* Surrounded By Colours *

Rocker for two

2012-02-14T16:12:00.002+04:00

Webster by Jerry Mejia

2012-02-12T22:24:00.002+04:00

Webster, with simply wire for structure, is made completely out of hot glue webs. via jerrymejia

Est Magazine

2012-02-08T17:50:00.002+04:00

Est Magazine is a stylish Australian online magazine. Last Issue #4 released in Jan focuses on Scandinavian style. The entire issue is available here.

Exploded Flowers

2012-02-07T21:20:00.002+04:00

Fong Qi Wei is a Chinese photographer who captures a complex structures of floral components in this amazing 'Exploded Flower' series.

Collage art by Karine Leger

2012-02-07T16:13:00.001+04:00

Beautiful, sensual and textural artwork by canadian Karine Leger. She is a painter, photographer but also collage specialist. Her work available at etsy shop here.

Mai Ohno

2012-02-06T16:30:00.000+04:00

Mai Ohno is Tokyo based illustrator. Her lovely book illustration show unique and imaginary world.

Merel Boers

2012-02-06T12:40:00.001+04:00

Merel Boers (Miss Blackbirdy) graduated from Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam in 2006. All she need in her artwork is needle and thread and the result is just stunning. "Storysewing" below was awarded with the Fiep Westendorp illustration prize. via brankopopovic

Tenbosch House

2012-02-04T14:10:00.002+04:00

Tenbosch House is a beautiful belgium ‘petit’ bed and breakfast hotel renovated by an architect Patrice Lémeret and Interior Designers Michel Penneman and Catharina Eklof. The structure consists of two art houses originally built circa 1906.via yatzer

House full of colours in São Paulo, Brazil

2012-01-29T13:58:00.001+04:00

The House of Brazilian DJ and collector Pil Marques in São Paulo decorated by Brazilian architect Guilherme Torres. The whole interior process lasted four days, involving the whole team of architects, painters and electricians working, and it was completed with an stunning result. via yatzer

Plant for the Planet

2012-01-29T11:38:00.001+04:00

A green ad campaign by Legas Delaney for Plant for the Planet. via thisiscolossal

Something Left, Something Taken

2012-01-26T17:00:00.001+04:00

One more movie for today. This is a story about vacationing couple's encounter with a man they believe to be the Zodiac Killer. It's so creative and fun. Enjoy watching.

Something Left, Something Taken- Full Version from Tiny Inventions

Going West

2012-01-26T17:00:00.000+04:00

Truly stunning!

Inez & Vinoodh

2012-01-26T16:26:00.001+04:00

Advertising Campaign - Ports in 1961, Model: Alana ZimmerPhotographers: Inez & VinoodhSeason: Spring / Summer 2012. Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin are a Dutch fashion photographer duo, well known for their work for fashion magazines, advertising campaigns, and for their independent art work. via mode.newslicious.net

Hyper-Realistic

2012-01-23T22:22:00.000+04:00

Very impressive paintings of French artist Hubert De Lartigue. I would love to have one of these on my wall.

Pavel Puhov

2012-01-23T22:06:00.001+04:00

Street artist Pavel Puhov out of Russia.
via thisiscolossal

365 painted petri dishes

2012-01-23T11:29:00.000+04:00

365 painted petri dishes by The Daily Dish

35 movies in 1 minute

2012-01-20T11:26:00.001+04:00

Brilliant!

35mm from Pascal Monaco on Vimeo.

Graffiti Book

2012-01-19T19:47:00.000+04:00

Graffiti Book by London-based graphic designer Benoit Ollive.

Pencil jewels

2012-01-19T10:45:00.000+04:00

Interesting jewelry by Iris Tsante , made out of pencils. The unusual design and bright colors - this is what diversifies any female attire.

Modern Sofas by Roche Bobois

2012-01-17T21:15:00.002+04:00

My selection of best sofas signed by famous designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier, Missoni, Philippe Bouix, Kenzo, Enmanuel Ungaro and others for Roche Bobois (well known French company for it’s contemporary style of furniture). via

Balloon Lamp

2012-01-17T11:26:00.001+04:00

Balloon Lamp from estiluz..

