Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
Monday, February 8th, 2010
Every time I have to transport my beloved shiny MacBook Pro I cringe at the thought of putting it into a laptop bag. Cause we all know that scratches and shiny metals don’t play well together! I’ve been searching high and low for a perfect case that combines style and usability, and did I ever find it! This handmade BookBook hardback leather case from Twelve South is simply amazing! It fuses my love for old vintage books and a smart design to hide my ‘lappy’ in. Now for the hard part of picking a colour!
Also,
Dear Santa, (Hey, what can I can say, I start my Christmas wish lists early)
I’d also like to have this black chair and a good photography book to go with my BookBook black case! Can’t forget the Horsy light either! I swear, I’ll be good this year!
Thanks!
- Horse Lamp – Moooi
- Creature – Andrew Zuckerman
- Smoke Chair – Moooi
Tags: book, BookBook, chair, furniture, horse, lamp, light
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
I have a mini fascination with farms and life on a country side. I’d like to imagine that it’s a very relaxed, slow pace lifestyle without cell phones, internet, traffic, and general craziness of the city. Although, I’d be unable to survive on a farm without the internet… So, I’m imagining my farm with the internet! While I’m getting more into whole foods, organics, and watching all the chemicals consumed with food, farms come up more often. I’m turning into a modern day ‘hippie wanna-be’ and supporting local farmers and their hard work to produce good food! I think there are significant changes on the horizon from mass produced, tasteless, chemical filled greens and meats to healthier, better quietly ones. Come on Canada, you can do it! The inspiration for this post came from books on food, documentaries, and a new season of Project Runway : ). Potato sack cocktail dress anyone?
Photos from season 7, episode 2 of Project Runway.
- Ranch Hand – Slov
- Portable Chicken Coop – Chicken Coops
- Red Balance Scale – Hindsvik
- Aqua-Blue Wensleydale locks – Alba Ranch
- Sheep Bobbin – Girl on the Rocks
- Country Style Dirt – Roloff Farms
- Farm Fresh Eggs Photo – Honey and Jam Photos
- Vintage Milk Pails – Tipple and Snack
- Orange Marmalade – Mirasol Farm
- Porcelain Milk Bottles – Alyssa Ettinger
- Derby Horse Collection – Dolan Geiman
Tags: art, Design, farm, Fashion, food, jam, sheep, teal, tins, wall art, wool
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Monday, January 4th, 2010
To start off the year fresh, I thought that recycled newspaper projects seem like a good idea. You know, make something new out of old? I adore the prints being made on the newspaper backgrounds. Very original and are always fun! Found a myriad of other interesting pieces that are sure to be conversation starters. Apparently designers still use newspaper print as inspiration and you can have that tote bag for $400. Go figure!
- She Ran Up the Stairs – CopperInc
- Goodbye, she said… – SuzAndRoo
- Custom Lover’s Portrait – PhunkLab
- Newspaper Dress – Hiblythe
- Birds of Paradise Mobile – RoyalBuffet
- Newspaper Flowers Cards – TheCraftPantry
- Recycled Newspaper Vases – Target
- Newspaper Dinghy Drainstopper – The Curiosity Shoppe
- Weekend Bag – Alexandra Cassaniti
- The Crossword Wallet – TwinWizards
- Japanese Raven & Camera Buttons – BarrelOfMonkeys
Tags: bag, Design, doll, jewellery, newspaper, print, stationery
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
I must admit I have a mini obsession with plants. I just love them; their pretty, delicate leaves, fresh colour, and general cheerful look about them. When everything is snowy and white – more like grey and salty – I can’t help but to [heart] them even more. One can never have enough plants, not even when they take over the whole house, and overflow onto the balcony in the summer. When I grow up, I’m having a green house attached to the shoe box I’ll be living in! Hey, at least I’ll always have enough oxygen!
- Invitro Plant – Generate
- Culinary Herb Garden Kit – WishingFish
- Factory Planter – Chiaki Murata
- Curled Money Tree – Eastern Leaf
- Tree Coat Stand – Michael Young & Katrin Petursdottir
- Herb Garden – OfficeOriginair
- Herb Garden Stakes – PigeonToeCeramics
- Xmas Tree in a can – FredFlare
- Park Planters – Tristan Zimmerman
Tags: Design, green, herbs, plants
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
With all the Holiday parties, thought that a girl could use some colour and bling to brighten up these grey, snowy days. This one is for Hanna, she mentioned how she loves fuchsia and gold combinations, so I did my version of it. It’s way too many accessories for a single occasion, so I’d either go with the 7,4,11 or 10,2,8,5 combo. Can’t say that I have anything this bold in my closet, but who knows, maybe for this new year! Hanna I hope you approve! Happy ‘first day of winter’ everyone!
