PLUMEN 001

Fun to hear that the designer energy saving light bulb Plumen is now available here in North America.  After some extra tweaks and certification delays, Plumen is crossing the pond next week with the PLUMEN 001 (110V). The 110V bulb works in USA, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Brazil and many other countries around the world.  Click here to pre-order.  Orders ship June 7th!

Images (via lifestyleetc and Plumen). 

The New Little Paper Planes

For as long as this blog has been around and even a little longer, Little Paper Planes has been a site I've come to know and love. It's always shone through the vast number of art sites out there as a little gem for finding new work from some of the most talented artists out there. Kelly Lynn Jones with her strong background in curating and gallery culture has created a unique place to find cutting edge art with a keen interest in supporting the art world and bringing a greater awareness to the field.

And today, seven years later, Little Paper Planes launches a new website, where they are now curating online exhibitions. The first one is called, "Series Circuit". You can find out more here. They are still featuring two artists a month. Their first June feature is Michael Swaney. You can find his interview here. You can find the nine LPP exclusive prints here. Plus they now have product lookbooks. Their first one is Summer Lovin'. It's a way to help you navigate through products under a theme and they even have songs with every product for this one! You can view it here. They also now have two new features. Curated Walls explores different people's art collections and In the Everyday highlights that art is not just on our walls but is everywhere.

Congrats Little Paper Planes!

DIY: Wire Waste Basket Turned Pendant Light

Contributor post by Janis Nicolay of Pinecone Camp

Hi Everyone! Janis here, from Pinecone Camp. I mentioned on my blog, a couple of weeks ago, that I had found a $2 wire waste basket, and I was going to turn it into a pendant light. Well here it is. I used scrapes of fabric to create a light for my niece. Simple and really inexpensive!  

I picked up a "hemma" cord set from Ikea to attach to my $2 basket.

Next step was to snip out a space to feed the cord through.

Cut strips of fabric to weave and wrap around basket.

Weave fabric strip through basket about every 6 inches.

A happy light for a niece that doesn't like really dark rooms. ;)

Gives of a pinky glow and some pretty shadows. That should scare away any monsters.

So great to contribute to one of my favourite blogs! Thanks Jan. Have a great day everyone!

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An interiors and lifestyle photographer (and closet baker by night), Janis Nicolay hails from Vancouver and adores travel, airports, road trips, camping and mid-century style.

Blog: pineconecamp.blogspot.com
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Summer Lounging: BENTwoodwork

I'm loving these "foldable" S Loungers (above) from BC-based company, BENTwoodwork. Incorporating both worlds; modern design and the feel and beauty of wood, designers Kory and Martina Robertsen have maximized comfort, style and mobility along with ergonomics to create some beautiful outdoor designs. Everything is handmade in their backyard shop. See more of their work online.

shop: http://etsy.com/BENTwoodwork

website: http://gallery.me.com/bentwoodwork

poppytalk handmade: Table 2

Covet Garden - Issue 11

Have you seen the latest issue of Covet Garden? It's an art filled home. Click here to see.

DIY: Duct Tape Chair

Guest post by Rikkianne Van Kirk of You Sentimental Idiot

 

Sharing my thrifted chair project...

I found a vintage vinyl chair at the thrift shop. It was a sturdy chair with just a few stains and dings. I brought it home with plans to clean and cover it. I decided to use duct tape for a couple of reasons... It's offered in a variety of colors these days. Also, I'm reminded of favorite leather chairs and sofas with duct tape patches holding them together for just a little while longer. I wanted to take that to another level.

Process:
I chose a quilt pattern to lay down as the design. Quilt blocks are an interest of mine and I love to find alternative ways to incorporate them in my art work and home. I drew the block and made a stencil out of card stock. I then traced the blocks directly on the chair with a Sharpie. Once the design was in place, I began to tape the quilt blocks in black. After the blocks were taped, the chair was finished in white.

It took just over a half of a roll of black and two and a half rolls of white to complete the chair. There was very little tape waste.

I am happy with the end result. It's fun and functional. I'm even looking forward to the wear and tear in hopes that it resembles a worn quilt with tattered seams.

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Rikkianne Van Kirk

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Simply Print

Featuring distresssed typography and a handmade mitred frame this 'simply' print by Coulson MacLeod is a unique and stylish piece with a bit of a vintage feel. Available through Bodie and Fou.