Mixed media drawings by Briony Cloke
Friday 30 August 2013
Illustrator Briony Cloke’s mixed media graphics incorporate detailed pencil drawings with digital techniques.
Get Clean: tech cleaning products by AM
Danish company AM has launched a range of cleaning tools designed to keep smartphones, tablets and music players clean, tidy and smudge-free.
Tableware and lighting by Máire Condron
Thursday 29 August 2013
Graduate designer Máire Condron has designed a range of containers and pendant lighting made from lathe-turned wood and cork.
Landscaped at Sarah Myerscough Gallery
Refinery by Jenny Pockley |
London gallery Sarah Myerscough is currently showing an exhibition of contemporary art that focuses on landscapes. Running until 7 September, Landscaped includes works by artists Jenny Pockley, Andrew Mackenzie and Sachiyo Nishimura.
Art Aquarium 2013, Tokyo: goldfish art
B.loved: wedding inspiration
Wednesday 28 August 2013
Written by stylist Louise Beukes, B.Loved is a beautiful imagery-led blog dedicated to presenting inspiring wedding details.
Bridport Antiques: vintage inspiration
At Bridport Antiques quarter in Dorset, pottery and furniture from as early as the 1700s and ranging through to the mid 20th century are revisited and inspire shape, surface pattern and colour.
Elsa Beskow tableware at Skandium
Tuesday 27 August 2013
Design House Stockholm has teamed up with Elsa Beskow's estate and publishing house Bonniers to produce a range of tableware using prints adapted from Beskow's beloved children's books.
Flexible working: Pro by Konstantin Grcic
With design based on research that shows that allowing children to frequently change posture in their classroom chair promotes better learning, Konstantin Grcic's Pro chair for German school furniture manufacturers Flötotto features an S-shaped seat that promotes healthy development, both physically and intellectually.
Piero Fornasetti: 100 years of practical madness
Friday 23 August 2013
To celebrate the centenary of Piero Fornasetti’s birth, Milan's Triennale Design Museum will this autumn present the first major exhibition of the artist’s work, curated by his son Barnaba Fornasetti.
Tokio knitted carpet by Pauline Gorelov
Belgian textile designer Pauline Gorelov has designed a knitted carpet that can be produced on industrial knitting machines in just one hour.
FlowerTrap by Utopia and Utility
Thursday 22 August 2013
FlowerTrap by Utopia and Utility is a lens-like vessel that heightens the beauty of the blooms placed inside it. Each vase is unique and combines blown glass with a birch bark-weaved base.
SML Restaurant, Hong Kong
Decorative concrete tiles by Ivanka
Based in Budapest, studio and concrete factory Ivanka will be launching a new modular concrete tile range at Tent this September during the London Design Festival. The Flaster collection is a series of colourful, decorated concrete tiles that are suitable for floors and walls, indoors and outdoors,and domestic and public use.
Live from NY NOW 2013
Wednesday 21 August 2013
Colourful ceramics by Jonathan Adler at NY NOW 2013 |
Kangaroo cushion with integrated pockets
Kangaroo cushion by Alain Berteau for Objekten |
Belgian design brand Objekten is known for its smart and functional, simple, yet versatile products. Its new Kangaroo cushion by designer Alain Berteau is a clever solution for those tired of searching everywhere for their remote control or magazine: one side of the cushion is equipped with sleeve pockets in Kvadrat woolen fabrics.
Homebuildlife subscribers can read our report on integrated pockets here.
Spanish design sees red: In ROJO exhibition
A range of international Spanish design companies and producers have come together for an exhibition at the Vinçon Gallery in Barcelona, called In ROJO.
The designs shown were all produced in red for the occasion, and were chosen as some of the most representative pieces of contemporary design, all initially conceived and produced in Spain.
The designs shown were all produced in red for the occasion, and were chosen as some of the most representative pieces of contemporary design, all initially conceived and produced in Spain.
Glow in the dark Cornetto
by Bompas & Parr
Food experience designers Bompas & Parr created a glow-in-the-dark Cornetto for a screening of The World's End - the final film in Edgar Wright's 'Cornetto Trilogy' - last month.
