WINKS

... vintage penguin collage on my wall

WINKS - weekend links. Here we list what has come in during the week, things we've found and things we think you'll want to see. If you'd like to see your blog or website featured email us and if we think it fits with our readers we'll link you. So what's in this week?

• New blog alert! Camilla Molders, a designer based in Melbourne, Australia muses about her inspirations and good design. Check out Designalogue.




• Kim from ecosalon (great green blog) wrote to introduce us to Gore Design who make stylish hand-crafted eco-concrete sinks, countertops and furniture. Check out Kim's post here.




• Sitting in the inbox this tempting email from from Melanie .... "Lushpad is a unique online home for lovers of mid-century Modern furniture, accessories and related objects sought by vintage collectors and anyone else interested in contemporary design and art. In the spirit of democratizing good design, Lushpad is a resource for everyone, where buyers and sellers can connect at every price point. If you have an authentic original, licensed original, reproduction or contemporary artwork to sell, or if you are in the market for furniture, art and/or information, this is where you belong."




• Another new blog to devour! eye spy is full of eye candy and inspirational finds. Thanks for the intro Susie!




• Those über talented SCAD guys are at it again at Working Class Studio. A new line and it's just right for fun al fresco entertaining. Check out that cutie in the cheeky blow up frame too!




• Emi Elias & Santiago Barros are coucou, a home decor store in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I so wish I could drop over to B.A. and check it out but until then I'll have to drop by their Flickr page or their Etsy store micoucou.
  




• Clever, clever, clever, clever. Matt from Wallace Clay emailed us about the Towel Tender, a towel bar designed specifically for pedestal sinks. Did I say clever? Good looking and great price point too!




• Says it all really and I LOVE David Trubridge. You can find it here.




• Loving the portfolio of artist Jillian Ditner at Painted by Numbers. Jillian is an artist and illustrator who lives and works in Toronto. Where can we get our hands on your work Jillian? I'm sure you'll want a piece too after you visit the website.

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... across the communal table, breakfast this morning at grub street

WINKS - weekend links. Here we list what has come in during the week, things we've found and things we think you'll want to see. If you'd like to see your blog or website featured email us and if we think it fits with our readers we'll link you. So what's in this week?

• An email from Alice at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers landed in our inbox. "We are an auction house located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood that holds around 6 Furniture and Decorative Arts auctions throughout the year – we also have departments ranging from Fine Books and Manuscripts and Fine Art to Vintage Couture and Fine Jewelry. Additionally, we have Marketplace sales once a month. These sales include cheap but chic furniture, decorative items, prints and paintings. They are always a fun and eclectic mix of things that all of our employees here (and people all over the globe) use as a resource for finding unique items for the apartments (or homes). Price points can sometimes be so palatable that people take a DIY approach and buy items in these auctions to fix up themselves – repaint, reupholster or just totally rework. Though we are located in Chicago, we do a large majority of our business globally and all across the country through absentee bids, phone bidding and over the internet, so it is really accessible no matter where you are located." I've been perusing the current catalogue ... and crying over the pieces that got away. (Archives are like that! I shouldn't have looked at the 2007 vintage couture catalogue.) Great resource Alice.




• New work by Visualingual. They've just completed a series of limited-edition screenprints, Accidental Aphorisms. The background is a white halftone of clouds, while each message is an assemblage of bits of commercial signage found in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. Read more here and definitely buy them here.




• “Outdoor rugs offer an easy way to set the foundation for your outdoor space by adding a decorative splash of color and creating a visually more inviting area,” says Mike Voyles, president of Home Infatuation. "State-of-the-art materials -- weatherproof woven polypropylene, woven plastic, hand painted with acrylic paints on heavyweight canvas, 100% fiber enhanced polypropylene in a flat-weave-construction – provide incredible workmanship and low maintenance. They are even reversible, for added versatility. The lightweight rugs are easily cleaned with water from a hose and roll up compactly for storage." "WOW!" says Kim of Desire to Inspire. "Love one of these for my back deck. Wonder what the shipping would be?"


