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Showing posts with label modern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label modern. Show all posts

Sunday, January 22, 2012

a vespa turned desk and more scooter-compact solutions


I came across this Vespa turned desk on FreshHome.com and can't get over how cool and functional it is. The Australian blogger of Reinventing Wheels used the body of a non-restorable 1968 Vespa to create a unique workstation that has mad style. It'd be a perfect piece for a small place that may not have room for a big desk/ office area.

This, of course, encouraged my search for more re-purposed scooters and compact desks:


1. Bel y Bel- from Spain- recycle vehicle pieces and create trendy furniture, inlcuding this Vespa-Seat Limited Edition BV-08.

2. The Cube Duke from Camif can be used as an end table with storage and easily transformed into a work space.

3. This Vespa chair, which uses the same idea as Bel y Bel, is actually relative to the above Vespa desk and another DIY project from Reinventing Wheels.

4. Maurizio Lamponi Leopardi- from Italy- turned the Vespa headlight into a functioning lamp and astounding piece of art.

5. For those who sit enough at work, this standing desk by Ursula Maier provides compactibility with standability to stretch out those sitting bones.

6. This rolling cube created for Deeply Madly Living can be easily rolled in and out of a closet or corner.

7. My personal favorite on the list is the Solitaire by Alexander Lotersztain. I love the simplicity of the piece and easy access storage area underneath the seat.

Which one is your favorite? Have you repurposed any form of transportation recently? Or created a unique workspace for a small area? Please, do share. :)

Thursday, January 12, 2012

a creative duvet for a creative boy



I am smitten over this duvet! I love the artwork that Jen's son Daniel created but what I love even more is the inpiration that Jen is in taking the time and patience to create this.

Jen took some of  Daniel's rad drawings and uploaded them into Photoshop. After some cropping, sizing, and erasing she was left with the outlines to work with.




It took 10 hours of prepping and tracing for Jen to complete this super cool duvet for Daniel. Amazing! Totally want to do something similiar for Kai.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

simple white winter touch for a bright and open space


Love, love, LOVE these snow globes from West Elm. So simple and modern. Would add an elegant winter touch to any room and compliment a space full of color. Although their sale price of $19.99 seems reasonable, I'm sure it would make for a quick DIY project like these mason jars turned snow globes here.


Put a cluster of them on an open kitchen shelf or counter for a hint of the holidays while still maintaining a clean and open space to cook up a holiday meal. Love the cheery yellow and open shelving!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

a city next to sea


1. I am in love with the simplicity and funcionality of this drawer chest by Japanese designer Keiji Ashizawa.
2. The chest inspired my first thought, "living in th city, thinking of the sea", and the colors in this piece represent the scheme that came to mind.
3. The blue bed frame has a "laying out on the sea" feel to it and adds to the simple/ modern vibe.