Cinemagoers were handed what appeared to be a normal Mint Cornetto on their way into the viewing, only to discover an "alien-like fluorescent ice cream" when they unwrapped it.
Seven Spoons: A personal history of food
Tuesday 20 August 2013
Leek Soup |
Artistic teas: National Gallery x The East India Company
The National Gallery has collaborated with The East India Tea Company on a collection of teas inspired by masterpieces by artists including Van Gogh and Monet. Created by tea master Lalith Lenadora, the six bespoke blends of tea, flowers and fruits are designed to evoke the essence of each painting.
Fish tank cabinet by Dobromila Kruszynska
Graduate designer Dobromila Kruszynska has made a luxurious fish tank inspired by a 16th century Queen Anne display cabinet. Made of ash and glass, the cabinet is illuminated by waterproof coloured LEDs that can be changed with a remote control.
Ibiza markets
Monday 19 August 2013
Ibiza has a rich history of bohemia, with markets full of vibrant textiles and trinkets from India. Visit the market at Las Dalias and flea market at Sant Jordi for inspiration, from embroidered batiks to handpainted ceramics and flower garlands.
Re-lighting Gino Sarfatti Edition No. 1
by Flos
These five elegant lighting pieces by Gino Sarfatti were all designed between 1951 and 1971, and have been brought back to life as part of a collection called Edition No. 1 by Italian brand Flos.
Hot sauces by Todds
Friday 16 August 2013
British food brand Todds (maker of the Edible insect sweet range) has launched a range of sauces with unusual flavour combinations. The line comprises two barbecue sauces, Cola-Leather and Tobacco Moonshine, a squid ink hot sauce called Ink-Cayenne, two smoky ketchups called Marshmallow Smoke and Chewing Gum Tobacco, and a spicy Rootbeer Pickle hot relish.
Mr Hyde National Burger Day
Mr Hyde has announced the UK's first National Burger Day. To celebrate the occasion, a line-up of 100 burger restaurants will offer 20% discounts on Tuesday 27th August.
A special street party at Dalston Yard, east London, will see street food organisers Tweat Up host five hours of all things burger, including food from Meat Liquor, Byron, Honest and Dirty Burger, picklebacks (a shot of Jameson whisky followed by a shot of pickle juice) and specialities such as ice cream burgers by Sorbitium Ices and burger macaroons by The Crumbery. A burger Blimp, pickle-eating contest, and live screenprinting of burger artwork are also on the menu.
Best of baskets: City Lit Creative Basketry exhibition
Thursday 15 August 2013
Jo McCallum |
Students from the two-year creative basketry course at London's City Lit displayed their final projects in a special exhibition last month. Key themes included vivid degrade colour, lidded forms and rustic, back-to-nature details such as uneven edges, pine cone details and feather trims.
Mood-enhancing lighting:
goLITE BLU by Philips
Recognising that the colour and temperature of light can have a significant effect on people's moods, designers are exploring practical and conceptual solutions to go beyond illuminating and actually improve people's lives. A prime example is the goLITE BLU from Philips, which emits a blue light that replicates the colour of a sunny sky.
Homebuildlife subscribers can see our full report on mood-enhancing lighting here.
BlissLiving Home: Fall 2013 collection
Wednesday 14 August 2013
Aspen pillows |
Inspired by founder Mei Xu's travels to Aspen, the Fall collection by US homewares brand BlissLiving Home aims to recreate the warmth of a ski lodge in winter.
Awfully Nice by Calum Middleton
Chocolate & Acai Berry Flavour and Manuka Honey & Ginger Flavour |
Summertime by Valerio Berruti for Gufram
Gufram has refreshed its Multiples Collection with the new Summertime sofa, designed by Italian artist Valerio Berruti. The Summertime multiple is produced in 250 numbered pieces for each of its two colour combinations: optical white/copper green/tobacco and optical white/burnt sienna/brick red.
