Just in time for the holiday season, Jefdesign's 6 new prints are all inspired by American Northwest forest scenes. Each print is created from an original hand drawing and digitally enhanced with woodgrain. Wall ready, no framing needed. A UV gloss coat protects from sun and intensifies print color. Each design is produced in a limited edition of 100, numbered and signed on the back.
I was first introduced to the Samantha Fields experience at the unveiling of her large contemporary painting which crowns the lobby registration desk at Hollywood’s Standard Hotel. I have to say “experience” is the key word as artist Samantha Fields takes you into her world of nature on the edge. Known as the storm chaser, she witnesses the spectacles that she then transforms onto canvas. “Being out in nature as the storm rolls in is exhilarating and humbling. To me, the first-hand account of what I hope to capture is the basis for everything”.
(Storm Anvil over the Great Plains Nebraska)
Thousands of photographs which she takes are manipulated in the creation of her paintings. At first sight I was surprised that the intense detail is not done with a paint brush rather an intensive and extensive multilayered airbrushed technique.
Her recently unveiled exhibit Containment is a narrative of the frequent fires that rage across Southern California. Dozens of small canvases and one large one from different perspectives depict various stages of the fire, from the large plumes of smoke to the ravages of foliage and the luminous glow of flames.
The exhibit itself engulfs you as it is presented in the gallery setting of Kim Light/LightBox.
Everywhere you look stunning, evocative and mesmerizing power and color of nature.
You can feel the heat. You could almost smell the smoke while seeing the tiny silhouette of a firefighter. However, this is one fire that will not burn you only blaze in your memory.
Exhibit at Kim Light/LightBox gallery.
Have an infinitely modern day!
Thomaspaul has released two new designs in their tablewear collection! The Portland collection includes the Portland Dinner Plate, Portland Tray, and Portland Coaster Set. This design is inspired by the lush forests and cosmopolitan nature of the city itself, and is at home on a picnic blanket or a dining room table. The items in the Luddite collection (which include the Luddite Beaker, Luddite Tray, and Luddite Dinner Plate) are inspired by the idea of turning back the clock and focusing on a simpler way of living.
I love that turntables are back in! And these sculptured wood ones created by Joel Scilley’s of Audiowood are truly works of art. The organic designs and detailed woodworking adds warmth and personality to the technology.
" You won't find much veneer here, nor will you see anything you've seen elsewhere. I'm building things that sound great, that work well, and that enhance musical experiences with their absolutely unique character."
New custom turntables range from approximately $1000 to $3500 depending on parts and design.
Just Beautiful.
Michelle Lam's Graphos playing cards are an awesome little piece she designed for her graduation project. She wanted to spread the love and knowledge of typography in a fun and interactive way - so she used a deck of cards to do so.
“Graphos Playing Cards are designed to inspire other designers, and also lay people to be more attuned with design through an increased awareness of the importance of typography in a fun and easy-to-understand way.
Each card from the deck of Graphos Playing Cards will tell the unique story of a specific area of focus in typography. All sapdes highlight on the importance of “anatomy”; hearts on “classification”; clubs on “glyphs”; diamonds on “type setting”. Fonts are focused on sans serif, serif, script and decorative.”
Great concept and beautifully designed deck. I'm sure they were a huge hit!
--sdotg--
2Modern is offering super savings on select pillows! These samples and discontinued items are limited in quantity, so get them while you can.
Last week was my first blog and I used an Americans perspective on Danish Lifestyle. This week I will share thoughts with you from an American so Danish he has been appointed Creative Director of Georg Jensen.
American designer Todd Bracher's own favorite among his design for Georg Jensen is the FLora collection of vases. They capture the essence and spirit of Georg Jensen with their mixture of symmetry and asymmetry. They were inspired by the magnolia bud that Georg Jensen himself found inspiration from. The scale and surface of the pieces sit well within the collection and feel they will stand the test of time as some of the now classic pieces as this was the goal, the idea of contributing at that level to the brand.
FLORA - a polished stainless steel vase with sculptural contours.
The national
flower of Denmark inspired this Marguerite Daisy brooch. Launched in 1940 in celebration of the birth
of Danish Queen Margrethe II, Georg Jensen’s brooch is a favorite of mine
because I remember my grandmother wearing it growing up. My name Mette is the Danish diminutive of Margaret, so I was the lucky
one to inherit my grandmothers Marguerite brooch.
The
Georg Jensen Marguerite collection used to be really popular among older (much
older, like in their 80s) Danish women. After a marked fade in popularity and
years of style hibernation, it was re-launched under the name Daisy and is
currently experiencing resurgence among women of all ages. It is huge in
Denmark once again.
The Daisy is crafted in
sterling silver, gilded with 23K gold and hand painted with white enamel.
It so happens my
favorite Georg Jensen tableware is also inspired by flowers. The BLOOM
serving bowls are perfect to use as part of the dinner table setting but can
also be used as decorative bowls. The matt stainless steel is soft to the
touch. It is modern without feeling industrial.
The Bloom bowls consist of languid high-tensile
steel.
Facial hair themed salt and pepper shakers! What a great way to kick off MO-vember.
Grab them off Etsy.
We all love flat pack objects! They are eco-friendly with reduced packaging and we can assemble them ourselves and feel more involved in initiating the life cycle of the object. Not to mention, I'm obsessed with seeing how things are put together.
Check out the Flat Lamp...
"The lamp arrives at your house flat, with the few components ready to be assembled by your skilled hands. Within minutes, your world is illuminated not in 2D, but in wonderful, round, living 3D. You have the option of choosing what kind of light to see your world in - Light Veneer, Dark Veneer, White or Red."
Material - Stainless Steel, Veneer Polypropylene
You can grab it here.
Knowing me, I'd forget to get the milk...but I'd have 12 cute little notebooks in which to write my next shopping list, and then milk success is virtually assured.
