I really like this rug Amanda at Red Jet Whistle designed using InDesign and Flor modular carpet tiles. It’s a concrete reminder of how the tools on our computers can translate into the things we do in the real world! Here’s a shot of the rug in her living room:
Felt is just so darn hip. It’s got texture, structure, and its all natural- properties that make it very designable, for sure. These woven wool vases are made in Portland by Crafted Systems. [via contemporist]
Erin Woodward, who runs the blog Sutton Grace, has created a fabulous play kitchen for her daughter out of an old entertainment center. You know, the kind you see for sale at almost every garage sale you’ve ever been to in the burbs. Although the one she used in her reuse project was a bit […]
Ooh, I love the endless possibilities presented with this beautiful raw paper lamp. MakeYourLamp is a recycled paper lamp that is ready to be decorated and customized by the user. It has a Bauhaus-inspired shape that has been handmade and can be painted, taped or cut to the whims of the end designer.
June was the month where I became a verified “weekend warrior” making over my new apartment. During my training, I learned the importance of getting your paint mixed at the store. Whether it’s painting your living room or working on a craft project, here’s a quick way to mix a can of paint from my […]
The New Domestic shows you how you can easily create your own modern large scale painting for non-artists. With some painter’s tape and acrylic paint, you can easy make a colorful and bold piece of art for your home. [via How About Orange]
Over on Coroflot, Alexandra Peters writes: This project was a collaboration between Herman Miller and Pratt students. Students were asked to design a product that demonstrated a deep understanding of a culture. They call this comfy Celtic knot “Knot Lounge,” but I can’t help from referring to it as a “noodle chair.” [via the CRAFT […]
