Green Content: Sole Power Tiles

SRS Energy has created these sole power solar tiles that work in combination with US tile's clay roofing systems. it's fairly subtle compared to the normal solar panel solution. i think this is pretty rad. having a little spanish casa, this tugs at my heart strings. click here to see more images and find out more info on the sole power tiles.

Artist: Liz Kueneke

I want to do this for my neighborhood!

Liz Kueneke is an artist who works with communities to help them understand their neighborhood through participatory embroidery. She recently became involved in a project in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Several people worked on this embroidered map, adding their own details and information to flesh it out, and this was the final result. (via crafster)

Accessory: Branch Shelf

i really love this branch bookshelf from wokmedia. can't you think of a few places in your house where this would look fantastic?!
(via cribcandy)

Etsy Lunch Hour: Kart Chair

how amazing is this kart chair by harbenger2 on etsy! love love love it!

Architecture: French Cube

i think if it were just me i could live here. the carre d'etoiles french cube was designed as a cabin getaway and you can rent them various places throughout france. the footprint is approximately 10x10x10 and crams a lot of house in such a tiny space. (via tinyhouseblog)

Finish: New York Times Headlines Wallpaper

love this wallpaper based on New York Times headlines. available at wallpaperlab. (via cribcandy)

Etsy Lunch Hour: Ring Envy

this is one of the prettiest rings that i have ever seen! i want this!

Rose Cut Pear Diamond Ring by kateszabone

Interior: Coven

this retail space is amazing. i really really love the braided cord installation and the stark white that makes the clothes pop.

(designed by Marcelo Alvarenga for Coven, a Brazilian brand of knitwear)

(via archdaily)

(photos by Leonardo Finotti)

Lighting: Document Lamp

i love this document lamp that designboom posted! find out more here.

Etsy Lunch Hour: Perpetual Calendar!

Vintage Perpetual Calendar - No. 2 by foundpaperco

love this calendar!

Furniture: Table Big Foot

i love this table big foot by alain gilles! the legs are amazing and create the most beautiful profile. (via blogdecodesign)

DIY: Zipper Lamp

i thought this was such a fun idea. click here to get step by step instructions via instructables.

(p.s. this is peppermag's 1000th post! woohoo)

Recycled Content: DeckStools

how cool are these recycled skateboard stools by deckstools?! i have a weakness for recycled skateboards and these are fantastic. (via inhabitat)

Etsy Lunch Hour: A few daily favorites!

a few favorites i found on etsy...





Modern walnut Lucite storage credenza by modology

Shout - Print by animalgam

Artist: Polypropelene Detritus by Blaine Fontana

love this piece by blaine fontana. (via society6)

Inspiration: Fellowship of the Sun Church

did anyone else think the fellowship of the sun church in true blood was some fine architecture? i love the crazy roof lines and the interior is amazing. see more pictures of the real church here.

Accessory: Strangers Mirrors

i really enjoy the work from haelo design. their strangers mirrors are really neat...especially after you read below how the design came about.

The Strangers Series consists of 4 pairs acrylic wall mirrors with intricately etched surface patterns. These delicately overlapping diagrams are extracted from eye-tracking software that maps how the human eye moves over visual subjects - in this case, human faces. The patterns are reconfigured from original data collected by cognitive psychologist Steven Franconeri. When looking into the mirror, the viewer’s reflection is intertwined with the graphic trace of another’s gaze.

Architecture: Tea House

i would love to have a little tea house just like this one designed by David Maštálka of A1 Architects . can you imagine walking out into your garden sitting in this beautiful structure while sipping your tea? i can imagine it all too well. perfect. i love the paper covered domed roof! read more about this amazing structure here at dezeen.

Photographs by Ester Havlova.

Accessory: Ribbon Coat Rack

i love this ribbon coat rack by headsprung. (via contemporist)

Etsy Lunch Hour: Grey and Orange

here are a few picks from my etsy favorites that i think go beautifully together...



















burst journal - celery by paintedfishstudio




















dinner with mr. fox by mummysam

Interior: Design*Sponge Emily Anderson

i saw this sneak peak of emily anderson's home on design*sponge yesterday and was smitten. the palette is perfect and the photography amazing. click here to find out more about emily's home and see more of her amazing photos.

this blue is the color i want to paint my bedroom.

i love the richness of this olive green in the bedroom.

Sneak Peak: Back room floor

the back room is getting there. the floor is done and we are about to prime, then paint. so much better than beige carpet! thought i'd give you a little sneak preview of the floor. it's getting exciting! i promise to get my photographer husband to take nicer pictures when it's done.

Lighting: Light Box

looks like a credenza? wrong. it's a floor lamp. light box was designed by studio jo meesters and is made from wood with thousands of perforations to let light through. mommy likey.
(via designyearbook)

Etsy Lunch Hour: Golden Goodies

Tennis Dress by encouragementaward

here are a few golden goodies for your etsy lunch hour series. i'll want them both.

tiny golden honeyed dots necklace by eRosasjewelry

Furniture: Sea Defence Coffee Table & Shelves

i really love these shelves and this coffee table that contemporist posted. both were designed by andy murray and came in first place at the d&ad student awards. read the article here at contemporist to find out more about these amazing pieces.