Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
Awesome prints:
Awesome Japan:
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Awesome Potential:
I can’t say that I am a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, especially this year, as it’ll be my first time being single on this holiday for the past 8 or so years! But, it’s not just that I am single, even when I had a someone to celebrate it with, I preferred to make loving gestures all year long rather than feel the pressure to do something grand on one day. I’m someone who likes showing people, whether they’re my boyfriend or my best friend, that I care about them all the time. I even considered being a professional friend for awhile. Giving flowers, making crafty gifts, writing letters, making mix cds, baking treats… I am a pro! I am not so sure this would be as lucrative as I would need to survive, but it’s a nice thought.
Whatever you do this Valentine’s Day, don’t let it get you down. And… don’t let trying to think of a great gift stress you out too much either!
Thanks for the photo, vinylpulse.com!
Do check out this Valentine’s inspired B Mine Uamou from Lulubell and Ayako Takagi. It drops Feb 14th at 9am for $25 each. Sweeeet!
Here are things I like. What are you into this week?
Andrew Bell’s O-No Sushi – I love this toy. Pretty well made and fun. Very fun to play around with for photographing!
Jon Burgerman – He makes art, vinyl toys (these are still art too, just in 3d form) and music. I’m sure he does other things too. Check out his Flickr – there are doodles and pictures of food. He looks fun to hang out with.
I Heart Cool Stuff – Who doesn’t? Count on Saki-Waki to show you some amazing things in the world of art and art toys! Woohoo! Also see her Flickr for some sweet toy photos.
Sarah + Bendrix (via the decor8 blog) – Handmade little hearts arranged carefully. Very pretty. Too pricey for me but gives me inspiration to try it myself.
The Slow Food Movement - Their mission: “Slow Food works to defend biodiversity in our food supply, spread taste education and connect producers of excellent foods with co-producers through events and initiatives.”
Still love this eco-graffiti
Always lovin’ Kristiana Parn
New Dunny Series – Dunny Fatale – What do we think of it? I really want the Aya Kakeda crazy cat lady dunny! Also see Aya as one of the — MOUSTACHE SISTERS! oh my!
Les Queues de Sardines, unusual and stylish and unusually stylish tights & stockings.
If you’re in Auckland, they’re stocked at Children of Vision in St. Kevin’s Arcade. Otherwise they’re sold online. I must admit though… they’re a little out of my price range. But still very cool nonetheless!
Now for some music:
taken from AJ Fosik’s interview at fecalface.com
taken from David Lanham’s website.
David had a few orginal cards in Wootini’s Holiday Show.
He’s a cool guy and a talented one to boot.
What do you think of Cosmogole from Kaiovodo of Argentina?
Just in case you didn’t see this open letter to kidrobot by Jeremy Brautman.
Now go make some origami!
I found this Señor Don Gato tea set on Modcloth.com. So cute. It’s a bit expensive for me, so I will have to dream about it instead of pouring tea from it in real life.
Hullo, lovelies.
Here is a blog I came across the other day. Now that I have my own apartment, I also have the responsibility of making it look relatively awesome too. After living amongst boxes, I now realize how important your living space is to your mental state. Sitting uncomfortably on the floor and stepping around boxes doesn’t leave you feeling bright and cheery. Decor8 is written and compiled by an interior designer and writer, living in Hannover, Germany. She also writes a lovely blog about being an ex-pat, called Haus Maus which provides some great insights and photos of Hannover. Check out these community bookcases!