FINDINGS Nodus is an Italian company that creates rugs with old techniques but with modern sensibilities. They’ve got a selection of some really interesting rugs.
Obsessive Consumption
BOOKS I’m excited to get a hold of a copy of Kate Bingaman-Burt’s new book, Obsessive Consumption: What Did you Buy Today?. This book contains a selection of drawings of things that she’s purchased throughout the past 3 years. It documents a celebration of beauty in everyday things. From the illustrations, you really get a personal sense of who Kate is.
The local paper
FINDINGS The Local Paper Shop offers some really elegant specialty paper collections based on unique themes.
Polaroids are back
www.the-impossible-project.com
FINDINGS Check out the rebirth of polaroids!! Order yours today at Project Impossible.
Mannequin gallery
FINDINGS I was watching HGTV the other day and someone mentioned the Mannequin Gallery located in Pacoima, California. If you’ve ever wondered who the heck creates all those mannequins in store windows, movie sets, and fashion shoots, then you should take a look at their extensive portfolio. It’s a pretty interested field.
Shanghai celebration
EXHIBITION The San Francisco Asian Art Museum will be featuring art that documents the intriguing history of Asia’s most cosmopolitan city, Shanghai from February 12 through September 5, 2010.
Crystal Lights new look
BRANDING Looks like Crystal Light’s got a new look with a more sophisticated and feminine feel.
Parallel World
GOLD STAR Check out this new project by brilliant designer, Ji Lee. When I have my own place, I’m totally going to decorate my ceiling.
Chair socks
FINDINGS How fun are these chair socks! Maybe I’ll try and make some of my own.
Sake Gekkeikan
PRODUCT DESIGN I was at Lucky today and this sake bottle design caught my eye. The design was so unique I had to buy it.