The sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg from Stolkhom Sweden, make up the act First Aid kit. They are 15 and 18 years of age which I think is really young considering the sound of their voices. I stumbled over their cover version of the Fleet Foxes Tiger Mountain Peasant Song which was filmed somewhere in the forest as a dedication to them. From then I aboulute fell in love with their feeling for harmonies. Sweet and simple. Check out the performances on youtube or myspace and get your hands on the album Drunken Trees.
A perfect symbiosis between nature and industrial design. If you love being in the outdoors, camping or just sitting by the campfire. You’ve been longing to have that campfire feeling for your home but without smelling like a burnt cinder. Now it is all made possible by Ponton from Frankfurt Germany. This company understands it well how to bring nature and design concept together.
The fire is created though burning bio-alcohol which provides you with nearly 1,5 - 2,5 hours of a lovely flame. It can be set up indoors as well as outdoors. Fire proof glass and stainless steel make it a great piece to look at in any home. A little steep for my pocket but for those yuppies out there this might be just what you are missing.
This cute little bird is available over at NaniBird.com. It comes in various designs as different designer have been asked to contribute. You can apply too. The second series of birds just flew the coop. Creating 25 new NaniBirds to join the fleet, designed by artists from all corners of the world. If you’re getting married then you can should catch yourself the Wedding bird.
And create you own fleet of NaniBirds. photo via NaniBird
If you’re looking for handmade and recycled Eco-Friendly Handbags or other accessories then the Ecoist is the first place to visit. They focus entirely on creating stylish green products.
Ecoist has recently collaborated with Nazly Villamizar an accomplished designer by her own right. In her collection she uses only natural materials.
All of the materials used in the Ecoist collection are 100% Columbian, which are produced using ancient techniques, making the resulting material limited. For her Ecoist designs organically grown jute as well as Tagua seed, also known as vegetable ivory were used.
The collection has three different lines Trenza , Eyes and Cubik. I especially adore the Eyes handbag line which has four holes for your fingers to hold it with. It looks incredibly chic and comes in mustard, green or black color. Once again another great collaboration to help save the environment.
I wish there would be more like Ecoist and designers, who focus on using environmentally safe materials.(photo by ecoist)
Jazmine Sullivan just 21 years old with that special je ne sais quoi. Just take a look a the video here. A beautiful voice on the rise. One to watch she’ll be burning up the charts.
An archaeological discovery? A fossilized sink just take a look at this ammonite shaped wash basin. Made from patented concrete you can now have the natural beauty a fossil ammonite in your own home. Available at HighTech Design (via Likecool )
Tsumami Kanzashi, a japanese technique of folding little fabric squares into flower petals or other botanic arrangements dates back to over 200 years. These exquisite hair adornments are usually only worn with traditional Japanese attire or on special occasions. Now these hair pins can be worn everyday made possible by these beautiful design from Yonuko, who gives a great interview at Pingmag. For anyone who love nature this will be a special treat.If you would like to try your hand at making your own here you can find some helpful information and tutorials .
Photo by a-yarn
Together Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shae Haley are N*E*R*D*. Their highly anticipated third album is a manifestation of what they represent, a mixture of hip-hop beats, rock riffs, crunk rhythms and soul music . If you buy the album via Colette eshop you receive an exclusive goodie, a T-shirt made especially for the album’s first 50 buyers. So get there fast!
Have you ever had the notion to take a nap but there wasn’t a pillow in sight? In comes the Pillow ring! This comfortable ring will allow you to take a nap whenever and wherever you want. Soon to be available at Downstairs-studio (via Gizmodo and Design Sponge)
