Starburst Mirror Decor
The starburst mirror has been around for decades and is still a hot item today to add that touch of glamour, texture and decor that really stands out. Even through it has a retro feel, it can still be a modern piece of art. It’s the perfect piece to add to a bare wall to give it that special touch. Here are three I found that are perfect for any home or apartment.
- Galaxy Sunburst Mirror
- Global Views Mini Sunburst Mirror with Security Hardware
- Wire Capiz Sunburst Wall Mirror
{Book} Marcel Wanders: Behind The Ceiling
I found this great book perusing a website Design Related (interesting site, you should check it out) called Marcel Wanders: Behind The Ceiling
Dutch designer Marcel Wanders is undeniably one of the most prolific and celebrated international designers today. Marcel Wanders: Behind the Ceiling is the highly anticipated first monograph on the star designer. It charts his provocative body of work and stellar career.
Wanders has garnered fame through his ingenious talent, turning conceptual visions into stunning products and dazzling environments by fusing cutting edge technology, artistry and a love of the bizarre. Wanders designs are characteristically buoyant and imbued with his signature irony and quirky dry wit that evoke imagination; nevertheless, his furniture, lighting, interior designs, tableware, decorative porcelain and ceramic vases are unpretentiously urbane.
Lavishly printed, this book showcases Marcel Wanders work over the past decade. It features tableware for the renowned Dutch porcelain manufacturers Tichelaar Makkum and Royal Delft, as well as his personal art editions such as his acclaimed oversized ceramic bells, crochet seating and sculptures launched by his own studio. In addition, it presents textiles and furniture he has designed for an extensive client list including brands such as B&B Italia, Poliform, Moroso, Cappellini, Droog as well as Moooi, of which he is also Art Director and co-owner.
An entertainer at heart, his theatrical performances and installations are also included, which prove his exceptional skill at amplifying experience with mesmerising environments.
The book also introduces designs for interiors and architecture such as the extraordinary all over city hospitality-concept Lute Suites he established in Amsterdam as well as unpublished projects, including the new Mondrian South Beach hotel in Miami and the Villa Moda Flagship store in Bahrain, scheduled to open its doors in 2009.
Marcel Wanders: Behind the Ceiling includes beautiful photographs and sketches, and an accompanying text offers a first-hand account of Wanders irresistible universe.
Website: http://www.marcelwanders.com
{Images via: http://www.dailyicon.net/, credit Marcel Wanders}
Discovering New Design Blogs
I thought I’d share my little blog discoveries today, as usual I end up stumbling on new sites all the time and I really should start telling you all about them more often which now I vow to do. I think it’s great to share the luv.
The first site, is really how my hunt started searching for lacquer boxes, is called Little Green Notebook, it’s quite a great site and I found out a neat diy project to make my own boxes. The blog is owned by Jenny who writes about her decorating projects and is running her own decorating business while married and raising three girls (you go girl!).
I think her diy project to make your own storage boxes turned out really well. Here is the end result of her project, click here to see the step by steps to make your own.
Image Credit: Little Green Notebook
At the same time, I read one of Jenny’s post about a site called Good Bones, Great Pieces… it’s a great blog from a mother/daughter design duo, check out these inspirational decorating photos, simple yet chic. They decorated this apartment in Brooklyn Heights together and it was also featured in Traditional Home.
{Image Credits: http://goodbonesgreatpieces.com/blog/}
Ah, finding new things to read and drool over, so sweet. Thanks ladies!
Enjoy
