OK, I fully admit it. It's pretty easy to get my attention. I'm sort of like a bird that's drawn to shiny things, except instead of shinny things I like wooden things with bold colors painted on them. So yes, I would like this Cross Paddle from Atelier 688 thank you very much.
While I like the rough vintage look of the classic mechanics light, or a simple bright cloth lamp pendant, the sleek minimalist style of this Work Lamp from the future perfect does have its place. The Work Lamp comes complete with dimmer and bulb.
A winter cold has had me feeling kind of down lately, and I've been hitting the hot drinks hard. I wish I had something as pretty as this to tote them around with though. Made from glass, stainless steel, and wood the Therm-O Terra keeps beverages hot or cold all while looking amazing.
Very Good and Proper has been doing some quality work lately, and I'm glad to see that they are getting the much deserved credit for it. The Harbour Chair shown above was recently nominated for a Design Museum Design of the Year Award. Made of powder coated metal tubing and CNC shaped ash this simple attractive chair deserves all the credit it gets.
Valentines is just around the corner and you know you can do better than flowers or chocolates. Nothing says love like a scandinavian inspired pillow by Jane Foster.
I've been seeing a lot of nice origami lamp shades lately like this one by Emma Johansson on Coroflot, and I wondered how hard it would be to make a DIY version of the shade. According to the video below, it's totally doable, and I have a big gold star for the first reader that pulls it off.
Please officially add this to my "want" list. I'm totally lusting over these beautifully designed and made walnut stools from Hedgehouse. This is definitely one of the pieces of furniture that qualifies as not cheap, but absolutely worth every penny.
Yes please! The dishes from Danish company Bloomingville are absolutely amazing. Great color and pattern, and the price isn't bad either. Now if I could just find a place stateside that carries them.
Bloomingville from http://www.woonwinkelsiep.nl
Honestly I'm not usually one to get all excited about things as geeky as memory sticks, but these empty MEMORY, USB memory sticks from Logical Art have got my full attention.
empty MEMORY available Feb starting at £48.
It seems like my inbox has been bulging lately with all sorts of great Kickstarter projects. The Bike Valet is one that you definitely don't want to miss, especially if you are a bike geek. Made from 1/8" powder coated steel, it's as strong as it is good looking. As with all things that I love, it's the small details that make it work, like the leather lining on the section that touches your frame, and the notch where the two pieces of metal come together. If you are on the fence, and looking for a little more emotional incentive to support the project, read about the devastating robbery the owner/designer Steven recently had in his shop.
I've been a fan of stainless steel cups for years now, mostly because I'm hard on things and have a tendency to break delicate items. I can't help but think my house would be a little more cheerful if my collection of stainless steel cups were painted like these Lolita cups from India. Available in 4 colors and patterns. Hand wash only.
Lolita Stainless Steel cup $12
Yep, it's officially cold outside. Crane has a series of rather handsome space heaters, but I am particularly smitten with this EE-6490 Space Heater. What it lacks in an appeasing name, it makes up for with it's great looks and affordable price. 12,000 watts of pure ceramic heat can be yours for only $35.
It's Tuesday, you have been working hard all day, you deserve a little treat. Do yourself a favor and head on over to Design House Stockholm and download their newly released 2012 catalogue. You won't be sorry.
Design House Stockholm 2012 catalogue
Everyone knows that we are huge fans of felt here at GRM and when you add a little leather into the mix you get the perfect combination. The diFeltro Fold is an American designed but Italian made carrier for your iPad or other sundry electronic items. I love the pallet of materials, and the execution looks pretty top notch as well. It's not surprising then that the kickstarter campaign is already fully funded and still has 21 days to go.
There is nothing ordinary about great design, but the Ordinary Purposes Clock shrugs it off like it's no big deal.
I think it's only appropriate to close out the week with a little color. French Riviera anyone? This bold A3 sized print designed by DavidDavid is just the thing to add a little cheer to anyones day. Part of a signed edition of 100. If you love his bold pattern and color, make sure you check out his t shirts and scarves (ohh, those lovely scarves) on Bigcartel.
It's been a while since I perused Kickstarter but I've been finding all sorts of great projects the last couple of days. This one I'm particularly excited about because #1 it's and awesome concepts that is well executed, and #2 it's SLC based! The ODDIO1 cord free shuffle headphones are exactly what the name implies, a pair of headphones for your iPod shuffle that have, surprise, no cord. It's a solid idea, and the product design looks great. Most of all I can't believe that they are only $35. Let's show them some support!
ODDIO1 cord free shuffle headphones $35
I love things that can be personalized. It makes me feel just a little bit less of a part of the machine. TOAST is here to personalize your iPhone with classy laser cut wood veneers. They have 8 standard designs, and you can add any text yo want to them. It's a decent little kickstarter project that needs some serious kickstarting to make it's deadline in 6 days. If you like it, spread the word, and quick.
Toast iPhone case starting at $20
It's winter. It's cold. What you need is a nice heater to snuggle up next to while you work during the day. I think I can say with all honestly that the Anna ceramic heater by Swizz Style is the best looking little heater I have ever seen. Normally $99 Gilt Home has it on sale for $75 starting today (or $59 for the little Anna). Also make sure to check out the Anton humidifier we've blogged about in the past.
Over the holidays my sister picked up one of these Dulton dustpans from a local big box store (TJ Max perhaps?). I've been on the lookout for a good dustpan for a while, and I think that this may be the ticket. Good sturdy construction, thoughtful design, and a good set of assorted colors. The icing on the cake? They are cheap, around $20. The bad news is that I can't find anywhere online that sells them. Anyone know of a good place before I brave the real world?
