This faceted polyhedra pendant made by RawDezign in Birmingham, England, is calling my name:
There are so many reasons to support small companies making great products like this, but the most selfish reason is to enjoy having custom options for things like cord colors! I'd go red or orange, but gold would be fancy pants, too.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
Book Piles by Marisa Swangha
Color-loving book junkies, prepare to nerd out over these book pile photographs by Ottawa artist Marisa Swangha. Rothko paintings spring to mind:
Just looking at them makes me want to read on the porch with some kind of fruity iced tea in hand. There's more in Marisa's Etsy shop, Modulem.
Categories:
artist,
Etsy,
photography,
prints
Monday, July 2, 2012
Otomi Ottoman
I love Otomi textiles but I don't own any...yet. This handmade ottoman upholstered with a vibrantly colorful Otomi embroidery would be a perfect start, yes?
Available from Taos-based woodworker Peter Gilroy.
Friday, June 29, 2012
House Page Markers by Suck UK
I'll never get over book-related stationery items, rainbows, or things shaped like little houses, so enter these adorable page markers from Suck UK:
They're also available in a larger post-it size. I'd better make some room on my desk.
Categories:
housewares
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Andrew Neyer
Andrew Neyer is a Cincinnati-based artist and designer whose cheeky, minimal work really makes me smile. I'm especially fond of this first print, a little art history joke:
That all-white clock! See more of Neyer's portfolio and find his work for sale at YES.
Categories:
accessories,
designer,
prints
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Neon Clutch
Oh my, another fantastic color blocked clutch! This one is from Pamplemouss in France:
That's my favorite but there are tons more in the Pamplemouss shop. Please don't ever stop, bright color blocking trend.
Categories:
accessories,
Etsy
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Phone Rainbow
Odds are pretty good that you've either ditched your landline or you're thinking about ditching it, but maybe this rainbow of vintage phones from the Etsy shop Ohiopicker will make you reconsider:
More colors here!
Categories:
Etsy,
housewares,
vintage
Monday, June 25, 2012
DIY Geometric Paper Ornaments
The only thing I ever enjoyed in the history of math class was making paper icosidodecahedrons, so I think I would dig this super colorful DIY paper ornament set from Field Guide Design:
Hint: Don't wait 'til Christmas!
Hint: Don't wait 'til Christmas!
Categories:
Etsy,
housewares
Friday, June 22, 2012
Koppel Thermometer
Welp, we can stop making thermometers, because this one, designed by Henning Koppel, is perfect:
Available from Skandium in stainless steel or black; also available as a hygrometer and a barometer.
Categories:
designer,
housewares
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Color Chip Boxes
I have instant colorful container love for these Color Chip boxes handmade in Denmark by Nunabee:
They're available in multiple colors in square and oblong from Leif. If you're not familiar with Leif, check out their site, which you can delightfully view by color.
Categories:
accessories,
housewares
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