August 22, 2008
J. Bennett Fitts.
I love the desolate feeling of this series – no lifeguard on duty – by photographer J. Bennett Fitts. Very middle America meets Mexico!
August 22, 2008
OKC Dinner and/or Book Club.
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to meet more people and become involved in a few more activities. But I want it to be low-key things, and definitely things that I’m actually interested in.
And that’s where the idea of a Dinner and/or Book Club came from. I honestly don’t know how many Design Crush readers are from the OKC area, but of those of you who are is anyone interested in joining a small group that meets once a month to make an awesome meal or discuss a certain book? It could easily be two separate groups or maybe both combined into one evening. Drop me an email at designcrushing@gmail.com if you’re interested!
:: photo via Veer
Posted In food, oklahoma, read up
August 21, 2008
John W. Golden Posters.
Loving these fun, intensely graphic poster prints from John W. Golden. I think they’d be perfect to either inject a bit of humor into a home, or to brighten up a child’s room with some gentle reminders for everyday living.
:: via decor8
August 20, 2008
TUKAANI.
As the name suggests, the tucan’s bill was the inspiration behind the design and creation of TUKAANI. The sterling silver TUKAANI is a hand made eating device for Asian food that may be held as traditional chopsticks. The taut movement allows a steady grip in the hand while the curl at the end provides easy delivery to the mouth. The loop also allows easier hanging, storage and display.
August 20, 2008
Blog Love: simplesong.
I don’t recall how I tripped upon simplesong a few weeks ago, but I’ve been hooked ever since. Reading her blog led to drooling over her Etsy shop. Great taste all around – check it out for yourself!
August 19, 2008
But it Pays the Bills.
Sorry for the low postage today – I had a dentist appointment this morning (no cavities!) and have been playing catch-up at work all day. Hope you’re having a lovely Wednesday! Mine is rainy and dreary which is fine by me.
:: image via ffffound
Posted In graphic design
August 19, 2008
Wax Crayons in a Box.
There’s really no reason for me to ever own a set of crayons that are A.) this pure or B.) this expensive because I’m not that cool of an artist. But you know what? Yeah, I still want them.
Pure beeswax is combined with all-natural pigments to create pure color that can be used in all kinds of ways. Children will find the chunky shape ideal for coloring and drawing forms and shapes. More accomplished artists can explore layering color or etching using the enclosed scraper. Artisans can even experiment with melting the wax with an iron. The 25 hues are based on an extension of Goethe’s 12-part color circle, which represents the natural progression of the color spectrum.
:: via Better Living Through Design
Posted In grand design, kids
August 15, 2008
Seasoned Skewers.
In the summer I love to break out the grill. But the barby is one of those areas that I don’t exactly, well, excel. I inevitably forget to marinate the meat ahead of time and wind up with a flavorless dinner. That’s where Seasoned Skewers come in the picture. Since the actual skewers hold the flavor, all you have to do is pop some cubed meat and veggies on or even stick a few through a larger piece of meat. Voila, a yummy meal. Seasoned Skewers seem like an all around great product right down to their packaging and web site. Check it out for recipe ideas.
August 14, 2008
Douglas Laing and Co.
If I were a whisky drinkin’ kinda gal I’d be rushing out to buy a bottle from Douglas Laing and Co. Check out those old-school, pharmaceutical-looking labels and bottles! Actually, I think I could be a girl-who-buys-whisky-just-for-the-bottle for these.
August 14, 2008
Octopus Chandeliers.
The single and double Octopuses are the classic chandelier reinvented, modernized and octopusized. The fixtures have a central globe light from which lightbulb-footed legs protrude – the double has two sets as opposed to the singles one. Sculptural and functional at the same time and so much fun.
