Dec 01
Dec 01
Chris Milliman new work: Sunrise
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Chris Milliman ha pubblicato il nuovo progetto Sunrise in cui riprende un gruppo di operai giamaicani nel Vermon durante la raccolta delle mele. Tutti gli scatti li trovate sul suo portfolio.
Dec 01
CatCube e il box in cartone per il vostro gatto
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Dec 01
Make Something Monday
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Feedsack quilt block by reader Lisa Courtnage
Happy Monday and Happy December 1st! There’s no denying that the end-of-the-year rush is on. Today, let’s just catch our breath and get back to doing what we love… making things!
Today’s the day to create a good old-fashioned made-by-hand gift. It doesn’t have to be something complicated, just something simple showing your recipient that you took some time. Time is precious; showing someone that you took time out of the busy season to make something heartfelt is powerful and will be appreciated.
Create something that comes from YOU. It could be a handwritten card, a little embroidery on a hankie, some cookies made from scratch, a simply sewn pin cushion, an ornament made from found objects, a collage of pretty pictures, a finger-painting made with your child, a handmade notebook of blank pages with a found-paper cover… just take a look at an issue of UPPERCASE and I’m sure an idea will come to mind.
Stay away from DIY posts and Pinterest! These days, it is too easy to get bogged down into the perceived perfection of Pinterest and the tyranny of step-by-step craft instructions. Today’s the day to unplug from these distractions. Comparing yourself to others and following directions can be so detrimental to genuine creativity. Use your own ideas, your own resources, your own ingenuity… you will make something that is from you and your heart.
Make something out of nothing. Be experimental. Be silly. Creativity comes from letting yourself go a little bit. If you worry about stitching a straight line, today’s the day to zigzag. Just gather up all your creative supplies onto the table and see what emerges.
Enjoy the process. Making things is a lot of fun! Share what you’re up to on Twitter and Instagram #makesomethingmonday #uppercasereader.
A huge thank you to UPPERCASE reader Lisa Courtnage for the beautiful quilt block made of vintage feedsacks. She writes, “I saw your request for feedack fabric on your blog. I found a vendor while at the International Quilt Festival in Houston who was selling charm squares of feedsack fabric (5 inch squares) so I snagged a few packs. I have enclosed 419 one-and-a-half-inch squares. Also made a mini-quilt block with the leftover scraps… that is how quilts were made back in the day!” Once again, I’m amazed and inspired by the generosity and talent of UPPERCASE readers. Thank you, Lisa.
My son was with me at the office when I received Lisa’s package of feedsacks. He was instantly enamoured with the quilt block and wanted it for his teddy bear. I have other plans for the block, so I suggested that we make teddy his own special blanket. All my sewing supplies are here in the office so Finley selected a favourite feedsack square from Lisa’s packet and we went to work. My mother-in-law had recently downsized her fabric collection and I acquired some of it, so the blue and white fabric was at-the-ready. The train fabric was purchased from a thrift store on a car trip home to Saskatchewan some summers ago. Finley helped by sitting under the table and pushing on the sewing machine pedal or by taking out the pins as needed. Within an hour, we had a cute but wonky tiny blanket and a happy mother and son. We’ll both cherish the blanket for the stories of how the fabrics were chosen and the fun we had putting it together. I think teddy liked it, too.
Speaking of quilts, I’m excited to tell you that I’ll be one of three judges for next year’s QuiltCon! I look forward to spending three days surrounded by beautiful quilt designs.
Have a lovely day making something!
Dec 01
Circular Installations in Nature
Posted in: UncategorizedMartin Hill est un artiste environnemental qui récupère des éléments tels que des feuilles, des branches ou des cailloux qu’il trouve dans la nature pour ensuite les rassembler de manière circulaire et très créative. Il en résulte de superbes sculptures graphiques, créant une dimension onirique et surnaturelle. À découvrir dans la suite.
Dec 01
Competition: five Vitsœ tables by Dieter Rams to be won
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Competition: Dezeen has teamed up with British furniture manufacturer Vitsœ to give away five side tables originally created by German industrial designer Dieter Rams.
Vitsœ’s injection-moulded plastic 621 Side Table was initially designed by Rams in 1962 as a strong and flexible piece of furniture for the home or office.
Available in black or off-white, it features a wipe-clean surface, hand-painted anti-static finish and comes in two heights: 45 centimetres and 36 centimetres.
Last produced in 1980, the design of the table was informed by Rams’ ideas about elevating plastic to a material of high status and now features adjustable feet.
When turned on its side, the table fits over a sofa and the shallow recesses in its legs can be used as trays.
While working as a designer for Vitsœ and German consumer products company Braun, Rams earned a reputation for his utilitarian style, informed by his ten principles for good design that included usefulness, unobtrusiveness, honesty, longevity, and aesthetic beauty.
He created the 621 Side Table at the same time as the 620 Chair Programme, which features interchangeable parts and full-grain uncoated leather.
Competition winners will receive a 621 Side Table in their preferred colour and size.
Competition closes on 15 December 2014. Five winners will be selected at random and notified by email. The winners’ names will be published in a future edition of our Dezeen Mail newsletter and at the top of this page. Dezeen competitions are international and entries are accepted from readers in any country.
