Handmadeology

Alexa Lixfeld studied design at Köln International School of Design and The University of Applied Arts Pforzheim in Germany. Prior to her studies she was a model, often gracing the pages of Marie Claire. She also studied at the prestigious Design Academy Eindhoven, in the Netherlands. Alexa has received numerous design and innovation awards for her work, [...]

Empty vintage picture frames are a hot trend in design.  They are inexpensive, easy to paint, and add a geometric element to a space. Here are some empty vintage picture frames I found while browsing Etsy.  Makes creating an instant collection is simple! {1} Seaside Shore Wooden Frame Collection {2} Upcycled – Terra Cotta – [...]

Rusty House designed by Studio B Architects. Description from the architects: Rusty House The Rusty House has risen from the timber skeleton of a previous structure built in the late 1960’s. The project is bounded by street and an expansive southwest view. The site drops in section twenty feet from front to back and the [...]

Modern roller blinds and fabric by Création Baumann. Description from Création Baumann: Création Baumann is renowned for high quality textiles for interior design. Thanks to our in-house design studio and our own production facilities, unconventional creations are possible. Our offer comprises customized solutions and interior shading systems as well as light control, dimming, and sound [...]

Modern hanging AirPlant Pods designed by American designer Michael McDowell. Description from designer Michael McDowell: I designed these ceramic hanging air plant pods™ specifically for air plants (Tillandsia) after discovering that tillandsias will not survive in standing water and if water pools in their leaves it can harm them. Each pod is made from a [...]

Captain hook by Misewell. Description From Misewell Clean lines and efficient use of material make the Captain hook stand out. An innovative stamping process creates little waste by producing nearly 300 coat hooks from a single 4′x8′ sheet of steel. Available in gray, black, and white. 5 x 3 x 1.5”

The London based design group DesignK has created the Kisses Compact Disk Holder. Description from DesignK: ‘Kisses’ are beautifully shaped pearl drops. Small and weighty they are designed with multimedia in mind. Simply mount your disc on a ‘Kiss’ and it will stay aloft keeping it safe from damage. Indeed, ‘Kisses’ may be the smallest [...]