Serpens Collection

2012-01-16T13:34:00.001+04:00

Serpens Collection is s the product of the collaboration between Qiu Hao - a fashion designer from China and French photographer Matthieu Belin based in Shanghai.
Extravagant collection in which the size is absolutely dominant. Used only black and white to symbolize good and evil.
I love the concept. These shots really embody mystery and extravagant beauty. via

Elegant flowers

2012-01-14T18:40:00.001+04:00

Oddly elegant pictures of flowers from the French photographer Erwan Frotin.

Time Out Timer Stool

2012-01-13T11:25:00.002+04:00

Know exactly when their "naughty chair" time is up! Available at wisteria shop.

Catchy Stories

2012-01-13T11:24:00.001+04:00

Simple and nice Corre Cutia Bookstore ad by llustrator: Francisco Valle

Home Studio by Studioata

2012-01-12T11:01:00.002+04:00

and next photo is Target Bookshelf by Mebrure Oral

A collection of dresses made of paper

2012-01-11T12:21:00.004+04:00

Art director of the magazine 'Madame' Matthew Brodie has created a collection of dresses from the most ordinary materials - from paper. With some A3 sheets and a lot of perseverance, Matthew and his team have created five complete dresses.
More information at www.matthewbrodie.com

Dennis Bromage

2012-01-11T10:58:00.001+04:00

Amazing and remarkable photography series of Polar Bears (mother and young cubs) & The Arctic done by Dennis Bromage.

Location: Svalbard, The High Arctic

New Year's Resolution

2012-01-02T21:56:00.005+04:00

Really handy list. Love #16 and #24 and what about you?

Merry Christmas everyone!

2011-12-25T12:11:00.001+04:00

photo by MarianneLoMonaco

High Speed Liquid and Bubble Photographs by Heinz Maier

2011-12-17T21:31:00.000+04:00

See much more of his work here.

Absolutely amazing

2011-12-07T23:10:00.001+04:00

Created and produced by Miguel Endara. Composed entirely out of 3.2 million ink dots.

Hero from Miguel Endara on Vimeo.

Sebastian Ospina

2011-12-02T21:52:00.001+04:00

Colombian graphic designer Ospina uses photos, hand drawn illustration and digital editing to create surreal images. For more of his work go to Flickr.

Knitted Lamps by Melanie Porter

2011-11-24T19:58:00.001+04:00

My postings have been highly irregular lately. I was feeling sick, a flu got me, which explains part of my absence here. But I've been thinking also. About which way things should be going here.
And to be honest - I don't know.
Instead of spending time online, I have been making jewelry. I even took time for photographing the pieces of earrings.And it felt good...Photos very soon, promise.

In the meantime enjoy beautiful knitted lamps by Melanie.

Clever Under Sink Storage

2011-11-24T19:46:00.001+04:00

Love the idea! via

Together

2011-11-21T09:31:00.001+04:00

All posters at Posterity are a limited edition series. Designed by creative staff, this poster series has been created as a part of the 50/50 initiative to aid the famine relief efforts in East Africa.To buy here

Simply and just lovely!

2011-10-30T14:39:00.002+04:00

Photo via Alvhem Mäkleri och Interiör

Tasty finger

2011-10-26T00:33:00.000+04:00

BLT ring consists of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and two bread pieces.

In this house

2011-10-24T18:48:00.004+04:00

Personalize your house and to remind your family how things should work. Get it here.

Yoko Furusho in Barcelona

2011-10-19T16:03:00.002+04:00

Yoko Furusho, New York based illustrator from Tokyo showed her work in Ikiru, a traditional Japanese store in the heart of Barcelona. She offered to come and do a live painting. This short film Peter Crosby follows the artist’s one-off, sight specific drawing which altered the store’s window display and filled it with Sweet Dreams. via

Yoko Furusho: Live in Barcelona from Peter Crosby (Show.Love)

Unique Eco-Friendly Light

2011-10-17T21:26:00.000+04:00

Creative and fun light made by American artist Allison Patrick.

Cocktail Umbrella Pendant Light

Large Faceted Pendant Light - White Folded Paper Hanging Sphere Lamp

Large Colorful Drum Shade - Drinking Straw Pendant Lamp Shade

Plastic Bag Pendant Lamp - Unique Eco-Friendly Light

We Never Die!

2011-10-10T14:21:00.002+04:00

Recent work by Cyrcle.

