I’ve been spotting big trend in firewood and logs being incorporated into modern homes and spaces.
Pictured here are creations by Bleu Nature. I consider them one of the best modern examples of bringing the outdoors in.
I think these log side tables are gorgeous. I absolutely love the pebble inspired coffee table pictured here. The designers’ use of wood and white lacquer creates a beautiful juxtaposition of warm and cool materials (both natural and man made) in a way where the man-made lacquer still breathes nature’s inspiration.
If Bleu Nature is not in your budget, but you’re looking to play with similar outdoor/indoor concepts, I love the more crude, but fun firewood storing bed made out of plywood which I spotted at Anthropologie in Santa Monica. Feeling the need to stay warm this season, or just want to be closer to nature? While this bed is not for sale, I think this is a fun design to steal and make yourself
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Starting the new week with the grand finale of last week’s 99 Cent Store DIY’s with one of my absolute favorite dollar store DIY’s. Lara Knutson’s 3 String Shelf makes me wish I thought of it. And that’s generally one of the best compliments I can give. It is awesome in its [...]
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Sometimes a trip to the 99 cent store is full of wonder and surprises. I am now a proud owner of this glamorous sponge. Leave it to the 99 cent store to carry silver sponges. There are three to a pack. I was skeptical as to how well they would actually [...]
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For a texture lover like me, modularArts drywall is very exciting. It makes any accent wall pop and I love the depth created with different lighting techniques for a seductive evening look, or poppin’-bright texture in the light of day.
Don’t have the budget? I can imagine laying down some pieces of plywood, spreading [...]
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There is an entire array of knit and weaved lamps by Korean designer Kwangho Lee. Here’s a knit chandelier of a more eclectic style.
If you don’t knit, do not despair. Here are some really easy steps to making this awesome lamp using yarn, a baloon, vaseline and wallpaper glue. I want to [...]
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I saw this display at Anthropologie and loved the idea of large wood blocks in the middle of the table for hot pots or decorative purposes. You can elevate items and leave others below as seen here with the candles. What a great way to add a little taste of nature to your [...]
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I love this floral arrangement made out of paper wedding bells. The idea of using a familiar object in a new way is always exciting to me. Just by turning the bells to reveal the flower-like shape, suddenly the perception of this familiar object is very different. I love the diagonal strand. [...]
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Christien Meindertsma makes some amazing chunky knits. They include giant rugs and knit poufs. Check out her “One Sheep Cardigan“. Pretty cute. Nummy Nims writes that the rug was created for the Design For a Living World Exhibit.
Another chunky wool rug is now on sale at West Elm if you want the [...]
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Rubber bands go beyond the rubber ball and make for great materials for modern furniture design. Elastico are the bookshelves by Arianna Vivenzio. And this chair is from Anthropologie. And then there’s the rubber band chair by Tom Dixon. I wish it came in other colors than black since one of [...]
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Reclaimed wood is becoming a hot commodity. You get the already-aged look and feel and the question becomes what do you do with it and how do you make it look good if all you have are different pieces. Here are a few examples of how lots of little pieces piece together a [...]
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