Wednesday, April 23, 2008

On the Blogosphere

Sometimes there are "too good not to re-post" items I notice on other blogs. Here are interior items pushing the boundaries via the blogosphere:

Yanko Design posted these pieces from the "Shade" project created by Swedish designers Front Design Studio. He says, "Using standard silhouettes of common household items and shading them as if on paper, the designer states his intriguing designs are “like materialized illustrations.” This is what home furnishings would look like if Dr. Seuss and M.C. Escher had a child that smoked really good pot and listened to A-Ha." These are SO NEAT - thanks Yanko!

Another great find is the Love is Blind Vase by Jessica Lertvilai posted by Better Living Through Design. The stunning vase has a love letter written in braille on it's textured surface. WOW - such a wonderful and loving idea.

What have you been loving on the web?

11 comments:

  1. pve designApril 23, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    this inspires me to see my own home in pen and ink.
    darn clever blogosphere to keep me inspired with seeing things in a whole new light!

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  2. AnonymousApril 23, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    You're right, Diana. These "material illustrations" are too good not to repost. Quite unique!

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  3. Krissy | Paper SchmaperApril 23, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    I love that rug! So awesome...

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  4. Julie @ Belle Maison April 23, 2008 at 11:34 PM

    fabulous finds! what a way to push design "outside the box" with the shade project pieces...and the love letter written in braille on that vase is truly wonderful! why don't I come up with ideas like those?

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  5. robin ann mcintoshApril 24, 2008 at 1:05 AM

    oh, i love this!! thanks for the finds.

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  6. Denise KigganApril 24, 2008 at 4:19 AM

    Can't wait to see the super cool header under construction! I am thinking of a revamp for my blog too.
    Love these designs. Can see why you wanted to share them.

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  7. piccioloApril 24, 2008 at 4:21 AM

    hi, thanks for leaving a kind comment on my blog! I've just been reading yours and you have found some beautiful things, I will be back to visit again soon
    : )

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  8. please sirApril 24, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    Thanks! Oh yes, the header is coming...I would like to use a picture I found on Flickr so I am waiting for permission from the photographer. I hope he says yes - the picture is so neat!

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  9. Jessie CacciolaApril 24, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    ooo, luv that shaded cup.
    - Jessie -

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  10. AnaApril 24, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    That vase is fantastic.

    I just ran across your blog...and really like your posts. Added you to my blogroll. Looking forward to what's to come.

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  11. LauraApril 24, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    wow, these are fantastic!

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