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Glue Jeans
Remember blue jeans? Well, these are glue jeans by B+N. Glued, not stitched at the seams. The glue comes in different colors too.
New Work
I have a few new items on Etsy:
1. Print of my mixed media untitled painting (edition of 10):
2. An original work:
Jose Arenas
I just love this piece by Jose Arenas available through HANG.
Khai Lew
I love these pieces by Khai Lew. The last one reminds me of a piece by Pieter Maes.
Wall Seating
When you really don’t have room for furniture.
Sahre Victore Wilker
I just came back from a week long design workshop held by Paul Sahre, James Victore, and Jan Wilker! I can definitely say that these guys are on the top of my “people with brilliant minds who are super nice” list. The workshop really taught me how to be a better designer and a better person. The things I learned from these guys might sound cliche but these lessons are put in a whole different perspective when it is taught by these great designers/people.
James: Don’t change for anybody
Jan: Work hard and then work even harder
Paul: Don’t be afraid to speak your mind
And most importantly these guys have taught me to share my ideas. A lot of times designers like to covet their ideas and I’ve come to realize that the more you share the more return you’ll get from it. Check out some photos of the event here.
Thank you, gentlemen for a great, one of a kind experience.
Paul Sahre exhibited a bunch of his test print silkscreens that he had accumulated over the years. We were all very fortunate to be given a signed copy of his one of a kind prints!
James Victore is known for painting on plates and I’m so thrilled to be an owner of one of his plate illustrations. Thanks!
http://flickr.com/photos/12185494@N00
String Chair
This one stopped me in my tracks this morning.
Albero
Tables made of solid wood from fallen trees.
I love these! They’re so cute!
Deka Ray
Lovely jewelry that instantly drew me in by Deka Ray.
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Clip Chair
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Prima Ballerina
A coiled one-legged table. While the traditional wooden turned leg is made by subtracting material, the prima ballerina’s leg is made by adding material, coiling thread around a pole. This surprising combination produces graceful structures, with soft textured curves. With this technique, endless number of leg versions is possible, made in different shapes and of different threads and colors.
This reminds me of winding bobbins on my sewing machine.
Keep It Functional
As you may have already figured out, I love design. I think impractical design is cool, but I love practical, functional design even better.
That’s why I love this switchplate from Keep it Cartesian (4 design students that rock!).
http://www.keepitcartesian.com
Mossi Lab
I’m really digging these pieces from Mossi Lab.
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PURE Furniture
Another eco-friendly sofa that doesn’t look like a burlap sack. Hooray!
2 Exciting Headlines for Greenerds
I’m so excited!
Electric Mini Cooper Coming in 2009 [visit BMW]
Electric Smart Cars Coming to the US in 2010 [visit Smart]
Alisha Louise
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Stitch Chair
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Icon Time
You’ve seen the icon notepad. Now here is the icon clock and icon watch!
Mt. Baker Residence, Seattle, by pb Elemental Architecture
I thought this was pretty nice-looking, but then I saw the outside!!! YUM.
The Mt. Baker Residence is perched on a steep slope high above street level. Massive façade windows and a 400 sqft roof top deck capture sweeping views of the Rainier Valley to Downtown Seattle. Column-like windows on side elevations of the home provide vertically-strong views, placed to respect the privacy of the adjacent neighbors. The 2,470 sqft home includes four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a large open living floor. On the top level, 12’ tall ceilings and walls of glass allow large amounts of natural light to create one grand space for kitchen, dining, and living.
Additionally, the home includes a separate, one bedroom apartment unit (635 sqft) on the lower level, complete with a wrap-around patio. The structure was conceived as the juxtaposition of three pure volumes, each containing a unique programmatic element. Each element is emphasized by material cladding; cedar panel, cement board, concrete, and marine plywood.
http://www.elementalarchitecture.com
