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Hand Sewn

Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings

I feel a bit like I’m letting the cat out of the bag. This is the kind of secret you want to keep. Something stylistically defining, personalized and oh-so-cool. When considering a special wardrobe piece, shoes are “it” for me. Always have been. I’ll spend the money for a pair of handmade, signature design accessories that uniquely convey my personal style. Meet Feit. Handmade, very small production lines, and made just for you. What a treat for your feet.

Check out all about FEIT here.

Images found at http://www.feitdirect.com

Tags: architecture, design, FEIT, FLOR, handmade, shoemakers

Read more | Comments (4) | November 17, 2011

Sight

Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings

This beautiful concrete collection is Made in Sweden by Iris Hantwerk. The objects are simple, modern and exquisitely formed. It is inspiring that these beautiful handmade items are created by visually impaired craftspeople. “This concrete shaving kit includes a shaving dish made from soft concrete, shaving soap, and a traditional beech brush with badger hair bristles. Iris Hantwerk employs visually impaired craftspeople to create beautiful handmade brushes. Each individual bundle of bristles are bound to hardwood handles just like they were made in the 19th century. The soft concrete dish reads “soap” in braille. It really brings new meaning to the term “hand made”.

Iris Hantverk is a part of the Iris Group owned by Synskadades Stiftelse and has close ties with the the visually impaired. Within the group, business benfits are combined with benfits to society. The simplicity of these everyday objects speak to their use and function. Designed for a purpose, they are a beautiful sculptural element in their environment, and speak volumes with their subtle braille.

Images found at http://www.iris.se/hantverk.html

Tags: Concrete accessories, FLOR, handmade, Handmade brushes, Iris Hantverk, visually impaired

Read more | Comments (2) | November 11, 2011

Product of the Week: The Rocking Bed

Posted by Erin | Filed under Inspiration, Musings

You’re flabbergasted, aren’t you? Me, too. I can’t quite speak to its functionality, but I will say that this rocking bed design is out-of-this-world beautiful.

Designed by Shiner International’s Joe Manus, the bed can be cemented in place with rubber stops, or left to rock the night away. Available as an indoor/outdoor piece, I can only imagine what a statement it would make in any space.

Of course, this unique piece will set you back a pretty penny: $3,000 to be exact. A small price to pay for mobile dreaming, yes?

Photos via Archigalle

Tags: bed, bedroom, furnishings, furniture, handmade, products, wood

Read more | Comments (0) | September 8, 2011

The Artful Valentine

Posted by Cynthia | Filed under Musings

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Tags: design, handmade, valentine's-day

Read more | Comments (0) | February 11, 2011

Inspired Spaces: Etsy Headquarters

Posted by Erin | Filed under Inspiration, Musings

Sure, corporate design is much different from interior and home design, but these snapshots of Etsy's Headquarters (via Apartment Therapy) are channeling a serious love for patterns, colors and total texture.

I actually had the chance to visit Etsy Headquarters in Dumbo, NY this summer and was endlessly amazed at how kooky it all was, yet somehow — everything fit!