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Dec 01
SkyOnline ti invita ad un Magic Party
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Julio Bashmore, Bok Bok, Monki Nigga Fox e guest vari suoneranno il 4 Dicembre allo Stadio Olimpico di Roma per il Magic Party di SkyOnline. Partecipare è facile, andate qui, registratevi e raccontate cosa farete per Natale.
Dec 01
Series “B” Glasses by Josef Hoffmann + Lobmeyr: Beechwood-molded glass with a cubist pedigree
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With an eye that favored strict geometric shapes, Josef Hoffmann was in many ways anticipatory of the cubist movement. His fondness for the square was so well-known that the architect and designer earned the nickname Quadrati-Hoffmann (Square Hoffman……
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Dec 01
Staying organized during a deployment or long-term absence
Posted in: UncategorizedMany types of employment involve travelling and some jobs require extended stays away from home. For a family that is left behind, extended absences can be very difficult. There is an emotional cycle experienced by the spouse/partner that can be nerve-wracking, especially when the emotional distress of children (even pets) is added.
As a military family, we’ve lived through numerous periods when my husband was deployed for several months at a time. The following are a number of ways our family has managed over the years that can be helpful to others in similar situations to stay organized before, during, and after a separation.
Pre-separation
Task assignment: Work together and determine the priority tasks during the separation and who will accomplish these tasks. For example, if the departing partner always ensured the car was serviced, the task may be rescheduled so that it occurs before or after the separation or it could be assigned to the staying-home partner. Contractors could be hired for some tasks such as gardening, pool maintenance, and snow removal.
Contingency plan: Establish plans in case an emergency arises such as an accident or medical emergency. The plan should list whom to call to mind the children or look after pets and how to contact the departing partner. Inform trusted friends, neighbours, and the children’s school of the contingency plan.
Departure
Clear the calendar: A few weeks prior to the separation there may be extra shopping trips to buy last minute items, medical appointments, or business meetings. Avoid taking on additional responsibilities at this time. Examine your calendar and see what non-priority items can be cancelled or rescheduled until after the departure.
Separate stuff: Keep items needed for the departing person separate from the rest of the household goods. This may require the departing person to take over an entire room to ensure all the required items are packed. Keep receipts for any items purchased for the separation in a clearly labelled file. You may be able to claim some expenses through your employer or on your income taxes.
Acknowledge your feelings: During this particularly chaotic time, there may be a lack of organization and a build up of clutter. Recognize this is normal and, as my mother is fond of saying, “This too shall pass.”
Separation
Disorganization: For the staying-home partner, feelings of relief, guilt, and being overwhelmed are common. This emotional turmoil often results in disorganization because decision-making is difficult when feeling these intense emotions. Recognize that these feelings are normal and take steps to get your life back into control. It may be beneficial to call a friend, extended family member, or professional organizer to help you banish the disorganization.
Keep the clutter: The staying-home partner may be very tempted to take advantage of the separation and eliminate the clutter of the travelling partner. DO NOT DO THIS! The staying-home partner has been entrusted with the care and protection of the travelling partner’s goods. To dispose of those goods will undermine the long-term trust of the partnership. If the clutter is truly impairing the effective functioning of the home, communicate with the travelling partner that you will carefully box and label the items and put them in storage. The travelling partner can review and make decisions on the items on his/her return.
Homecoming
Clear the calendar: Just as during the departure preparations, clear time on your calendar for the homecoming preparations. Cancel or reschedule some events to give the travelling partner time to integrate back into the routine. If the travelling partner will be suffering from jet lag, allow him/her at a few days to be fully functional. The returning partner may be required to schedule health appointments or have a few extra business meetings, so allow time for this.
Make a space: The returning partner will need some space to unpack on arrival. Returning items should be cleaned and properly stored or re-integrated into the household. If there is no need for certain items in the foreseeable future, make plans to sell or donate these items. This process may take several weeks. Patience is important.
Task re-assignment: Work together to determine who will accomplish certain tasks now that the partnership has been re-established. Perhaps the travelling partner realized a love of gardening and wishes to continue with that task. The travelling partner may have a renewed interest in preparing foreign cuisine.
Review the clutter: If the staying-home partner packed away items of the travelling partner during the separation, these items should be reviewed. It is best to wait until the travelling partner has had time to adjust to being home and new routines have been established before taking on this task.
The absence of a partner can be stressful, however, by understanding the emotional cycle — and a little bit of planning and organization — the stress can be minimized.
Post written by Jacki Hollywood Brown
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Dec 01
Time For Some MVMT Watches – Cyber Monday Sale!
Posted in: UncategorizedLet’s keep this simple and effective for a Cyber Monday calling. MVMT Watches are timepieces that we feel are worth their salt. We’ve been trailing their success from the Indigogo days. What make their watches stand apart are the class and affordability factors. Precise Japanese quartz movement and durable stainless steel cases add to their definition. This Cyber Monday avail a straight 10% Discount on all the exciting seven styles. Black/Gold Leather, Black/Gold, Black/Silver Leather, Rose Gold/Black Leather, Rose Gold/Brown Leather, White Black/Tan Leather & White/Gold Leather.
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