HOT CROSS BUN INSPIRED COUCH

 Inspiration comes in many forms and nothing like a traditional Hot Cross bun to inspire your furniture.  I doubt designer Elvis Pennetuzzo had Good Friday and warm toasty buns in mind when he came up with this funky arrangement of furniture but I like to think we can get inspiration from anything, anywhere and anytime. 

Have you seen any furniture inspired by the good 'ol hot cross bun?

10 THINGS TO DO WITH A SUITCASE.

 You have found that gorgeous vintage suitcase.  You love the texture, the smell of the old leather and now it is stuck in the corner as you have no idea what to do with it.  I love quirky, I love vintage and I love impractical.  Here are some fun ways to get use out of that vintage suitcase you found at the market, garage sale or stole from Grandma's house!

NOVEL WAY TO ARMCHAIR TRAVEL

 

PLANTER BOX

JOIN THE CIRCUS

SPOIL YOUR BEST FRIEND

CREATE A SOFA TABLE

 SIDE TABLE

 SHAKEN OR STIRRED?

 BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, SHAKE THAT ROOM! 

CREATE YOUR HOME OFFICE

OR JUST SEE THE WORLD!

ITEM OF THE WEEK

Sometimes there is a piece of furniture that leaves you breathless for all the wrong reasons.  This lounge chair by Jack Hopkins has been been described by  Todd Merrill Antiques as 'unrestrained artistic expression'.  I just find it creepy and would give me nightmares

FURNITEX & DESIGN AND DECORATION 2010

HANDSOME PRINTS display
at Design & Decoration for Materials Inspiration
(Curators- Marshall Design)

Whenever these events are on I go straight to the Vivid display where furniture and decor items by student, up & coming and established designers display innovative and exciting pieces.
This year was no exception in what it had to offer. I was lucky enough to chat with Damien Hipwell from Studio Hip who had two pieces on show, with the childrens chair and table set winning an award (cutely named 'strongman table and chairs!). Damien is a professional furniture maker and approaches his designs and manufacturing with high environmental and ethical standards.

I loved his Studio chair - a contemporary piece with influences of the retro furniture era . Damien is a true craftsman with a passion for his work - if you are looking for a unique piece Damien welcomes commissions - so look him up!

STRONG MAN! TABLE & CHAIRS

The other pieces that caught my eye where from students developing their design and manufacturing skills, so make sure you look out for these names in the future.

CURVITIOUS CREDENZA -by Hanzlah Ain - PerthMETAL CABINET by Kip Smith of UANDMI DesignsROCKING HORSE CONCEPT by Rob Miller - Victoria
(which also won and award)ZINE TABLE by Jade Mc Cormick WA

DESIGNER WEAPONRY

I like multi-functional and quirky design but I dont think I will have this at home in a hurry. But depending on your neighbourhood it might be just the right thing! Designed by James bauldoff it makes sense he notes one of his past times as biting.