– Wow architecture. The 30 most impressive stadiums in the world.
– A hilarious old car ad.
– We’ve all seen the hero cat chasing away an aggressive dog. How about a cat that is up against a gang of alligators?
– Adorable felt coasters. Wishlisted.
– Possibly the most epic nature photo I’ve seen to date.
– Steampunk Star Wars. Very cool work!
– Perfect for camping – french press coffee in a pouch.
– A fascinating article about the reasons why we have a hard time changing our minds.
Have a fantastic weekend, folks!
You may have heard of cool and stylish Sabi pill cases and walking canes. The brand is now exploring the new horizons with their line of bathroom accessories, called Sabi Space. This 13-piece collection of interchangeable pieces revolves around the same peg design, which attaches to the tile via the 3M-like adhesive. Definitely something rental apartment dwellers would appreciate. The pieces twist or click via magnets onto pegs, which makes them easy to install and just as easy to uninstall. So, you are not stuck with the holes in your tiled wall and can change your arrangement if necessary. The Sabi Space line will go on sale in September. Check out the video after the break to see it in action.
Just wishlisted this simple yet clever desk organizer. Thanks to the 5 slots on top of the piece, it holds papers, letter, photographs and other papers and keeps them visible. Perfect for organizing the onslaught of correspondence that usually clutters desks. The holder for pens and other small accessories completes the setup. The Wood Block desk organizer is produced in France by l’Atelier d’Exercices from solid beach wood block (hence the name). Available for purchase here.
Zoo is a clever multifunctional object created by Madrid based studio MAYICE. The piece can be used as a stool, coffee table, magazine rack, modular shelving system or a multicolored bench. Lightweight and easily stackable, each of these elements can keep a balance without the need of screws or additional substructures. The collection is made of pinewood coming from sustainable managed forests. Zoo comes in green, orange, white and red.
(via contemporist)
French designer Paul Bellila found a beautiful way of bringing piece and calmness of nature into the urban home. He created a furniture collection that features integrated planters. These little islands of greenery decorate everyday items like coffee table, console, bench and others, enhancing the landscape of a city dwelling. The pieces are made from solid oak, the planters are made from elegant stoneware. They come in two colors, black and white.
– This Chrome add-on lets you copy and erase text inside any image on the web. Neat.
– What a wonderful concept. Petomato repurposes plastic water bottles as micro hydroponic gardens.
– How genius this is? A magnetic decanter cleaner.
– Bulletproof glass bike. Wow, what will they think of next…
– Booze you can bowl with. Very inventive.
– Interesting idea – wearable pet activity monitor.
– A stunning photo of Daya Bay Neutrino Observatory.
Have a nice weekend, everybody!
Copenhagen based designer Cecilie Manz came up with this attractive and functional design. Called Aitio shelves, these storage boxes can be hung on a wall or serve as free standing containers. Perfect for greenery, kitchen accessories, papers, desk paraphernalia, books and just about anything you can think of. There is an option to attach hooks to the edges of the shelves. Aitio are being produced by the Finnish brand Iittala, they come in various sizes.
Flow kitchen is a clever idea that belongs to the Oregon based design duo StudioGorm. Inspired by nature, the piece offers a balanced landscape of elements and functions. “Flow is a living kitchen where nature and technology are integrated in a symbiotic relationship, processes flow into one another in a natural cycle, efficiently utilizing energy, waste, water and other natural resources,” – designers say. This compact piece includes a gas cooktop, prep area with the sliding cutting board and a sink, evaporative cooling boxes, ample storage and even a herb garden. I like the fact that the kitchen is developed as a flexible system where resources are reused by several elements creating a dynamic relationship between the products. See more images after the break.
This clever and visually stunning coat rack has been created by Netherlands based Studio Rene Siebum. The piece is constructed of hexagonal blocks and transforms a wall into a wardrobe. Besides the clear storage function, the coat rack can serve as a decorative object. The piece is made from untreated mahogany wood and comes in three sizes.
(via design-milk)
How neat is this? A shelving unit that doubles as a dining table. This unusual fir-and-iron piece swivels in place to rotate between these two functions. Good idea for storing your dishes and other dining paraphernalia and using them when a dinner party occurs. Available for purchase here.
