I took on a very fun project recently that up cycled a child’s potty throne into the majestic “Game of Thrones” iron throne. Although the throne is a mini version for a child, I intend on having my cats, Mr. Miggins, Mrs. Minky and Miss Mimi to take afternoon naps …
Read More »In her Skin
If you ever want to creep a little girl out, be sure to take these miniature chairs and put them in her doll house. It’s like a Buffalo Bill-themed furniture collection for gnomes. Called “Handheld” made by British artist Jessica Harrison, these small sofas are made to look like human skin. I …
Read More »Animal Encounters
Spanish designer Maximo Riera has designed a collection inspired by the most uncuddle-y animals on earth. Check out his chairs that share a body with a rhino, whale, octopus, walrus, and toad. The black finish makes it extra striking and ominous, which I think I like. What this collection needs is …
Read More »Bunny Chair
Check out this awesome bunny chair from Merve Kahraman. Even the feet is like a lucky bunny foot! Even the ears have fur in it…so so AWESOME!! Here are a few other stuff from the mind of Merve… Yes, a ring cocktail glass. Wow- really cool, except I swap the Remy …
Read More »Felted Wool Sculptures by Zoe Williams
New York-based artist Zoe Williams creates animal ‘taxidermy’ plaques made completely from felted wool. She makes these masterpieces by hand using only a single needle to felt. If anyone is familiar with felting, it’s tedious, but it can be addicting. I made a gnome mushroom chair with felted wool once, and man, I …
Read More »“Voila” Curiosities
Voila Gallery carries an entire collection of strangely cool objects that may or may not creep you out in a dark house somewhere. Those old-timey canopy chairs are pretty awesome, I would love to have one in my home. I have seen the coolest canopy chairs at the BG Restaurant (7th …
Read More »Cool Stuff for your Home
I woud love to have these hanging around my humble abode: -A literal heart vase by Veneri Design. Definitely roses (red or black) are flowers of choice! I’d even use ceramic markers to sketch some sort of tattoo on the heart. -Ceramic head juicers and ‘chia pets’ by Polly George. It’s like …
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