Balance, Design, Products, Technology
October 29, 2010
By Cerentha Harris
Where we’ve been this week…
1. Human Scribbles Step into the world of this New York architect and you’ll be thinking about sunflower seeds, cathedrals, Stephen Hawkings and goldfish and the death of Sony’s Walkman. Where to start: Each post is it’s own interesting little essay. Stop at a pic that grabs you and dive in.
2. Elle Decor I know we’ve mentioned Elle before but it is a great resource and they’ve just posted their excellent renovation issue. Where to start: I love this pale purple bedroom and there way they’ve incorporated a desk into the space.
3. The Well Appointed House This blog takes you deep into the land of decorating. Lots and lots of pretty. Where to start: A post on home office supplies.
4. Inside Out Blog An Australian interiors magazine with a lot of heart. They cover warm modern homes that you could easily imagine yourself living in. Where to start: Their work desk series. We’ve mentioned it once before but they’ve since added a bunch more work spaces.
5. Visual Notes Let’s end of a nice easy note (I’ve had a cold all week and eye candy is what I seem to be drawn to right now – not too much reading!) This is a blog from Berlin-based design student with a nice eye for clean-lined spaces, art and homewares. Where to start: Click on her home tours tag for a great collection of interiors. Lots of inspiration for the home office.
Balance, Design, Products, Technology
May 21, 2010
By Cerentha Harris
Where we’ve been this week:
1. This Ain’t No Disco An amazing site if you’re looking for office inspiration. They focus on creative agencies and while we probably wont be putting a slide into my home office anytime soon there’s enough other good stuff here to keep the home office worker happy. Where to start: Leo Burnett offices in Sydney – check out that view of the Harbor Bridge!
2. Trendir Modern House Design OK, I know this isn’t the most beautiful site out there. I guess the Google ads are a necessary evil. But editor and interior designer Lillian Pikus has a good eye for content and you’ll find a lot great houses here. Where to start: Peter Frazier’s amazing little home office.
3. OK DO It’s so nice to come across a site with a new (and beautiful) design. OK DO is a socially-minded design think tank run by designer/writer Anni Puolakka and designer/researcher Jenna Sutela. It’s hard to describe – you just need to go there! Where to start: The home office of Berlin-based architect Markus Miessen.
4. Contemporist A go-to spot for architects and designers, the site was started in 2007 by Erin and Dave (I’ve emailed to find out their mysterious last names). They highlight new product and contemporary architecture. Where to start: A gorgeous shelf system by Ontwerpduo.
5. Cooper Hewitt Design Blog This slightly nerdy blog (you have to remember that Cooper Hewitt is part of the Smithsonian) is totally engaging. Great clean images and fascinating stories that take the world of design and place it firmly in a greater context of politics and the environment. Where to start: The post on Eames‘ ‘Power of Ten’ film.