Baby RoyalTea by Donkey
Tuesday 13 August 2013
German gift brand Donkey has brought out a greeting card containing tea bags that celebrate the birth of Prince George.
Graft by Qiyun Deng
Designed by product designer Qiyun Deng, Graft is a series of disposable tableware inspired by the organic forms and textures of fruit and vegetables.
Golden Exhibition at Harrods
Pasha Gilded Centrepiece by Waterford (£5,000) |
Premium Brand Project by Yanmar
Japanese diesel engine manufacturer Yanmar has launched the Premium Brand Project aiming to raise awareness of the brand, which is mostly known for its farming equipment.
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Missoni Home and Apothia: Candle Collaboration
Candles by Missoni Home and Apothia |
Autumn/winter 2013/14 bed collection by Olivier Desforges
Monday 12 August 2013
Parfaite collection |
Olivier Desforges's bed collection for autumn/winter is inspired by Indonesian weave samples, early twentieth century pattern, and Russian Bohemia.
Swirling stools by Metafaux Design
Homebuildlife subscribers can see our report on marbling here.
Elisa Strozyk's wooden textiles
Wooden textile: Fading Red. Material: wood (maple, dyed), textile (cotton) Photo by Sebastian Neeb |
Elisa Strozyk has revealed her new wooden textile collection for 2013. Blurring the line between textiles and hard materials, new pieces Fading Red Wooden Textile and Limited Red Wooden Rug explore the relationship of colour and pattern with Strozyk’s signature geometric veneer technique.
The pieces are a collaboration with Hugo Boss for its Red Never Follows exhibition, shown at The Saatchi Gallery to mark the brand's 20th anniversary.
Zeal home fragrance collection by Harlequin
Friday 9 August 2013
British interiors brand Harlequin will launch a new range of diffusers and scented candles this autumn.
Fragranced with Zeal, a fruity scent with notes of moss, vanilla and musky amber, both the diffusers and candles are supplied in coloured glass containers that can be reused as tea light holders and vases.
Mocap wall clock by Plankton
Bright white balls make up the numbers on this wall clock, creating an optical illusion as you walk around it. Designed by J.P.Meulendijks Design Studio for Dutch design brand Plankton, the clock is inspired by the motion capture techniques used in the film industry.
Patchworking by Humphreys of Henley
Online luxury lifestyle retailer Humphreys of Henley has updated the classic Chesterfield design with a range of patchwork upholstered sofas and chairs.
Emerald interiors
Thursday 8 August 2013
Libeco Autumn 2013 collection
Blackfriars check fabric by Libeco |
Tanya Gomez at New Craftsman
Currently on show at the New Craftsman gallery in St Ives, Cornwall, these thrown ceramics by Tanya Gomez are made of hand-thrown porcelain that has been glazed in glossy monochrome.
New brand: Just William
Wednesday 7 August 2013
Laptop Envelope in Rosa by Just William |
New accessories brand Just William has launched a collection of hand-made leather laptop, tablet envelopes and document cases. The range reinterprets traditional artisan processes, and updates them with a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic.
Amazonian Cushions by A Rum Fellow
Online store A Rum Fellow has launched Amazonian, a series of brightly coloured hand-embroidered cushions, inspired by the vibrancy of the rainforest and made in conjunction with a co-operative of indigenous female artisans.
House of Hackney opens London flagship store
British interiors brand House of Hackney has opened a new flagship London store to showcase its signature 'Victoriana with a twist' collections.
Inventario: Everything Is A Project
Inventario (Italian for inventory) is an editorial initiative created and managed by Beppe Finessi, edited by Corraini and promoted and supported by Foscarini. It stems from the idea that every gesture and action, even the simplest, is a project.
Robo Fish at Hamleys
Tuesday 6 August 2013
London toy store Hamleys has announced its top ten toy list for Christmas 2013, with robotic pets emerging as a key trend for gifting this festive season.
Maison Sibulet: Milanese luxury for dogs
Laura Ashley launches first hotel
Monday 5 August 2013
Bedroom at Laura Ashley The Manor, Elstree
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