Catalogue

2009-03-14T08:13:00.003+07:00

In response to requests for a catalogue of our charms, here are the images of what we currently have in stock.

Floral in Watercolour

2009-03-11T21:49:00.003+07:00

Mr. Thanakorn Phankadae is the credited artisan of the Spots and Stripes series that we featured earlier on. Even though he pursues a career in design, he is equally fervent about painting. We hope you will be able to share and enjoy his enthusiasm in this latest series of paintings!

Sterling Dangles

2009-03-10T22:25:00.003+07:00

Sterling Dangles appeals to fans of big, dangling silver earrings, and are now available in a variety of made and sizes.

Spots and Stripes!

2009-03-01T00:25:00.004+07:00

You dont need deep pockets to be stylish. This new series is hand-painted by young Thai designer, Thanakorn Phankadae, and comprises mostly of wood, making these works extremely accessible and expressive.

If you're fretting over your valentine's gift.....

2009-02-09T00:51:00.002+07:00

Feature of The Moment: Pandora Charm Bracelets!

Spoil yourself this once! Dont't just admire the textural beauty of these sterling bracelets, we have an array of sterling beads for you to put together a charm of your own (or for your loved one).

p.s. we are pretty sure she's gonna feel the density of your love on her wrist. ^^

Pandora Charms Bracelets!

2009-02-09T00:50:00.003+07:00

Take the time to immerse in blitheness and start afresh for new challenges ahead!

2009-01-25T12:27:00.007+07:00

I dont know about you, but Chinese New Year is sure to keep us filled with a nervy kind of anticipation. Probably the hype has been inflated by the infinite sales, the innumerable advertisements and the stampede-of-a-crowd in Chinatown and everywhere around it. Probably. It is good enough for us to have our families from all around, coming together in preparation for a day or two's nominal celebration. (It's supposed to be 15 days, guess it does hurts to get too many days off lol). Hence, we wish you the same kind of mirth and more!

Have a blessed year ahead, and see you soon!

It's feeding time!

2009-01-15T20:20:00.003+07:00

What's safari world without taking a ride into safari park?! Make friends with these animals on dry land, you can cuddle even the most ferocious beast here!

Welcome to our Marine World!

2009-01-12T13:20:00.005+07:00

Check out our aquarium! We have some lively friends who croaks and snaps while waiting to be picked up by someone who loves them. Come give them a little pat, just remember not to feed 'em!

[Safari World consists of animal-themed sterling accesories, set with Cubic Zirconia .]

Spring sneaks!

2009-01-10T22:44:00.003+07:00

Sawasdee-bi-mai! The porch remains warm and fuzzy despite the sluggish winter chills, and we will like to welcome spring by going animals!

Check in on us as we'll be unveiling our safari very soon! [For those who can't wait, drop us a mail from thecomfortofyourseat@gmail.com to join our mailing list for the latest offerings!]

a word of appreciation. okay, it's actually more than a word.

2008-12-25T22:36:00.004+07:00

To kickstart this festive holiday, we'll like to thank our friends and family for the unconditional love showered unto us. And to you, friends we made on the porch, we are most grateful (and elated) for those kind words that you have indulged us in.

If there are improvements to be made, do not hesitate to inform us, as we continue to work on re-inventing forms/ideas/designs etc, and do share with us your thoughts! Nevertheless, you can still drop by for a cup of tea. Or whatever we have to share. ^^

Peace to all, merry x'mas!

Neoteric Orient

2008-12-17T22:21:00.004+07:00

Neoteric Orient was really an excuse to put the striking combination of red and black together, and it eventually turns into a celebration of spring as we had fun stringing sterling silver and cotton.

Pandora's Closet

2008-12-13T23:41:00.003+07:00

[ * Pandora's Closet is a series of faux-suede and pandora (sterling beads), inspired by a mix of floral and dreamcatchers. Featuring necklaces that can double up as bangles, this vibrant series will invigorate the dowdiest look in a snap. Great for parties! ]

Fabrications

2008-12-10T22:36:00.010+07:00

We like to keep our hands busy on the porch and after fiddling with our tools for awhile, we present you the first of our handmade series.

* [ Fabrications is an idiosyncratic assemblage of materials, achieving an eclectic style. Great for you who enjoy the quirky kind of fun! ]

Charms for your holiday!

2008-12-08T23:24:00.006+07:00

Splash on the colours for X'mas! Throw in a dash of personal glam and we give you your very own charm!

Jazz it up with snazzy hues or Bling it on with some glitter, accessorizing has never been easier in just 3 steps: 1. Select a sterling bracelet , 2. Personalize it with trinklets of your choice , 3. A few clicks and there you have it!

Guess who's having shoe fetish this x'mas? =)

Sharing some Christmas warmth this winter!

2008-12-06T22:49:00.006+07:00

We are excited about celebrating our very first Christmas on the porch, so we'll like to greet this yuletide by offering you 20% off ALL items till 26th December.

aMusing

2008-12-04T23:38:00.010+07:00

<---- The moon that everyone in Thailand, [Red, Yellow or neither] saw, few days ago [December 1st]. Inspite of the local upheaval, the smiley face provided a night of cheery diversion.

Did the moon look like that in every other place? Thought we'd like to share this anecdote with the rest of the world.

[*Photograph courtesy of article in Bangkok Post, 2nd December 2008]

Potpourri Galore!

2008-12-02T23:19:00.005+07:00

Here's a peek of the accessories on board the porch. More to come!

Origami Kitsch

2008-12-01T20:52:00.004+07:00

Dainty Humdrum

2008-12-01T00:41:00.005+07:00

Many thanks to you who have shown support for the launch! For those who've missed our opening, catch a glimpse of Centimeter design here!

*Dainty Humdrum is a series of commonly found objects, cast in sterling silver with embedded crystals.

the porch invites you!

2008-11-27T19:31:00.007+07:00

You are cordially invited to the

Official Launch of The Porch.

Date : Saturday, 29th November 2008

Venue :

The Porch, Jatujak Plaza, Zone B, Soi 2, #137, Kamphaengphet 2 Rd, Bangkok 10900, Thailand

Time : 9am onwards

Hop onto the porch!