Pursuader by James Piatt

James Piatt intricately handcrafts each laser cut handbag with a use of tabs and slots that ultimately results in a bag that has no stitching. The designs are often unique and cheeky like the “Pursuader” shown above.

James Piatt intricately handcrafts each laser cut handbag with a use of tabs and slots that ultimately results in a bag that has no stitching. The designs are often unique and cheeky like the “Pursuader” shown above.
It’s almost March, people. Are you starting to dream about Springtime? We are.
A variety of modern birdhouses have been designed to serve as stylish additions to your yard and great homes for birds. Check out this round-up of modern birdhouses from a variety of online shops. Modern homes aren’t just for people anymore.

Atomic Birdhouses, $39, Atomic Birdhouses
Outdoor lighting is no longer a functional necessity to help you find your way to the front door. With the outdoor design revolution, these lights also become mood tools. The first designs to appear on the market were about surprising shapes (globes, cones, stars, waves, and fake stones) and colors (funky blues, pinks and greens). However, if they were fulfilling the same function, the designs were clearly not those you would find inside. This is no longer the case. The floor lamp has become the new sophisticated must-have decorative item.
Here a just a few options to look out for.
The classic floor lamp with a base:


This chair by designers Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan of Miso Soup Design is constructed out of eco-resin and CNC router. There is no production waste and no hardware is required to assemble the piece, which is always good news for people who hate to assemble furniture.
[via Designspotter]

These unique pieces of urban furniture by Alexandre Moronnoz are made using metal and timber. This bench named “Muscle” resembles the tendons of muscles and his other two pieces also possess interesting shapes.

The Ambula Tea and Coffee Set by Finding Cheska almost looks as though its going to walk right off your table Disney-style. I love the dancing cream and sugar!

H23 has designed this residence in China that features simple lines and very understated hues. If you’re looking for some minimalistic inspiration on this Tuesday, then here it is. The staircase is my personal favorite.
Han Shao , Director of H23 says:
It is not unusual that homeowners in China have to finish up project by themselves from a building skeleton they bought from developer after they move in. In order to control costs and gain hands-on experience, I decided to do much of the work myself and hired local contractors as needed. Working with local carpenters was a great experience for learning their building techniques first-hand.
Zift Design is a design studio located in Istanbul. It was founded in 2006, and designs custom furnishings and products, as well as provides interior design services.

A B C
ABC is an alternative design for conventional shelf with its storing, displaying and dividing functions. It could be suitable for homes, open offices, libraries, cafes, etc. While stressing the functions of storing and displaying for elements like magazines, catalogs, books, and encyclopedias, it provides aesthetic and rhythmic dividing function in necessary parts. The static and symmetric front view turns out to give a dynamic perception when looked from different angles. Its sculptural form is an aspect of connection with the user.

By reinventing the water bottle with fashion-forward filter technology, Move Collective has made it cool to hydrate again. Environmental experts tell us to stop buying bottled water, and yet still many worry about the toxins coming from their tap. Other filter-friendly bottles tend to be hike and camp styles, but Bobble’s crisp colors keep the its lines as clean as its agua.

The M.Me Butterfly Floor Lamp is an exclusive at YLighting
and I’m so in love with the sleek shape of its base. You can order it with a white or fuchsia shade insert.