Modern Planter Bench

A planter bench with pots of Flax. Need I say more? Love.

Beach Cottage Style

Just so me...




I live in a very teeny place but love my white slipcovered sofa, white sheer panels and pops of color. I spotted this cottage on Sunset Mag's site and had to share.

Aussie Wooden iPod Case

After reigning for years as a symbol of contemporary design, with its minimalist white finish and chrome accents, the iPod is going retro.

For most the iconic music player's white earbuds are a fashion statement enough, but Brisbane graphics designer Josh Darrah has always thought modern stylings were crass compared to old fashioned wood.

So he took matters into his own hands, gutting the electronic innards of his iPod mini, iTrip FM radio accessory and iPod dock and putting them into his own chassis, handmade from Australian red cedar.

The reaction from friends has been so positive that he is now investigating how he could mass produce the wooden casings and sell them online as part of a do-it-yourself kit.

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Kitchen Dreams

I

Love

This

Kitchen.

Spotted today on So'mace's blog

Villa Style in Auckland

Since my first visit to New Zealand in 2002, I've developed this uncanny knack for recognizing down under design. I came across this image today on Design*Sponge and the first thought after 'Mmm, I'd love to spend my lunch break out there' was 'I bet this is New Zealand'. What gave it away? Kiwis and Aussies love using horizontal slats instead of vertical planks for their fences. I love that style.


Kiwi designer Cassandra Ellis calls this Auckland villa home. Lucky gal.