Artist: Microbo

i really enjoy the work at microbo.  this series is titled "microbiology".

Accessory: Pantone + Eames

pantone + eames = brillance.  i want one of each please.  (via w2products)

Architecture: Space Lab

space lab, university of tokyo research + exhibition, restroom.  designed by khaa architects.

Finish: Lexmark Carpet

i'm loving on some carpets by lexmark carpet mills.  so fun.

Interior: Airstream Trailer

andreas stavropoulos, a landscape architect, beautifully transformed this airstream trailer.  read the fantastic story he tells about it here at buzz-beast.  it's definitely worth the read.

Lighting: Soji Solar Lantern

i'm in love with the soji solar lantern.  don't you want to have an outdoor dinner party with these hanging from the trees?  (via greenlivingeveryday/at)

Furniture: Hive Coffee Table

the hive coffee table, designed by Chris Kabatsi.  (via arktura)

DIY: Dot Matrix Wrist Cuff

customizable dot matrix wrist cuff.  so cool.  (via fractalspin)

Recycled Content: Hot News Ballet Flats

i want these.  hot news ballet flats are made from recycled chinese newspapers. 

(via moxsie)

Artist: Gualicho

beautiful street art in cuba and costa rica by gualicho, a painter and animator from buenos aires.  (via worldfamousdesignjunkies)

Accessory: Whirlwind Vase

the whirlwind glass vase, designed by A + A Cooren,  is one of the most beautiful vases i have ever seen.  (via muuuz/notcot)

(images:  Joao Viera Torres)

Architecture: Pope John Paul II Hall

The Church of Our Lady of Trsat Franciscan monastery Pope John Paul II Hall, deisgned by Randić & Turato / Saša Randić and Idis Turato, and located in Croatia is amazing. 

(via archdaily)

(images Robert Leš)

Finish: Tai Ping Carpet

rock carpet collection by tai ping.  rad.  (via ldesign)

Interior: My house.

my house was featured in birmingham magazine earlier this year for winning my green birmingham's green makeover.   the photographer, miller mobley, was nice enough to send me some of his favorite images from the shoot to share with you all.  check out his website here.

(all images miller mobley)

Lighting: L-25 by Commute Home

l-25 by commute home.  made of suspended spotlightsand blackened steel.  so cool. 

(via interiordesign)

Etsy Lunch Hour: Twozdai

portland no. 2

i really love the work of twozdai a. hulse (pronounced "tuesday") and these beautiful acrylic painting with photo transfer pieces from her etsy shop.  i received a sweet email this morning from twozdai informing me of an opening in seatle this week and wanted to share it with my readers.  wish i lived close to seattle to see it! if you do, go check it out. see below for details.

san pancho no. 11

san francisco no. 18

These dramatic new works will be on display at Poco Wine Room (1408 E Pine) from June 5 to 30. An opening reception on June 10th will be held from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. to coincide with the Blitz Capitol Hill Art Walk. Sizes range from 8" x 10" pieces, to an impressive tiled set measuring 4' x 5'.

In addition, Twozdai is a prolific artist and will also be contributing pieces to the group "Murder of Crows show" opening the same night at Retrofit Home's new location (1003 E Pike). Retrofit hosted a previous showing of past works in the Skyline series and were eager to include her dynamic and unique pieces again.