Pinha by Raw Edges

One of the delights of the Milan Design Week 2011.
The idea of the lamp is ingenious – you can pin your own shades to the cork base! The base itself is constructed of two halves that can fit over various hanging lights. The three-level tiered structure gives us creative freedom to mix and match shade components and allows for control over the direction and range of light. Choosing cork as a material was also a brilliant ecological move – it is sustainably sourced. And thanks to the low thermal and electrical conductivity of cork, the lamp is safe to use, no matter what kind of an elaborate whimsy you choose as a lampshade.

 

via Shoebox Dwelling

Frances Barth

I love the abstract paintings from Frances, especially whith these subtle architectural elements in them.

Check out her portfolio for more here.

Cloud Day

How adorable is this Cloud Day Desktop Wallpaper?
You can download it over on Simple Desktops, a collection of desktop wallpapers curated by Tom Watson.
via swiss-miss

Imagine

via untitled

Therese Sennerholt

Wonderful printed quotes by Therese Sennerholt.

More geometrics - Elvira Wersche

I love these wonderful watercolour-patterns by Elvira Wersche

Geometrics

Some harlequin and geometric patterns I found ...

from here

and from here

Jeans-Cushion

I can`t seperate myself from my old, wornout jeans. Maybe it`s a bad habit but I just can`t.
I treasured them in my locker for years, always thinking of turning them into skirts or shorts when my legs are a bit thinner.

Well, now ... I think I`m to old. I can`t imagine wearing a jeans-skirt like a teen.
So I decided to get rid of at least a few ones and make a new cushion.

I`ve still got a leftover and who knows ...
maybe I want some shorts in a couple of years (or more cushions).

Summertime

Isn`t this a wonderful song for this wonderful summer day?

Envelope Template

Now we can create our own unique envelope! Lovely.
Source: the spoon sisters

Sergey Ryzhov - Surreal Adventures

Sergey Ryzhov invites us to a surreal adventure through his magnificent paintings! The artist uses selective coloring to really enhance his pieces, creating a stark contrast between his subject and background. What an incredible imagination.

via my modern met and deviant art

Sarah Kay: If I should have a daughter ...

Awesome spoken word poetry.

Going West

Gorgeous book trailer for Maurice Gee’s "Going West" by the New Zealand Book Council.
via brain pickings

Walpurgis Night

Tonight is "Walpurgisnacht". So if you`ll find some witches hovering around don`t be surprised.

Source: Zeno

Will & Kate

Yes, I must admit. I was one of those, who were glued to the television, follow the royal wedding ...

Bolefloor

Floors as nature intended, great!
Source: Bolefloor

Levitating Girl

Photographer Natsumi Hayashi takes portraits of herself levitating. Her photos are taken around Tokyo where she waits for inspiration to strike, sets her timer and jumps into place.
Here are some of my favorites:

“We are all surrounded by social stress as we are bound by the forces of earth’s gravity,” Natsumi says when asked why she took on the series. “So, I hope that people feel something like an instant release from their stressful days by seeing my levitation photos.”
 

I really love her pictures. Especially when she`s surrounded by people. She perfectly portraits the feeling of "beeing out of time" for me.
via designverb

Carrot-Muffins

Easter and Carrot-Muffins are a perfect match!

Revolutionary Eggs

And here the result of my own little revolution: Black & White Easter Eggs!

Happy Easter

Laurent Perbos - Aire 2008

This should provide an indication of my newest leisure activity. Yes! I got my first tennis-lesson this day and it was great.
But back to this installtaion. I like the idea of placing a distinctive space in a normal or usual context. Plus I love the colours.

You can find more of Laurent Perbos work here.

Happy Earth Day

This golden ray migration is breathtaking. Just a reminder how beautiful nature is. 

Photo by Sandra Critelli

Aled Lewis

I’m really enjoying Aled Lewis’ self initiated project Make Something 365. His series of vignettes using plastic toys and clever captions got me giggling this morning. Be sure to check out his behance page for more updates.

via my modern met

0230 - ROLY House by AABE

This is a wonderful example of transforming an old building to a modern house with an edge.
I really love the combination of the materials and you can never go wrong with a hint of red.

I really like the idea of sitting in this glass-cube reading a book whith a cup of tea.
Architect: Atelier d'Architecture Bruno Erpicum & Partners
via hindsvik

Giant Clothespin

This made me smile.

The giant clothesspin is part of  a contemporary art sculpture exhibit at the Parc de Chaudfontaine, Belgium.
Created by Uysal Mehmet Ali.
via takepart

Sapling Press

More wonderful vicious comments via saplingpress.

The Hyphen Bag

This is a nice idea from interrobang.
via etsy

National Tourist Routes in Norway

A couple of days ago I spoke with a friend who went hiking in Norway. His description of this beautiful land made me want to seize my backpack and just go ...
I started research about different trails and found these wonderful scenic roads for exploring Norway’s breathtaking landscapes. Mountains, fjords and coastline attached with bold architecture! Brilliant.

For more information and wonderful pictures: turistveger norway