Adam Voorhes’ recent photo experiment “explodes” some everyday, and many more unusual objects, segmenting them into many parts of a single whole.

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The founder and Creative Director of DwellStudio, Christiane Lemieux studied art history and fashion design before setting up shop in 1999. The Canadian native is inspired both by travel (most Canadians are; it’s so cold up there they’re always on the road in search of sun), literature, the art world, and anything and everything to do with design, from flea markets to estate sales, design magazines to reality television. Lemieux’s most important role — also an endless source of inspiration – is that of mom: to two kids and Jake, the big lumbering lab who commutes to the office with her every morning. Seeing the world through the eyes of her kids and attempting to balance adventures around the globe with stability at home has helped Lemieux refine and redefine what DwellStudio stands for — and though juggling the roles of parent, spouse (she happens to be married to her business partner Josh), and working woman is a challenge, it’s one she adores.

Here are the 5 things that I am dreaming about right this minute — in no particular order…

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We don’t do gift guides here on Design Milk because, well, everyone does them. We like to be different. So we decided to go in another direction this year. Since our staff is getting larger, we thought it would be fun to ask each person what was on their wishlist this holiday season. So, every day for next 2 weeks we’ll feature a staff wishlist. Here’s what Annie’s list includes:

1. Linea Ice Oro at Gretel
Thinking that an incredibly gorgeous set of flatware will inspire me to cook more incredibly wonderful meals!

2. Bubble Chandelier by Jean Pelle
Just because it’s beautiful, do I really need a better reason?!  Oh and because I’m obsessed with lighting!

3. Mushroom Nos Da Blanket at Gretel
I love a super soft blanket and I love pattern!  Also don’t know if my tiny radiator is going to keep me warm this winter.

4. Nomadic Wonderland by Eunsuk Hur
This will look absolutely gorgeous with my new sofa…wink wink.  The fact that it’s an interchangeable modular system that I can transform is amazing!

5. Joie Refugee Lace Up Boot from Shopbop
I can’t bear to part with my perfectly worn in boots I’ve had for years, but I think it’s time.  These boots may be just what it takes to make me forget about them!  The perfect mix of combat and riding boot…gorgeous!

6. B14 Bathsystem by Boffi
Because a girl can dream, right?!

7. Alaskan Malamute puppy photo by Rigor & Samnooshka
It’s the cutest puppy in the world!  If you’re looking to adopt this holiday be sure to check your local shelters!

8. Faceted Wooden Rock by Kindling Shop
These would make the perfect centerpiece for my dining table.

9. Fuji Instax Instant Camera at Photojojo
So I can simplify just one thing in my life!

10. Sketchbook 2009 Drawing 16 of 32 by Ms. Jaime Derringer
Because it is awesome.  When and if she decides to sell this one…I’ve got first dibs!  So for now it’s just on my wishlist!

11. Boyd Sofa by Pinch Design
Really looking forward to snuggling with my new puppy on this “ultimate curl-up” sofa.  I swear he won’t chew on the legs!

The BASE Camera Case is the perfect stocking stuffer for the recipient of that digital camera you’re gifting this year. Unique, reasonably priced, and designed to accommodate most point-and-shoots.

Joy Deangdeelert Cho is a graphic designer and blogger who has worked with numerous fashion clients in New York before launching her own business, Oh Joy!, in 2006. She now designs textiles, packaging, and branding for clients in the fashion and food industries, sells her stationery line nationwide, and authors the popular Oh Joy blog. She recently launched a new food blog, Happy Lady Eats, chronicling her foodie adventures. Originally from Philadelphia, Joy now lives in San Diego, CA. She also loves cupcakes and is one of the sweetest ladies I know!

My Friday Five include a selection of recent things that incorporate texture, pattern, and whimsy…

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Did you know Urban Outfitters had so many cool cameras?

Lomography introduces the all new Diana Mini 35mm film camera — isn’t it adorable?

Reminiscent of her big sister with the renowned classic beauty of the retro Diana F+, it would be a mistake not to see the “Mini” as a unique individual. With features like Square Format and Half-Frame photos on just one Film, the Diana Mini takes creative options on a whole new level. Handy-sized Half-Frame cameras were very fashionable in the 1960s but their popularity as other 35mm cameras became more compact. The ability to fit an amazing 72 shots onto one roll of 35mm film was forgotten in the digital age.

Now, what was lost, Lomography has found and made even better. In an instant you can choose between the legendary Half-Frame format or switch to the very rare format: Square on 35mm.

And, it’s very stylish.

You know you wish you had this on your honeymoon. All those photos, one face cropped at the eyes, the other at the nose — they are a thing of the past my friend, a thing of the past with the Samsung DualView TL220.

Hopefully all of your vacation hours aren’t already used up, because the Monsterpod tripod is the most innovative way to get the right shot, wherever you may be.

If you’re more of a Benjamin Moore fan than Sherwin-Williams, then today is your lucky day! The Benjamin Moore iPhone app called ben® Color Capture™ launches today. It lets you snap a picture of any color inspiration and instantly match it to one of the more than 3,300 hues that comprise Benjamin Moore’s color system. FUN!

Go download it on at the App store now!