RIP Steve Jobs

2011-10-06T11:54:00.002+04:00

You were an inspiration to us all, and you will be missed. Thanks for thinking different.

Great shots by Nils Eisfeld

2011-10-05T18:05:00.001+04:00

More fantastic photos here.

Breakfast in Bed

2011-10-05T16:37:00.001+04:00

If you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen :)
By Hayley & Lucas

Illustrations by David Schwen

2011-10-04T13:04:00.002+04:00

Minneapolis-based illustrator David Schwen creates awesome works. A lot of his illustrations have been approved on Threadless (amazing graphic t-shirt design company). He makes it fun and the outcome it’s super cool. Check out!

Juliana Brigh

2011-10-02T22:28:00.000+04:00

Juliana Bright's Etsy shop is full of amazing illustrations. Not only can you find her turbo vibrant paintings but she also has prints available as well.

Serena Cole

2011-10-02T22:13:00.002+04:00

I like her combination of fashion, style and her own personal twist within her painting. She uses images to try to create something new. Some of your recent work is named the 'ecstasy faces' - the photos she has culled from magazines which all make the same expression, directed over and over again to different models on sets.

19th Century Map of Woman’s Heart

2011-10-01T23:47:00.001+04:00

A Map of the Open Country of a Woman’s Heart was a map created by D. W. Kellogg circa 1833–1842. 19th century ideals of womanhood and beauty expressed as much about women as they did about the society in which they were germinated.

Express Yourself Through ... Typography

2011-10-01T23:40:00.001+04:00

Typography (from the Greek words τύπος(typos) = form and γραφή(graphy) = writing), an art technique of arranging type in order to make language visible. Typography is what language is look like. It's just as important on a Web page as it is in any other medium. A great typography by Typeverything.
These're my favorites.

Carpenters Workshop Gallery

2011-09-29T20:28:00.000+04:00

Austrian designer Robert Stadler presented a great new work at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in London.
Lightspot below from Shading collection in graduated colours framing the light thrown on a wall. Lovely idea!

Robert also shared a new piece of furniture in his Royèroid series.

Human Rights logo selected

2011-09-29T11:28:00.000+04:00

“From over 15,000 submission from more than 190 countries, people have chosen a winner. The Human Rights logo will become an open source product, free to be used by everyone, everywhere, without restrictions — for the purpose of promoting Human Rights.

The “free as a man” design, based upon a human hand and a bird in flight, was created by 32-year-old Belgrade-born designer Predrag Stakić. Designer will pocket €5,000 for having his design selected.

Jewelry with fun

2011-09-26T20:17:00.000+04:00

SouZouCreations' products are created to be worn on special occasions – fun times or to add a little bling to any outfit. Canada-born artist Sofia based in Japan creates these handmade sweets Jewelry & Accessory. All items are constructed with many types of plastic, glass, metal, ceramic and much more. More available here.

Caricatures by Alberto Russo

2011-09-25T10:11:00.002+04:00

Funny celebrities caricatures by Alberto Russo from Lausanne, Switzerland.

No picnic - unusal office idea

2011-09-23T11:19:00.000+04:00

Lately I came across this fascinating interior design based on play-with-perception game. No Picnic is an office in Stockholm, located in an old stable building and designed by Swedish design duo Elding Oscarson.

The Parade of Dragons in Kracow

2011-09-21T23:10:00.001+04:00

Theatre of Grotesque organizes Great Dragon Parade in Krakow, Poland since 8 years. A spectacular final event is the outdoor spectacle on the Wisla river, where dragons appear with music, games and fireworks. Krakow has its own legendary dragon, Smok Wawelski (the Dragon of Wawel Hill) whose lair is located at the foot of Wawel Castle.
The dragons visited Ireland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Wales. After a big success at the EXPO in Shanghai, it's time for another country. On 22 September, the monsters will scare in Oslo during the Elvelangs River Day. Photos by Anna Kaczmarz.

Retro wallpapers: floral nostalgia

2011-09-21T22:18:00.002+04:00

A collection of cute vintage wallpapers from the sixties and seventies. I remember similar patterns from Almodovar's movie :)

Silver Screen Society – Requiem for a Dream

2011-09-21T09:18:00.003+04:00

The Silver Screen Society is a group of designers, illustrators, and friends that work toward creating art and design inspired by and honoring the many stories told through the world of cinema.

