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2013 was a good year, not superbe, but really ok. I'm looking forward to 2014 and I'm sure it's much better than this last year. We have big plans for 2014, I will tell you more when the time is right! Have a wonderful rest of the year and a perfect start 2014! Enjoy your days off with you're loved ones.. and make time for each other..
I like this small artist dokumentations, in this case, there are texts by Ai Weiwei included, as desired!
Fifteen interior reports of Belgian designers, honestly and without special styling, my taste!
This monograph on the work of Britain Barber&Osgerby shows the wide range of productdesign, also included process and materials, inpirations and working methods of this great design duo.
From his very first performance, his films and videos, his sculputures, how he brings Celtic myths and sporting legends together, I'm fascinated.
Do you remember the Magic Eye books? This apartment reminds me strongly... Located in Le Marais Paris, designed by Fleur Delesalle : look at those colors, shapes, perspectives..
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foto Vincent Leroux
An all-time classic in our house, a perfect gift and wonderful illustrations!
As an obsessed collector, this book is my personal bible. Hidden Forms shows Franco Clivio's collection of objects, the unremarkable, everyday things. For Swiss readers: Museum MUDAC in Lausanne is currently showing No Name Design and the collection... Enjoy!
A visual feast for adults, toddlers, grannys and godmothers. The drawn illustrations from Mizielinskis are adorable!
Play all Day sets a new standard of design for children, a collection of playgrounds, innovative toys, furniture and architecture.
Stylist Valerie Weill and photographer Philippe Chancel arranged a visual collection of Parisian shops and shop windows from the bizarre to the everyday.
The stackable plastic rotation moulded stool is used as the official seating for Boundary Estate, London's first council housing project. I take one for my office too...
Taking Things Seriously is a collection of 75 things and objects with a queer story behind, sometimes it feels like encoding objects. Refreshingly different!
An intelligent project made by DesignStudio Permafrost: Behind their cute, harmless appearance, the toys are perhaps posing some silent questions about Norway’s national identity and industrial heritage...
This book delights on many levels, it shows the simple and intelligent products, their innovative minds and informative essays and interviews. I highly recommend it!
To Quote Nigella Lawson : Simple ideas for food that mixes middle eastern and Italianate tastes!
KesselsKramer is a communication agency located in Amsterdam. The book is an elder one, released in 2005, includes the 10 years of works of the studio Kesselskramer. In my eyes this very day up to date! Unfortunately out of print...
Similar to the artist Thomas Demand but in a more poetic way, artist Paolo Ventura constructs small dioramas which he then photographs. The strong narrative content is impressing!
Probably Camilla Engman wrote the first comment on this blog... She is an artist I really admire: smart, witty, poetic and unique. She lives in Gothenburg Sweden and has an eye for finding the extraordinary in the everyday. This publication presents her inspirations, artworks, illustrations, photographs and insights in her everyday life.
Achille Castiglioni was often inspired by everday things, his work spanned throughout the fields of design and architecture. In my eyes one of the most interesting designer ever.
HAPPY SANTA CLAUS! Makers: The New Industrial Revolution is the bible of the year. Chris Anderson takes you on a trip to the world of open source design, to the potential of garage tinkerers and design enthusiasts. My fave!!
French fotographer Laurent Chehere likes to explore cities, suburbs and the fields of photography. Stunning!
Do you need more DIY inspiration? Find and Keep, my all-time classic for new moods and color splashes written by Beci Orpin, a Melbourne based designer and hippie girl.... and a blogger... Her second book will be released in Switzerland coming March... Preorders are possible!
This creative publication is made by two of my favorite design bloggers, Susanna Vento (Varpunen) and Riikka Kantinkoski (Weekday Carnival). If you're into really stylish DIY, advent is the perfect time, so just do it...
Katherine Wolkoff an art photographer followed deer trails in Block Island to photograph deer beds. Great!
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This books reveals a wonderful selection of Scandinavian design, in my eyes a timeless selection collected by blogger Emma Fexeus.
Oliver Jeffers makes art. He makes picture books as well, and we own them all. Let's call us fans.....
Instead of another 'design shopping gadget linked' advent calendar I would like to introduce you to some of my favorite books! Take a cup of tea and a seat and enjoy!
I really love this book, it's finest speed inspiration!
