Style + Fashion
Thrill Murray: A Bill Murray Coloring Book by Belly Kids
Nothing has made me want to bust out my markers and crayons more than this Bill Murray coloring book. Belly Kids sought out 24 illustrators to design images of the beloved Bill Murray and compiled them into this ridiculously fun coloring book entitled Thrill Murray.
Friday Five with O&G Studio
Designers Jonathan Glatt and Sara Ossana of O&G Studio met over ten years ago as graduate students at RISD, where Jonathan studied jewelry and metal fabrication and Sara studied interior architecture and theatrical set design. Their backgrounds have a synergistic dynamic which allow them to blend intricate detailing and experimentation with scale and proportion to bring traditional motifs into the 21st century. The duo, who has an affinity for old things, look towards the wisdom and inventiveness of traditional American design traditions for inspiration. They feel strongly that furniture should be collectible, meaning relevant and fresh now, yet will last for a lifetime and be passed down for generations. They currently work out of a 3,500sf combined studio and workshop space in the East Bay area of Rhode Island, and you can see that influence in their Friday Five inspirations.
Fresh From The Dairy: Fall iPhone 5 Cases
For this week's Design Milk Dairy curated art collection picks, I decided to choose Fall-themed iPhone cases. Those of you who just got a brand new iPhone 5 will certainly find yourself needing a new case. Here are a few cool-weather-ish cases that might strike your fancy.
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Beads Melted Together to Form Clothing by Artist Sabine Ducasse
Shanghai-based artist Sabine Ducasse takes fashion to a new level with clothing and accessory designs using Perler beads melted together to form a bond. Called Melting Pot, the collection looks like something Lady Gaga would wear in a video game.
3D Printed Jewelry by Hot Pop Factory
3D printing has taken design where we never thought it would go in recent years and it has boldly set up shop in the jewelry world. For companies like Toronto-based Hot Pop Factory, it makes the ability to produce affordable and unique jewelry a possibility, all from the comforts of their own home. Architecture school graduates Bi-Ying Miao and Matthew Compeau began their collaboration and Hot Pop Factory was born with its first collection, Stratigraphia.
Fresh From The Dairy: Artist-Designed Tote Bags
I'm pretty excited that Society6 has introduced tote bags to their product lineup! As someone who often finds themselves in a place with no reusable shopping bags, tote bags are the best solution for me. I just stash a few in my car so I'm always ready. Here are some of my faves:
split-T-ime Limited Edition 2012 Watch by Paul Kweton
Were you one of those people back in the 80s that rocked two or more Swatch watches on your wrist because you liked the look? I was! This spil-T-ime Limited Edition 2012 watch from American designer Paul Kweton made me think of that. The double watch faces split the time by separating the hour hand from the minute hand. It kind of makes you look at time in a whole new way, doesn't it?
Modern Cremation Urns by Capsule Urn
Death. As much as we hate talking about it, we know it's inevitable. And if you've ever had to plan a service/funeral/memorial for anyone you know the choices are somewhat, well, same-y. The cremation choices are even fewer for both people and pets. You have your standard metal or porcelain jars and your wood boxes, but what if those just aren't your taste? Luckily modern design has hit the urn market and given us new options with companies like Capsule Urn.