White apartment

2011-09-20T14:47:00.002+04:00

Different shades of white and grey make the interiors feel airy and full of light. This monochromatic background was injected with some deliciously contrasting accents of wooden and black surfaces. via

Straight from Denmark

2011-09-20T11:26:00.001+04:00

Furnitures by Christina Liljenberg Halstrøm were awarded by the Danish Arts Foundation.

'Beddo' sofa (in Japanese 'Beddo' means 'bed') can be arranged in different configurations. The wooden backrest is removable.

'Gym the luxe' is a fun sitting set made with vegetable tanned leather, organic wool, organic kapok and walnut. Minimum space required to create a confortable resting corner!

Wrap it up!

2011-09-19T21:20:00.001+04:00

It is the only thing you will need this fall, coats are completely unnecessary! Every Yokoo Scarves are made by hand. You can get them in other colors.

Paper Sculptures

2011-09-17T15:46:00.000+04:00

Florida-born Jen Stark is a contemporary artist whose majority of work involves creating paper sculptures. She received her BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art where she majored in Fibers with a minor in Animation. Her kaleidoscopic artwork brings to mind fractals, rainbows, geodes and topographic maps. Brilliant!

"Believer" by Jen Stark / Music by Dan Deacon

Lamp shade made from X-ray film.

2011-09-14T18:05:00.001+04:00

Lamp shade made from X-ray film.School assignment in collaboration with Elin Hedlund and Emmelie Karlström. via

Blu, Global Warming, Berlin

2011-09-14T18:03:00.001+04:00

artist: Blulocation: Berlin

Super Jam Boom Box Music Cooler

2011-09-14T17:02:00.001+04:00

Love it. Compatible with any smart phone, iPod, or mp3 player, this radio cooler blasts your tunes using updated technology from a built-in power amplifier to keep you radically cool in 80s style. Buy it here: $49.95

I want to make these

2011-09-14T16:33:00.000+04:00

Back to the Start

2011-09-14T16:20:00.000+04:00

Good point by Johnny Kelly.

Waste Land

2011-09-14T16:12:00.000+04:00

Waste Land was filmed over nearly three years. It follows the artist Vik Muniz in a journey that takes him from Brooklyn to his native Brazil. The location is Jardim Gramacho, the largest open landfill site in the world on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. The subject of the movie is group of men and women who work quietly among the mountains of waste. Vik Muniz together with the British director Lucy Walker documented people, who were able to create with their hands a work of art from the waste that they themselves have collected.

100 Years of Style in London

2011-09-10T16:54:00.002+04:00

100 years of East London style in 100 seconds. Sept 13th 1911 - Sept 13th 2011.

Better Luck Next Time

2011-09-09T13:56:00.003+04:00

Cake

2011-09-09T13:44:00.000+04:00

The prettiest how-to video on beet cake that I’ve ever seen.

beet cake from tiger in a jar on Vimeo.

Origami Beetle

2011-09-09T13:36:00.001+04:00

Spotted this great paper beetle designed and folded by Shuki Kato. Check out the rest of his work here.

Seven Days in Tibet

2011-08-23T21:55:00.002+04:00

Photography series by Nicoline Patricia Malina. She published for ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, Amica, Marie Claire, Esquire, Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Lux, Coca Cola, Fashion First @Senayan City, Immigrant, WWF, Platinum.
Colors and poses are vivid enough to burn a visual memory in my head.

Francisco Miranda (Tooco)

2011-08-23T17:17:00.002+04:00

Digital works by Argentina-born artist Francisco Miranda.
You can buy it here.

Xenia Hausner

2011-08-22T10:59:00.002+04:00

Xenia Hausner is Vienna-born artist. She designed sets for more than 100 productions of theater and opera, Covent Garden London, Burgtheater Vienna, Theatre de la Monnaie in Brussel. From 1990 dedicated to paintings.

Stephane Dauthuille

2011-08-21T22:29:00.000+04:00

The faceless paintings of women by Stephane Dauthuille have great appeal to me. I like their the mystery.

Liz Tran

2011-08-20T12:06:00.001+04:00

Seattle based artist Liz Tran works with energetic colour palette. These tree art are some of her latest works inspired by guerrila knitting. "What I see when I look out the window are trees. When I look to the sky I see branches. I typically encounter more trees per day than people. These are my portraits."

