Woodland-inspired bedding from by nord, available at le souk.
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cara and kami wooden cup series
Gorgeous Cara and Kami wooden cup series is hand-crafted by Hidetoshi Takahashi in Japan. Made from Castor Aralia wood and Japanese Linden wood with a food-safe polyurethane coating inside. Available at Merchand No. 4.
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friday inspiration
I guess today I am inspired by sh*t talking? Well, they are encouraging nonetheless! Letterpress posters by Brooklyn-based Paper Jam Press.
For more negative reinforcement, check out these Motivate Prints by OrangeBeautiful - I have the whole set!
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richcolor crayon
RichColor Crayons, available at AssistOn, combine multicolored flecks of wax in one crayon for a surprising rainbow of lines. The package, titled "Ice Cream Flavor," has "flavors" like Passion & Orange, StrawberrySpecial, CandyPop, CitrusHerb, BerryMix and ChocolateAlmond.
For more clever crayons, check out these { dv } posts: Crayon Stones and Crayon Rings!
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kid's republic retail store by sako architects
Colourful ribbons twist and wrap around this Kid's Republic retail store in Beijing. Two floors house an activity space and a bookstore with playfully designed nooks for children to explore. Designed by SAKO architects. Amazing!
via Oh Joy!
three great products for organizing
Three great products to make organizing a little easier!
{ 1 } Action Organizing Clips by Mateo Ilasco
{ 2 } Punctuated Page Markers by See Jane Work
{ 3 } Task Clips by Knock Knock
polaroid notes
Polaroid Notes is a pack of 20 note cards with envelopes that are the same proportion as Polaroids. A nice tribute to the dead technique.
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all the things i wish i could say to you by sighn
All The Things I Wish I Could Say To You by Sighn was originally an art installation but you can now buy the individual pieces for your own home. I think a cluster of sketches could look lovely in the right composition. MDF, signed and dated.
table accident by tjep
Table Accident by Tjep is an impressive conference room table that comprises of seven "collided" tables. Designed for StrawberryFrog in Amsterdam, it "will be at the center of different view points, cultures and motivations colliding with each other to form something new and powerful, this idea is symbolized in the colors and design of the table."
Truly a great idea and an excellent execution - the variously styled chairs are a nice touch!
friday inspiration
You Know More Than You Think You Do by Emily Campbell, in collaboration with Anthony Burrill and Adams of Rye. With the full title You know more than you think you do: Design as resourcefulness and self-reliance, it points to designers as facilitators to unleash the creative talents of everyday people.
Read the "full" manifesto here.
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long cotton wood tree log bolster pillow
I'm a sucker for most things faux bois, and log pillows are no exception!
Long Cotton Wood Tree Log Bolster Pillow by Chic Sin Design. Baby with the adorable beaver costume and chubby cheeks not included.
Check out their Sleeping Grizzly Bear bean bag!
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blown-fabric by nendo
Blown-Fabric by Nendo was created for Tokyo Fiber ’09 Senseware, an exhibition intended to convey the possibilities of new materials developed with Japanese synthetic fibre technology.
"Smash is a specialized long-fibre non-woven polyester that can be manipulated into different forms through hot press forming technology. Because it is thermoplastic, light and rip-proof, but glows beautifully when light passes through it, we wanted to create lighting fixtures in the style of vernacular Japanese chochin paper lanterns with it."
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xs architecture vs xl furniture
Designed by graduate Worapong Manupipatpong, XS Architecture vs. XL Furniture challenges the line between architecture and furniture by forming hybrid structures with two levels and various ways to interact inside them.
I enjoy this project because I could see the pieces being used by clever companies as brainstorming spaces, or as a "treehouse" in the yard that both parent and child could use.
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striped kamo bag by f/style
This striped Kamo bag by F/STYLE has a refreshing silhouette that differentiates itself from most tote-like bags. Nice!
animal money banks
I am totally in love with these animal money banks. That orange hare, wow! For more banks, check out this { dv } post.
Lately I've been admiring coin banks, especially when Justin and I are out thrifting and window-shopping. We found this one at DWR marked down to $18 - WOOT!
box house
Designed by Alan Chu and Cristiano Kato Architects, Box House is a redesign of a small home on the North coast of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The now two story house has two main "openings" to the exterior that fully open - one on each floor. The result is gorgeous, especially at night with the ambient glow through both large windows.
via ArchDaily
bengt sjostrom starlight theatre
Located in Rockford, Illinois, the Bengt Sjostrom Starlight Theatre is an outdoor performance space with a faceted roof structure that can be opened or closed for based on the weather. What a wonderful outdoor experience on a starry night! Check out the "constellation" pattern on the side of the building. Designed by Studio Gang Architects.
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wee see
Wee See is a series of DVDs designed to engage a baby's developing vision with bold, simple artwork. I love their website and if it is any implication to the quality of the DVDs it would be just as entertaining for parent and child!
"Part art installation, part pacifier, Wee See is a collection of black-and-white animations built from basic shapes to delight both child and parent. As vision develops slowly over the first months of life, Wee See provides surfaces of bold, well-defined artwork to engage your baby’s curious mind and bring the screen to vibrant life.
With great sensitivity to the delicate nature of the audience, Wee See’s animations move methodically slow and maintain an extraordinary simplicity yet remain endlessly inventive."
via The Dieline
faltjahr 2010 by johann volkmer
faltjahr 2010 from yohann on Vimeo.
