Basecamp – Lake Tahoe
Loving the concept, design and attention to detail behind this hotel in Lake Tahoe – it’s inspired by traditional base camps where explorers and adventurers can share tips and stories before heading out into the wild. first seen on The Moment
fancy pants camping
Love the idea of gathering with close friends and family and having Shelter Co. set up one of these amazing campsites. The luxury tents are European-style canvas tents and they come fully outfitted with 400 thread count sheets, Pendleton blanket and lounge seating. Add ons include; fire pits, outdoor movie theater, full catering and even [...]
Fix or customize most anything with Sugru
When we found the air-curing silicone rubber called Sugru, we had to get our hands on some to play with. The new material is created for “anyone who wants to improve or repair their stuff.” It’s like space-age play-dough in fun colors, easy to hand mold, stick to most anything, and it survives dishwasher once [...]
re-turned
Norwegian designer Lars Beller Fjetland is creating these covetable, handcrafted birds from the wood of discarded furniture. He dumpster dives to find his future birds and then strips any paint sands them and glues the pieces together. “Perhaps they were once the part of a loving household as a supportive table-leg or an armrest. Perhaps [...]
[storefront]
So inspired by [storefront] – an experimental project space created by Olson Kundig Architects in Pioneer Square. The space hosts rotating installations including community collaborations, pro-bono design work, philanthropic and volunteer work – a place for design research and the development of ideas. Mushroom Farm is the latest, it’s a collaboration with CityLab7. The project’s aim is [...]
Amanda Grisham Pendleton dress
How NoWe is a gorgeous and functional wool dresses that juxtaposes Pendleton fabric with hi-fashion, urban silhouette? Amanda is a senior at Oregon State University, and her strong-shouldered Felicia dress caught out eyes on the Portland Monthly magazine feature. Her talent has not gone unnoticed. last year, she won the Portland Fashion Week Emerging Designer’s [...]
