Selective Lifestyle Trends
To anyone studying or working in home decor, learning about trends in interior decorating is one of the most exciting parts of life. And it should be, aside from work, the home is where we spend the bulk of our time, and like clothing it needs to be a reflection of us. Style Bust searches the web for the latest and greatest trends for the home; our hope is that you can use some of our findings in the environment you’ve created at home!
BookBook Macbook Cover by TwelveSouth
The BookBook Macbook cover by TwelveSouth is a great, creative alternative to a conventional Macbook case. This case will disguise your Macbook and will make you look like a history buff, a serious classics reader, or an encyclopedia/dictionary lover. Basically you win in more ways than one if you use this laptop case.
From TwelveSouth: “BookBook is a one-of-a-kind, hardback leather case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro. Available in Classic Black or Vibrant Red, BookBook brings three levels of security to your prized Mac. First, the hardback cover and spine provide solid protection from the rigors of the road. Second, the vintage book design disguises MacBook for superior security. And third, the stylish case protects you from being like everyone else because BookBook is totally original, just like you.”
Lily Allen in Russian Harper’s Bazar
It seems as though you can print whatever you want in Russia (and the rest of the world for that matter). Russia’s Harper’s Bazar shows Lily Allen shot by Alan Gelati for January’s issue.
“New York Delft” dinnerware by Lovegrove & Repucci
This “New York Delft” porcelain dinnerware set by Lovegrove & Repucci, is probably the only kind of Delft I would ever buy.
Low Fat Cooker
Pictured above is the T-fal ActiFry, a low fat cooker. Tthis is a high priced cooker..but well worth it since it allows you to make typically fatty foods with less oil.
LearnSomethingEveryday.com
LearnSomethingEveryday.com offers great bits of useless information daily.
Amy Huntings Blockshelf
Ever wonder, what can you do with blocks of wood and cotton rope?
Amy Huntings Blockshelf is made of Wood and Cotton Rope. It is assembled using knots traditionally used for sailing and fishing. The wood is collected from a local timber importers waste bin in London and consists of over 20 sorts of untreated wood.
Read Magazine’s that Matter
Impress your intellectual friends with a subscription to Stack America. Stack offers a bimonthly delivery of hard-to-find English language indie mags from around the world for $72. The best part of this subscription plan is that very delivery is a surprise – you will not necessarily receive the same magazines as the last delivery.
Book Bust: Gord Peteran: Furniture Meets its Maker
Gord Peteran is an artist known for his furnitural sculpture, which is a distinct line between furniture design and sculpture. The New York Times said, “Viewed against the background of traditional craftsmanship his works may be surprising, but in the context of contemporary art they are tame.” Gord Peteran released a book titled, “Furniture Meets its Maker” which was also the title of his exhibition touring museums around North America all year, 2009.
Red China
Electric Chair
A Table Made of Wood in White