I wanted to own the Planetary Bowls from the first moment I saw them! Perhaps it is not only because of the tactile design but because I have a thing for all things planetary. (Did you know that my wish as a child was to study astronomy? But that’s another story…) The Planetary Bowls are created by Helsinki-based designer Erin Turkoglu and are crafted from free blown glass. All photos are by artist Mari Mäkiö.…
Birds of a Feather is a wonderful bird portrait series by photographer Claire Rosen. The idea for this photo series came to Claire when she was searching for a toucan in New Jersey for a commercial photo shoot. She found one at Bird Paradise, one of the world’s largest exotic bird superstores. But once she entered the store she not only found a little toucan but the inspiration for her series Birds of a Feather. “They had so many birds and…
When my boyfriend and I visited Porto earlier this year we made sure to have a look at the Bouca Social Housing Complex by Álvaro Siza Vieira. Siza was born in 1933 and belongs to the most famous Portuguese architects. Shortly after the Portugese Revolution of 1974, an organization called Servicio de Apoio Ambulatorio Local (SAAL) was formed to seek state aid to alleviate poor housing conditions in Portugal. Poetically blending regional and modern references, the project demonstrates that a…
These photos from the Resort 2017 collection by fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez reminded me of my love for black and white. My favorite piece is by far this white dress with the graphical flower print but chose yourself! As Anna Wintour, editor in chief of American Vogue once has said, “No one but Narciso has ever made a simple line look more stunning.” In 1996, Narciso Rodriguez received international acclaim when he designed the bias-cut sheath wedding dress that his…
Rachel Levit Ruiz is a Brooklyn based illustrator born and raised in Mexico City. I found the perfect text about her work on It’s Nice That and as I could not have said it better, here it is: Rachel Levit’s understated illustration lends itself perfectly to ending the week; it’s understated, oddly enamouring and full of the kind of humour which carefully treads the tightrope between sweet and sinister. The Brooklyn-based artist has perfected the simple line drawing, conjuring up…
Much like finding the perfect tee, or great fitting pair of jeans, Hobes shoes founder Georgia Hobart felt something was missing in the market when it came to footwear basics. With an eye for simple styling, Georgia set about producing classic handmade suede shoes constructed from traditional Italian techniques. The resulting Hobes range offers a well thought out collection of wardrobe staples, combining simple shapes with seasonal colors. Hobes offers the ultimate in effortless and timeless footwear and with each…
Clare Piper is a freelance props, still life and interior stylist currently based in London. My favorite project of her are the pictures with Soap Rocks, for which she collaborated with photographer Antosh Sergiew. Another great one is the series Scandinavian Table: Clare Piper and photographer Emma Engkvist shot this series of images which feature an edited collection of ceramics by smaller London makers and tabletop products by bigger international interior brands. They wanted to combine beautiful Scandinavian simplicity with…
Same Silks is a multidisciplinary practice of materiality and structure by collaborative artists and designers, Sam Chirnside and Emily Gillis. The signature silk scarfs form a base collection, exploring the intersection between the creative duo’s aesthetics, drawing from their fascination with natural elements.…
Thanks to Pinterest I discovered the beautiful clothing brand Black Crane. Alexander Yamaguchi and Momoko Suzuki, the founders and creatives behind the brand, are deeply interested in their Japanese roots as well as ancient Japanese culture and civilization. Focusing on a silhouette that complements supple lines and comfort, their collection is characterized as minimal and edgy. As Alexander and Momoko also consider environmental issues seriously, all production process including fabric weaving take place locally in Los Angeles. Alexander who is…
Christoph Niemann is an illustrator, artist, and author living in Berlin. Probably you have seen his work already as he has illustrated a lot of covers for The New Yorker, Wired and The New York Times Magazine. Christoph Niemann likes to draw and write essays about politics, the economy, art and modern life. His artworks have been subject to numerous exhibitions, most recently at the MAK Museum in Vienna. Please scroll down till the end of this post! I am…