19 Mar 08
I woke up and checked Design*Sponge first thing this morning. And i am so pleased that Kirsten’s Suitcase Pet Bed won first place!
This very cute and very smart idea got my vote without a doubt. Also because i’m having some trouble with my cat who literally steals my computer chair when i take toilet breaks. To the point that i had no choice but to use a dining chair till i find a way to elevate his bed cos i think he doesn’t like being on the floor. So when i saw this, it just brought a biggg smile to my face!
I would love to be able to make my own version of Kirsten’s pet bed but the chances of me finding a vintage suitcase here for cheap is narrow. She is selling this actual bed on etsy for $100 (USD) or if you feel like putting one together, you can follow Kirsten’s instructions and have some fun!
| Tags: Craft, design*sponge, DIY, Pets, vintage suitcase
7 Mar 08
I’ve been a lurker-in-the-shadows ebayer when it comes to Mama Stone Vintage for at least two years, watching and coveting for their pretty dresses. Thing is the bids often go up to the hundreds and way out of my budget considering i have to add on international shipping and a weaker currency. Makes bidding quite a nightmare. Well i check back almost all the time and tonight i found more than two dresses that i would love to have.
And a wayyy cute plaid wool jacket.
| Tags: dresses, eBay, mama stone vintage, vintage, wool jacket
4 Mar 08
I’ve been trying to follow fashion blogs as well as style.com this entire Fall/Winter 2008 and I don’t know how to comment much on trends and such but so far, I was going gaga over the stuff from Chloe, Gucci and McQueen. I meant to do a post on the Chloe show but i didn’t so when i saw the John Galliano collection last night, i thought i’d put up my favourites!
The work on hair and makeup is stunning. The attention to the hair and head pieces was what caught my eye. The gold paint in the first picture, it made me smile. And i love how they painted on the curvy hairline. The cream frosting turban in the second picture and the feathers for hair, i don’t know what to say but i love it all. It’s already inspiring me in terms of illustrated thoughts in my head.
And i’m digging the pastel tights and their unlikely colour combinations with the clothes. Whenever i see colours exercised like that, i get very intrigued. Mainly because like many, i’m timid when it comes to clashing colours. I hope these imagery i see seep into my subconsciousness and come alive when i’m picking out new clothes.
| Tags: F/W 2008, John Galliano
27 Feb 08
Fonts that stem off from ketchup, toothpaste and gel! And they’ve got free downloads so, go get some.
| Tags: Design, downloads, gel, ketchup, toothpaste, typography
23 Feb 08
These are what i call, “HELLO! I WANT SOME NOW” furniture. They’re smart, have clean lines, popping colours and somewhat combines childlike ideas with grownup functionality.
Embrace Lounge
Hole Table
Felt Chairs
Imagine musical chairs with these! Some lemonade and cupcakes in someone’s garden.
Forest Roll – I personally really dig this
(via Notcot)
| Tags: colourful, Design, Furniture, tanya aguiñiga
