Maybe it's the long winters, the public healthcare system or just being Canadian; but these fantastic works by Canadian artists Kenneth Lavallee and Sam Weber definitely show the artists dark side. Artwork: (L) Kenneth Lavallee and (R) Sam Weber … [Read more...]
designer FILZ FELT
Filz is German for felt. Und felt ist Englisch fur filz. So there you have it, my full understanding of German per some Internet translator. Modern and simple basics in brightly colored industrial german felt. The line includes felt yardage, so if your ready to develop you own felt line, filz felt will make a good first stop. Check out the filz felt line at: … [Read more...]
Felt Earrings by Amy Tavern
They don't actually keep your ears warm - but have an aura of warmth that felted wool tends to do. I do love felt - and there is plenty of felt goodies to choose from. Anyhoo..Amy's wool earring are a fabulous nod to the winter weather. Check these earrings, and Amy's other work at her website: www.amytavern.com … [Read more...]
in a bind
2007 is coming to an end and 2008 awaits like the blank pages of these journals....ah quit the soliloquy already. These journals are stunningly beautiful and hand bound - the bird one (top right) is even fashioned out of real wood. Any one would make a perfect gift, especially for yourself! FEATURING (clockwise): + screenprinted journal, $18, orange beautiful + wooden … [Read more...]
boys to men
I have been hard at work on the relaunch of What Designers, so haven't posted in a couple of days. That being said, I have been seeing a lot of fabulous designs...and just had to share these. I love, love, love these boys ties by Pixel. The patterns are super-cool with a robot-hot rod-retro-monster aesthetic. I had a quick look and couldn't find anywhere to buy them online - … [Read more...]