Modernist Items for the Home from Illustrator Charley Harper
Charley Harper was an American original. For more than six decades he painted colorful and graphic illustrations of nature, animals, insects and people alike, from…
2014 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition: The Winning Photos
Celebrating its 50th year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has just announced the winners for 2014. I have each of the stunning winning…
Artist Vik Muniz Creates Limited Edition Hummingbird Bottle for Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Rosé
Artist Vik Muniz was asked to create a special limited edition Hummingbird Bottle for Perrier Jouet for their 2005 vintage of Belle Epoque Rosé. He…
The DUPLEX Aquarium Birdcage In A Limited New Edition
A few years back, every design blog was sharing the Duplex, a conceptual design that combined an aquarium with a birdcage by Constance Guisset. Now, in a new, updated edition, the Duplex Aquarium Birdcage Version 2 has been produced in a limited number of 8 by Specimen Editions. (more…)
A Bouquet Of Birds. Artist Hong Yi Uses Flowers Petals To Construct Birds.
Malaysian artist and architect Hong Yi (aka Red) whose wonderful portrait made of socks and coffee stain portrait for Nespresso I have already shared with…
The 20 Most Incredible Photos Of Living Creatures From 2013.
National Geographic's 2013 Year in Review is a beautiful interactive site on which one could spend hours and hours exploring many of the most incredible…
Archibird Combination Birdcage and Console Table by Gregoire de Laforrest.
Made of bleached oak, stainless steel cables and glass ‘Archibird’ is the blending of sculpture and furniture. A one-off piece by designer and architect Gregoire de Lafforest, the birdcage (which functions as such complete with small washing pool, eating area and the ability to be opened for cleaning) is integrated into a bleached oak wood console table. (more…)
PICTO, The 2D House Symbol Turned Into A Charming Abode For Birds.
Picto created by Birds For Design for brand Qui est Paul?. The Picto bird house offers a modern attractive shelter for small birds. The simplicity of its 3D shape is inspired by the common 2D symbol or pictogram of a house, hence the name Picto, as in pictogram. (more…)
Formal Falconry. Tiroler Goldschmied’s Exclusive Diamond-studded Hawk Hoods in Abu Dhabi.
Architect Craig Steely Partners With Jeepney Projects To Design A Philippine Eagle Reserve Ecolodge With Modern Ecopods.
Architect Craig Steely has partnered with Jeepney Projects Worldwide to conceive of and design an Ecolodge in Mindanao. His vision includes these beautiful prefabricated ecopods…