• Also in the inbox a link to a new art publishing website. Artaissance features a vast selection of artists and their work and is easy to navigate with multiple browsing options to help users find the exact style that they want. Printed on both paper and canvas, users can customize what medium they want and what size they want for their space.




• One for our Toronto readers. Erica wrote to introduce Roseland Gallery. "We carry exclusive design/art objects, furniture and lighting from all over the world, and truly offer something different to Toronto." Lots of amazing pieces on their website. Creations to nourish the soul of the home.




• If you haven't already seen Kareem Rizk's work then drop by his etsy shop. Too cool collage from this Melbourne based artist!




• Not quite the type of design we highlight but a brilliant idea and worthy of a wink! Dilus, an electronic teddy bear designed to help long term hospitalised children with socialization, entertainment, communication, and education. Dilus uses holographic technology allowing children to participate in classes, interact with other bear owning kids, watch TV. You get the idea. Each child can customise the polymer skin of their new best friend. Designed by Bruno Oro de Abreu and only a concept at this stage.




• And finally this in from Finnish designer Lincoln Kayiwa to introduce his TUKAANI eating device. "TUKAANI is Finnish for the toucan bird species. The sterling silver TUKAANI is a hand made eating device for Asian food consumers in the West. It may be held as traditional chopsticks. But unlike the disposable wooden chopsticks, TUKAANI is both machine and hand washable and much easier to set on – and use at table. The matt surface and taut movement allow steady grip in the hand. The curl at the end of the TUKAANI provides eased food picking and delivery to the mouth. The loop also allows easier hanging, storage and display. The Toucan's bill provided inspiration for this cutlery project." Check it out here.

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first cup of coffee for the day....

WINKS - weekend links. Here we list what has come in during the week, things we've found and things we think you'll want to see. If you'd like to see your blog or website featured email us and if we think it fits with our readers we'll link you. So what's in this week?

• Andrey emailed us to introduce Espasso and whoa! when I clicked on the links I realised how glad I was that this email landed in my inbox. "I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to Espasso, our showroom located in New York and Los Angeles dedicated to modern and contemporary design from Brazil . We are excelling in the market for Brazilian furniture designers, ranging from mid-century masters such as Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and Joaquim Tenreiro to today’s names like Isay Weinfeld, Carlos Motta and Arthur Casas. I believe our diverse blend of periods would greatly pique the interest of the readers of your blog." And after you've finished drooling over their website click over to their 1stdibs site. I covert just about every piece.




• Make up the wall has during the summer moved their creativity from the homes to the public space.
  Flower tags on walls, flower tape on bus sheds, flower stickers on cars; pure blossom!




• Where does Rachel Mallon find the time? Busy interior designer and blogger she's started a second blog over at WOW women's world. Check out dwellings and decor. Eye candy, sources and lots of great design advice!




• Andrea Heimer has a new website. Love her work like we do? Then you're in for a treat!




• We've winked Diane Bronstein's art before but she emailed us a link to her blog Inspiration By Design. Drop over and say hi!




• Tareq Abu Ghazaleh is a talented furniture designer from Jordan. Until recently you could only view his work at his showroom in Amman. Now he has a blog qerat where he showcases his beautiful pieces as well as his inspirations. I love discovering wonderful things from far flung spaces. Isn't the web (and Tareq's furniture) amazing?




• Cool products and trends in art, architecture, home, fashion, transportation and more. Always the weird and unusual... and sometimes a little idle rambling. That's how Wendy Presseisen describes her blog Just Cool. Check out her Etsy store Pop Art Cafe too.

Will you forgive me if I stop now? I have so many more to share but I've run out of time. Lots more next week!

WINKS

... in my hallway

WINKS - weekend links. Here we list what has come in during the week, things we've found and things we think you'll want to see. If you'd like to see your blog or website featured email us and if we think it fits with our readers we'll link you. So what's in this week?

• Kristine Baerlin emailed from her Brooklyn studio and I'm so glad she did. "My hand-painted portraits of children and families are a contemporary approach to the pop art tradition, each carefully planned with my client to best reflect their individual style and taste. Working together, we swap color ideas, decide on a size and determine the best photograph from which to work. I always love collaborating with new designers (with family clients), or even working directly with moms. You can learn more about my portraits at Figment Studio." Forget the kids! I want one of me! Kristine I LOVE your work.




