I was very excited to receive the British Isles Map from UK-based design studio, Bold & Noble. As a graphics designer I value the complexity of their work, and inspired by their beautifully-made screen prints, hand crafted in the old-fashioned way.

From book covers to tea towels to twenty-foot walls, their design work is sensitive and beautifully detailed, featuring gorgeous nature illustrations, typeface compositions and more – all of very high quality. It was extremely hard for me to choose my favorite piece, which in my opinion says it all. Simply charming! Continue reading →

I always find that one of the most interesting ways to create an ambiance in a room is by using lights. The Future Flora lights are a collection of pendant lamps that manage to do this in a sophisticated, creative way. Imagine walking into a room, turning on the light and suddenly it is transformed into a “living bouquet”, your own private tropical jungle. With a little imagination you can almost hear the noise of parrots and waterfalls and smell the blooming foliage. Continue reading →

I subscribe to a few magazines, some about design, one about travel and a couple about home improvement and fashion. Once in a while I also buy magazines that catch my eye. Seeing as I don’t always have the time to read them all and even those I’ve read I don’t necessarily throw away, they seem to pile up.

For a long time now I have been trying to find a way to organize my magazines. When I saw the Rosendahl Wallpaper Magazine Rack I was really excited because I realized it was just the solution I was looking for. Continue reading →

What is it about stars that lights up our imagination and appeals to us so much? Is it their mysterious glow? Is it their out of reach sparkle? Starlightz is your chance to get a bit closer to the stars, letting them shine and light up your room with an unforgettable ambiance.

Made entirely from high grade wood-free paper, this handmade lampshades make each one of these fabulously-designed stars unique. The stars illuminate with extraordinary beauty when put over a light bulb, casting a warm light full of colors and patterns. It glows, it sparkles, it shines. Continue reading →

You can see greatness in things where you think they are one thing, and discover they are designated to be something completely different. Such as the Kaktus – a beautiful item that serves as a stool or a basket for both indoor and outdoor usage.

You’d think this is simply a decorative item, but things aren’t always as they seem. The Kaktus is disarmingly delicate, yet capable of supporting great weight. Made of 100% recycled aluminum construction, it can hold up to 1,000lbs of weight – this unique stool is a standalone. Continue reading →

Wallpaper comes in many different designs. For many years they were considered old-fashioned and out-dated. Just hearing the word “wallpaper” would conjure images of English mansions with gilded mirrors and aristocrats drinking tea from fine china, or dusty drawing rooms with old armchairs and cats. After using painting techniques and colors in endless ways, designers have revived the use of wallpaper as an alternative for bringing color and texture into living spaces.

Ferm Living is Scandinavian design at its very best. Inspired by Scandinavian nature, fashion and architecture, they have created a fresh collection of modern, contemporary designs, strong bold patterns with a minimalist feel, with simple color combinations, ideal for any home. Continue reading →

Light is the key factor for any atmosphere you wish to have. Therefore, having a set of Porcelight lamps in your home could do miracles to your design.

Porcelight is a beautiful lamp collection based on a white porcelain lampshade. Whether it is a pendant lamp hanging above your dining table, a wall or table lamp in your living room, each one emits the perfect glowing light downwards from a halogen bulb. They are glare free and the Porcelain is white and beautiful by day and radiates a warm and golden glow when the light is on. Let your room glow white. Continue reading →

There’s nothing like a good BBQ while you’re out camping or simply having a picnic with friends in the park. Sometimes I get the feeling the outdoors makes my stomach rumble, that’s why I keep my Fyrkat BBQ Grill always at hand.

This stylish, portable charcoal grill, from Bodum, will have you grilling your next meal wherever you go. It’s compact for easy portability making it ideal for tailgating, camping, grilling on terraces, or at the beach. All around – this unique grill offers you a very special seasoning. Continue reading →

Candles can go either way – on their own, plain on the surface or inside a decorative candle holder. If you wish to bring out the full presence of your candles you should use holders. For class and style, you should use the Heima set from Normann Copenhagen.

Inspired by the Nordic culture of using candlelight combined with the cast iron arts and crafts of the 1950s, the Heima candle holder set feature a recognizable design and pay tribute to industrial craftsmanship and to the Nordic traditions. The uneven, almost cold surface gives the Heima candlestick character, while the rounded shapes make the design modern. The minimalist candlesticks are sculptural and make an elegant and stylish addition to both modern and classic home decors. Continue reading →

Many cultures have legends as to the origin of feltmaking. This non-woven material has been in use all over the world from nomadic tribes in Asia to manufacturers in Western Europe. As diverse as the people who use it, so are the uses for this material, from clothing and decorative items to construction, automobile manufacturing and musical instruments construction.

With the current movements recognizing the need of sustainability and in search for a healthier ecological environment, the significance of felt as an ecological textile, has led to a rise in its’ use in art and design. Designer Dror Benshetrit explores the balance between art and design and creates products that are in sinc with the current ecological movements. One such creation is his Peacock chair. Continue reading →