MY ADVENTURE IS YOUR ADVANTAGE :: ART // DESIGN // FASHION // DECOR

Little Factory :: Letters and Numbers

2009-11-10T13:27:00.001-07:00

Some great products from the fine folks at Little Factory! Not surprisingly, I am in love with their Number Placemats and Letter Coasters, made from laser-cut felt. (Similar designs make an appearance in the form of their number and letter scarves.) Be sure to check out their other tabletop designs, as well as their t-shirts and blankets!

www.littlefactory.com

[via MocoLoco]

More product images after the jump! Huzzah!

Useful Towel

2009-11-09T16:49:00.000-07:00

Design blog sweetheart Bailey Doesn't Bark has just released a whole slew of new products, including this tea towel. The Useful Towel certainly lives up to its name: a ruler and unit conversions are printed in black ink.

Available from Bailey Doesn't Bark: $22

Camping :: Jesper K. Thomsen

2009-11-09T16:26:00.000-07:00

The exclusive Camping series was designed by Jesper K. Thomsen for Normann Copenhagen. The series consists of a chair, table, stool, and daybed in molded beech wood with full-grain leather. Crafted using traditional cabinet making methods, Camping is an excellent example of new Danish design.

Jesper K. Thomsen explains:

Archetypal, traditional camping equipment has been my inspiration. The design has a recognition factor that brings the thoughts over to leisure and togetherness, that many think are typical of camping. I like the thought of bringing outdoor pursuits indoors, or perhaps more correctly, freedom into the living room. At the same time, the icon, camping furniture, has been refined in my interpretation. Against all odds, I have been successful in making chairs and the daybed without frames beneath the seat, which is part of its unique expression.

See more at www.normanncopenhagen.com

More product images after the jump!

Giveaway :: 50 Custom Thank You Cards

2009-11-09T09:41:00.001-07:00

See? I told you there would be another giveaway! MAIYA sponsor Uprinting.com is offering myself and one lucky winner 50 custom Thank You cards! The timing couldn't be better with the upcoming holidays and festivities! To enter, read on:

Giveaway Prize: (50 ct.) 7 x 5" (folded to 3.5 x 5") Custom Thank You Cards with plain envelopes
Shipping: Free UPS Ground within United States
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents due to shipping costs. Offer not available to residents outside of the US, sorry!

Three ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment on THIS POST telling me how you would use these cards OR tell me something you're thankful for. Be sure to include an email address so I can contact you if you win!

2. After you've left a comment on this post, write your own post about this giveaway! Include a link back to this giveaway and to Uprinting.com. Leave another comment with a link to your post.

3. Follow me on Twitter and post the following: " RT Enter to win 50 FREE custom Thank You cards from @CapreeK and @uprinting: http://bit.ly/11oHzU "

Do all three to increase your chances!

This giveaway will run for 5 days only: November 9th through November 13th! The winner will be announced on Monday, November 16th!

Good luck!

Modern Wallpaper :: Shape and Form

2009-11-09T08:00:00.001-07:00

The new Shape and Form wallpaper collection from Superfresco is full of geometric goodness! The collection consists of eight contemporary patterns in either white or black. My personal favorite is the Concave pattern in black - a flowing ogee highlighted with flashes of gloss and metallic. If you fancy a 3D touch, perhaps the Checker pattern will fit the bill. Each check is printed at a different height, emphasized by glossy shadow effects. For relatively more traditional fair, consider the Soul pattern - a classic contemporary stripe with gloss and metallic details. Other patterns in the collection include Cubix and Estuary.

Shape and Form available from Graham & Brown: $60 / double roll

More product images after the jump!

LINKY DINKS :: good stuff from around the web

2009-11-06T15:39:00.000-07:00

A few reasons why the Internet is so awesome.

This wallpaper has built in pockets. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself. [Freshome]

Best thing ever created with paper: a giant head. Seriously. [Craft]

Tweenbots: A NYC resident decides to bring people together, one robot at a time. [Club Narwhal]

Show off your family tree with these über modern genealogy charts! [Design*Sponge]

Light transmitting concrete. You read that right. Concrete you can SEE THROUGH. [2Modern Design Talk]

Need some inspiration for your kitchen? Anna shares some of the most inspiring around! [Door Sixteen]

These customizable alphabet plates will make kids feel pretty darn special. A great gift for that little one in your life! [swissmiss]

A big thank you to all you dear Adventurers who came along for the ride this week! I hope you liked what you found! Have a great weekend and enjoy the links! I'll see you Monday!

