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Deborah Bowness' Unique Hand Printed Wallpaper



The word "unique' is thrown around a lot without really registering in many cases. We've grown a little anesthetized to it. Especially in design. But I made a point of putting that very word in this post's headline because, despite a glut of beautiful wallpapers on the market, these are truly unique.




She has a few different collections, each of which seem to combine art, space and meaning.


Below are some selections from her collections:









In addition to these (and many more you can see on her site ), she sells wallpaper 'kits', multiple images one can add wherever they want like decals.

These are so much more elegant looking than the popular vinyl wall decals and stickers selling everywhere these days.
Take a look:




Finally, below are some images of her wallpaper in the Lacroix Hotel du Petit Moulin in Paris and in the Phillip Starck Yoo Design project, Aldelgade in Denmark.

When space and furniture interact with her art, a whole new environment is created:




Below: Seems she has some new wallpaper, Typography, in the works which should be available soon. I can't wait!


Click here to see more and learn more.

Click here to reach Deborah Bowness.

Sometimes Drinking & Driving Do Mix

At least when you're talking about Veuve Clicquot champagne and Porsche Design Studio.





Together they have launched a limited edition 'treasure' chest of sorts called the Vertical Limit.
An entirely handmade stainless steel cabinet that holds 12 individual vintages at a temperature maintained 12 degrees celsius.



Above: Each compartment is individually lit and automatically lights up on when opened.



Above: The year of each vintage is etched on the end of each compartment.

Only 15 were made and only 2 will be available in the US. the going cost? $70,000. USD






Above: specially produced label will be on each of the 12 bottles in the Vertical Limit.

Click here to visit Veuve Clicquot.

And here to visit Porsche Design Studio.

Product Pick Of The Week: Shadow Bulbs by Melissa Borrell




Melissa Borrell is a very interesting designer.
She makes beautiful window shades and her unconventional "pop-out jewelry' is gathering a cult following.

Here's another wonderful product from her.
Her 5" diameter etched glass shadow bulbs are beautiful.
They are pricey at 90$ a piece but think of the money you save without having to buy a shade!

They make stunning shadows.
She sells lamp bases as well on her site here.

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