May 29

Photo: Jez Page

Your time is valuable at any time of the year. But, in springtime, there is an impetus to start afresh.  This means lots of new projects to do around your property, including your backyards and in your gardens.

With that in mind, getting the job done means being able to get to the tools you need quickly to make the best use of your time. The best way to do that is through organization, particularly in places that are prone to clutter – like your trusty garden shed.

When looking at where to start with de-cluttering and organizing  your garden shed, you need to first go in and take an inventory of what you have.

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May 28

Hey Design Public Peeps, we hope you have a fantastic long weekend. Take some time to think about what Memorial Day is all about, but let yourself enjoy a bit of a break as well. This picture I snapped in Savannah sums up what Im looking forward to. Cheers!

Tags: Long Weekend, Weekend

May 26

Contemporist recently visited the Bocci glass blowing studio in Vancouver, Canada, where we watched them creating their 28 series lamp designed by Omer Arbel.

Here are some photos we took of the process…

Tags: Blowing Studio, Glass Blowing, Glass Blowing Studio, Studio

May 26


This unique modern lighting design with a butterfly lamp shades. For butterfly lovers, such lamps are used as the collection is very appropriate because the lamp is placed on the bed as a friend to sleep. These unique lighting also use as interior decoration because it show the art of modern lighting fixtures.
Decorative lamps lighting with these butterfly lamp shades present new atmosphere of modern home interior. Read full post…

Tags: Shades

May 25

Recently, Craftster.org held a contest to celebrate Earth Day, April 22. The challenge was to create a project with an obvious Earth theme or tribute. Several wonderful entries were posted. Here are the top five winners, in order:

1. Patchwork Planet The winner was this big beautiful stuffed planet earth, made with fabric scraps and lots of love. If you’d like to make your own, you’re in luck! A tutorial is included.

2. Oasis A pair of shoes, inspired by the rebirth of Spring and made from stones, moss, twigs and silk flowers, came in second place.

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Tags: Crafts, Earththemed Crafts

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