I spent the weekend visiting a few ‘Open House’ locations – including this deceptively large hidden gem in Highgate. Redesigned by the architect owners (who run Archplan) – the house was completely gutted and the basement dug out to maximize the plot. I have to say – it was pretty jaw dropping. It doesn’t exactly look [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Cholmeley Crescent
Posted in Architecture, Inspirational, Interiors, tagged Archplan, Cholmeley Crescent on September 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Thom Browne Spring 2010
Posted in Fashion, tagged Thom Browne on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I do love Thom Browne. (These are the models lining up to walk for Fashion Week.) Via Jak & Jil.
Benjamin Hubert’s Pebbles
Posted in Furniture, News, tagged Benjamin Hubert on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Product designer Benjamin Hubert has unveiled these great new ‘Pebble’ chairs and stools at the London Design Festival. (Mr. Hubert is the guy who also created these fantastic labware lights that I mentioned on design*sponge earlier this year.) I am totally feeling this colour palette. Via Dezeen.
Nonsensical Infographics for Sale!
Posted in Art, Gifts, Graphic Design, Shop, tagged 20x200, Chad Hagen on September 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Chad Hagen‘s Nonsensical Infographics are for sale on 20×200. Get in there fast!
Kate Gibb screenprint
Posted in Art, Gifts, Shop, tagged Kate Gibb, YCN on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This perfectly formed print by the unstoppable Kate Gibb is still available at YCN online for £20. Limited edition of 72.
A Single Man
Posted in Film, Inspirational, tagged A Single Man, Tom Ford on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have my reservations about Mr. Tom Ford (despite the fact that he spent his freshman year in the same dorm as I did), but the trailer for A Single Man is good. Very good. It reminds me of Almodóvar.
Thomas Doyle
Posted in Art, tagged Thomas Doyle on September 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The art of Thomas Doyle. I love a bell jar.
What I Wore Today
Posted in Illustration, tagged flickr, Gemma Correll on September 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Gemma Correll started this flickr group – and it seems to have taken off like wildfire. Watch this space.
Shan Valla’s Bottles
Posted in Art, Ceramics, Gifts, Shop, tagged Liberty, Shan Valla on September 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shan Valla‘s gold topped porcelain milk bottles are currently on sale at Liberty (part of their Open Design Call). Excellent.
House Bierings
Posted in Architecture, Inspirational, tagged House Bierings, Rocha Tombal on September 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
How cool is this house in the Netherlands by the architects at Rocha Tombal? It’s a beauty from every side. AND each window is positioned to avoid other buildings and simply frame unobstructed views. Images by Christian Richters. Via Dezeen.
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