Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Finish: Maharam Dutch Clouds Wallcovering
(photo via metropolis)
maharam + new neocon product launch = awesome new wallcovering "dutch clouds" designed by karel martens for maharam. above is an installation shot from neocon and below is a close up detail of what makes up the "clouds". i think it's amazing. find out more at maharam.
Etsy Lunch Hour: A few things I'm loving!
Money Bag Pillow by chakrapennywhistle
i will take one of each of these please.
Frond Earrings by lilarubyking and Vintage coin holder necklace.by SeaUnicorn
One Year House Anniversary!
Interior: OSKA Artist's Studio
amazing artist studio by OSKA Architects.
9'x9' wall panels slide and pivot for versatility (my favorite part)!
the entire south wall is a "working wall".
read more here about this amazing studio.
(photos by tim bies)
Monday, June 29, 2009
Lighting: Trabant Concrete Pendant
i love these concrete pendant lights by Joachim Manz. i could totally see myself using these on a project. so fun. (via cribcandy)
Friday, June 26, 2009
Etsy Lunch Hour: Resin Pillows
White Resin Pillow Table Vase
love these resin pillow vases and planters from danielrobbdesign. aren't they awesome?!
White Resin Pillow Planter or Table Vase
DIY: Sketchbook
boygirlparty is one of my favorite etsy shops. i found this great diy sketchbook by susie of boygirlparty via whipup and thought you'd all enjoy. click here for the step by step instructions with photos. what a sweet gift this would make!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Green Content: Alabama Chanin Pillows
new pillow collection by alabama chanin. i got to see her a few months ago when she had an opening up the street from where i work. i love that she's local, talented, and uses green materials. everything in the store is beautiful.
Alabama Chanin is a lifestyle company that focuses on creating an array of products through focusing on slow design and sustainability.
We craft limited-edition products for the individual and the home. Our products are made-by-hand using a combination of new, organic and recycled materials. Each piece is constructed with care by talented artisans who live and work in communities in and around Florence, Alabama.
(photographs by Rinne Allen)
Artist: Guillaume Nonove
i love these works by guillaume nonove. the brick and block finishes are so perfect. amazing amazing amazing! (via notcot)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Accessory: Carton Vase
first, let me start by saying i love cb2. second, while on their site i came across this awesome carton vase. how adorable is it? don't you want one too?!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Finish: Streets Melbourne Macro
lea ceramiche has this amazing streets line of ceramic tile. i love this melborne macro that looks like a city grid. amazing. (via notcot)
Interior: Materia Inspiration Centre
Materia Inspiration Centre, the only permanent materials exhibition in the Netherlands, full with new and innovative materials for creative professionals. (via notcot)
i would totally use this inspiration center if i had one near me. our library can not hold nearly everything that is inspiring. the stark atmosphere really makes the finishes pop too...which i love!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Etsy Lunch Hour: Etsy Treasury!
today's "etsy lunch hour" post is a treasury i made just a minute ago while scarfing down a pb&j and soup. these are just a few of my favorite finds from the past few weeks. there are so many amazingly talented etsians and i have such a great time finding new things to post every day. click here to take you to the peppermags treasury and feel free to comment. you guys even get to see my alternates up top...fun!
Friday, June 19, 2009
DIY: Camera Strap Cover
check out the cool diy for a camera strap cover here via design*sponge. i've been wanting to do this for guitar straps for a while too....maybe add a little embroidery. the possibilities are endless.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Green Content: Wooden Scooter
i was just talking the other night with a friend about how much i missed my 1966 vespa allstate. she was a great scooter! i sold her to help buy my house though, which is a fair trade. well, if i could get another one, this would be it. made out of wood! it's amazing! look at all of the different species of wood. drool. click here to see more photos of the scoot and also of a car. so cool. (via the home based)
Etsy Lunch Hour: Vintage Bingo
Vintage Bingo Spinner Journal or Notebook
love these recycled vintage bingo notebooks by BlueCakeAndButtercup on etsy.
Vintage Bingo Board Journal Sketchbook
Artist: Huw Gwilliam
Huw Gwilliam beautifully re-designed a bunch of classic records mimicking that signature Penguin style. (via booooooom)
the "license to ill" is my favorite and you just can't go wrong with bjork.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Accessory: Poggenpohl Cabinets
poggenpohl came today to give a lunch presentation and i found my perfect kitchen. this is it. i want it. i want it. i want it. *sigh. (via)
Inspiration: Backyard
i want this. in a perfect world, this would be in my backyard. yes, this and a pool off to the left. (via at)