It's easy to talk the talk, about environmental this and energy efficiency that. Sometimes it isn't so easy to walk the walk. Living in the Bay area, but out of the fog bank, there is plenty sun to power my whole life through solar energy. Cost is a factor, and a big one, but a bigger factor is laziness. Today was a mini breakthrough, I put my laundry out to dry in … [Read more...]
the ceramics boutique
I'm sure you'll eventually get bored of all the British design on this blog - but I still have a lot of designers that I want to tell you about. I came across the Ceramics Boutique a couple of days ago and just loved the diversity of work coming from this boutique collective in London. Pieces are available online, or if you're in the East Dulwich neighbourhood, you can see … [Read more...]
designer HEATHER LINS HOME
Part Great Gatsby, part geek chic - these pieces from designer Heather Lin are really something to talk about. The Eye Chart pillows are just so adorable, but if you can't tell the difference between the two, it might be time to visit the optometrist. (Yes - the one on the right comes with 3-D glasses). Heather Lin started out as a doodler and graphic designer before … [Read more...]
home sweet home
Oh my, these products are about as perfect as can be. It's a little insulting to call them a "beanbag" upgrade, but they have that same slouchy, comfortable feel. These giant river rocks by Smerin Designs are not currently available in the US, and the website is entirely in French so I'm not sure what they are made of, or what they cost - but I do know that I would like a few … [Read more...]
good design : solar, so good
Fireflies in a mason jar; it's like an illusion of a charming evening somewhere in the South. In actual fact it's the brainchild of those crazy British kids from SUCK UK. I live in the Bay Area - out of the fog bank - so solar power is very appealing, and appropriate. There is not a lot of modern solar design yet, but the designers of these products are changing that. I … [Read more...]