September 2008
Modern Prefab
“We believe that sustainable, well-designed buildings should be accessible to more people. To achieve this we have simplified our process and chosen off-site modular technology as our only means to create beautiful, eco-friendly homes. Our hope is that, through our practice, we will make it easy for people to build green and live a more sustainable life. We are making a difference one home...
Solange Calistoga
Well… this all looks rather divine! Napa Valley Solange Calistoga Resort.
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Designer Liaqat Rasul plays with fabrics and develops new techniques to construct garments that are all about touch, longevity and intelligent colour - from super-saturated to subdued. Ghulam Sakina is the result. Online shop under construction.
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So Sage Garlands
So Sage Garlands from France make these wonderful, colourful garlands out of recycled paper. The garlands are 27,50 euros, shipping internationally +3 euros.
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“The life cycle of a wave is measured in seconds, and because of that each...”
– Alex Kanevsky
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Soft paint palettes from Domino. My fav is the middle one… sky blue ceiling.
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Porcelain Folder
In her parisian studio, Ruth Gurvich cuts and folds paper models before transforming them into porcelain creations. So delicate! Via Marie Claire Maison. Photos Jérôme Galland.
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Etsy Find / Paulette Edition
I bought a lovely set of prints from Iris Schwarz on Etsy earlier this summer. She’s a fellow illustrator and graphic designer, working and living in Zurich. I love her idea of weekly editions of 7: good for business and great for the creative spirit!
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Pebble Rug from 2form, in Norway. Closer to home Design9group in Seattle sells them. Although there is no price tag.
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El Aura (The Aura)
A deluded taxidermist plans the perfect crime. This beautifully-filmed, slow moving movie by Argentinian director and writer, Fabián Bielinsky is a little gem. I loved it. The patterns woven through it kept me thinking long after it was over. Sadly, there will be no more films from Bielinsky. He passed away 28 June 2006 of a heart attack.
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Porthole Mirrors
They both look like mirrors made from found objects. On the right an oak barrel, on the left…
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Paperland
These are examples of collage works that Swedish artist Camille Engman is showing into October. For more info about her work and life, you can visit her on her blog.
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“When I was a child, I wanted to be an artist or perhaps a scientist. Instead I...”
– Christopher Brosius, perfumer
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Etsy Find
I bought this charm from Lauren at Ornamental Jewelery on Etsy. I love it and wear it almost everyday! It is the perfect little sterling silver treasure. Not quite the solitaire Charlotte Gainsbourg wears, but as close as I’m going to get for now!
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