Monday, April 12, 2010

Library furniture!

So we're going to start house hunting soon and we're starting pre-house hunting research. This means making lists, visiting suburbs and of course, I'm researching new crafty things and cheap design ideas for the new place.

So far, the list includes:

2 bedrooms (at least)
2 bath (the master must have a bathtub)
car park
well designed kitchen

Really thats it so far...we're not picky :-)

In my house design research, I've realized I may want an office/library just so I can put this sofa in it!

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How cool would that sofa be in an awesomely modern library or home office!? Dog included, of course!


...or....on the smaller side, how adorable is this sofa?

Finally, my new (non-existant) home office is totally going to have this recycled craft desk:

Every office needs bookshelves and being the "readers" we are, we'd definitely need bookshelves.

This is eye-catchingly cool...
Book Shelves console
but it's a bit too cool for my future space...

I do like the idea of floating books!
Sticklebook Invisible shelving system for books

There are too many good choices out there. It's too hard to choose!

I wonder if anyone actually color-codes their books -- it does look pretty cool!!



Rainbow Bookshelf


Love!

p.s. as always, click the photos!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Mark Tuckey

I love the look of recycled wood. (since I'm taking these from the website, not saved files, I can't make the pictures any smaller but as always, click the pictures to go to the website)

Mark Tuckey does some nice, simple designs

flush mount with warehouse bench. packing crate


trestle. american oak (2)



Along the recycled and Mark Tuckey line (ie, not wood)...how cool is this?

weathered copper. redgum top




Suddenly I can't attach any pictures....that's all for now folks

love

Monday, March 29, 2010

Recycle - Repurpose - Upcycle

I've been pretty obsessed with learning to recycle. My goal is to recycle/refurbish furniture.

I have to first start small...so I found this book:
(click on all the pictures to visit their websites)
Craftcycle: 100+ Earth-Friendly Projects and Ideas for Everyday Living

It shows of one of my favorite things: fusing plastics,.

I've played with fusing plastics before but I'd really love to get into seriously.

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fused plastic bag

Fused plastic bag art by ayechihuahua.
fused plastic wall art (how cool is this?!)

Fused plastic Bibs.




fused plastic mandala.

love xoxo

Yellow headbands

Etsy is my internet addiction and these are my favorites today. Click on the pictures to go to their shops.


I've been addicted to looking for mustard yellow headbands for my hair...

Visit Bubbaloubands

bubbaloubands


Visit Gazzu
Gazzu



brown yarn headband with flower and lace
thelittleprints



just friends poppy garland headband.
much love, illy


love!