Home and House: January 2009

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

I will miss domino

: : just read the sad news on d*sponge that domino is closing down. it was my favorite interior design magazine, and the only one I subscribed to. is this yet another sign of our economy going downhill or is it a sign of the digital times where newspapers, books and magazines all struggle to stay alive? I can't imagine a world without books, newspapers and magazines!

every now and then, more and more frequently now, am I reminded of our terrible economy. I try constantly to distract myself from all the gloomy news, and pretend like things are the same. but then I hear of a friend who's lost her job, or see a favorite store that's closed down.....how much worse will it get before it gets better?

: : .shepard fairey. a wonderful and very influential street artist. you've probably seen his famous obama illustration. he is currently decorating the streets of Boston with pieces from his new exhibit at the ICA {Boston Institute for contemporary art}. I found two on my way to work the other morning, and sadly discovered this morning that one of them had been painted over with white paint. the middle photo is my own, the rest you can find .here.

IKEA PS collection

: : news about IKEA's PS collection this year from .frida. at .husmusen. A great selection of 71 products to be released, by .hella jongerius. and Swedish .front. among others. I can't wait to see it in stores in the US, hope we don't have to wait too long.

photo collage from .husmusen.

01.20.2009

: : CELEBRATING THIS HISTORIC DAY!! : :

people's photos online at the .New York Times.

botanical illustrations

: : I have also been inspired by botanical art recently. I find this an incredible resource for colors, patterns and forms. and they are simply beautiful. images found .here.

: : one more quick peek into our home. my favorite wall in the kitchen with a collection of polaroids, cookbooks, Swedish art pieces and packaging.

: : another wonderful cookbook is .irene's peranakan recipes. absolutely amazing and wondrous illustrations. look closely at the details and you'll find many of your cooking ingredients. the book was a gift from my lovely friend .maiya.

: : I've been feeling inspired by my cookbooks lately. .jamie at home. is a joy to cook from as well as to look through. wonderful organic, simple graphics by .the plant.