January 31, 2012

DIY paper robots and birdhouses.

studio ditte now has DIY constructable versions of their completely adorable robot and birdhouse wallpapers. Coo.



Paper products | Category | 7 | Webshop | Studio ditte

January 20, 2012

NY Tenants’ Rights Flash Cards by Candy Chang.

I love Pinterest because it helps me find things like this. An oldie, but classic.



Candy lived in five apartments over the course of eight years in New York City, and after sketchy incidents with landlords and hearing horror stories from others, she realized many renters are unfamiliar with their rights. What’s my landlord required to repair? How does subletting work? When can my landlord enter my apartment? What are grounds for eviction? To help demystify the law, she collaborated with non-profit organization Tenants & Neighbors to design a boxed set of 30 flash cards on tenants’ rights. The flash cards translate New York’s official Tenants’ Rights Guide into a fun and friendly format that covers everything from security deposits and subletting to paint and privacy so residents can have fun while learning their rights. They’re available for $10 in Tenants & Neighbors’ online store and all profits go towards their good work. It’s an empowering gift for anyone in New York state!


Tenants’ Rights Flash Cards :: Candy Chang

Mast Humidifier.

Lovely.


This elegant and eco-friendly humidifier was created by Shin Okada and crafted by Masuya Koubou out of pure Hinoki (Japanese Cypress). Hinoki is known for its high-quality timber, rot-resistant qualities and lemony sent. The thinly-sliced Hinoki mast absorbs water from the hull and diffuses it and its intrinsic aroma into the room.

White Rabbit Express: Products

Sparrow Keyring.

SO cute (and handy!). I'm completely enchanted by these and want to get one for each of my spare house keys.




Qualy Sparrow Keyring : Featured Products

January 13, 2012

Toideloi Modern Design Wooden Dollhouse

Even though I don't have kids, I'm going to give a big shout out to toy company toideloi. After a long Christmas season of trying to avoid buying pink plastic girly crap for the little girls in my life, seeing this website was SO refreshing.


The messaging and photography is brilliant – making it clear that dollhouses are not just for girls, and playing together is fun (regardless of gender). The site is so simple and encouraging and lovely. And the products really do look fun. I wish more toys companies would take a page from this book.




Modern Design Wooden Dollhouse, Toideloi Stackhouse

January 11, 2012

Hoptimists.

They bounce.





Hoptimist Shop International — Products

Photography: Lars Brandt Stisen, MADDOCMAN Berlin and Me!Me!Me!

Rocking Chair Sculpture Calendar.

Totally. Fab.


This freestanding desk calendar offers a relaxing way to note the passage of time, its rocking chair design symbolizing a respite from fast-paced, modern life. It even moves back and forth like a real rocker! The current month is displayed on the chair back, and the next month on the seat. Only Sundays are marked in red, and no national or religious holidays are indicated. Made of sturdy white paper. 4.75" tall x 2.75" wide x 4.75" deep. Assembly is easy--no scissors or glue are required--and instructions are included.

MCA Store :: Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago