branch light... awesome
4.30.2008
4.29.2008
4.28.2008
4.25.2008
The Slat House of Marina del Rey
My deep love for wooden slats started when I purchased my Nelson Bench. From that moment on, I started to understand and appreciate what's going on with this kind of building technique. The slats provide a very rigid support, while at the same time, create an invisible view at the right angle. Light flows right thru them. It has a floating effect, allowing a rain of light to pours inside and create an ever changing cast of shadows during the course of the day. I can just imagine how this home will look during full moon on a clear sky...
This is the home of David Feldman, the co-founder and CEO of YLighting.com, the largest online lighting retailer. YLighting (http://www.ylighting.com/) specializes in modern lighting fixtures for the home. Since YLghting launched in 2001, YLighting has become a leader in the industry. Renowned designers from across the globe consult with Dave for advice on which trends will succeed in the modern lighting market.
Dave's enthusiasm for modern home décor extends beyond his professional life. He works and lives modern. Dave's Marina Del Rey home was once a normal shingle and tile house on a small 35 x 90 lot. When Dave's family decided to move into their new beachside home, they faced one big problem. Due to building codes the home could not be rebuilt and maintain its ocean view. To preserve their beautiful ocean view the original structure had to remain on the property. After many renovations, and a remodel designed by
David Hertz Architects, the home is now known as the "Slat House" of Marina Del Rey
Some of the Slat House's significant features include:
• Slats of Ipe wood on the exterior
• The Slats give the impression of elevation without increasing the size of the home
• Dynamic play with light both inside and out. On the interior light and shadow reiterate the slats throughout the home.
• Repetition of the linear components throughout: the stairs, the light, the shadows, the slats.
• At night the light casts outward from the slats giving the home a unique glow.
• The slats facing the ocean slide open to provide ocean views.
• The slats extend upwards on the rooftop to provide a railing.
• Consistent with building requirements.
All the light fixtures featured in the house are from YLighting and some of the furniture are from YLighting's sister site: www.zwello.com
I hope you enjoy the pics!
-joel
Many thanks to Molly Murphy and Adrienne Arieff from Arieff Communications (www.arieff.com) for the info and pictures and Jaime from Design-Milk.com for the tip.
4.23.2008
4.22.2008
re-purposing the baby gate
Nooooooooo! good bye baby gate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was the piece of DIY furniture that made blueantstudio famous! see the part 2 here (part one is missing the pics.. : (
So Isabella, now 3, knows her way around the stairs even while carrying large amounts of stuffed animals in one hand. So baby gate had to go... but I didn't want it to become landfill, so my only solution was to re-use it as a AC unit cover.
I think it came out really nice...
-joel
4.21.2008
square cowhide rug
The best of both worlds!
Remember my dilema here? Yes, I liked the cowhide rug and Maria liked the flor® square tiles. The problem with the flor® tiles was the dust magnets they are (the specific type we had) and that we didn't feel like vacuuming every 30 seconds.
Thanks to my friend Roland, we had a chance to test drive the natural shape cowhide he smuggled back from Nicaragua. It was a little on the stiff side and the shape didn't fly thru the committee. So I was back to "square one" (no pun intended!)... then, I discovered picked by hand and their awesome selection and reasonable prices. I didn't want to pay what pop cows was charging. ($2592!!!!)
Anyway, the rug came direct from Argentina and it's super soft and great quality. I couldn't be happier... and my marriage is safe. again.
-joel
4.17.2008
Target vs designers. shame-less 2.1!
Wow, 2 in less than 2 weeks? I guess if I try hard enough I will find plenty! same story as here and here. 10% the price of the original but it will end in the garbage in less than a year. Thank you China and Target!
-joel
(just in case you are wondering... fakes on the left)
many thanks to my friends at designaddict for the tip!
4.16.2008
thank you, thank you, thank you!
When we started Blue Ant Studio a year and a half ago, I was surprised by the warm welcome the blogsphere community laid on me, and now with the introduction of the "eye chair exam" poster last week, posted here, many blogs posted nice comments about it... it's really overwhelming!!
