Design blog featuring arts, crafts, fashion and culture
The Christmas decorations came down on 6th January and the only remnants of Christmas are a pile of cards to be recycled and a stray star ornament hanging over the back door. Everywhere looks so bare now, especially on these cold, grey mornings.
It’s particularly dull this year because we haven’t properly[.....]
Design fuers Heim or ‘Design for Home’ is a small but mighty design studio run by Maike Timmermann in Munich.
Maike describes the products as ‘a blend of quality, originality and durability’. Inspiration comes from ‘numerous borrowings from abroad and the nostalgic past’.
Maike’s training in architecture is evident in the simple lines,[.....]
I’ve blogged about Selvedge before. It’s one of my favourite magazines. With its stunning photography, unparalleled design and peerless writing, it’s more of a keepsake than a magazine. A real joy to read or simply to leaf through.
In each issue the editors feature makers whose objects fulfil their criteria of well-fashioned design,[.....]
From an attic studio in wet and windy West Yorkshire comes a dazzling collection of glassware. Bright bursts of liquid colour fuse with bubble and powder effects to create a vibrant, shiny collection of dishes, cufflinks and pendants. All of the above are made by the talented Jo Whitehead of Glassprimitif. Check[.....]
I’m ignoring the forecasted snow this week and looking forward to spring. Take a look at these spring-themed products by a host of talented designer / makers:
1. Cherry Blossom Bobby Pins by Pipnstuff
2. Quack Quack Lampshade by HunkyDory Home
3. Knitted Wire Copper Green Bracelet by Boo Creations
4. Cherry Blossom Purse[.....]
Drew Jaeger is a glass artist. His fascination began with a course in stained glass and developed from there. A couple of years and two kilns later, Drew now designs and makes his own glassware. Items include plates, bowls, candle holders and even business card holders.
View Drew’s online gallery at www.seven10split.com.
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Have you visited Hannah Zakari recently? If not, you should definitely take a look. THE online shop for handamde jewellery has expanded its virtual shelves to include homewares, art, clothing, jewellery and stationery.
New designers include Dotty Speck, who creates beautiful silver jewellery from her Seattle studio, Kate Wilson, a London based illustrator[.....]
It’s New York City at the dawn of the Jazz Age. Imagine it – the beautiful deco haute couture, the glamour of the speakeasies. . . . This is the inspiration for Octavine Illustration – a gem of a store specialising in Art Deco inspired wares. You’ll find custom invitations, posters and calligraphy,[.....]
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