At first I thought it was a joke, so I am still evaluating what I think about sleeping in this 'jumbo plane' hostel in Stockholm. A inventive way to recycle, that is for sure. See more photos here and here. Thoughts?
(via here - thanks Michelle)
Well-designed DIY projects that you can download for free just in time for V Day! Yes please. Have you seen this brownie valentine bag and pie box idea by Twig & Thistle? Unfortunately the goodies aren't included, so you better get baking, but the free adorable packaging downloads are available here and here.
(via design*sponge + rachelbest)
March's 2009 British Vogue shoot with its moody colors, 40's inspired looks, and stunning styling is breathtakingly gorgeous.
Photographed by the amazing Tim Walker.
One of these years I want to make it to Sapporo, Japan to see the annual snow festival that displays tons of hand-crafted snow and ice sculptures throughout the city. It started Feb. 5th and ends today. Doesn't it look magical? Anyone seen it in person?
(images from here)
I am loving the sneak peak of swedish designer Cathy Gedda Westrell and her fiance Erik's pad over at Design*Sponge. She also does great design work that you can see more of here. I especially like the logo she designed shown below, reminds me of the previous masking tape post.
Added to my wish list. Japanese colored masking tape, unfortunately sold out in the states here, at least for now.
First seen at simplesong, but also here and here.
(image from here)
Disasters make me incredibly sad, but also hopeful about people willing to help those in need, and learn from tragic events. Go here to read more about the Victorian brush fires, see more heart-wrenching photos here and help out here. My heart and prayers go out.
Thanks for the informing emails.
(image by Rebecca Kelly)
I love the handmade nature of these valentines from Molly's sketchbook at the Purl Bee.
Of course, Martha's blogging studio is this amazing!
(Images from the Martha Blog)
The grandparents spoiled our girl with some wooden Melissa & Doug toys for Christmas. She loves them almost as much as I do. Someday I dream of having a toy box full of only wooden and handmade toys... someday.
1: Pizza Party
We're going on a much needed break, and road trip for real this time. Have an enjoyable weekend.
(image by very talented Ben Watts from Self )
I want to thank Australian magazine Design Quarterly for the lovely press. I am completely honored and thrilled to be in close printed proximity to fabulous blogs like: Design Sponge, Desire to Inspire, Bloesem, Core77, Moco Loco, DesignBoom, and Dezeen.
Here is what they said about Black Eiffel :
"Light on the waffle, heavy on the eye-candy. A snippet of inspiration (almost) everyday, from fashion to graphic to photography to interiors."
Don't those cupcakes on the right page look familiar? Thanks for the mention my Australian friends!
What a cute clouds collection ready to be framed from Kup Kup. It appeals to me because of the multiple rainy days I've spent in the Pacific Northwest.
(Galesnjak, Croatia)
(Heart-Shaped Mangrove, Voh, New Caledonia)
(Heart-Shaped Forest, Cantabria, Spain)
Do you enjoy aerial photography? There is a extended list of hearts in nature you can view here. (via Lucy & Madi)
A Year of Mornings: 3191 Miles Apart
Velveteen Rabbit
Santogold
Paper Route - Are We All Forgotten
The Art of Simple Food
One Year to an Organized Life
Another great idea for Valentine's Day. Teeny tiny letters that you can custom order online here from Leafcutter Designs. It even comes with a mini magnifier.
(via something's hiding in here)
I am very much in love with this space that Nicole created from Making it Lovely. See more images here.
(via Ohdeedoh)
My sister shared with me this über cool music video by Friendly Fires, directed by Clemens Habicht. Their music is nice and upbeaty dance jams, definitely what I need lately.
After peeking in on talented Clemens Habicht's website, along with his mad directing and animation skills, this animation (for the Edinburgh International Film Festival in '05) is also a favorite, he also creates stunning motion filled collage like illustrations and captivating design work.