Streets of Melbourne

2011-08-16T23:54:00.000+04:00

I love street pieces by Australian artist Miso (Stanislava Pinchuk). She pasted her paper work around the streets of Melbourne. Check out her blog to keep an eye on what she is up to.

Anatomical nesting dolls

2011-08-16T13:30:00.004+04:00

Funny anatomical nesting dolls from Stuntkid, by illustrator Jason Levesque.

MINUSCULE

2011-08-16T13:09:00.003+04:00

Teeny tiny art by Barcelona-based Maite Guerrero. Colour, depth, and scale makes these photos truly special. More on Behance.

Alexandros Vasmoulakis

2011-08-15T23:16:00.002+04:00

Alexandros Vasmoulakis is street muralist and fine artist from Athens, Greece. He studied fine arts and works as a freelancer. I love his playful style.

Legs in the book

2011-08-15T17:24:00.001+04:00

Leg bookmarks made from clay by Honey Case. For all those who still read old-school.

Tree of Life Poster by Degree

2011-08-15T17:18:00.001+04:00

"This unique poster aims to highlight the responsibility we have in letting animal species thrive in their natural environment—we have a choice whether or not to preserve nature and let it grow. Specially designed to assert this crucial message, it forms the basis of social attitudes towards Mother Nature for the many people out there who want to make a difference in our world." You can see the detail on their website, in their shop degree

Quasi Cinema

2011-08-15T17:06:00.001+04:00

Project Quasi Cinema by Lucas Simões using sequential photographs that have been bent and woven with string into long rows he recreates a sense of cinematic motion in these wall-mounted installations.

Book clock

2011-08-15T17:00:00.001+04:00

via

Adventures wearing nothing new

2011-08-13T16:22:00.001+04:00

Jessi Arrington proves that you don't have to spent a lot of money to look great :). Just be who you are. We don't need to get emotionally attached to things, because around the corner, there is always going to be, another crazy, colourful, shiny outfit.

Unusual Bedding

2011-08-13T13:03:00.001+04:00

3 sets of unusual bedding sheets and pillow-cases from Bed Toppings.

Illustration by Ko. Machiyama.

2011-08-10T12:14:00.001+04:00

See more of his work on his site.

Interior's Day

2011-08-10T12:02:00.003+04:00

Where would you like to be now? More inspirations here.

Mishka Watch Collection

2011-08-07T20:03:00.001+04:00

Four versions available, make your choice. Mishka

'Space time' lamp

2011-08-07T19:51:00.001+04:00

'Space time' lamp developed for swedish lighting manufacturer zero and designed by New york-based designer Karim Rashid.

Skateboard sunglasses

2011-08-07T19:09:00.001+04:00

Unfortunately they are not for sale :(. vía The Fox Is Black

Experiment No. 1 - Skateboard Shades from Shwood Eyewear on Vimeo.

Playfulness of colours and patterns

2011-08-04T23:23:00.002+04:00

At Handmade in Britain textile designer Deryn Relph has shown her love for color and pattern. I really like this funky style and retro vibe.

Reserved for heather

2011-08-04T22:37:00.000+04:00

This is a beautiful, unique and special paper piece designed, cut and carefully was sculpted by Cuban artist Elsita. She uses a #11 X-acto knife and some special wooden tools.

Modular Shoes

2011-08-03T22:38:00.004+04:00

ZE O ZE (This or This” in Hebrew) shoes by Israeli designer Daniela Bekerman. Lovely idea!

The Future of Grocery Shopping

2011-08-03T20:02:00.003+04:00

If you hate going shopping, this is what you'll like it. But first you have to move to Korea.

Hanging On A Nail

2011-08-03T19:46:00.001+04:00

This artwork is a puzzle of pieces of paper which were cut from magazines and pin by several nails.

Exploded Bar

2011-08-03T19:38:00.002+04:00

This great bar design was created by Charles Kalpakian, made out of oak wood lacquered with backlighting that creates an effect of exploded wood.

Braun Multistyler Hairmoticons

2011-08-01T18:35:00.001+04:00

A TV Ad for the Braun Multistyler, in very charming interpretation of the relationship between different moods and different hairstyles.

Sharp act

2011-07-31T19:19:00.002+04:00

Would you like to sharp your knives with something like this? via