Poster paste

I found this idea in photographer Patric Johansson's portfolio. Love the idea of pasting posters to the wall and tearing them back to achieve this look. The limited colour palette is striking too. Can't wallpaper your walls with posters in your home? Think about doing this on a large piece of foam core board or similar and prop against the wall or behind a desk. (Removable adhesive strips would work with the lightweight board as well.)

Patric Johansson

Sometimes words aren't enough. Sometimes the pictures, like that good old cliche, do the talking. I am speechless when I look at Patric Johansson's work. An amazing photographer with a stupendous portfolio. See that's not enough. You have to go look for yourself at his rep's site. Love it all.

Carter Williamson

Shaun Carter of the Sydney-based architectural firm Carter Williamson emailed Jo and I yesterday after finding a post Jo published of their work back in '07. I happened to mention that their work is so fabulous that I'd hoped there were enough photos on their website for another post. Turns out they're about to launch a major update to their site so Shaun sent over a number of photos of their latest work. My favourites are below. (Thanks Shaun!!)

Even the floor!

Want to paper your space with all those posters you have hoarded over time? Don't forget the floor! This amazing installation is by Alisa Grifo, a set and interior designer based in New York and Sweden.

Planting a little retro

House plants are becoming an all consuming passion of mine. I find myself dragging home little pots from the supermarket and losing myself in green envy just outside the hardware store. Today's retro deliciousness is fitting then Interior Decorating with Plants, by Carla Wallach, Macmillan Publishing, New York, 1976. And please no comments on the phallic symbolism of that cactus in the bedroom!