Placemats, napkins, and ..tea cozy’s?
When traveling abroad, there are so many cultural quirks that you notice when you come in with an American perspective. India was no exception. Among so many crazy things I saw (e.g., cows just...
View ArticleSimple, creative way to fold a napkin
On my recent trip to Costa Mesa, we enjoyed a great, albeit expensive, happy hour at Hamamori at South Coast Plaza. It was here where I found a neat and easy way to fold napkins. Start with a square...
View ArticleThe most cat-astrophic accent chair ever
I love that it’s next to an artificial tree, some empty plastic crates, a bunch of random picture frames, and last but not least–that puzzle toy from the 90s that your dentist always had in the kids...
View ArticleThe perfect accent table for your game room
Not only is this the perfect coffee table for your video-game enthusiast, it’s actually usable as a controller when the removable glass top is taken off! So if you’re someone who a) grew up in the...
View ArticleTaking the term ‘flipping houses’ too literally
Home to not only some of the best pizza in Manhattan, Luzzo’s also houses some of the most peculiar choices of interior decor I’ve ever seen. Located in the East Village, this quaint, authentic...
View ArticleCreative use of drinking fountain for bath vanity
I can’t decide if the use of that sink reminds me more of prison or grade school… or both. Although I’ve never been to prison, I couldn’t help but think of that when I first glanced at this super...
View ArticleThe most expensive fruit in the world (and it’s worth it)
“I want to make extraordinary lamps for people who appreciate original, exceptional things, highest quality, precision and the care for details.” -Przemek Krawczyński And extraordinary lamps he did...
View ArticleAnother creative use of mason jars
Mason jars are very in right now what with the ‘rustic’ themes being so popular. They are being repurposed as everything from candleholders to pendant lights. Found at a random souvenir shop in the...
View ArticleChick-A-Dee Smoke Detector
The smoke detectors most of us have in our homes are probably nothing to write home about. The Chick-A-Dee smoke detector, on the other hand, is both clever and cute and brings a unique twist to this...
View ArticleIncredible workspace by Alvin Huang of Synthesis Design
This is not your average workspace. Alvin Huang, founder and principle designer at Synthesis Design & Architecture customized this space for a private residence in London. Made out of a series of...
View ArticleiPhone Art festival in LA
Taking photos with your phone isn’t just for posting to Facebook anymore. Check out this festival coming up in Los Angeles just for iPhone lovers who take pride in their serious, artistic photos,...
View ArticleDream living room for nerds
Owning up to being a nerd is one thing. But putting your money where your mouth is and actually decking out your play room like this is another! Igor Chack, an LA designer, is responsible for these...
View ArticlePeel Wall Light by YOY
This is a novel idea that definitely has some nerd a-peel. If placed in the right place, it could definitely very well pull off a fantasy/futuristic look. The only limit seems to be that it would only...
View ArticleIs it a door or a coffee table
Spotted at Fisher Home Furnishings in the Hamptons. This would go perfectly with a front door made from a coffee table.
View ArticleDelft University of Technology: serious about books!
The Delft University of Technology in Delft, Netherlands really loves books and they’ve found an incredibly colorful and unique way to show it. Designed by Fokkema & Partners, this information...
View ArticleFour times (squared) clock
Check out this minimalist clock by Vincent Stall. The name is representative of the four quarters of the clock that are clearly divided into these 3-D multi-sized blocks.
View ArticleLamps and target practice, my two favorite things together at last
Shoot your way into or out of darkness with the bitplay Bang! lamp. Although playing target practice in the dark to turn it on may prove to be a bit more difficult than to shoot at it when it’s...
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