P.S. Don't forget to enter the MegRuth Photography giveaway! Only a few days left to enter!

Kinetics :: Nicholas Schrunk

2009-11-06T15:10:00.001-07:00

I love kinetic typography! This video by Nicholas Schrunk is not only a great example, but it takes it a step further by exploring human motion at the same time. Very well done, indeed.

About:
"Kinetics" was an exploration into human movement and relating it to illustrative typographical elements. To achieve the footage to show human motion at the level needed we shot with a scientific high-speed camera at 500 frames per second in HD on a green screen for the performance. The subject of break-dancing was used because of its raw beauty of illustrating human motion. Typography is used as an illustrative element in this piece supporting the kinetics of the motion. The typeface Didot was chosen because it combined a modern feel with classic serifs.

A few more kinetic typography experiments worth checking out:
Social Life, With Friends
V for Vendetta
Fight Club - Chemical Burn
70 Years of Revolutionary Protest Music

The Good Machinery

2009-11-06T10:55:00.000-07:00

There's something terribly sad about these paintings but there's also something incredibly beautiful. I'll go on this gloomy journey with you any day, The Good Machinery.

Portfolio
Flickr
Etsy

[via Meathaus]

More images after the jump!

David Stark for West Elm

2009-11-06T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hello, Sparkly Decor collection. Your playful orbs of holiday cheer would fit right in with any style of decor. But then, you already knew that.

David Stark for West Elm: $6 - $99

Zipper Cup :: MollaSpace

2009-11-06T09:45:00.000-07:00

If there's one thing MollaSpace is good for, it's weird mugs and cups. (Remember the Teeth Mug??) This new offering is a little less creepy. The Zipper Cup incorporates two mundane objects (a zipper and a cup) into something unique. According to MollaSpace "the intricate design mechanism of a zipper reflects the bonding and friendship of two people, which is why they are sold in pairs. Great for gifts to newly weds, friends, parents, anniversary etc." I'm not sure about imbuing this object with such symbolism, but there you go. Available in white ceramic.

Zipper Cup from MollaSpace: $40 for a set of 2 cups/coasters

Rex Ray

2009-11-05T10:28:00.001-07:00

If I could marry a piece of art, I would marry one of Rex Ray's paper collages. And then I'd have about 50 mistresses from his resin panels. Could someone make that happen for me? Thanks.

About:
Rex Ray is a San Francisco based fine artist, whose collages, paintings and design work have been exhibited at galleries and museums, including the The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, University Art Museum in Berkeley, San Jose Museum of Modern Art, The Crocker Museum in Sacramento, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, Michael Martin Galleries, Gallery 16, New Langton Arts, and Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions.

www.rexray.com

More images after the jump, including a little sneak into Rex's ridiculously amazing studio!

WINNER :: Postcard Giveaway

2009-11-05T09:55:00.000-07:00

There weren't as many entries for this giveaway, so for those who did enter - your chances were pretty good! I compiled all the entries into a spreadsheet in the order they were received and then - BLAMMO - sent them on their way to Mr. Randomizer. The lucky soul who will receive 100 FREE postcards to use as they please is....

Entry #2 aka Jena Ardell with a Tweet!

Congratulations to Jena, who plans to use these postcards as promos for her upcoming Summer Love book! (Jena is a fantastic photographer - check out her work! You won't be disappointed.)

Thank you to everyone who entered and a BIG thank you especially to MAIYA sponsor Uprinting.com for such a great giveaway! If you didn't win, don't dismay! There will be future giveaways to participate in!

Image: Jena Ardell

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor as well, contact me for more info.

[PSST! Don't forget to enter the MegRuth Photography giveaway! Only five more days to enter!]

Modern Bed & Breakfast

2009-11-04T14:21:00.000-07:00

Can you believe this bed and breakfast in Belgium? Seriously, look at all those colors! Big, bright, and bold - just the way I like them! I love all the mid-century flourishes throughout the house, too. I'm tempted to fly to Europe for the sole purpose of staying here. Who's with me?

[Photos by De Baerdemaeker Kat via OWI]

[via Desire to Inspire]

More images after the jump!

