Icograda World Design Conference
A WORLD design conference? In Beijing? Yes, please.
(5 votes)Kat Macleod
Aussie illustrator and all-around cutie will be coming to NY next week for a signing of her hit book with Michi Girl “Like I Give a Frock.” I’m feeling a road trip…
(2 votes)Jessica Doyle Giveaway!
Jessica Doyle is a fantastic artist who has generously offered items for giveaway to a lucky Design Milk reader. I have Day Dreams” (pictured above) and “Spring Tree” along with some ACEOs and mini cards. I will also be sending along a secret surprise with this giveaway!
To enter, please comment on this post.
Contest rules: 1 comment per person. Contest runs from June 29-July 3, 2009. We will choose a winner at random.
(7 votes)ShelterPop!
Hi all — exciting news!!
Erin and I are writing for AOL’s brand new home and garden blog ShelterPop! This means that you can get your art & design fix here on Design Milk, then head on over to ShelterPop for home decorating ideas, stylish inspirations, practical solutions, great new products, and much more. If you’re still mourning the loss of Domino like me, then maybe ShelterPop can help fill that void.
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(3 votes)Sorting with Style Giftcard Giveaway
Monday morning excitement with yet another giveaway courtesy of Sorting with Style. They’re giving away a $25 Gift Card to their shop that also includes free shipping!!
They say “the devil is in the details” and when it comes to home or office style, truer words could not be spoken. It’s just as much the small things that make a house a home, a room feel dynamic. It’s the vase you found at the flea market, the incredible throw you grabbed on sale. Boutique retailer Sortingwithstyle.com gets it. The store is an online boutique that specializes in chic organization, office supplies and accessories — and it doesn’t stop there. Mini chalkboards and bulletin boards can be a fun kitchen or bedroom accent, no office necessary. Stylish binders with patent trim are a cool way to store CDs, DVDs and other items in the living room or bedroom. Magazine holders in linen fabric replace the usual fare. Oh, of course, there are office items too for those who need a little design there.
Stumped on what to buy? No worries — the site offers FREE styling and shopping advice from its founder, who also pens a blog, The Office Stylist.
Enter to win a $25 gift card for the store (including FREE shipping). Visit them online at http://www.sortingwithstyle.com.
Contest rules: 1 comment per person. Contest runs from June 22-June 26, 2009. We will choose a winner at random.
Contest closed.
(1 votes)Merkled Pot Rack
New from Merkled, this pot rack is made from salvaged steel loom ends collected from a weaving company 10 blocks from the Merkled studio in Portland, Oregon. Each piece is unique in its organic form and can hold the lightest whisk to the heaviest cast iron skillet. Available in 3 modern colors, ice blue, burnt orange, and white.
(6 votes)SF Design Week
For those of you in San Francisco, make sure to find time to check out SF’s Design Week (June 15-21st). There’s going to be a lot of exciting events.
(0 votes)Ford Flex Weekend: My Ford Story
As you read in my previous post, my family has had a close relationship with Fords, and this was one of the main reasons why I chose to test drive the Ford Flex. I wanted a reason to share the history of Fords through my own family history.
(7 votes)Father’s Day Giveaway #2: Lego Cufflinks
JacQueline Sanchez has been kind enough to offer a lucky Design Milk reader a pair of Lego cuff links just in time for Father’s Day. Choose from oval, square, or negative space as well as a variety of colors.
Contest rules: 1 comment per person. Contest runs from June 8-June 12, 2009. We will choose a winner at random.
Contest closed.
See more of JacQueline’s jewelry at jacquelinesanchez.com
(5 votes)Father’s Day Giveaway #1: Ugallery
UGallery has just introduced a few great new features to their site. In honor of this and Father’s Day, they’ve decided to offer a $100 gift card to one lucky Design Milk reader!
The first new feature is their great new gift cards feature which is redeemable for thousands of original artworks and are available in any amount from $20 to $5,000. The second is their new wish list feature – perfect for Father’s Day and wedding season gifts!
Ugallery.com is a budget-conscious and expertly curated site, in which top emerging artists from across the country are given the opportunity to display their art for sale, and to a much wider audience than their local galleries can offer. With affordable prices for the original artwork ranging from $20 to $5000, Ugallery.com provides art enthusiasts a meaningful bonus of knowing they helped launch a young artist’s career. The site is so easily searchable by price, genre, color, size, medium, school, etc., and it even features a one of a kind Virtual Wall, so you can see exactly how your gift will look before you purchase it.
Contest rules: 1 comment per person. Contest runs from June 8-June 12, 2009. We will choose a winner at random.
Contest closed.
For more about UGallery, visit their website at Ugallery.com. Pictures above are by Rebecca Schweiger of Boston University.
(4 votes)Blade of Grass
Blade of Grass is plexiglass and an LED light, designed by Stefano Merlo and recognized with the 1st prize in the 2nd International Outdoor Furniture Contest by Gandia Blasco.
(7 votes)Ford Flex Weekend: Features
Since getting the Ford Flex for the weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to craft my own story behind the Ford and my family. Before I get to that story, I want to give you some of “the goods”. Let’s take a look at the Ford Flex’s design in more depth.
I have to say, I’m really into the boxy look right now. I love pre-fab housing, and the Flex reflects that styling with its boxy appearance. I have to say, it’s right up my alley. I also dig the white roof, although it would be a pain to clean. That being said, I’m not so sure everyone will feel the same way about its styling. The Flex is quite different in look than your standard SUV, and since this is a crossover, it’s teetering between SUV and station wagon.
One instant thought was that this is a great car for families. Now, I don’t have a large family, and we can’t have the dogs in the test car, so I am unable to accurately comment on that. However, in looking at the amount of space in the back, I can see how you can easily fit 4 kids in the back, maybe 2-3 Great Danes, or a litter of 12 puppies. Not fit for alpaca, though.
Now on to the videos.
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