I don’t know how to play chess, but the type(chess)set makes me want to add it to my life list immediately. The design is based on chess notations (K=king, R-rook, etc.) and set in Champion Lightweight type and I think I’d like it on my coffee table whether I can play the game or not. (via Design Milk)
It’s almost time! Alt Summit is only a few weeks away and I’m sure everyone’s wardrobe planning is in full swing. For the third year in a row I’ve put together a little wardrobe planner and packing list for you to download and get organized with. It’s helped me massively every year, I don’t overpack (can you say carry-on?) and I know exactly what I’ll be dressing in for each day and event saving valuable time. You can download the 8.5 x 11″ file right here.
Pssst… if you’re interested in learning more about getting organized and planning your time at Alt sign up for my free Alt Channel class that’s happening this Saturday!
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My Grandpa was a sailor in the Navy, so naturally I blame his anchor forearm tattoo and nickname (the obvious “Sailor”) for my deep love of the ocean and men wearing jaunty hats. That said, it was love at first sight with Marta Monteiro‘s two-toned Sailors and Seagulls series which celebrates past sailors and navigators who have made their mark on history.
I’m completely intrigued by these raw metalwork pieces from Jamie Spinello. Jamie crafts her jewelry from copper, aluminum, and brass but my favorite medium has to be the blackened copper seen here. The Egyptian design influence is evident, but I love how geometric, modern, and sometimes downright medieval her necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings appear. (via Design Milk)
Pretty lacy underthings are fun to talk about. What your pretty lacy underthings can turn into during the most un-fun week of the month or during a pregnancy is another story. Here is where Dear Kate has you covered in every possible way – the undies are incredibly comfortable and lined with three leak-resistant moisture wicking layers. (Also, they’re sexier than about 50% of my current lingerie drawer.) I own the pair on the bottom right and can’t wait to pick up a high-waisted pair to wear under dresses.
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There’s something primal and beautiful about Corbett Sparks’ Fangs series of watercolors. Sparks focuses on the mouths of predators, capturing them in a moment of gaping rage/joy. You can purchase originals or prints in his Etsy shop.
01/ Who wouldn’t want golden balloons holding up their coffee table??
02/ Beautiful outdoor sculpture of women floating in midair.
03/ Cement people dangling from umbrellas.
04/ Darkened Cities, photos of major cities in blackout mode.
05/ Pantone-inspired scarves!
06/ Time-lapse photos of nude dancers.
07/ Temporary Nimbus Clouds bring the weather indoors.
08/ Origami mosaics.
09/ Firewall, an interactive fabric surface.
10/ What happens when you wakeboard in a cranberry bog?
These fused glass baubles from Lone Mine remind me of my favorite pre-school snack – layered Jell-o! Each jewel is painstakingly formed first in a kiln and then ground by hand, featuring naturally occurring bubbles and a highly polished surface for a one-of-a-kind piece. I think my favorite is the one directly below, the remnants of a melted snowcone come to mind – yum!
January brings with it an almost unbearable urge to purge and organize, and I always seem to start in the kitchen. I go through the dishes and cookware to see what needs tossed or donated, then my (embarrassingly large) dish towel collection to decide which ones I’m no longer in love with. If I were in need of adding to my collection these eight would definitely be moving in to my cabinets!
ROW 1: Knife’s Edge by Ktaadn // Grey Floral Dish Towel by Lisa Rupp Design // Outer Space Tea Towel by Leah Duncan ROW 2: LOVE Linen Tea Towel by STUDIOPATRO // Deer Tea Towel by Gingiber ROW 3: Makelike A Walk In The Forest Tea Towel by House&Hold // Party For Great Britain! Tea Towel by Culture Label // Misdirection Tea Towel by Wit & Whistle
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Seed Money is definitely one of those things I wish I’d thought of first – it looks like the real thing (right down to the roll!) and grows colorful flowers and vegetables once tucked into the soil! It’s hand-illustrated and letterpress printed onto thick paper that’s embedded with the seeds. How fun would it be to leave a few in different places for unsuspecting people to find?! (via Notcot)
