July 2012

Bursting at the seams with saturated color and a hint of whimsical drama is a stunning umbrella installation that would make any onlooker gasp.  Located in Agueda, Portugal this amazing display was put together using an array of umbrellas that were structured to simply float above the city streets. Not only does the exhibit make for Continue Reading

Iranian photographer Ashkan Honarvar successfully makes the most gruesome photos (dare I say it) delicious! In his 2009 series, Faces 5,  Honarvar takes photos of soldiers from WW1 who suffered extreme facial injuries and recreates them with present day models- and candy. Superimposed images of ice cream, jelly beans, licorice and sprinkles in place of Continue Reading

Looking for a cool place to curl up  and soak in the sun this summer? The Royal Botania has you covered with their sleek and stylish collection of “Wave Surf” hammocks that were creatively designed to simply “hover halfway between heaven and earth.”  By allowing the user to pivot on a stainless steel base, one Continue Reading

Remember the joy finger painting brought when you were a little kid? Getting your hands dirty and creating museum worthy masterpieces (or so your little kid brain thought) was always fun. Well, New York based artist, Judith Braun really does create genius works of art with nothing but her fingers. Titled “Fingerings“, Judith dips her Continue Reading

Look closely at this collection and you’ll find that the assortment is made up of an eclectic mix of discarded household items fused together to embody an amazing display. Born in Yokohama, Japan the creator of this collection, artist Sayaka Ganz, feels strongly that used objects should not be thrown out and made to waste away Continue Reading

How about this swank restaurant by Thailand based design firm Integrated Field Company? Ingfah restaurant is a local cuisine, outdoor eatery that frames the sky with its light geometric structures that can easily be moved to set the mood of the guests. At night, the ambiance aims to reflect the night sky with illuminated seating Continue Reading

It’s hard to get a perspective on the assorted photos from Damien Blottière’s innovative collection that showcases a fusion of unique photography, art and graphic designs. Using a “cut and paste” technique, French born photographer Blottiere creatively reinvents each image to depict a mixture of various poses and viewpoints. Depending on your focus, your perspective Continue Reading

As a youngster, I often spent summer nights entertaining myself with sparklers that were so easy to find around the fourth of July. My friends and I would quickly draw out little shapes and names in the air with the lit piece to see the echo of the design left behind by a line of Continue Reading

For years wallpaper has been used as an easy way to spruce up interior spaces. It sets the mood, and creates the atmosphere for a room, catering to the owner’s personal style. So why does this sense of style have to be trapped inside? Designers at the Italian company Wall & Decó,  primarily known for Continue Reading

Artist Erika Iris takes random items she finds in thrift stores and reconfigures them into composite art. Take this sheet music, for example. Erika has completely rearranged the music notes (literally) to create amazing portraits and illustrations that embody the song. Creative genius. Don’t miss Erika’s other works of portraits made from cassette tape and Continue Reading