- Ruffled Silk-Blend Dress – Vanessa Bruno Athe
- Crinkled Earrings – Arosha
- Star Urchin Ornament – Kiss a Design
- Anubis Gold Ring – Arosha
- Organza Flowers – Supplier
- Wish List Panama Notebook – Smythson
- Skorpios Leather Clutch – Michael Kors
- Quartz Necklace 24kt – Laura Lombardi Jewelry
- Dexter Perforated Suede Sandals – Jimmy Choo
- New Year Clutch – Mermaids Dream
- Beaded Ribbon Headband – Quirky Beauty
Tags: clothes, earrings, jewellery, stationery
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
I blame it on the weather! It makes me appreciate all things warm, cuddly, and for some reason white. All of these pretty finds are definitely not Canada proof, but I so wish that they were. I think that blanket, hot tea, and watching cold sunrise from a frosted window would be perfect.
- Icy Current Wrap – Anthropologie
- Crackled Album – Anthropologie
- Sweater Sleeve Candles – Anthropologie
- Sunrise Print – Mini Editions
- Ocean Rock Ring – Anthropologie
- Plaited Mesh Bracelet – Anthropologie
- Chilly Hoot and Spruce Cone Ornaments – Anthropologie
- Colossal Cables Throw – Anthropologie
- Elsa Gloves – Anthropologie
- Woven Grain Belt – Anthropologie
- Embellished Bow Bag – Show Pony
Tags: clothes, jewellery, ornaments, stationery, white, winter
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
It still counts as a Monday post if it’s before midnight! Yay, unwritten rules! I’ve been slightly busy running around today in the first official snowy day! Flurries have definitely drifted by me in all their prettiness and coldness. They were the inspiration for today, slowly getting into the holiday mood!
- Winter Snowflakes Decal Set - HutchMe
- Sparkling Snowflakes Cookies – Shop Around the Corner 2
- Gray & White Snowflake Pillow – Hindrance
- Glitter Holiday Card – Silhouette Blue
- Snowflake Soap – Colette Paperie
- Deer Ornament – I Wanna Be
- Cocoa with Marshmallow Snowflakes – Martha Stewart
- Happy Holidays Card – Cynthia Rybakoff
- Heart Mittens Card – OuOu
Tags: letterpress, snowflake, soap, stationery, wall art
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
I have a weakness for well designed, beautiful things. Today is no exception: white, clean lines, simple and gorgeous. I really want that lamp, it can ‘melt’ perfectly into my dark table. Those hangers with cityscapes are pretty cool too!
- Mushroom Loudspeakers – Lima De Lezando
- Bookshelf Annotation – LAU Design
- Ctrl-Alt-Del Pillows – Diffraction Fiber
- Designer Hanger – Up to You Toronto
- Ceramic Water Filter – Ovopur
- Carafe Un Verre – Claudio Colucci
- One Day Princess Tiara – Shirara & Tomitama
- Grass Garden Frame – Metaphys
- Titanic Lamp – Fluke
- MyCuppa Tea – Suck UK
Tags: Design, furniture, white
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
“Geek vibes are in the hooooouse” I mean.. “Who’s hoooouse?” … Yes, that was my RUN-DMC nerdy reference. Today, I’m kicking it old school in a new way. ‘Cause that’s what all the cool kids do! I think it has been long enough to start appreciating deck tapes, record players, and everything in between once again. Today I [heart] gadgets with every dorky cell of my body!
- Gocco Mixtape Stationery – Heather Jeany
- Cassette Tape Coin Purse – Plasticland
- Bamboo iPhone Case – Vers
- iPod Boom Box – Urban Outfitters
- Hershey’s Yum USB Drive – Jazwares
- Turntable Watch – Flud
- Ghetto Blaster Bag - Present Time
- Cherry Flip Mino – Flip + Toxiferous Designs
- Crosley AV Room USB Turntable – Urban Outfitters
- TV Alarm Clock – Fred Home
Tags: gadget, music, stationery
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
Modern day Alice won’t be disappointed with all the adorable stuff that is out there! Today was all about cute, odd, and whimsical… you got your magical world in a acorn jar, leafy accessories, companion doll, and designer heels to go with it all!
- Bunny Rabbit – GirlSavage
- Goldfish Trash Bags – Perpetual Kid
- Cup Cozy – Byrd and Belle
- Decomposition Book – Amazon
- Cherry Leaf Bracelet Cuff – JewelsCurnow
- Initial Rings – TinahDee
- Woodland Acorn Terrarium – DoodleBirdie
- Shy Tree Spirits – AlmaPottery
- DSquares2 shoes – Zappos
- Uomi doll – CaraCarmina
Tags: alice, books, doll, jewellery, pottery, shoes
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