Faltjahr 2010 by Johann Volkmer is a beautifully detailed annual planner/calendar consisting of twelve A4 pop-up wall sculptures. Stunning!
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carol kingsbury gwizdak
Carol Kingsbury Wizdak uses her background in jewelry design to create a new perception of "preciousness." Traditional materials - rare stones, velvet - are replaced by natural materials like seed pods and moss, elevating the status of nature and the natural world.
oasis wallpaper collection by decor maison
Swedish wallpaper company Decor Maison is literally rolling out their new Oasis collection in vintage camping trailers to showcase the wallpaper line.
via The Design Blog
whole TETO tetrapod pillows
Whole TETO is a plush collection of tetrapod pillows designed by Ken Ohyama - I think, I am lost on the Japanese translation and Google does little to help. Directions to make your own here!
Super nice. I did not read a reason for the design, but perhaps he was inspired by this?
vegetal chair for vitra
The Vegetal Chair, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra, has me appreciating its "woven" styling (not actually interwoven), which reminds me of tree branches or the vascular system. I even enjoy the chair from the back; the structural ribs adding a pleasant dimensional detail.
From Bouroullec website: "The initial intuition was that of a chair which would sprout up like a plant. A vegetal chair, its branches gently curving to form the seat and back. "
friday inspiration
Above installations:
Feathered Edge by Ball-Nouges Studio
Galaxies Forming Along Filaments, Like Droplets Along The Strands of A Spider's Web by Tomas Saraceno
Condensation by Heike Jung
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matryoshka cards by mmmg
I know it seems a bit early to be looking at holiday cards, but hear me out! Aren't these cards a delightful break from the typical "card" format? The envelopes really sold it for me, the way they peep out from the inside in anticipation!
Matryoshka cards designed by MMMG (Millimeter/Milligram) and available at Poketo.
hello haptic student concept
Hello Haptic is a flash card kit for the blind children to learn various haptical experiences about nature [through a self-educated activity]. They will be properly stimulated about diverse characters of nature as well as fulfilling their curiosity through their first-hand tactile knowledge."
I am in full admiration of both the packaging design and the concept behind this project. Designed by Rhea Jeong, YoungSoo Hong, Sun Min Lee and Sae Hee Lee. This concept won a Silver IDEA Award in the student design category.
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art wallets by poketo
Poketo is a designer of limited edition art products, accessories, apparel, and decor. I really like their wallets, which allow you to carry around a favourite artist with you everywhere you go! Artists shown above: Sigrid Astrup, Stuart White and Lisa Congdon.
tree stacking cabinet by landscape products
This "Tree" Stacking Cabinet by Landscape Products is designed to "grow" in height with you child. A stunning profile and colour palette for any room and for any age. I'd be a little terrified of stacking them more than two tall, though.
set design by ana maria
Magnificent props and set design for Elviin's music video by Ana Maria, consisting of 34 paper boats of various sizes and large spans of fabric woven through the landscape. Such whimsy!
via It's Nice That
par shag rug by cb2
For those of you who cannot afford a remarkable Nani Marquina rug, perhaps you can settle for this Par Shag Rug by CB2. It is like a little grassy meadow for your house! I was excited to notice it in their latest magazine, although it has probably been around a while.
hudson chalkboard paint
Following up with another writable surface for your home decor - Hudson Paint manufactures a colourful line of washable acrylic chalkboard paint, perfect for residential and commercial applications.
An awesome example of its use is that beverage tray from Design*Sponge!
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memo clock by the haki
I have an "out of sight, out of mind" memory. Despite iCals and planners - which I forget to look at - my memory is best jogged by sticky notes and notes written on the back of my hand. However, sticky notes can be wasteful, which is why I am so drawn to this Memo Clock by The Haki. A quick reminder in the morning, and a place to jot last-minute reminders just before bed! Then wipe it clean for a fresh start, or a minimal bedside clock.
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feral houses by sweet juniper
Feral Houses by Sweet Juniper captures the reversal of houses in Detroit from a "domesticated" to a "feral" (wild) state. Houses stand as only archetypes of their original forms, engulfed by and swelling with foliage. I especially like the second story tree in the last image.
via Design*Sponge
friday inspiration II
Wow, this both hurts and amazes my brain - Alphabets by Bela Borsodi.
For more optical illusions, view something similar here by Dan Tobin Smith.
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woodgrain housewares by alice supply co.
Firstly, is anyone else totally STOKED that the Ikea Lack line now comes in walnut finish?!
Along those lines, I stumbled upon this awesome set of housewares products by Alice Supply Co. over at Delight today, including a woodgrain toolbox, dust pan and dust brush! They boast a collection of hip housewares supplies; buckets, toolboxes, dustpans, brooms and plungers that all complement each other.
vintage masking tape from nothing elegant
You know how much I dig colourful masking tape, so I was delighted to find this vintage masking tape with printed text patterns. It comes in collage, old book, day and number prints at the Nothing Elegant Etsy shop.
modern wood toys by plan toys
Plan Toys has a striking line of clean, modern wooden toys for preschoolers and tots. They also design their products with green materials and manufacturing. I am so jealous of kids today!
extensions furniture by aissa logerot
I really love the idea behind this Extensions Furniture by Aïssa Logerot. Individual components of various furniture pieces can be combined using only string to hold them together.
It is collapsible, storable, interchangeable and I can envision it being make unique to each room by using different string colours (and even patterns, like shoelaces!). The colourful line gesture really sold me on this!
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