Free Time Industries is a design collective that utilizes their team of designers unique talents to create housewares, furniture, and accessories like the fab necklaces posted above. This design house is run solely on producing responsible and creative designs for people to enjoy. They don't work for a paycheck, all their profits go back into the efforts of designing more innovative items. There is a great site that Free Time Industries is in collaboration with, so if you want to help them out, go to Indie GoGo to donate so they can bring new products to the New York International Gift Fair.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Lines & Shapes Artist Series
Lines & Shapes couldn't say it more simply..."we publish books". "We are an independent art and design collective." Yes, they are and we are so thankful! Because their books showcase designs and images from different creative contributors from many different backgrounds, it makes their books such a beautiful collection of inspiring design. We are showcasing handpicked pages from their artist series, but their work doesn't stop here. Through their site you can find their journal series, books designed to be like diaries, sharing images and insights of different topics; their most recent endeavor, Maps; and 3191: Evenings, documenting everyday life through digital photos. Yes, they publish books...and luckily for us, we get to share them!
Labels:
Art,
Books,
Design,
Stuff we Love
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Miller House
We felt that this home was so amazing, we we needed to share it's historic and breathtaking past. The J. Irwin Miller house was designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and in 2000, made a National Landmark for it's ahead of it's time, modern layout and interior design. This treasured home was inspired by the spacious, clean line look of Japanese architecture and the modernistic views of Mies van der Rohe. There are so many creative elements and details that make this home what it is. What really caught our attention was the blend of colors and textiles that went into the decor of this landmark. "The conversation pit" encompasses the decor throughout the house with it's mix and matching of different textures, colors, and patterns. Alexander Girard was the interior designer, someone we feel like complimented and brought out more of the modern, yet classic clean look that the home was designed to be, (and someone we will be googling to see his other works!) We are so excited that this home is open to the public for tours and up close looks at the touches that make it what it is. Anyone want to come with us to Columbus to view this amazing space?!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Randall Pre Fall
Fabulous design....for the feet! These Ikat loafers caught out our eye, so we just had to discover more. What we found was the beautifully structured Pre Fall collection of Loeffer Randall. We also love his illustrations that capture the effortless style that these shoes have. You can find them here!
Labels:
Design,
Fashion,
Shoes,
Stuff we Love
Vintage Britain Inspired Design
This collection of prints was created by Nancy Straughan and inspired by The Festival of Britain in the 50's. We definitely feel like she succeeded in her efforts of vintage feel, yet modern design.
Labels:
Design,
home decor,
People We Love
Friday, June 24, 2011
Katie Vernon & Chipmunk Cheeks
We are incredibly inspired by flora and fauna. (Remember our post on our Antoiller print?) So does Katie Vernon. So much so, that she creates whimsical illustrations combining the two. We found her through decor8 and you can find her flowery hedgehog along with other delightful works on her site as well as on her etsy shop. Happy shopping and happy Friday!
Labels:
Botanicals,
Design,
Illustration,
People We Love
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Judging a Book By It's Cover
Sometimes it can be hard getting into the classics, but with these reprints in fantastic designs, I think it could make reading them a little bit easier. Or they will at least inspire you to buy them and put them on your shelves. That way, when people come over, they will think you are literary AND have a good eye for design! You just killed two mockingbirds with one stone!
Labels:
Books,
Design,
Stuff we Love
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
What's Trending: Geometrics
Found on Two Tall Blondes |
Done by The Pair of Birds |
Found on Tickety Boo |
Found on PaperCrave |
Done by Crystall Jackson |
Done by Masako Miki |
Labels:
Geometrics,
What's Trending
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Personal Style: MINTastic
Illustration found on Etsy |
Fabulous Fifi |
Illustration found on The Strange Attractor |
Labels:
Color,
Personal Style
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