• Melbourne based Miriam Bereson designs the cutest wall friezes, magnets and mirrors you'll find. Wonderfully colourful with funky graphics her range is perfect for your little one's room and don't forget the fridge. Pop over to the website and check out the year planners. I so need one of these for next year! Thanks Adam for introducing us to Miriam's work.


• From humble kitchen object to must have everyday day, the tea towel has come a long way. The Nicholas Gallery in downtown Cincinnati has pulled together a show featuring 25 of today's hottest artists and designers and their tea towel triumphs. Details here.




• Julie from Boatman Geller emailed with news of a competition. "We are busy spreading the word about our new product carrie and tuck. To celebrate its upcoming release, we are giving away three carrie and tuck note totes! Would you like to win a carrie and tuck note tote in the color of your choice? Just comment on our blog and tell us why and where you will be taking your note tote this summer. We will choose three lucky winners on July 31st!"




• This gorgeous chair is the Formula chair designed by Matthias Demacker for ARRMET. Presented during the Salone del Mobile in Milan, it just the latest in Matthias' award winning range of furniture. Take the time to explore his website. There are some amazing pieces.




• It's official. This week saw the launch of the DMShop Directory: Where Design is Found. Design Milk polled readers to find out what they wanted most, and an overwhelming 50% of readers wanted a shopping directory for products and services. With categories from architects to web design with everything in between (art galleries, home decor, stationery and more) listing in the directory is completely free. Site owners can visit here to add their sites. The rest of us can click on over and check it out. What a great resource in the making!




• Photographer Gemma Comas has new work on her blog and it's beautiful!




• Finally Adelle sent me a link to her new blog. She's only just started but already she's posting great finds. Need a good online outdoor fabric source in Australia check out what Adelle found here. Welcome to the blogosphere!

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...in my office

WINKS - weekend links. Here we list what has come in during the week, things we've found and things we think you'll want to see. If you'd like to see your blog or website featured email us and if we think it fits with our readers we'll link you. So what's in this week? (A little short this week. Apologies but lots for next week!)

• Super talented blogger and e-magazine editor and creator Erin has just launched Mankind Magazine. Mankind Mag is a monthly publication dedicated to showcasing the talents of the emerging art and design community. You can find out all about it here. Erin you're a one woman creative dynamo!!!




• Press release in the email in box this week from Caroline at I LOVE DESIGN. "We are dedicated to bringing you the best in new design. It is our mission to present fresh, beautiful and unique design items, ranging from chic and stylish to cool, hip and fun. Whether you aspire to Victorian extravaganza, French bold glamour or prefer the clean lines of modern Scandinavian design there’s sure to be a style here at I LOVE DESIGN for you."




• Beautiful wooden and leather lampshades by Weplight from Argentina. The shades arrive flat packed and expand to reveal their strong modern character. More info here. Thanks Nadia!


• Jodie emailed "I wanted to introduce our website to you, Sea and Jae. It is our goal to take well-designed items and give tips and tricks for giving thoughtful and meaningful gifts. We will provide fresh gift ideas whether you are looking for a small gift for a friend or favors for 200. We believe gift giving is like story telling….make it relevant. I have also recently started a blog to further show people some tips and tricks, as well as, where to find the inspiration." Jodie such cute gift ideas!




• It's winter here and I find an email from Erica in my box teasing me with an image of that sums up summertime. Drink in one hand and book in the other I can just see myself lounging on this fabulous outdoor day bed from Veneman Furniture. For those of you in the northern hemisphere check out the website for summer furniture ideas.




• Award winning travel writer and photographer Piers Moore Ede emailed to introduce Robin Moore Ede Art. Online you will find art prints of Piers' photographs and delightful watercolours by his interior designer father Robin Moore Ede. I'm particularly taken with these Moorish tiles. Exquisite blues and intriguing patterns. Thanks Piers!