The Natural Speaker

Aug 31, 2011

the natural speaker by joon&jung designteller

the natural speaker by joon&jung designteller

Frankly, I really don’t know (and don’t care) much about speakers. I’m simply attracted by the aesthetics of The Natural Speaker by Joon&Jung Designteller. Individually handcrafted from ceramic and wood, these unique speakers apparently transmit mellow sound with natural resonance, like hearing the sound of an acoustic instrument in front of you.

DIY Seeds Favors

Aug 31, 2011

diy seeds favors

diy seeds favors

Loving these pretty little fabric packages that Chelsea Fuss had created for Project Wedding blog. They are wildflower seeds wrapped in a Vera-style fabric. Make wonderful seeds favors for weddings and parties.

Knitted Eames Wire Chair

Aug 31, 2011

knitted eames wire chair

Knitted Eames Wire Chair – an interesting styling concept that incorporates two contrasting materials, yarn and metal. Why haven’t I thought of this before?

{Knitting work: Plainliving; Styling: Akira Ishikawa; Photo: Osamu Koizumi}

Sessun Fall/Winter 2011

Aug 29, 2011

sessun fall winter 2011 lookbook

sessun fall winter 2011 collection

sessun fall winter 2011 collection

I usually go for black, white and neutral colors in my wardrobe. However, I can’t help being attracted to the gorgeous deep color palette and the contrasting shades of Sessun Fall Winter 2011 collection. I’m especially loving those deep colored tights …

Marion Vidal Necklaces

Aug 26, 2011

marion vidal necklaces

I’m loving the handmade necklaces by Paris-based designer Marion Vidal, who is currently the featured artist on Anthropologie. Marion’s use of materials such as wood, ceramics, and fabric, give the necklaces beautiful textures, colors and shapes. View more of her work here.

Swing Blade Pencil Sharpener

Aug 26, 2011

swing blade pencil sharpener by free time industries

swing blade pencil sharpener by free time industries

swing blade pencil sharpener by free time industries

As someone always on the lookout for a good pencil sharpener, I’m pretty excited by Free Time Industries’ Swing Blade Pencil Sharpener concept. Inspired by the design of an old pencil sharpener, this modern canted unit sharpens at an angle allowing smooth and accurate pencil sharpening without the lead breaking.

Ice Cream Clouds

Aug 25, 2011

ice cream clouds - illustrated by melinda josie

Have you already made ice cream clouds this summer? They are adorable cloud-shaped ice cream sandwiches created by Nikole of forty-sixth at grace. I’m loving the beautiful illustration by Melinda Josie which accompanied this fun summertime recipe.

Mini Town On A Wire

Aug 25, 2011

wire works by masao seki

wire works by masao seki

I’m smitten by the intricate wire works of Masao Seki, especially the ones depicting buildings and houses.