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!
SongBust: Miike Snow – Black and Blue
15 years ago
Miike Snow the Swedish trio have been popular on the music blogs since their self-titled debut dropped in June. The trio are set to headline a run of North American dates, but before they hit your town, they’ve dropped the video for latest single, “Black and Blue“.
The video features a beared man with giant headphones and a robe, two teenage lovebirds, their token third wheel and the band themselves. As you shuffle between scenes of crazy electronics, dirty dishes, make out sessions, it’s the “one-man band” that truly steals the show.
Book Bust: The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping
15 years ago
You already knew that vintage shopping offers couture quality at a fraction of the price, but how do you know what’s worth buying, and what you should pass on?
Vintage clothing dealer Melody Fortier just published the handbook you’re looking for: The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping. Photos, illustrations, essential facts, and tips from a bevy of international pros will help you distinguish the time period of a garment, evaluate its quality, learn what fixes and alterations are possible and most importantly, how to care for and store your vintage treasures.
The Minerals Collection by Lazerian
15 years ago
Manchester designer Liam Hopkins of Lazerian has created a collection of candle holders shaped like laboratory beakers titled the Minerals Collection because each design is named after a different mineral used to add color to candles.
Made of beech, the collection consists of five shapes available in three sizes. The designs were showcased at 100% design in London.
Home Away Dual Time Alarm Clock by Kit Men
15 years ago
Kit Men has designed The Home Away Dual Time Alarm Clock to help those who travel remain stylish. The ‘Home’ clock face is clearly visible (in black), while the second slightly opaque clock represents ‘Away’.
Each clock has an individual alarm setting to wake you at a particular time (zone).Home Away will be exhibiting at the Art Directors Club Gallery in New York from 21 October 2009.
Each clock has an individual alarm setting to wake you at a particular time (zone).Home Away will be exhibiting at the Art Directors Club Gallery in New York from 21 October 2009.
TV Easel by Restoration Hardware
15 years ago
The TV Easel by Restoration Hardware is an excellent alternative to a media center or table-top, the solid hardwood piece holds flat-screen televisions up to 60″ and has integrated component storage, which means all wires can be kept hidden and secure. And unlike a media center, this ebony finished easel looks good without the tv-it is also suited to display artwork and mirrors. Available at Restoration Hardware-catalog and web only.
ITSOK Fluorescents by Sighn
15 years ago
Artist Sighn began cutting “IT’S OK” pieces by hand from scrapwood last year, and is close to cutting 5,000 so far. He plans to make a million pieces in this limited edition, and expects the project to take up to 60 years to complete.
The New fluorescent editions are numbered 4,191 to 4,440 and are available at Multi Polar Projects. For every piece purchased a tree is planted through the Arbor Day Foundation.
Tulip Parasols Umbrellas from MDT
15 years ago
It’s about time for a new umbrella shape to be introduced to market. MDT has released the Tulip Parasol, featuring an unusual tulip-shaped shade that comes is a range of amazing colors and patterns. Available in round or square shapes and in a variety of sizes from four meters to nine-by-nine meters. These unique parasols feature a hand-crank system.
I Am Not A Paper Cup
15 years ago
Yes, the product name is: “I am not a paper cup” and it’s one of my favorite giftables of 2009. This double-walled white porcelain cup with a silicone lid, mimics the standard paper cup used, and disposed of, at coffee shops across the globe. Eco-friendly, reusable, dishwasher safe, and quite stylish!