Miniature Models of Buildings by Chisel & Mouse Are The Perfect Touch For Architecture Lovers.

Chisel & Mouse was started by Robert & Gavin Paisley in 2011. Having gone from hobbyists to professional model makers, they make high quality, handmade resin models of famous structures - from palaces to stadiums - using local UK resources.










Using 3D printing for rapid prototyping of their models, they then return to traditional techniques of sculpting, mould making and plaster casting to build the finished models in their Sussex, England studio. The result is an inspired collection of high-quality models of famous and unusual American, Scottish and British architectural buildings and structures.





Made of a very hard resin plaster, the buildings, some of which have etched brass or nickel details, are beautiful objets d'art for mantels, bookshelves and end tables.






The resin plaster is free of toxic solvents and the bases and some of the backs of the models are covered in black felt. Each product is shipped in a black presentation box and neatly packed with an informative description of the building.

Not yet available but coming soon are the following models:





See all of their available models and order them online here at Chisel & Mouse

Chisel & Mouse, Victoria Cottage, Dodds Bank, Nutley, East Sussex, TN22 3LR, United Kingdom | +44(0)1273 251335 | store@chiselandmouse.com

Gaultier Brings The 80s Back With Fashion Homages to Grace Jones, Madonna, Annie Lennox, Boy George and More.

As the latest Ready-to-Wear collection by fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier walked down the runway during Paris Fashion Week, some might have felt they were tuning into MTV circa 1984.



Inspired by eighties Pop singers who have influenced fashion over the past three decades,Gaultier presented various pieces ranging from tuxedo styled pantsuits to corsets and fishnets, accompanied by era-appropriate music such as Bowie's 1980 hit "Fashion" and Madonna's "Vogue"



Nods to The Culture Club (Boy George) with Japanese-like flowing kimonos and David Bowie a la Ziggy Stardust circa 1972 with glitter platforms marched down the runway:





...along with androgynous and beautifully tailored suits reminiscent of both Grace Jones and Annie Lennox:


The Material Girl (Madonna) was fully represented in looks harkening back to her 1985 movie, Desperately Seeking Susan and Michael Jackson's fedora, glove and jackets were made an appearance as part of the Spring 2013 collection.




 

Satin and leather baseball jackets and matching knickers brought up flashbacks of ABBA and Amanda Lear made a cameo appearance as the show came to a close.




The hair, make up and styling deserves a bow as well, that's for sure.

See the entire Jean Paul Gaultier 2103 Spring RTW collection here.

Today's New York Times & DWR Crossword Puzzle For Design and Architecture Lovers. Hints, Too.

Design Within Reach and the New York Times have teamed up to create a very special crossword puzzle for architecture and design enthusiasts that appeared in today's issue of the NY Times T Design Magazine.

For those of you who do not get the New York Times, I have recreated it here for you along with all the clues and some special hints, courtesy of DWR.




This puzzle will also appear in today's October 7 issue of T Design (see page 60) in The New York Times.


HINTS TO A FEW CLUES from DWR:

ACROSS
1. AKA Y-Back Chair designer Wegner
Visual hint: The Y-Back Chair is also known as the Wishbone.

23. A chair to tiptoe through
Visual hint: This chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956.


63. Designer of Womb Chair and TWA terminal at JFK
Visual hint:

103. Egg, e.g.
Visual hint: Arne Jacobsen designed this organic form for the SAS Hotel in Copenhagen.


DOWN
27. They designed and lived in Case Study House #8
Visual hint:

104. Designer of logos for UPS, IBM and ABC
Visual hint, courtesy of Apple Computer

Marina's Birds. Modern Design Meets Folk Art In These Charming Tabletop and Suspended Ceiling Lights.

Marina's Birds by Belarus designer Fajno is a collection of prototype ceiling and tabletop lamps that are a charming mix of modern and folk art attributes.




The tabletop lamps are single bird shaped objects made of either wood and glass or colored plastic and glass. The light, encased in glass, serves as the head.








The suspended chandeliers are clusters of these bird shaped lights with a matching ceiling mount.



They work in both home and office, appeal to both adults and children and males or females. If only I could buy them.

See more work by Fanjo at fajnodesign.by

Dressing Up Dogs For Halloween Is Mean. And Here's A Really Good One For Only $14.

I'm really not a fan of putting dogs in clothes - ever. I think it demeans the dog AND the owner and both end up looking ridock. That said, Halloween is one of the few times I can stomach canines in costume. And for my own little monster, headgear only.


above: Last year I made my own dog, Indie, wear devil horns and now there's a special place in hell for me.

So, you can imagine my joy at finding this little beauty. For only $14, here's a slightly respectable way to turn your four-legged furry companion- of any size-  into a an extinct reptile for All Hallow's Eve.


Measurements:
* X-small: 8"l; 12-16" chest
* Small: 12"l; 16-20" chest
* Medium: 16"l; 20-24" chest
* Large: 20"l; 24-28" chest

available online only. $14. Shop for it here