Don't forget!

2009-11-04T10:54:00.001-07:00

The postcard giveaway ends today - don't forget to enter!

Also, the portrait session giveaway from MegRuth Photography is still up - 1 more week! Enter here.

Spread the word.

Thanks!

Azul de Corso

2009-11-03T16:12:00.000-07:00

Excuse my while I pick my jaw up off the floor....

About:
Azul De Corso is a freelance artist, graphic designer and illustrator. Her client list includes Pepsico, MTV, Nickelodeon,VH1, Unilever, Creamfields, among others. She has also worked as an art director for editorials in Mexico and Argentina. She is the correspondent of IdN magazine.

www.azuldecorso.com.ar

Tree Hooked Hanger

2009-11-03T16:03:00.000-07:00

Well, color me impressed! This new modular hanger is both sculptural and extremely functional. Hang jackets, scarves, and apparently scissors, in style with this powder coated steel beauty. Designed to mimic the branches and twigs of a flowering tree, the Tree Hooked Hanger is completely flexible: mount it horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Any number of individual hangers may be connected to create custom patterns to fit any space. Available in Green, Silver, or Black.

Tree Hooked Hanger available from Yanko Design: $89

Ricky Allman

2009-11-03T15:29:00.000-07:00

I'm pretty sure I saw this the last time I drove up the canyon...

About Ricky:

I was born and raised in Utah, enduring weekly earthquake drills at school and lessons about the apocalypse and the "evils of the world" on Sundays.

I felt somewhat safe and protected, surrounded by Mormons and the Rocky Mountains, but as I grew older, I got a bit of courage and ventured out of my hometown. I lived in Germany, England, Taiwan, Seattle and New England. I was reshaped by my travels and embraced many types of people and new ways of thinking.

During my time in New England, my wife and I had two children. I received a BFA from MassArt and an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design. We now live in Tornado Alley in Kansas City, Missouri where I teach painting and drawing at UMKC.

Check out: www.rickyallman.com. If you fancy what you see, pick up a few of Ricky's prints from 20x200.

More images after the jump!

Mod Green Pod

2009-11-03T14:57:00.000-07:00

I've been browsing around and ordering fabric samples today for a (very far off) roman shade project. I have to admit, one of my favorite things is ordering swatches for future projects and ideas. There's something about getting beautiful little squares of fabric in the mail that makes me so happy. Do any of you do this?? I have piles of samples all over my office - swatches for furniture, swatches for window treatments, swatches for carpet and rugs... I'm starting to think I should have been an interior designer.

Anyway, I ran across this organic textile company today and I was really impressed with their designs and overall mission. Mod Green Pod offers 100% certified organic cotton fabrics as well as vinyl-free wallpapers printed with water-based inks on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper. An eco-conscious company with kick-A designs? Yes, please!

Do you know of any other great textile companies with a modern aesthetic and/or 'green' goals? Share in the comments!

Click here to read more about Mod Green Pod's earth friendly process and products.

NEW from Kate Banazi

2009-11-02T15:51:00.000-07:00

Kate's work always blows my mind! Hands down my favorite working artist.

Portfolio
Flickr
Blog
Etsy

More images after the jump!

Bad Typography Is Everywhere.

2009-11-02T15:05:00.000-07:00

I suppose you're right, Craig Ward. By the way, your glass is looking a little empty - top up?

From the portfolio of designer Craig Ward - good stuff, really!

Spectrum Wall Clock :: Jon Almond

2009-11-02T14:52:00.000-07:00

Now that the clocks have gone back an hour and everything is dark and depressing by 6pm, I think I ought to invest in this cheerful timepiece by Jon Almond. The brightly hued spokes would certainly make me feel better about life (and the dwindling hours of light). How could you look at that clock and not feel happy?

Available from Habitat: £40

LINKY DINKS :: good stuff from around the web

2009-10-30T18:01:00.000-06:00

Inspiring finds and the links that go with them!

A peek into Mia Christopher's colorful and inspiring sketchbooks - she's already filled 14 books so far this year! [Meathaus]

DIY tiger wallpaper: a little spray starch and a cool image will make those walls pop! [Design*Sponge]

It's greeting card season - get on top of things with these festive designs from Caroline Gardner. [Housemartin]

The best thing since sliced bread? Sliced bread notebooks - sliced, numbered, and ready for doodling! [2modern Design Talk]

This fun coat rack will put a smile on your face, not to mention the cute house it calls home! [Cozy Little Cave]

Go ahead, write on the walls. This new dry erase paint will let your inner child out in no time! [Design Milk]

It's incredible what artist Daniel Stolle can achieve with so few colors - check out his gorgeous prints! [Human Resources]

Happy Halloween! Enjoy your weekend and watch out for poisoned candy. See you Monday!

Skulls, Zombies, and Limbs, oh my!

2009-10-30T17:31:00.000-06:00

More ghoulish dinnerware than I even knew existed... Get your zombie, skull, and dismembered body part fix here! Oh, Etsy. You never fail me.

Urban Soule serves up some stylin' wares in time for your next feast.. of BRAINS!

More after the jump!

MotherMacabre is just freakin' creepy. Realistic rib cage platters and jaw bone bowls...I'm not even going to mention her Living Dead Girl Jar. Moving on...

FoldedPigs offers restaurant style wares spruced up with a little anatomy action. Eat your heart out. [Or eat your brain out, in the case of this brain bowl/candy dish.]

Skull House sells nothing but, you guessed it, skulls. Slip cast porcelain skulls are yours for the taking [buying] - nearly 50 different styles to choose from.

I know that last one isn't dinnerware, but I had to include it! I mean, c'mon, it's an entire Etsy shop dedicated to skulls!

Have you spotted any other Halloween inspired kitchen/dinnerware around the web? Share your finds in the comments!

Dead of the Class

2009-10-30T13:21:00.001-06:00

Tomorrow is Halloween, so I couldn't resist! Besides, when have zombies not made you smile? Behold, ~~Brain~~ Brian Cummings' photo series Dead of the Class: Class Deceased - yearbook photos before and after a zombie infestation.

The shop teacher is my favorite.

See the whole series here.

Andrew van der Westhuyzen

2009-10-29T10:31:00.000-06:00

Designer Andrew van der Westhuyzen created this beautiful promo for the 2006 Royal Australian Institute of Architects conference. He was asked to take a strong visual lead from the color identity of the event and turn it into a moving sequence. The unique visuals were created by pouring a 3D generated fluid through sculptural forms and recording the outcome. This fluidity became an unusual metaphor for sustainability issues and contemporary forms in architecture.

You can download Andrew's full portfolio here.

Mark Mahaney - Photographer [del.icio.us]

2009-10-12T16:59:41-07:00

NYC-based photog

Kyoko Hamada [del.icio.us]

2009-10-12T15:06:48-07:00

Rad contemporary photographer.

Anna Wolf Photography [del.icio.us]

2009-10-07T17:11:05-07:00

Great NYC based fashion photographer!

My adventure is your advantage! [del.icio.us]

2009-10-07T12:20:12-07:00

MAIYA has a custom domain! Take note!

John Casey | Bunnywax [del.icio.us]

2009-08-27T13:52:46-07:00

Awesome illustrator/artist.

objectsinmyhouse [del.icio.us]

2009-08-25T19:02:59-07:00

Ha!

Cristiana Couceiro [del.icio.us]

2009-08-17T15:18:19-07:00

Most amazing collages EVER.

Classic modern vintage 50's, 60's and 70's design [del.icio.us]

2009-08-14T10:57:25-07:00

Classic modern wares!

Katya de Grunwald | Photography [del.icio.us]

2009-08-05T15:25:54-07:00

Beautiful photography!

Rose and Radish [del.icio.us]

2009-08-04T11:30:29-07:00

Gorgeous home goods!

brodie neill [del.icio.us]

2009-07-28T15:34:05-07:00

Furniture designer

ArtQuiver [del.icio.us]

2009-07-27T09:37:15-07:00

Online art gallery

Amanda Wachob [del.icio.us]

2009-07-26T22:48:06-07:00

Super rad painter/artist

Jaakko Mattila - Jaakko Mattila [del.icio.us]

2009-07-26T17:07:51-07:00

Artist / painter

LUNDLUND Photographers, Stylists, Prop-Stylists/Set Design, Food Stylists and Illustrators : LUNDLUND [del.icio.us]

2009-07-26T17:07:20-07:00

Top photogs / stylists / etc in Sweden