What are 'handmade paper effects'? Anything from pushpins to greeting cards, paper cut art to envelope stickers - all created by Etsy seller LBC Paper. I'm particularly fond of her geometric pieces and those colorful pushpins pictured above (bottom right)!
Anyone who has looked at my Pinterest board lately will know that I am thoroughly obsessed with long wooden tables. While I tend to lean more towards liking the more rustic farm table look, it's the legs on this MDRD designed "Social Networks" table that blew me away. The concept is desicribed the following way;
“Theplatform is communicating through a fast network with the world, just like youand I do right now.”
Honestly I think that's pretty hokey, but hey, whatever you need to come up with in your mind to justify that rocking leg is good for me.
This self described "color nerdery" quilt strikes a core with my inner color nerd. All the colors were hand mixed for just the right effect, and then the quilts are machine quilted. The flip side is a nice light gray that accents the quilting thread (detail pic after the jump). Having worked on a couple quilting projects over the years, I know how much work goes into these things. With that in mind, I'm going to call this thing a bargain at $400.
Original artwork for less than $100 seems like a pretty dang good deal to me, especially when it's as cool as these abstract paintings from Flatfile. My favorite pieces are from the Color Blocks series (pictured above), but check out all the available pieces right here.
World traveling Swedish design duo Glimpt pretty much have it nailed when it comes to gorgeous, tool free knock down furniture. The sideboard shown above has milled grooves underneath for easy mounting of the wire supports. Details like the graceful arc on the legs and the wooden drawer glides make this simple sideboard really work, and the yellow pop of color makes it oh so Scandilicious. Yes. Scandilicious. Like Scandinavian + Delicious.
I blame it on Capree really. Yesterday over on MAIYA she posted about the Grandpa Henry collection, a series of bright wool plaids that looks amazing as upholstery. I of course wanted it, but it didn't seem like the right fit for a downtown loft. A mountain cabin on the other hand...
Thus began my search for a small affordable prefab cabin that I will inevitably have to build, just for the purpose of having a Grandpa Henry chair to sit in. After a little poking around I came across the Signal Shed shown above. A 130 square foot prefab shelter that was designed for the budget minded. Sunset magazine did a story about it recently thats worth reading. The above photo's came from owner Ryan Lingards website.
The Vita Vase collection by Brooklyn-based designer Michiko Shimada is inspired by the various forms found within the human body. I don't know about you, but that stomach-y looking one is kinda sexy.
Liesl Pfeffer is a photo-media artist based out of Melbourne, Australia. I love all of her work, but I'm particularly fond of her Souvenir series, which "uses the tropes of travel photography to explore the concept of photographic truth". Also, I live in Utah so I'm kind of a sucker for mountains.
What is a "soak salver", exactly? It's designer Sharif Pendleton's term for the common coaster, though his laser-etched bamboo creations are anything but ordinary! They feature graphic patterns like plaid, argyle, houndstooth, and geometric repeats - all treated with a special sealant designed to look better with age. Check 'em all out here.
I keep seeing sexy pictures of Gus Modern sofa's around, and every time I remember I still haven't mentioned to anyone about the 20% off sale at Bobby Berk. Luckily there are still two weeks left before the sale is over.
If I had my pick? I'll take a dark gray Atwood please.
Designed by Mash Studios for CB2, the Grid Media Console has a playful air, what with its polka dotted, powder coated steel panels and all. Which, might I add, pair quite nicely with the white oak veneer and aluminum handles. Yes, yes, I am wholly enamored with this little beauty. What do you guys think?
I just picked up one of these awesome insulated metal water bottles made by S'Well from Fab.com for $26. I got the plain silver because come on, we all know it's what's on the inside that counts.
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It's been a while since I have posted a Way Back When video, but this new video by Vitra has gotten me in the mood again.
I'll admit that, in the photo at least, this lamp shade looks a little bit like an under-stuffed bed pillow. BUT, I think it could work really well in certain modern homes, especially ones with a more organic aesthetic (lots of white, wood, minimal decor, etc.). What do you guys think? Also, did I mention that this shade is only $5? Yeah, chew on that.
Details on pricing and availability on this A-Frame stool are slim, but that doesn't stop me from loving the simple material pallet and joinery details.
Check out Whatiftheworld / Design Studio for more great work.
Habitation is an Etsy shop that creates handmade pillows and other housewares from reclaimed materials such as burlap coffee sacks and vintage fabrics. Their offerings are pretty scattered as far as decorating styles go (something for everyone!), but my two favorite pieces are pictured above. Check out more of their goods through the link below!
I've had my eye one these Stump stools from Kalon Studios for a while now, and I can honestly say that they are growing on me more and more. In fact, they may even be moving from the "want" list to the "need" list. At $85 a piece for a unique hand made wood stool, I also think they are a great deal. I secretly want to try my hand a making a set myself too. Don't tell.
Chinese design firm Smart Woodhouse seems to know a thing or two about clean minimalist design. Their work which is composed mostly of beech wood furniture with rounded forms has more of a Scandinavian feel to it than the more traditional angular mimiimalism of the east. The end result however is a simple, warm and beautiful. Now if only there was a way to get a hold of their stuff stateside. I would gladly pay $520 Chinese Yuan ($80 USD) for that coat rack.
Holy smokes, guys! These handmade iron pitchers are absolutely gorgeous. Crate&Barrel definitely channeled their inner Mid-Century Danish designer with these puppies. Available individually or as a complete set.
Beautiful and brilliant foldable wooden chair concept by redbit studio out of Croatia. It's a shame that concepts like these never make it into production.
