To continue the cloud theme, this cloud shaped nightlight gets two thumbs up from me. The piece is made from powder coated metal. You can hang it on a wall or set it on a dresser as a decorative accent. I particularly love the perforated front, which lets just the right amount of light into the room. Available for purchase here.
– A three-question quiz to test your rationality.
– A Renaissance painting reveals how breeding changed watermelons. Amazing.
– Here’s an easy way to brighten the back to school gloom – rainbow pencils.
– Hilarious names of English pubs.
– 14 beautiful Japanese words we all need.
– And the prize for the best sneeze goes to…
– Interesting. How walking in nature changes the brain.
– And a much needed moment of silliness. An animation about butts.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Designer Simon Woodroffe, creator of YO! Sushi and YOTEL, has recently unveiled an exciting new concept – YO! Home. A technologically advanced take on compact living, YO! Home introduces many unexpected space-saving ideas. “Homes are our refuge, our rock. – designer says. – Since the invention of the city centre apartment, we’ve never really re-invented it. YO! Home is that new invention.” The space-saving ideas and techniques for this new home were borrowed from yacht and automotive design, stage production, and other diverse fields. Check out the photos after the break to see all of them.
These cloud shaped cork boards by Design Ideas made me look. Small enough to fit any space, they can be perfect for a kids room, dorm, home office, or any other place where pinning things to the wall is appropriate. Made of naturally regenerative cork, these boards come in two sizes. Each has both double-sided foam tape and peel-and-stick magnets for hanging. Available for purchase here.
The great swissmiss has recently adopted a cat. Whoo-hoo, I say, for I am excited to see many cool and designy cat accessories she will inevitably discover. Here is a very lovely one – Felt Cat Bed from AgnesFelt. Sold here.
If you like to cook and do it often, you will looove this invention. Designers and cooking enthusiasts, Johannes Schreiter & Joseph Schreiter, created a perfect kitchen station. It combines a quality board with integrated containers. These containers can be used for utensils, your favorite ingredients, disposal, storage, you name it. And because all elements are seamlessly integrated to compliment each other, you achieve a perfect flow in your cooking. Genius. Watch a fun video above to see the product in action. Currently Kickstarting.
Polish designer Szymon Hanczar managed to squeeze all basics of a proper living space, such as bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, office, longing area, storage, all in this small, unadorned 140 sq ft apartment. And the place looks quite airy too. Pretty amazing. The apartment even includes a washing machine, skillfully hidden inside the built-in closet. I also like the idea of a hammock as a couch substitute. Practically, the same level of lounging, achieved without blocking the view and cutting the floor space in half. See more photos after the break.
– Trying to work in a cat cafe. Impossible.
– Interesting. Apparently there are four types of introverts.
– Absolutely love this retro specs inspired contact lens case.
– Hackers can remotely kill a driving car. A disturbing thought.
– Views of Pluto through the years. Amazing.
– What a fantastic idea. Book and Bed hotel.
– Does purple color exist? Fascinating video.
– This is quite possibly the cutest teabag I’ve ever seen.
– Breathtaking timelaps video. Edge of Stability.
– This will definitely put you in the weekend mood. Dog bouncing through a field.
Have a good one, guys!
Repotting a plant is a big chore (and in my case, a sure death sentence to a plant). Which is why London based studio Ayaskan created Growth, a smart adaptable pot that changes its size to fit its inhabitant’s needs. The origami-like creases unfold to add volume. A simple and elegant solution. And it makes the dreaded procedure a lot easier. Just add soil, and it’s done.
Having a major pegboard fetish, I couldn’t help noticing this beauty by New Zealand based studio George & Willy. It comes with various add-ons to help you create customizable and fun storage configurations. The piece is made from architectural grade plywood and comes in natural and white.
(via swissmiss)
