01/ Game of Thrones nursery rhymes!
02/ Love this series of AIGA Get Out the Vote posters.
03/ Muertitas, beautiful seasonal masks.
04/ Giant ear trumpet sculptures.
05/ Would you walk across this Balloon Bridge?
06/ I want to play On Space Time Foam!
07/ The Rain Room!
08/ Geometrical food art.
09/ Calling all brides – here’s your Something Blue.
10/ The Phobias of Creatives.
Ahh, November. Changing leaves, dressing in layers, gearing up for the holidays. And the prime season for our fine feathered friends. I can’t help but think that these Luxury Chicks – shot by Peter Lippmann – might be more comfortable as dinner guests rather than dinner itself.
1. 13×19 2013 Calendar Poster by deKanimal 2. 2013 Calendar Recipes by Clap Clap Design 3. 2013 Calendar Print by yumalum 4. 2013 Calendar by Jessica Swift 5. 2013 Calendar Tea Towel by Meera Lee Patel 6. 2013 Illustrated Owl Calendar by Gingiber 7. 2013 Calendar by bookhou at home 8. 2013 Veggie Tea Towel Calendar by Meghan McCrary 9. 2013 Rooster Weather Vane Calendar by albert + marie 10. 2013 Moon Calendar by rendij
Posted In calendar swap, calendars, paper goods
A few months ago watercolor artist/friend Courtney Khail let me in on the little secret that she was about to branch out from invitations to floral paintings. And I was pumped. I love Courtney’s freestyle look and love owning pieces of my friend’s work, so of course I had to have one. I sent her a few photos of peonies, one of my favorites, and this is what she came up with! I couldn’t love it more, and for the time being it’s helping to decorate the walls of my dining area. And with the holidays all too close, I can’t help but think one of her paintings would make a lovely personalized gift for your favorite flower lover.
I’m not really a textured art kinda gal. The dust, the cat hair, the grossness. However, the moment I laid eyes on these wall hangings from Cold Picnic my heart opened up juuust wide enough to let them squeeze inside.
Posted In create, house and home, textiles, walls
Lisa Congdon is a known geometric genius (trust me – it’s a thing), and now her artistic talents are available to adorn the walls of your home! Congdon has partnered with Hygge & West to create a line of three wallpaper patterns – Triangles, Ferns, and Bohemian – in a select few color palettes. I already know which wall(s) I’d love to cover!
A few weeks ago I traveled to Milan, Italy to sit on the jury of Electrolux’s Design Lab (I shared about the lead up here and here) where along with three other esteemed individuals I helped choose the winner of the 2012 competition! The entrant’s concepts were nothing short of inspiring, and we had our jobs cut out choosing just one winner. But, well, it had to be done!
Congratulations to Jan Ankiersztajn and Aeroball!
Which was secretly my favorite design from the very beginning, I can just picture these little air filters that emit light floating around my living room. Jan was so surprised when we announced him as the winner that I got goosebumps watching his reaction – pure joy. His parents, sisters, and girlfriend accompanied him to Milan and were in the audience which I’m sure made it all the more special. Jan’s mother was all tears and everyone was just beaming! I can’t wait to see where this young designer’s career takes him, I know we can only expect great things. Check out Jan’s post-win interview right here!
The event was held at la Triennale design museum, which I didn’t have nearly enough time to explore! The Electrolux team transformed one of the large halls into a glossy white modern miracle, complete with social media center and catering that played off of the five taste elements of our palettes. Brilliant.
Everyone involved with Design Lab stayed at nHow Milan, a work of art in its own right. Color, art, and design in every nook and cranny – the revolving art exhibits were especially fantastic. The closet in my room even made my clothes look like a perfectly curated display!
The night I arrived in Milan, I was treated to one of the top three meals of my life at two Michelin star restaurant Sadler. Let’s put it this way – there was a doorbell to even get in the door. And what followed could only be described as a three hour culinary experience of perfect portions, exquisite plate design, and a wine list that surpassed 100 pages. If you’re ever in town I couldn’t recommend it more.
The night of the event the jury and some of the organizers dined at Dolce & Gabanna’s restaurant, Gold. Everything was delicious, from the food to the waiters who could’ve passed as models in their D&G suits and ties. Gold is also the definition of well-branded, from the use of the color to the name. I snapped up the two water bottles above and brought them back as a souvenir.
One last thank you to Electrolux for including me in such an inspiring event. Of course Milan was phenomenal, but what I’m really taking away is a renewed sense of excitement about design and its future.
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01/ Knit ABCs.
02/ Make your own sparkling cider.
03/ Reinvented cereal characters.
04/ An amazing one person seesaw chair.
05/ A DIY mattress!
06/ Pretty sugar placebo pills.
07/ When toilet paper isn’t used in the toilet amazing things happen.
08/ Super smart spool with built-in needle holder.
09/ Beautiful tulle portraits.
10/ An inflatable trampoline bridge in Paris!
