outofstock

Today I was looking for an interesting timber light and stumbled across the boya! This great little light has a solid oak or walnut base with a lovely tinted blown glass shade. It is from the design collective Outofstock, whose members hail from Singapore, Argentina and Spain. The website is well worth a look, there's a great playful vibe to the products! Apparently nautical beacons and marine buoys inspired these lamps - they do remind of seafaring days!

these product shots have such a nice warm glow too!
all images from the outofstock website

digital projects

living with that person by matt mullican

Yesterday I got a peek at the Maharam Digital Projects. It is a new wall product from Maharam (U.S. textile company - Paul Smith anyone!), who has collaborated with contemporary artists and designers to create some amazing patterns. The large scale digitally printed wallpapers are custom designed to the space, and there are so many diverse looks to choose from. Plus it is a great opportunity for contemporary artists to get their work out to the masses too! Below are just a few of my favs!

kicksilver by marilyn mintertaurus by sarah morrisfeathers by marian bantjes kaleidoscope house (small) by laurie simmons kaleidoscope house (small) by laurie simmons - close up pattern plaid by marian bantjes wavelength by joni sternbach

in the beginning times lies as a present in front of our feet by markus linnenbrinknew york times headlines (1900 - 2005) by a.j. bocchino process 18 by casey reas

swan by mats gustafon - close upfleur de lys by vik munizfleur de lys by vik muniz - the close ups are pretty amazing!

dutch clouds by karel martens

dutch clouds by karel martens - close up departure by tony conway - close up departure by tony conway

all images from the maharam website

what i heart this week (sleeves)

Partricia Urquiola for Gandia Blasco has created yet another amazing design, the Mangas rug. The English translation for Mangas is sleeves, and they do like like wonderful knitting experiments! The 100% wool creations are an eclectic mix of textures and colours, creating a lovely, homely feel (with with a big dose of style too!).

The prolific designer works in so many mediums, and it is always a lovely surprise to see what she has dreamed up, truly unique and beautiful!

all images from stardust

yuta badayala

I was reading the latest green mag and saw a fantastic new light from Koskela. The yuta badayaka is a collaboration between Koskela and Echo Island Arts. The weavers involved in the project include Mavis Warrngilna Ganambarr, Roslyn Malngumba, Margaret Bambalara and Julienne Gitjpulu, using traditional techniques of pandanus and bush string weaving.

It is great to see an Australian company seeking positive, creative partnerships with indigenous artists, promoting traditional techniques translated into a contemporary object such as this unique light.

all images from craft australia

what i heart this week (3D adaptables)

Gemma Smith is a Brisbane-based artist that creates beautiful multi-faceted paintings. Recently I saw the 3D acrylic sculptures and fell in awe! They look like they are folding out into the space, such impact! For those of you in Sydney, you may have spotted the dynamic pieces at the recent Sydney Art Month 2010.

all images from Sarah Cottier Gallery

what i heart this week (little stool, big heart)

The Zaishu stools come in so many wonderfully unique patterns, it's hard to pick a favourite. But a friend of mine has the Zaishu stool in the limited edition Florence Broadhurst print ... it might be the perfect stool!

florence broadhurst print

The Zaishu is an eco friendly stool, with a lot of friends! It has been covered in many iconic Australian designs, from Florence Broadhurst, to Cloth (Julie Patterson) and Bird Textiles. Plus the many community minded collaborations, including globally with Indian artists, shows this little stool has a big heart too.

cloth patterns

collaboration with Indian artists

Hand produced in the lovely coastal town of Yamba, the Zaishu stools are sustainable across the production process, from timber (renewable forests), to water based inks and the flat pack design. Which I love, as you get the satisfaction of putting it together, but very quickly and easily, which suits the frustrated handyman in me!!

antique kimono

You can get the stools directly from the Zaishu website, or locally (Brisbane) at objx (which is worth a visit for other great finds too - stak bookcase, ceramics, phase pendant, the list goes on!).

And because I am a bit in love with these stools, here are a few more pics... which is your favourite!

baw baw daisy

australian bushland

flower clocksjapanese koi

nordic needlework

gasket

all images from the Zaishu website