These handmade attention getters from Craftsquatch will surely add character to any room. The new collection of internet-inspired pillows is available on Etsy. Designs include such well-recognized logos as Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Android and others. So, whatever you are addicted to on the web, you can celebrate your brand of madness with a fun and colorful pillow. Made from fleece and polyester, these pillows are soft and springy at the same time, which makes them perfect for a nap after you finally tweeted, tumblred, and googled yourself to sleep.
There are some serious and pompous rugs out there. And there are people who like them. The ones we see here, however, are the opposite of serious. The rugs called Mangas (engl. Sleeves), created by the Italian designer Patricia Urquoia for Gandia Blanco, were inspired by knit things – scarfs, mittens, sweaters… The casual warmth of these pieces is irresistible. No wonder when Mangas collection was introduced to public two years ago, it became an instant hit. So much so – the company extended the rug family, and even added series of poufs to the same line. Warm, understated and simply adorable…
If you want to make a cute Valentine’s Day gesture that will not turn into a pile of dry petals in two days – consider these. Couple pillow cases from Boldloft can carry the right message and, unlike chocolates, they will stay in your home to remind about the moment you shared with your loved one. With the choice of many humorous themes available, these pillow cases make a fun and useful gift. They are also a good reminder not to take all this Valentine’s Day business too seriously…
It is the exhibition season, and no design dialogue would be complete without mentioning of Heimtextil 2011, which came to a close on January 15th in Frankfurt. Among the highlights of the fair was Karim Rashid‘s blinds collection for Velux, called Blackout. The product name seems a bit absurd to a design nerd like me. Rashid, the word’s biggest evangelist of light, is commissioned to create a blackout? ‘Daylight is essential for our well-being and ability to think positively, – the designer says, – However, to create an intimate and recreational space, light control is an absolute must – for sleeping, working or privacy… I was excited to get to work with light versus darkness. Blackout blinds are the key to maintaining a satisfying sleep cycle and ideal for bedrooms and other spaces where complete light control is a must.’ The collection consists of four patterns, each in three pallets. We can choose from Karim’s signature pink, acid green and conservative black-and-white. Inspired by digital technology, the designs have metallic accents creating an interesting texture.
