Design

July 1, 2018

Artist Crafts Large Beautifully Textured Weavings You Can Hang on Your Wall

Fiber artist and nature lover Tammy Kanat creates large-scale textile art inspired by the Australian landscape. Each stunning wall hanging is made from hand-woven plush yarns and chunky wool of various thicknesses, resulting in highly textural, oval-shaped, earth-toned pieces. Kanat explains, “For me, weaving projects a mood. I follow my instinct to create designs that feel balanced. I am very visual, always taking note of my surroundings and believe this is reflected in my work.

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June 25, 2018

Star Wars Death Star Tent Takes Camping to a Whole New Galaxy

Perfect for adventures to galaxies far, far away, The Monster Factory have recently unveiled a dome tent modeled on the Star Wars Death Star. The portable space station comfortably accommodates up to three citizens of the Galactic Empire and can easily be assembled in under two minutes. The officially licensed Death Star Dome Tent is more than just a novel homage to the film’s notorious super-weapon—it also features a number of impressive specs.

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June 20, 2018

Mesmerizing “Galaxy” Ceramics Sparkle With Stars Painted in Real Gold

Naomi Singer of Modern Mud handcrafts one-of-a-kind ceramics with a sparkly twist. Aiming to achieve an “organic meets glam” aesthetic, Singer finds inspiration in glistening geodes, eye-catching crystals, and, for her Galaxy Collection, shimmering celestial bodies. In this space-y series, Singer decorates hand-thrown mugs, planters, and jewelry holders with tiny, twinkling stars.

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June 9, 2018

21 Plant-Filled Instagrams That Will Turn Your Black Thumb Green

@westandwild This account is filled with equal parts plant life, minimalist interiors, and desert wanderlust—most times, all in a single photo. We're more than a little obsessed.   @solabeeflowers Don't let their handle fool you. Solabee Flowers, based in Portland, Oregon, deals with both florals and botanicals… because why limit yourself to just one type of plant life?

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