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If you're looking for a piece that adds style, color and texture to your place look no further then both textile construction. Their 100% wool felted rugs are so comfy to walk on and super delicious to look at. Of course they are muy $$$ but don't fret - you can still jazz up your space with one of their much more wallet-friendly pillows.
How cute are these little suckers! Based on the work of famous textile designer Alexander Girard, the fun colors and whimsical shapes of these carved wooden blocks are sure to add a bit of fun to any playroom. Heck, I want them for myself!
I saw this tree on one of my favorite new blogs, Musing from a Male Knitter, and knew it was so special that it had to be shown off! Ohio artist Carol Hummel designed this tree as part of a 2 year exhibition in front of Cleveland Heights CIty Hall. I love the brightly colored yarn and how this artist has expressed her unique form of human creation onto to something wholly natural. Don't fret - the yarn she used was chosen so as not to harm the tree or wildlife who depend on it!
If you're like me, mustaches have always held some sort of mysterious magic. True, I'm glad I don't have one (fingers crossed - the women in my family are like Ewoks!) but every now and then they are fun to play with! Straight from SomethingsHidinginHere is a hand-carved, wooden, mustache-on-a-stick - perfect for parties. Go on - let your inner porn star shine!
While browsing around the internet over the holidays I ran across some fantastic designers just perfect for design^sprout. The above clock from architect/furniture designer Jason Linde is made of recycled wood veneer. The elegant lines would be at home in any setting from modern to traditional.
This hanging plant holder from perch! would be great in an outside setting, hung over a kitchen counter with fresh herbs or maybe a few in a baby's room stuffed with plush toys. I am love, love, loving this pendant light from Brooklyn's Re-Surface Designs. Made from rusted, found metal this is such a creative use of something you'd never normally appreciate.
These felt owl pins from designer lupin are such a hoot! I think they'd be adorable as push-pins for a bulletin board but just one would be fantastic on a bookbag or a purse.
Using traditional felt molding technologies and local manufacturers as a source of inspiration, the Capsule Light from Mio explores felt’s natural beauty as a material for diffusing light and is completely recyclable.
Completely handmade, these quirky gourds from Design Squire are perfect and soft enough for baby's tiny chompers.
I first spotted designer Andy Beers last year while profiling sustainable interior designer Jessica Helgerson for design^sprout. University of Oregon grad Andy works for Jessica
and is doing his part to design healthy, creative and socially
responsible interiors. Below are photos of his modest 600 sq.ft.
(super-cute!) Portland home as seen on Design*Sponge last year. His dedication to re-use is wonderfully inspiring for anyone on a budget!
