Photographers: if you often swear at your velcro dividers while out and about, check out this TrekPak padded insert. A pin system provides fully adjustable dividers that look super easy to move around as you change out your gear. Durable and water repellant, the TrekPak fits into most backpacks and hard cases. Right now it's a Kickstarter project, so get your pledge in before April 24 for the special prices. See ...Read more
Written by Katie on April 2, 2012. Permalink
Shapes! Color! Spice up your hors d'oeuvres with this mini serving set from Iittala. The Teema mini serving set includes three pieces of Kaj Franck’s basic forms- a circle, a square and a triangle. Use one piece for a small snack or all three and more for a proper tapas dinner. Teema mini serving 3-set, white If you would prefer the regular sized dinnerware, here are a few links: ...Read more
Written by Katie on March 30, 2012. Permalink
Kern Type, the kerning game Bertjan Pot's masks tumblr (via It's Nice That) “Misunderstanding Focus”, a series of photo collages by Nerhol, a collaboration between Ryuta Iida and Yoshihisa Tanaka. Downloadable Paper Models of Polyhedra. via @presentcorrect Lorenzo Duran's leaf art Napoleonic era propaganda poster for pedaling loyalists: "VIVE LE VÉLOS!", $38.00 Botanical photography (if you haven't seen the post already): whatiseewhenirun Artist Eddy Sykes takes old bowling balls and ...Read more
Written by Katie on March 30, 2012. Permalink
If you've been paying attention, you'll remember the PD4 ABC Table Lamp posted a couple of weeks ago. This is the bigger floor lamp version, so, of course, it'll cost you quite a bit more, but let's focus on its beauty, shall we? The base of this lamp collection was inspired by the vaulted ceilings of the famous building "La Pedrera", also known as Casa Milà, while the lampshades were ...Read more
Written by Katie on March 30, 2012. Permalink
Here's an excellent alternative to the iVictrola ($650 to $1000). This particular audio device by Seth Ellsworth utilizes salvaged phonograph horns to acoustically amplify the music from your device’s internal speaker, and it has a much friendlier price tag of $300. More info below. design by seth ellsworth | delivery in two to four weeks | built to order appearance varies due to availability of parts and materials table top concert hall from [lhooq] ...Read more
Written by Simon on March 30, 2012. Permalink
Yellow Owl Workshop have been known for creating fun and beautifully illustrated stamp sets, but for the latest kit, they've decided not to hog all the fun. The Print Workshop Carve a Stamp Kit is an all-in-one kit to create and print your own stamps. The kit includes: 3x4 linoleum block with cutters, stamp pad, cards, envelopes, gift tags, and an autographed version of Print Workshop, Yellow Owl's DIY guide ...Read more
Written by Katie on March 29, 2012. Permalink
How do you feel about Eames furniture outdoors? While it seems like an odd idea, it turns out that the Aluminum Group was promoted as the "leisure group" or "indoor-outdoor group" in the late 1950s, but then was changed to be exclusively indoors. Now Herman Miller has restored the collection to its original intent, with powder-coated frames and outdoor friendly fabrics to withstand the weather. Three finishes: Graphite powder-coat frame ...Read more
Written by Katie on March 29, 2012. Permalink
This is proof that botanicals are excellent as art. Francis Ooi started the "what i see when i run" photography project as a way to fill his blank walls, and now we can all benefit from his endeavor. The posters are affordable too- just $45. Also, check out/follow Francis Ooi's tumblr for other impressive botanical photography. Poster size: A1 (840mm X 594mm) Approx 24 inch X 33 Inch Print Type: Offset Lithographic 4...Read more
Written by Katie on March 29, 2012. Permalink
This glass cylinder lamp marries old style with modern aesthetics, making it a good choice for an eclectic interior. The clear glass means you should probably opt for Edison style filament bulbs, otherwise you'd be missing the point altogether. Sits on a polished rosewood base. Max Wattage 60. Measures 12.7 cm dia x 25.5 cm h/5 in dia x 10 in h...Read more
Written by Katie on March 28, 2012. Permalink
Update: Remember these? Originally posted mid 2010, these salad servers are still available, they just needed an update to the current retailer and price. How often do you swoon over salad servers? Well, assign Konstantin Grcic the task of designing kitchen and table utensils and suddenly we're all hearing our hearts thump. Part of the Passami il Sale collection from Konstantin Grcic and Serafino Zani. Material: Stainless steel 26 cm x 8 cm....Read more
Written by Simon on March 28, 2012. Permalink
I'm easily charmed by industrial style stools with big chunky exposed screw threads, but what happens when the entire stool is a screw thread? The SCRW Stool consists of a solid cork stool mating with a steel base that height adjusts by simply turning it. SCRW Stool is handmade in Germany with about a month lead time, get in touch with Manuel for more ordering information. ...Read more
Written by Katie on March 28, 2012. Permalink
If you're not incredibly gifted with gardening, these kits might be your sort of thing. The recycled steel box contains two full crops of seeds, a soilless growing medium, a bamboo lid, and, of course, directions. Your salad-ready, USDA-certified organic sprouts will be ready for harvesting in around 7-14 days. Not to encourage failure, but the container might be useful for other organizational purposes if you decide to put an ...Read more
Brendan Ravenhill has yet another lighting option to add to our want lists. The Hex Lamp's shade is made from bent sheet metal and it spins and rotates to get light right where you want it. Functional and durable, it has a slight industrial feel, yet the modern shape lends itself to providing a nice sharp contrast to wherever it's placed. Designed by Brendan Ravenhill. Material: Steel, cloth cord Dimensions: 6.5" ...Read more
Written by Katie on March 27, 2012. Permalink
So, if you like slightly-tinted glassware, such as the Future Glass Set by Peter Svarrer, check out these glasses by Klaus Rath for Stelton. Plus, good news, they're slightly less expensive: the Tall Simply Glass set is $68* for set of 4 and the regular Simply Glass set is $45 for set of 4. Tall Simply Glass, $68 for set of 4 ~5.3" tall x 3" diameter. Simply Glass, $45 for set of 4. 3.25" tall x 3" diameter. Arrives in a ...Read more
Written by Katie on March 27, 2012. Permalink
Perpetual calendar plus a metric ruler? Yes, please. Sebastian Bergne's Monthly Measure fulfills both duties with its die-cast star and sawtooth-edged ruler. Placed at one centimeter intervals, the date can be marked by rolling the star along the edge. ...Read more
