August 2014 - Page 3 of 5

August 17, 2014

Insta Moving Sale!

The only thing I really miss about regularly moving from apartment to apartment in my 20s is the necessary culling that happened with every relocation. I like going through my belongings to find the things I forgot I had, the things that I’m over, and the things that deserve a better life. Now I donate a few times a year, but there are always a few pieces that are maybe just a bit too good to put in a trash bag or cardboard box.

I’ve gathered some of those pieces as I pack up my life to move halfway across the country and am going to be posting them in the next few days for an Instagram sale. This sale is for Oklahoma City locals who can pick up their purchase only. The Sunbeam mixer above as well as pillows, lamps, art, and more will be available. If you’re local and looking for some deals you can follow along at @designcrush!

Posted In my life

August 15, 2014

Happy Weekend

01/ I hate zoos, so Zootopia sounds like an fascinating concept.
02/ Every bus stop should be as fantastic as this typographic version in Baltimore.
03/ In case you’d like to jump off of the world’s largest suspension bridge, well, you can.
04/ If you haven’t seen Justina Blakeney’s floral portraits check out her Instagram!
05/ No big deal, just a wall built out of Jell-o and plaster.
06/ Reading Between the Lines is a see-through church constructed of 100 layers.
07/ Kids fight off scary monsters in Laure Fauvel’s Terruers.
08/ The eerie innards of America’s abandoned sanitariums.
09/ Pitbulls get such an undeserved bad rap, Flower Power shows off their softer side.
10/ Can you guess what these paper masks are made out of?

This week on Design Crush:
Trust me when I say you need to enter our Rebecca Atwood giveaway for TWENTY chances to win a set of her incredible throw pillows!
We did crepes 10 ways.
Check out Carly Waito‘s painted gems. Yes, painted.
Michael Afsa creates some incredibly detailed metal works that I’d like to crawl inside of.
This month’s mix is out – Mixtape #39: Everything I Do I Do in Slow Motion. Have a listen.
Another Country explores home goods designed with British country kitchen, Shaker, Scandinavian, and Japanese influences.
What happens when 19th century French poets meet American rappers? Kate Gavino shows us.
I’ll be teaching at next month’s Alt for Everyone – will you be joining me??
This sleek metal swinging love seat would look great on the porch of the new house!

Design Crush elsewhere:
What do you think about the rose gold trend??
We’re offering FREE SHIPPING on everything in Design Crush: The Marketplace through the end of the week!
We’re also hosting a flash sale on the paintings of Kuzana Ogg to fund her next few exhibitions.

Posted In collaboration/project, concept, create, happy weekend, paper, pets, photography, sculpture, street, wood

August 15, 2014

Swinging Love Seat

The house I’ll be moving into next month has a swing on the front porch and I really can’t even explain how happy that makes me. I’d love to eventually install a more designer model, perhaps this Swinging Love Seat. Inspired by the edginess and ingenuity of Southern California’s Hot Rod Culture during the 1950’s and 60’s, it’s all sleek curves and slim profile.

(via bltd)

Posted In furniture, house and home, outdoors

August 14, 2014

Alt For Everyone – September 2014

Photo Elly Yap

Ever wanted to attend Alt, but couldn’t get yourself to Salt Lake City? NO PROBLEM. I’m happy to share that I’ll be teaching at next month’s Alt for Everyone once again. All of the knowledge and tips that are dropped at Alt brought to you in the comfort and convenience of your laptop screen! Wear your PJs, lounge in bed, whatever because no one can see you. I’ll be sharing a case study on Design Crush and how I made it the site you read today, I’ll also be sharing advice on how to grow your own blog. (You can check out the full working schedule here.)

For the registration price you’ll get to attend:
– 7 online classes of your choice
– 1 online keynote session
– 1 virtual social meet-up

Don’t forget, a box full of goodies will show up in your mailbox as well! And for the fourth Alt for Everyone you will have the option of adding more classes for an additional price. Take up to 13(!) amazing classes. Read more about Alt for Everyone and register here. Hope to see you Saturday, September 27th in my class!

Posted In shameless plug

August 14, 2014

Kate Gavino

What would happen if famous French authors teamed up with equally famous American rappers? A lot if illustrator Kate Gavino is correct. In her project 19th Centruy French Authors vs 21st Century American Rappers Gavino explores the idea by pairing up famous quotes with rap lyrics. Who even knows what sort of collaborations might happen… once time travel is possible.

Posted In create, illustration

August 13, 2014

Another Country

I definitely have a crush on Another Country‘s contemporary craft furniture and accessories. The clean lines of their offerings are inspired by British Country kitchen style, Shaker, traditional Scandinavian, and Japanese woodwork. Clean lines, 100% functional, quality goods at a respectable price point – all of which will only make you feel better about adding any one of these pieces to your home.

Another Ceramic Candlestick // Dining Table Two // Bar Stool Three // Paperweight Egg

Posted In accessories, furniture, house and home

August 13, 2014

Mixtape #39: Everything I Do I Do in Slow Motion

Photo: Werner Schnell

Listen to Everything I Do I Do in Slow Motion on Spotify.

Posted In mixtape, music

August 12, 2014

Michael Afsa

Michael Afsa lies somewhere between designer and visual artist, and he describes his beautiful sheet metal sculptures as “abstracted flora and imaginary landscapes, inspired by the desert environment, folk craft, and architectural forms.” I describe them as worlds unto themselves that I want to crawl inside of and explore.

(via Design Milk)

Posted In create, sculpture

August 12, 2014

Carly Waito

Toronto-based painter Carly Waito focuses on studies of geology, geometry, and light – and dare I say she’s mastered all three? Waito’s tiny mineral specimens in oil paint are intensely detailed and nearly indistinguishable from photographs. The high contrast lights and darks will really leave you scratching your head and wondering if she’s one upped nature.

Posted In create, painting

August 11, 2014

Crepes 10 Ways

Crepes are pancake’s skinnier sister, though we don’t discriminate. Where pancakes can be heavy in your mis-section, crepes are light. Pancakes are best paired with sweet toppings, whereas crepes can be stuffed or topped with sweet or savory. They’re just a fantastic palette for whatever delicious things you have on hand to pair with them. (And that’s not even taking into account the varied flavors you can create for the crepes themselves.) Here are ten takes on crepes to get your mouth watering!

Click on each image to go to the recipe.
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Posted In recipes, round up