Sjoerd Jonkers Modern Primitive Pots

May 14, 2013

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Influenced by principles of experimental archeology, Dutch artist Sjoerd Jonkers hand crafts pots, vases and bowls using a primitive production technique in which he casts plastics in sand molds.

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The resulting black, grey, sand, and stone colored Neolastic (Polyurethane) wares … Read More…

Simple Unfolding Planter

May 13, 2013

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Yonoh Studio’s Tyvek Opot wall planter arrives rolled in a tube.

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You simply slip out and can fold it and hang it up on a wall in a matter of minutes via its two symmetrically placed eyelets.

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Place a planted … Read More…

Space Saving Collapsable Self-Watering Planter

May 10, 2013

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I don’t garden much, I’m happy with the design part then others who do it better handle the planting part. The self-watering Patch Herb Planter is for non-gardeners or novices like me who still want to grow some of … Read More…

Cool Carryall Bag Converts to Picnic Blanket

May 9, 2013

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Ready to picnic? You can carry, unload, unzip, then unwind with Yield Design’s Picnic Bag. I love designers Rachel Gant and Andrew Deming’s totally utilitarian and water-resistant canvas bag that doubles as an everyday carryall for groceries, lunch, impromptu shopping–then … Read More…

Sleek Outdoor Bench Inspired by Airplane

May 3, 2013

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Having wowed us at the Stockholm Furniture Fair and later in Milan, Italian designer Luca Nichetto is back with another new piece of innovative outdoor furniture.

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Reminiscent of the long wings of a plane, Nichetto’s inspiration for his Earhart Bench … Read More…

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