Kinetic Leaf

January 26, 2012 in artwork, ceramics, furniture, general, kinetic, Leaf, living in, Lu Hairong, mouse, Product Design, rugs & flooring, wireless, Zhang Xuehui | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

Leaf Wireless Mouse scores big time on looks and has a decent enough direction as far as tech aspects go. The one thing that we do with our mouse the most is to move it around. Based on this, the designers have created a concept that uses its motion to self-power the mouse. It sounds like a whiff of air for now, but imagine if we could have a wireless mouse that did not tank up on so many batteries every month? Because I use it so much, I tend to replace my Magic Mouse battery every 7-8 days.

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Kinetic Leaf

Kinetic Leaf

January 26, 2012 in accessories, behind the bar, ceramics, design shows, diy, general, kinetic, Leaf, Lu Hairong, miscellaneous, mouse, Product Design, rugs & flooring, wireless, Zhang Xuehui | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

Leaf Wireless Mouse scores big time on looks and has a decent enough direction as far as tech aspects go. The one thing that we do with our mouse the most is to move it around. Based on this, the designers have created a concept that uses its motion to self-power the mouse. It sounds like a whiff of air for now, but imagine if we could have a wireless mouse that did not tank up on so many batteries every month?

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Equestrian Inspired EV

January 24, 2012 in accessories, artwork, auto, Automotive, behind the bar, concept-car, furniture, general, graphic design, lighting, miscellaneous, Product Design, Transportation, vehicle | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

The Fayton, inspired by the natural (horse) and human (carriage) components of the phaeton horse-drawn buggy of the 19th century, is a project aimed at providing comfortable transportation with a minimal carbon footprint. The EV’s most noticeable features are its transparent body and large glass canopy that provides a 360 degree view outside. The sunroof is made of four glass pieces that, when open, fold back and resemble a horses mane. Designer: Utkan Kiziltug ———- Yanko Design Timeless Designs – Explore wonderful concepts from around the world! Yanko Design Store – We are about more than just concepts.

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Stylist Jenni Juurinen

January 24, 2012 in behind the bar, diy, general, graphic design, miscellaneous, paper, past and present | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

I really like the work of stylist Jenni Juurinen in Finland and find these two photos from her portfolio quite lovely, particularly the spoons dipped in neutral color paints and the gorgeous wallpaper… I found Jenni via Emmas inspirational pinboard …  Don’t you just love Emma’s eye? I do. She really curates such lovely pins and her love of white, clean spaces makes her a kindred spirit of mine for sure! Here are a few more from Jenni’s portfolio – I think the pendant lights with the wooden beads are amazing and wonder who makes them. Such a clever idea! I’m also crazy about charcoal gray walls at the moment so these rooms make me happy… And speaking of Finland, did you know that my book is now available in Finnish?! I know, right

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SlowWood

January 24, 2012 in ceramics, furniture, general, interior design, lighting, living in, miscellaneous, past and present | Tags: , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

I spotted this gorgeous furniture designed and made in the Netherlands and couldn’t help but share it with you. Magnificent! It’s from a company called SlowWood , have you heard of them before? I really appreciate that each piece is handmade by a local Fryslan craftsmen in solid wood with 100% natural finishes and mineral paint and I love their clean, modern look and feel. Found via: Visje bij de thee .

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SlowWood

January 24, 2012 in diy, furniture, general, living in, made with love, miscellaneous, rugs & flooring | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

I spotted this gorgeous furniture designed and made in the Netherlands and couldn’t help but share it with you. Magnificent! It’s from a company called SlowWood , have you heard of them before? I really appreciate that each piece is handmade by a local Fryslan craftsmen in solid wood with 100% natural finishes and mineral paint and I love their clean, modern look and feel. Found via: Visje bij de thee . (images: Ben and Tatjana from Studio Aandacht ) Please note: daily news and quicklinks are excluded from the RSS feed.

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Interior Swings – Hot or Not?

January 23, 2012 in artwork, behind the bar, general, living in, trends, windows & walls | Tags: , , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

Have you noticed that interior swings, particularly popular in loft spaces, seem to be catching on more and more? You will even spot a few swings in my book, purposely put there because I thought they were fun though admittedly quirky and unconventional. When I got a press release this morning from Svvving , I just had to show you their, “Exceptional interior swings for adults” to get your honest opinion. So here’s what I’m referring to… From Svvving, “Ideal for large residential areas and lofts interiors spaces, this beautiful unusual object used alone or in pairs, can also find its place in the living room, the chamber, the bathroom, the office, the reception, the waiting room, the lobby of a hotel or coffee lounge, for everyday small pleasures.” And a little swing music to get you in the mood – though an entirely different swing altogether! But fun still! SO! Interior Swings – hot or not?

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Digital Skin

January 23, 2012 in artwork, behind the bar, ceramics, Concept, Cover, design shows, general, interior design, keyboard, lighting, miscellaneous, past and present, PC Digital Skin, Product Design, rugs & flooring, Sono Mocci, tablet, Technology | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

As intuitive as touchscreen tablets maybe, I think there are certain situations where you wish you could add on the keyboard for a more comfortable laptop experience. PC Digital Skin addresses this need in a very clever way. It is the combination of a tablet, a mobile phone and a lizard-skin cover, which doubles up as a Bluetooth keyboard. All three used together, give you the perfect laptop experience and yet retain their individuality. The trinity sync via Bluetooth and the natural texture of lizard skin conceal the keyboard seamlessly.

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Not a Pamphlet, It’s a Smartphone

January 20, 2012 in artwork, Cellphones, ceramics, general, Ilshat-Garipov, interior design, living in, miscellaneous, paper, Product Design, Smartphone Booklet, Technology | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

Clutch your pearls because I’m about to say something amazing – nanoparticles! Yes these tiny, near invisible objects can revolutionize the bio medical, optical and electronic fields so designer Ilshat Garipov put pen to paper and came up with the Smartphone Booklet –  a disposable phone as thin as a cardboard made possible by switching from traditional silicon to nanoparticles. The Booklet unfolds like a pamphlet with each side representing a commonly used application or function. Manufacturers can cut it to any size and once it’s worn out, just recycle it.

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10 Creative Decorating Ideas

January 20, 2012 in artwork, behind the bar, ceramics, general, graphic design, lighting | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | by | Leave a comment

I’m always seeking out fresh ways to be more creative at home, especially when it comes to decorating. I also love to browse for ideas that I can share on decor8 that are inspirational on some level. You never know when you may see something and have that light bulb moment, right? We all need inspiration but often I find that this inspiration gets dropped into a folder never to be found again

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