ashiato_jandel_monkey
December 3rd, 2011

footprint jandals

While searching for kids Xmas presents I came across this great kids wooden toy brand Kiko+ and spotted these ‘Ashiato’ Jandals – Ashiato means footprint and these look like traditional ge-ta from the top but as you walk across the...

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micheal_eden_fetured contemporary ceramics

The work of English artist Michael Eden mashes together traditional ceramic ideology with new technology to create objects reminiscent of...
DICE_feature dice sculptures

Unveiled at the recent FIAC exhibition in Paris, Germany-based Tony Cragg creates dice sculptures that are quite spectacular. Constructed from...
weaver-featured 100,000 toothpicks

This kinetic sculpture by Scott Weaver makes me feel like a small kid again but that could be because this...
crochet_teacup_featured crochet tea break

To continue with the theme of things that look like other things I thought I would share my latest crochet...
little_mac_feature incredible edibles

Walk into any bakery or cafe at the moment and you will be sure to find a plate littered with...
sunglasses_5dpi hot days = hot sunglasses

Yesterday, much to my horror, my favourite pair of sunglasses broke so I am on a mission to find a...
making_egg_brownies brownie eggs

With a bit of time on my hands and 9 beautiful white eggs from our chicken just sitting there I...
featured2 contortions + gravity

During my travels, while completely falling in love with Paris I also came across the work of young French artist...
beetle vases endless swarm

Although I am far from a fan of bugs and beetles these ceramic vases by RaR – German Artists Beate...
monkey1 crochet monkey

Mr B and I have been traveling for the past month or so but have touched back down in NZ...
20110710-111354.jpg crobot

After a bit of a break from crocheting since the mammoth skull making I was back at it this week...
skull crochet creation – phase three

Its finally finished and in enough time to get it to London for the exhibition. I’ve started on a new...
harofootxfront recycled skateboard sculpture

Japanese artist Haroshi is well known for his wooden sculpture made entirely from recycled skateboard decks. The decks are stacked,...
skull_workinprogressxcover crochet creation – phase two

It’s been three weeks since I started this creation and its really starting to take shape so thought I would...
hattie_newman_a paper fashion

London-based 2d/3d illustrator Hattie Newman’s work is phenomenal – quirky, immaculately executed and well versed. I came across a spread...
tacnstudio_bottles more bottle inspiration

The limoncello experiments continue and so does the research for bottle inspiration. The pics above of bottle designs are by...
aaron_de_la_cruz1 ornamental graffiti

I came across this vid the other day and fell in love with Aaron de la Cruz’s work. Although it...
bday_cakefront b-day cake

With my birthday celebrations just round the corner one thing springs to mind – birthday cake! Growing up my parents...
felt_heads2 tragic + comic

With every hour not at work taken up with creating my latest crochet object I went looking for inspiration and...
limoncello_testing2 limoncello part two

The second round of testing is finally at tasting stage, after waiting another 30 anxious days I strained the mix...
amigurumi_girl_front amigurumi roar!

Thought I would give you all a sneak peek at the latest edition to the crochet collection – dino girl....
skullsfront crochet creation – phase one

I’ve started designing and constructing 3D models of new crochet creation I’ve decided to make. Its only 4 weeks since...
shattered_banana shattered

Brock Davis is a Minneapolis-based artist who works on primarily self-initiated projects in a variety of mediums. I’ve come across...
zimoun_1 cardboard rain

I have come across Zimoun’s amazing sound installations a couple of times, the simple aesthetic makes them look half finished...
amigurumi_cat amigurumi amateur

Inspired by so many crafty pieces that keep catching my eye online I realised I didn’t know how to crochet....
lounge_tetris2 lounge tetris

Flexibility and functionality were at the forefront of this design brief for Studio Makkink & Bey when they came up...
project_aura1 night rider

Riding at night – its a dangerous must for pedal powered commuters and the meeting of two minds have come...
united_nude1 flat packed shoes

United Nude are one of my favourite shoe brands and I have featured their lo-res style on my wishlist post...
googleMr_Men mr men tribute

Nostalgia came over me yesterday when I googled something to discover their tribute to Mr Men creator Roger Hardgraves’ birthday....
mtvbrazil balloon popping

As a child I used to make mini flip books, sometimes when I’m bored I still do yet this balloon...
buro_purple_set desk decoration

I’ll admit I’m a sucker for stationary and when I’m stuck at a desk for 8 – 10 hours per...
good_design_lasts2 2804 pencils

This is a great video of what can be created with 2804 pencils and a bit of time on your...
beforeidieb blackboard installation

‘Before I die’ is thought provoking installation by artist and urban planner Candy Chang and acts as a call to...
yarna yarnbombing

This weekend I decided to teach myself how to crochet which has spawned a bit of an obsession and sees...
evolc pasted buildings

  I came across some witty street art today by Berlin-based street artist Evol where  power boxes are transformed into...
eggbot_easterneggB eggbot + eastern egg

Easter has come and almost gone for another year and I felt a blog post was necessary to mark the...
matthew_cusickA maps + magazines

I had to share these amazing collages by Texas-based artist Matthew Cusick from his series ‘Map Works’. Painstakingly created from...
zaraA spring shopping

It dawned on me today that the (very few) fashion posts I have done on this blog so far have...
limoncelloA limoncello

The 30 days of fermentation were finally up and the taste testing began. Mr B, two friends and I were...
hollyfultonA geo glam

I was excited to stumble across the Spring/Summer 2011 collection from Holly Fulton, a london based designer who’s signature style...
carepackage friday wish package

An Australian friend also living in Manchester received a care package today from home and it started me thinking what...
vodka retro packaging

While the Limoncello experiment continues…(25 days left) I’m starting to research design ideas for logos/bottles/packaging and came across Karlssons Vodka....
comeanddraw2 come and draw

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. I just came across this kid’s drawing table ‘Come & Draw’ by Tian...
presso-3 me & my presso

I just came across someone raving about the Presso and had a huge wave of home sickness – mine is...
daskorn1 hip wheat

Loving the design and logo for Das Korn – the German equivalent of Russian vodka made from wheat. Launched at...
limoncello limoncello

The experimenting begins! Mr B and I are attempting to create the perfect Limoncello and have kicked it off with...
maps1 chaos theory

I’m loving Armelle Caron’s body of work ‘Everything Tidy’ which strikes a cord with my obsession with urban theory. Beautifully...
kate layer and repeat

Don’t Panic have just opened my eyes to the work of Kate MccGwire, a London-based artist who’s work using bird...
lucky-tini jello lucky-tini jellies

Just for St Patricks day I’ve found this great recipe to create gorgeously green hued Lucky-tini Jelly shots. Its a...
setareh-mohtarez3 brightness dawn

This is the absolutely stunning collection titled ‘Brightness Dawn’ by New York designer Setareh Mohtarez. The prints and colours mix...
tildeathdouspart1 ’til death do us part

Gorgeous and jaw-dropping this knuckle-duster slash engagement ring by Kate Bauman based in Maine, US is the perfect accessory for...
davidmascha beautifully delicate

Gorgeous typography and illustrations by David Mascha a freelance graphic designer and illustrator living in Vienna, Austria.  His typography works have...