June 7, 2018

Flying Martha Ornithopter

 

I’ve admired Haptic Lab for years, but after having the chance to meet Emily Fischer a few weeks ago and see her latest creation in person I might be classified as a fangirl. The Flying Martha Ornithopter is a flying machine that uses a flapping wing motion to fly, just like a real bird. The simple mechanical toy powered by a rubber band is named after the last passenger pigeon, Martha, who died in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo in 1914. To make Martha take flight, simply wind up the bird and gently release like a paper airplane. (She also makes a charming companion when displayed in your home.)

 

 

 

 

Posted In house and home, kids, living, make it
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June 5, 2018

Flipp Music Remote

 

Flipp is a remote for your wireless music (Sonos and Spotify) that is minimally gorgeous. The flat disk has zero buttons and functions by rotating and clicking its two sides – one to control volume and the other to control playlists. Simple and to the point done just right.

 

 

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June 5, 2018

Emily Filler

 

Late spring comes in second only to autumn as a favorite time of year, and Emily Filler‘s paintings and mixed media art drops me smack-dab in the middle of a spring garden. Paint on paper, silkscreening, and paper collage all work together to create some magic chemistry that feels just right for early June.

 

 

 

 

 

Posted In create, mixed media
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June 4, 2018

Marion Vidal Jewelry

 

Marion Vidal started her jewelry line back in 2004, creating a dialogue between color, material, and shape within every piece. Her geometric creations play with several contrasts – rigidity vs. flexibility, strength vs. fragility, balance vs. break, and gross vs. refined – and I’m especially drawn to Marion’s necklaces.

 

 

 

 

Posted In jewelry, style, wear it
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June 4, 2018

Shawna Gilmore

 

Hailing from the upper midwest, artist Shawna Gilmore finds inspiration in her overactive imagination. Her vintage-infused paintings are full of narrative, exploring topics like childhood, animals, nature, patterns, humor, metaphors, space, paradoxes, and fairytales.

Shop Shawna Gilmore’s work

 

 

 

 

 

 

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June 1, 2018

Nelio

 

I see plenty of graffiti on a regular basis, but it’s nothing like this! French street artist Nelio creates what I’d call abstract murals, ones that I’d happily have on the entire exterior of my home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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