d e l i g h t f u l: February 2007

Thursday, February 22, 2007

montreal rendez-vous

chris and i are going to montreal for a few days! everyone have a good weekend...

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

sarah howell

sarah howell is another amazing illustrator.

this american life, possibly the best radio show ever, is going to be on tv! i was skeptical at first, but after watching the trailer was reassured that ira would not let us down. they have gone to great lengths to create a program with all the richness and odd sentiments of the radio show. it debuts on March 22 on showtime! (please let me know if you subscribe to showtime!)

PLUS i am going to see a this american life live show in a week!

dwell

for those of you who cannot get enough of your monthly dwell magazine (you know who you are), you'll be super happy to know that dwell has launched a new site! it's complete with archived content, video series, podcasts (in collaboration with excellent KCRW's DNA), and a blog! [via moco]

yeah for affordable artwork!

goodshape design launched a new batch of prints, straight from brooklyn. only $30 a piece! check them out here. [via d*sponge]

living in the present

great watch designed by computer graphics pioneer daniel will-harris. it displays the present time while blurring the past and the future. from the mca

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

buro north

a super talented australian group of graphic and industrial designers, buro north collaborates to create anything from print design to large installations. [via reluct]

oh method.

although i loathe the swiffer, the new omop from method is somehow so warm, fuzzy, & irresistable.

arcade fire x npr!

while we patiently await the new arcade fire album, neon bible, check out npr's recent concert! currently you can stream from the npr website and should be available for download soon. thanks npr, i love you.

eco H&M

Everyone's favorite H&M will be debuting an organic cotton line in March, including t-shirts, dresses, jeans, and maternity wear. The styles look cool and prices are low--enabling younger markets (like me!) to buy in. [via treehugger]

bloesem's weekend read: vintage ceramics

i am obsessed with pattern ceramics, so i was delighed to see this read by bloesem. here is a little guide to a few popular brands and artists of vintage ceramics, to help you start your collection!

joel tells the truth: "consumer electronics are a joke."

finally someone calls gizmodo out on their ridiculousness. joel johnson, a guest editor at gizmodo, calls us out for supporting all the unnecessary crap that comes out everyday. this article is hilarious... but oh so embarrassing... read it here. [thanks jed!]

good morning santos.

santos is a delightful little vaccuum coffee maker. what a nice form! i think this would be a great start to any coffee lovers day. by bodum [via tastespotting]

Monday, February 19, 2007

pretty in plastic

designed by Marie-Louis Gustafsson, who chose the pattern beacause it reminded her of the the crocheted table cloths her Swedish grandmother used to serve tea upon. availble at design house stockholm.

jeana sohn

jeana sohn is an illustrator from la, & i fell in love with her work at her GRSF show last summer. the vivid stories and details in her paintings make them unforgettable. plus there are floating moustaches everywhere! what more could you ask for?!

steamy

microwave vegatable steamer from rubbermade. cute and perfect for dimsum! i want it! available here. [via tastespotting]

oink

lovely hand painted piggy banks for good fortune in the new year. from somewhere in china...

Sunday, February 18, 2007

happy new year of the pig!

the year of the pig is associated with happiness, honesty, and verility. eat up!

Friday, February 16, 2007

have a great weekend everyone!!!

love linds & cute tiny guys from wollyhoodwinks

is it true?

a new book for aspiring designers which starts its how to/manifesto with the title chapter: don't be a wanker! "making the transition from design student to successful creative often involves a lot of reassessment, adaptation and resignation--just when you thought you'd cracked it and got that qualification, you realize that your actual education starts here." sounds like a good book! there is an interview with Karim included, and based on the books theme, I hope it's satirical! find it on amazon in march. [via mocoloco]

tsumori

spring collection from tsumori chisato...great prints.

they're here!

yesss! royal elastics releases my new flonica tomorrow...die cut upper and sockliner=fresh feet all day. I can't wait to wear them in the spring!

amy butler

Amy Butler is a fabulous textile designer from...Ohio! Every collection of hers is beautiful, just the right balance between organic & geometric. Her studio/home in Denison looks pretty ideal too!

better than flowers

wow! i would turn in my flower box for this grill anyday. by henrick drecker

Thursday, February 15, 2007

beirut

beirut is the most unique band i have heard in years... inspired by russian gypsy folk music, jach condon leads a band of multitaskers who handle cello, accordion, violin, keys, mandolin, drums, guitar, and ukulele...pure joy to your ears! check out their newish ep lon gisland, and listen to them instantly here.

yum

la tartine gourmande is one of the best food blogs around...delicious photography + recipes included! + the writer lives in boston!

miff

i am so jealous of miff, she wears a new designer outfit every single day, gosh. [via love made visible]

illu stration felt

"Maryam has studied nearly every design disapline imaginable, from textiles to fashion, interiors, pattern design, and architecture..." and consequently works wonders with felt. available through illu stration. [via decor8]

eva solo on garlic

eva_garlic, originally uploaded by designdelight.

beautiful garlic press from classic danish designer eva solo

100 chairs/100 days

gamper martino has decided "there is no perfect chair," and set out to make 100 chairs in 100 days. "over a year and a half period, he collected a stockpile of discarded, dumped, and donated chairs from the streets of london. from this collection he has recycled, re-invented and reconstructed new chairs which are a mix of all the parts." he has chosen 29 of these creations to be on view at the design museum london. [via tree hugger]

3191: a year of mornings

3191 is a joint photography project. the ladies behind the project are stephanie and mav, who live in respective portlands, 3191 miles apart. what a creative way to share and stay in touch!