– Cold weather has its beauty. Check out this stunning frost flower art.
– Weird and amazing. “Time Capsule” apartment in Paris found untouched for 70 years.
– More winter beauty. What will happen if you blow bubbles in freezing cold? Observe.
– I wish there was one for adults! Reading net by PlayOffice.
– I recently moved and had to open and close a massive amount of boxes. I wish they were as cool and smart as these rapid packing containers!
– Fantastic 360° visual stories by Yusuke Oono.
Have a wonderful weekend, everybody!
LiliLite is a combination of a lighting fixture, shelf and bookmark, created by Amsterdam based studio Smeets Design. This witty object can blend seamlessly with any style, and it’s perfect for any corner. The operation of the light is intuitive and fun. Pull your book from the wooden peak to turn the lamp on. Set your tome down to turn it off. Brilliant. Watch the video after the break to see how LiliLite functions in an interior. The piece is available for purchase here.
This hybrid between a chair and stepladder is so simple and clever – I wish I had thought of it. Designed by Maarten Olden for Altrex, it is perfect for a small space. It’s attractive, utilitarian and it folds flat. Here is how designer describes it: “Usit originated in the desire to create a stepladder that fits into a contemporary interior. Today’s stepladders often look too utilitarian, and they are quickly returned to storage after being used. Although it is collapsible, the Usit doesn’t have to be packed away.” The two-step version of Usit can be used as a seat, the three-step version as a high stool. Watch the video after the break to see the piece in action.
Podpad is a thin portable desk by Portland based designer Matt Raphael. Aside from being a space-saving gem, the piece is a great hub for all your tech. Podpad’s 4.5-inch profile belies its multiple functions. Its shadowbox highlights your iPhone or iPod dock and connects it to an integrated audio system. It offers laptop storage, space for mail and files, and a charging station for all your electronic gear. Wishlisted.
– Love this idea for flat pack prefab backyard library.
– Passive aggressive commuter fashion – I need a few outfits like that.
– 15 coolest cat cafés (yep, that is an actual thing).
– Tech generation New Year’s Eve… how true.
– The ugliest house in America – designers and people with delicate senses, look away.
– 1968 Soviet cosmonaut survival kit – full of weapons, as of course it should be.
– Made me laugh – (Do It On My) Twin Bed.
– A stunning video of a jetman flying over Mount Fuji.
Have a nice weekend, everybody!
If you like to read at the dinner table (I do!) – you will love this little stool from Montreal based designer Loïc Bard. Slick and minimal, the piece features a discreet storage compartment, suitable for a mag, a newspaper or various kindles and pads. Lovely. Made from maple. Available for purchase through designer’s website.
SIXtematic standing desk is a beautifully crafted space-saving piece, created by Hungarian brand Sixay. The piece is perfect for a small apartment, for it lets you to create a functional workspace in any unused corner. SIXtematic has ample storage, smart compartment for a power strip (to connect all your gizmos), it is ergonomic and compact. Sixay landed the Interior Innovation Award 2014 for this desk, which is not at all surprising.
– Did you know that our galaxy had a peanut shaped core? I didn’t.
– This photo of Paris is impressive.
– Possibly the most satisfying experiment ever. Yay, science!
– A brilliant video about the industrial food production, mesmerizing and sad.
– Interesting. A light controlling system that creates a perfect ambiance.
– Now this is adorable – rainy pot.
Have a good weekend, everybody!
Stockwerk by German designer Meike Harde is a clever transformable object, reminiscent of a compressible paper model. A flat pack piece, the shelf requires no assembly. It arrives folded up. All you need to do is to find a spot for it and unravel the structure. The system is self-stabilizing via the mitre-chamfer on the side wall edges. Thanks to its foldable components, the shelf can be configured to take as much or as little space as you need. The shelves can be adjusted in height. What a great idea! Stockwerk shelf is available in two sizes.
(via designboom)
My friend Bronwyn Marshall fixed this little Holiday greeting, which I thought was utterly cool… So, ladies and gents of small spaces. Have a lovely Crimbo break! Enjoy the two mentioned activities, and I’ll see y’all later this week. Merry Christmas!
