While looking for T-shirts, I came across this cool print entitled Ufology #1 Print by Michelle Marie Murphy. According to the site, it was inspired by a web search for UFOs. Being a big fan of everything sci-fi, I instantly was drawn to it. It features a serene landscaped marked by a classic UFO shape.
If sci-fi is your thing too, check it out at littlepaperplanes.com.
While I was digging through the West Elm sale page—because I dislike paying full price—I came across this red chair art insert. It caught my eye because it has an uncanny resemblance to our logo; although , it appears to be a more classy wooden version. Anyways if you like chairs on your wall, this print is only $13. Get it at westelm.com.
The Sanctuary from Bluelounge solves the problem of where to charge all your gadgets, by providing a simple, elegant storage solution that connects natively to all your devices. With support for iPods, iPhones, Blackberry’s and more, it more-than-likely will meet the needs of your device collection. It is currently available in white, black, and a dark wood color. Priced between $129-149, it is expensive. But if you are really picky about clutter, it might be what you are looking for to solve your gadget storage issues.
Check it out at bluelounge.com.
Surface Collective is a Canadian company that makes some of the most intricate wall decals I have seen. My personal favorites are their grass blades and lumberjack decals. But they also offer a number of more abstract prints like the one above. As an added bonus, they provide a huge flickr set to give you ideas on how to use them. So if you got a boring wall, check them out at surfacecollective.com
My ongoing search for a new media center brought me to an unlikely place—Pottery Barn. I was surprised to find the Payton Media Center. It features a simple design and an amazing amount of storage. Without stacking, it has 6 shelves for consoles, receivers, and other components. And, its fold out cabinets can store around 300 dvds, cds, and games. At $1299, it is definitely at the higher end of the budget. But, it is definitely hard to find a media center with that much storage and flexibility.
Check it out at potterybarn.com.
Although Restoration Hardware’s Half-Mile Ray Searchlight Floor Lamp is a bit out of my price range at $695, I think this is one sweet lamp. The description on the site says that it is modeled after a vintage sea light and crafted with cast aluminum and hardwood legs. I think it it gives it a bit of a steam-punkish (not sure if that is a word) feel. Either way, check it out at restorationhardware.com.
Tired of paper plates? Replace them with the Naked & Angry Round One collection by Dan Sheffield. For $19, you get 2 bowls, 2 small plates, and 2 large plates featuring a unique chocolate and white pattern. The plates come from the same people who produce Threadless, so you know the design is top notch.
Purchase at nakedandangry.com.
Guydecor.com has thrown its hat into the ring for the best clean & minimalist site category for the Best Wordpress Design Award hosted by WPWebHost. Why us? Well, guydecor.com was designed from the ground-up to focus on content. The first thing you see on the site is the art, furniture, accessories, and technology featured on the site. The rest of the site is pure function, with a few design elements here and there to keep the reader interested.
Visit WPWebHost to learn more about the contest.
I have not featured a whole lot of Room & Board furniture, but for awhile now, it has been one of my favorite furniture stores. A piece I have had my eye on is the Perspective Bed (pictured above). It is a unique take on the classic modern metal bed, with the footboard featuring a simple rectangle shape that seems to suspend the matress in mid-air. Check it out at roomandboard.com.
Brilliant! Li Jianye has created what could be the LP frame of our generation. His iShelf is a simple shelf with slots cutout to display CD cases so that they appear like they are in Apple’s Coverflow interface. It looks like it is just a concept for now, but I would suspect that he will be able to find someone to produce these.
[via notcot]
