Thanks to Michael Anastassiades‘ Floating Forest, you can turn just about any glass into a vase. Watch a seed reach its full potential by placing it in either the polished brass Cone or Disk, then watching as it grows roots. Or place a few small stems in each.
Casting Spells by Camille Chew
Clouds Turn to Thunder by Marta Spendowska
Coffee Brewing Apparatus 1967 by Patent Prints
Vines & Snakes by Made by Perrin
Creatures of the Order Strigiformes by Kelsey Oseid
Faces I Know by Hiller Goodspeed
Young Lady by Tali Yalonetzski
Antonio Aricò designed the Water Pitcher Block by playing on the ideas of purity and simplicity. The end result is this – an organic, beautiful vessel that resembles an ice cube with rounded corners. It comes with six cubic glasses that mimic the same look and feel as the handblown pitcher.
Berlin-based illustrator Josephin Ritschel favors a modernist style featuring architecture of the same variety as its subject. Through it she creates books, prints, and comics – some of which you can pick up for yourself in her shop – in a pretty palette of muted tones.
Well hello there November, and hello craziest traveling time of the year! Now’s the time to access your travel gear – before the day of your flight – because there some great deals out there this month. Maybe you’re someone who wheels their bag or maybe you’re the hold it by the handles type, either way we have a carry-on that’s right up your alley!
And just for good measure, 9 fast tips for packing like a pro.
1. Wear your biggest pieces (i.e. coat, sweater, boots) on the flight.
2. Plan out your outfits so you don’t overpack.
3. Roll your clothing rather than fold it to avoid creases and save space.
4. Tuck socks and other small things into your shoes.
5. Place shoes in shoe bags or plastic bags to keep your clothing clean.
6. Pack an extra plastic bag (or the like) to stash dirty socks and underthings.
7. Add a dryer sheet or two to your packed bag to keep everything smelling fresh.
8. Place liquid toiletries in individual snack-sized baggies to avoid a mess if they spill.
9. If you’re staying somewhere unfamiliar pack a travel sized favorite candle for a familiar scent.
Arlo Skye // Angie Round Weekender // Astyll Carry-On
The Bigger Carry-On // Benton Duffle Bag // The A22 Carry
Chebeague Island Duffle // Ultralight Cabin Multiwheel // Lacie Oversized Vegan Weekender
The Catalina Canvas Weekender // The Premium Leather-Base Weekender // Clear Trunk
Posted In round up, series, travel
Thomas Saliot splits his time between Marrakech and Paris while aiming to do with oil paintings what Ian Fleming did with literature. One canvas at a time Saliot recreates photos he finds online, turning each one into a masterpiece in a second medium.
We’ve shared Seaworthy‘s incredible jewelry collection before, but sometime in the year and a half since they’ve started branching out into small objets for the home. Each piece is both beautiful and functional – a palo santo set, brass salt spoon and ceramic cellar, bookmark, cocktail picks, incense holder, and jewelry storage hook – all hold their own weight in this small but very well designed collection.
Karine Jollet explores the anatomy of the human body step-by-step in her exquisite soft sculptures. Old bed sheets and shirts, embroidered handkerchieves and secondhand fabrics, all are cut up and the fragments sewn together to create each work of art.
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Posted In create, sculpture, textiles
Tell me, do you change up anything in your home with the seasons? I do, but like to keep it minimal. Swapping out the bedding is usually first, followed by the rug and textiles in the living room. And boom, done. You don’t have to do big things to get an impact.
This autumn I chose a few pieces from Burke Decor to get my living room into cozy mode. The lifestyle and home furnishings company has a beautiful inventory, full of things inspired by design, function, and form curated from designers and artisans the world over. Spelled out: you can easily achieve a look that matches your aesthetic.
As you can see, I have a fair amount of color in my living room – mainly books and art – balanced out by neutral tones on the walls and furniture. I wanted something durable for the floor that could stand up to my dogs’ wet winter paws and roughhousing ways. When I saw this Natural Cape Cod Rug from Safavieh I knew it was a match. It’s soft and textural but woven of sustainably harvested sisal and sea grass that can take a beating. I really like how its pattern doesn’t compete with the others in the room and blends in with the flooring, keeping the space feeling bright and open.
I’ve been getting bolder when it comes to using pattern, but I usually stick with black and white because they mesh easily. These Avila Onyx Pillow by Villa Home feature handcrafted embroidery and the softest linen backing. (Bebe is clearly a fan!) They add a layer of textural interest to my basic navy/grey couch that it needs.
Here you can get a big picture peek at three of the four patterns in the living room, the other being this throw that’s been in high rotation. I think each piece comfortably holds its own while making you notice the others at the same time. Success!
As I mentioned, this throw is constantly out. I’ve also been using my salt lamp more and more as the days get shorter and shorter. And my favorite candle is back in the rotation for cooler weather, tobacco and patchouli.
I’m certain this will be the cleanest the entry will be until April! I recently hung a new mirror and have been taking full advantage of the small shelf it features, setting small vases (this one’s actually a beaker) full of flowers and small seasonal decor on it. That coat rack is bound to be overflowing soon.
Did you spy my Halloween decorations in some of the other photos? I tend to stick with a few favorite pieces indoors rather than go overboard. A few owls on the mantel, a garland, a few pumpkins and skulls. Oh, and a spider on the coffee table, because every house needs one of those.
I hope you’re hunkering down as the weather cools and are just as cozy as we are!
Product for this post provided by Burke Decor. As always, all words and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help Design Crush create fresh content!
Posted In accessories, behind the scenes, floors, house and home, living, sponsored post
Donegal Aran Roll Neck // Cashmere Roll Neck // Guernsey Knit // Aran Jacket
Structured Solid Top // Arianna Dress // XOXO Dress // Lluvia Skirt
Autumn Linen Dress // White Linen Dress with Lace // Linen Blouse // Summer Linen Dress
Hearth Dress // Hearth Top // Origami Pants // Potters Coat
Natural Linen Robe // Linen Batwing Dress // Linen Kimono Dress // Linen Kimono Top
Hanna Pants // Iris Kimono // Cecilia Dress // Ofelia Skirt
Posted In style, wear it