Kikkerland beside storage solution

Cool felt bedside pocket storage solution.

Kikkerland Beside storage pocket

{Design} Ostrich Mini pillow by Studio Banana Things

Get rest wherever and whenever with this small, lightweight and very convenient snooze and sleep aid. I love the fun design of the Ostrich Pillow Mini by Studio Banana Things. 

It comes in a bunch of colours, check it out.

Herman CPH reinvents the Ikea blue tote with Kvadrat fabric

If like me you use the infamous Ikea blue bags for everything, you'll be happy to hear that there is an even better option. Danish brand Herman Cph has redesigned the tote, in a limited edition version, with gorgeous Kvadrat fabric and full grain leather handles. 

It is available for a limited time only, so order quickly here. Bear in mind, it is only £80 more than the £0.40 Ikea version.

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{Design} A dotted notebook for architects by A:LOG

Get sketching.
Three architecture students from Columbia University have developed a notebook specially designed with architects in mind. The notebook has 130 pages of ready to be drawn on pages with lightly dotted grids  at 4 different scales 1:200, 1:100, 1:50 & 1:25. It is the only notebook with all 4 scales. It also exists in metric and imperial editions.

Order on A:LOG or check out their Kickstarter page to support them. 

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I have recently found this very affordable version of the same principle and it comes in loads of different colours. Enjoy.

{Design} Royal System modular shelving

I went into twentytwentyone today on Islington's Upper street and was pleased to see that they now have the recently relauched Royal system shelving system. It is amazing to see that this minimalist design dates back from 1948. Danish designer Poul Cadovius created the Royal System for the furniture brand dk3. You can customise the Royal System to your own needs: bookshelves, media storage, workstations, kitchen storage... It offers great possibilities to extend and reconfigure to follow the user's needs. I look forward to seeing more interiors with these gorgeous, modular and lightweight units. It comes in oak, walnut veneer on MDF or in laminate.

 

All via Twentytwentyone

{Design} Iphone Alarm Dock by Jonas Damon

For all you Iphone addicts, check out this clever Iphone Alarm Dock by designer Jonas Damon. It is made entirely out of wood, and has no electronics in it. The wooden box works like an amplifier to make the wake up call louder. I love it. So clever, The perfect mix of nostalgia and electronics that make it retro. Get it here.
Just download the Flip Clock Iphone App, et Voila!

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{Design} Life's Journey measuring stick by Baum Kuchen

I knew as soon as we moved into our home, 6 years ago, that I wanted to track my daughter's growth on a doorframe. But since I am not 100% positive we will live under this roof forever, I looked for a wall mounted growth charts.
I love Baum-kuchen's new product, the life's journey measuring stick. A simple, blank measuring stick where you can record the special milestones in your child's life. You can keep it hung on your wall and can take it with you when you move. I also love the philosophy behind their brand and hope to see more elegant products from them.

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{Design} Small ville USB plug wooden caps by Pana Objects

Today I am loving the Small Ville USB peripheral wooden caps by pana objects! 
Based in Thailand, Pana Objects is a small brand that aim is to reintroduce woodworking and craftsmanship into modern day life. Check out their cool designs for household items, decorative products and stationery. Wouldn't they look great on your desk to tidy away all those USB cables?

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{Design} Japanese aluminium pegs

I subscribe to the thought that you can never have too many desk accessories, especially when it comes to clips. They come in so handy for so many tasks... They regularly move around the house and even come on holiday with me! 

II used to love them before having kids, but children brought a whole new array of uses: sealing food bags, clipping blanket to buggy, craft organising, camping...

I love the classic wooden peg - maybe you can remember my previous post - but I have recently been introduced to these Japanese Aluminium pegs by my friend V. These Metal clips have a gorgeous anonymous design and have 100s of uses. They are the direct competition for the humble bulldog clip. Although I love those too...

You can find them at Labour and Wait £8.50 for 24 pieces.

{Interiors} Gorgeous Z1 Black cotton lamp by Ay Illuminate

What a fabulous lamp! I first saw it at my friend Anna's house, and I have since seen it popping up here and there on the blogosphere. 

I just love the Z1 Black cotton lamp by Ay Illuminate, it is in all natural bamboo and handwoven cotton from Ethiopia. 

Although it is huge and not so suited for low ceilings, I think I found the perfect chistmas present for my in-laws new home in the South of France...

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{Design} Me mirror by Mathias Hahn for Asplund

I just love this mirror! 
Designer Matthias Hahn has designed the Me mirror for Asplund. It is a simple design that can be rotated and adjusted by both the axis of the wooden handle and the vertical section of the stand. The design is inspired by historic mirror stands that used to be located in bathrooms, dressing rooms or hall ways. 

A great way to make the mirror a stand alone furniture feel rather than a wall mounted bathroom mirror.

It comes in lots of great shades as a table mirror and floor standing mirror.
I want the floor standing one in white please!

{Design} Equilateral nails

Valerie Gnaedig and Annie Lenon of The Winsome Brave, a Brooklyn design studio, have come up with the coolest collection of nails. These nails have equilateral heads, a slim profile and come in broze or brass. 

They look so good that you don't need the art to hang on them! You could also hang special pieces of jewellery like here, but they definitely need to be kept on display.

{Interiors} Fauna animal cushions by Areaware

I am loving these animal pillows by Ross Mendes for Areaware, I think they would make a great gift. The pillows are hand printed on 100% organic cotton and filed with hypoallergenic wadding. They are made in Brooklyn, NY, but you can order them from here if you are in Europe.
They have a huge choice of cool animals: zebra, elephant, koala and many more. I particularly like the Zebra!

Labrador Cushion

Cat Cushion

Penguin Cushion

{Design} Lasso flat-packed slippers

Lasso is a pair of flat-packed slippers by french team Gaspard Tiné-Berès & Ruben Valensi. Cleverly made from a single piece of wool-felt with a leather sole and laced by yourself, in the colour of your choice. Simply lace it up... Et voila!

By involving the owner in the manufacturing process, the idea is that each pair will be unique, depending on the person who owns it. A true local product.

If you like them, you could help kickstart the project here and get a pair or more in return depending on your contribution...

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