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Sixmix Ceramics from DMK

Posted in Ceramics, Gifts, Shop, tagged , on December 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »

OK, another Christmas gift revealed!  These ‘Sixmix’ ceramic vessels from DMK are oh so satisfying.

Bottoms up.

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Matt Pugh Owls

Posted in Gifts, Sculpture, Shop, tagged on December 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Merry Christmas!  Now that the day of giving has past, it’s the perfect time to share some favourite gifts from the season and not ruin any surprises for friends and family.  Hope that’s not too selfish.

Firstly, check out these incredibly charming wooden owls from Matt Pugh.  (The consensus is that the green-headed ones are indeed the best.)

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Hindsvik Vintage

Posted in Ceramics, Furniture, Gifts, Homewares, Shop, tagged , on December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

My jaw just dropped.  The Handsvik Vintage etsy shop is truly truly truly fantastic.  Too late for any Christmas shopping now… I’ll just have to spend some Christmas money there come January.

Thanks for the top tip from Carly Waito!

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Biltoven Villas

Posted in Architecture, Inspirational, tagged , on December 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Hmm – I’ve got a little crush on this house from Cita Architects.  I’m totally feeling the 70’s vibe.

Via Contemporist.

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Mr. Rodrigo Almeida

Posted in Furniture, Inspirational, tagged on December 21, 2009 | 2 Comments »

It’s so refreshing to see new designs that don’t feel ‘on trend’ – just full out creative and original.  This work from Rodrigo Almeida is fantastic, don’t you think?

Via Yatzer.

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Avis Compound Granary

Posted in Architecture, Inspirational, tagged on December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Hello modern farm.

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Horror Sound Machine

Posted in Gifts, Shop, tagged on December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I’ve meaning to blog about this awesome gift for ages.   It’s a sound machine full of fun horror sounds – wolf howls, creepy witches laughter, thunder cracks, creaky floorboards, hooting owls and more.  It’s clearly meant for kids – but it’s a great stocking stuffer for adults.   A friend bought one and we played with it for a surprisingly (worryingly?) long time.

It might still be available at the Science Museum but it’s also on sale online here.

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