This is a thank you, for you guys.... and readers, please take a second to visit these great friends: (not in any specific order)
qbn
Gearcrave
NOTCOT
Coolboom
Apartment Therapy
MOCOLOCO
HGTV
Modette
dwell
Retro To Go
TrendsNow
DesignSlices
Design Shrine
Thanks again guys!
-joel
LumiGram
Luminous Tablecloth made of fiber optics fabric (Luminex® patented material), with assorted cotton borders.
The Fiber Optics Fabric emits a colored light along the full length of the fibers, producing a stunning luminous effect.
Unlike other light sources like Neon, LEDs or Electroluminescence, the light coming from the fiber optics fabric is subtle and mysterious, producing a beautiful and dazzling luminous effect in darkness...
click title for more!
4.15.2008
4.14.2008
CB2 galvanized planters are back!
After an hiatus of more than a year, these are available again!
3 sizes and 3 super low prices:
16x16x16 $24.95
12x12x12 $16.95
8x8x8 $9.95
You will thank me later. Made in Vietnam.
click on the title to be tele-transported to the source!
4.10.2008
It's time to get your eyes checked!
The latest creation from Blue Art Studio!
Chair Exam!
Digital art
Printed on 80 lb and 98 brightness Hammermill thick paper in matte finish. Ready to be framed. All this done by hand and one at a time.
Hand signed and dated.
Print size: 11"x17"
Price is $35 shipped in the US or Canada, $50 shipped anywhere else, including Europe and Australia!
This poster ships flat in a "stayflat" self sealing kraft mailer.
Now accepting paypal!
You can email me the title of the poster that you want along with the location where's going to be shipped and I will reply with a paypal link. email: memi (at) bellsouth (dot) net (no spaces/parenthesis)
Thanks!
help, I have a headache!
While some health problems are large, complicated and frightening, most aren't the end of the world. A kind word and a little help can get you on your way again.
Help Remedies was created to make solving simple health issues simple. We find the best solution there is, and take away everything else. By stripping away some of the complexity and fear mongering of the health industry, we hope to make the category friendlier and more accessible, and in doing so empower people to make their own health decisions.
We think a little help, honesty and kindness will go a long way.
click the title for more!
4.09.2008
started a group on flickr!
The other day checking flickr I noticed a nice photo with a tiny bit of an WWII Eames leg splint showing in one corner. I tried to see if I could find more pics of the splint and found plenty! I then decided to create a flickr group for people like us!
click the title to check it out
or click here
-joel
4.08.2008
4.07.2008
4.03.2008
Target vs designers. shame-less 2.0
It seems that Target did it again... copying another designer and selling crap from china.
Remember my post from 4/7/07? same story again...
see old post here
Oh, well, I guess people will pay the $44 instead of the $89 you can get the original Prince Aha stool that you can use in more than one way
-joel
Fredericia Stingray Rocking Chair Makassa
An eye-catching almost futuristic interpretation of the classic rocking chair. A modern, dynamic piece of furniture built for comfort and which accommodates a variety of sitting positions. The shape of the rocking chair was partially inspired by a shell. This gives it a beautiful organic design which is raw on the outside but smooth and refined on the inside. A piece of furniture that provides a unique experience of inner tranquillity. The steel frame has been constructed without any transverse lines thus accentuating the floating appearance of the chair. The shell is made of vacuum-suctioned plastic and comes in black or white.
click title for more!
4.02.2008
jennifer squires's photos
Currently the collection includes roses, calla lilies, tulips, and gerberas. These contemporary images look great in dining rooms, living areas, bedrooms, and offices, and can be produced as large as 24x30 inches or as small as 4x6 inches.
click the title to visit her etsy shop or go to:
www.jennifersquires.ca
-joel
4.01.2008
2x1 offer... final days!
FINAL DAYS!!!!, buy one and get one free! Any combo you want.... 2 MCM or Museum Posters, 2 Designer's alphabet, 1 Poster + 1 Alphabet... your choice! Even the New Museum Edition are included!
Price includes shipping:
$35 in the USA and Canada • $50 ROW (rest of the world)
Accepting Paypal! just email me at: memi (at) bellsouth (dot) net (no spaces/parenthesis) with the combo you want, the shipping country and I will send you back a paypal link... Please remember to put on the subject of the email 2x1 offer to qualify!
regards,
-joel
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