As I have said many times before; the designs I like the most are usually those that have serious thoughts behind them, and in one way or another makes some kind of a statement. Having said that I must admit I got a bit of mixed filings when I saw “Kabbalah vodka – with Christian infants”, the newest brand of Russian Vodka created by beverage maker EZ Protocols. The design is based on the old tales of how Jewish religious rites required the blood of Christian babies. I cant help to wonder whether a religious comment really is fitting (or necessary) for a commercial product? (more…)

“Many hours, many days, many weeks and years have been spent by women in older generations using embroidery to create an idyllic view of the world around them. Many dreaming of a life that is beyond their grasp.”

This is how Johan Lindsten starts his press release describing”Idyll Concept” – a concept exploring the modern shapes and silhouettes of a chair in combination with the handcraft and the long lost sentimental value of embroideries. (more…)

Unfortunately I couldn’t be at the Stockholm furniture fair this year- but I am really looking forward to Salone del mobile in Milan! One of the designers that exhibited in Stockholm was Carl Hagerling the designer behind UNO. He used to be a graphic designer but switched to become an industrial designer, and I love the way you can see his graphical style in his products. His products are playful, functional and have a geometric form language, and I think both the A-7 lamp and cumulus shelf would be perfecta in my apartment! (more…)

I love this lamp! Its called Favorite Things and it’s a lamp to spread the light and tales of your favourite things.. You can place whatever you’d like inside the bulb- a great way to make your own little exhibition in your home! The lamp is made by Chen Karlsson – a Swedish-Asian family business run by the Chen family and the Karlsson family. Their designs has roots in both the Asian and Scandinavian traditions, witch makes a fun, playful and innovative design expression. (more…)

Some times I stumble over products that are just so perfect to post here, that I just can’t wait to do it!  It’s like that with this playful and fun table made by Norwegian Mia Hamborg. This table is a combination to the old Nordic craft tradition of turning wood and inspiration form the color and the playful forms from old painted wooden toys. You can put the pieces together anyway you like, and I cant think of any better accessory to this table than a big bowl of candy! (more…)