Category Archives: design

Nina Mair Furniture

Posted on April 21, 2016 by wolfeyebrows

Nina Mair is the designer and architect behind her self-titled furniture brand that was established in 2015.  I really like her Mashrabeya furniture range in pale wood and pastel colours: “It is the mystery of the half-hidden that makes this … Continue reading →

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Miscellany

Posted on October 15, 2015 by wolfeyebrows

Time for another smorgasbord of things for you to look at! I love this Nude with iPhone series by illustrator Christopher DeLorenzo. A contemporary take on the nude that is so simple but so beautifully executed. Going to try this … Continue reading →

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Red Cap Cards

Posted on July 8, 2015 by wolfeyebrows

I don’t usually buy cards because I prefer to make them myself, but I would definitely break that rule for Red Cap Cards. Founded by Hal Mertz and Carrie Gifford, Red Cap Cards: “creates a platform for emerging artists to reach … Continue reading →

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KOROMIKO

Posted on May 18, 2015 by wolfeyebrows

“KOROMIKO is an online design store founded by Tracey George, a New Zealander now living in Dallas, Texas. Started from the simple idea to support and promote independent designers producing handcrafted, authentically sustainable goods.” I stumbled across the KOROMIKO website while … Continue reading →

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Miscellany

Posted on April 30, 2015 by wolfeyebrows

I’m rather excited to see Dusen Dusen‘s new home range. What a wonderful combination of shapes and colours! A bathroom to aspire to. A clever idea for a work lunch. South African company Essie Letterpress recently released a set of … Continue reading →

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Anna Kövecses

Posted on March 5, 2015 by wolfeyebrows

There is a real art to simplifying an image to its most basic elements in most fields of creative practice. It’s something I struggle with when I am drawing, my desire is always to add more detail. This difficult task of simplification is … Continue reading →

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Rain or Shine

Posted on November 7, 2014 by wolfeyebrows

The weather is insanely hot in Cape Town at the moment (note to self: invest in an oscillating fan). I’m not one for the heat but it is a great excuse to eat ice cream. My favourite ice cream place … Continue reading →

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My Friend Yarn

Posted on May 26, 2014 by wolfeyebrows

The colder months are upon us in the Southern hemisphere I have been gravitating towards warm tones and textures. I recently came across the work of Eva and Lisa Holst – a mother/daughter team who design and create handmade wool … Continue reading →

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Irving & Co.

Posted on April 25, 2014 by wolfeyebrows

Irving & Co. is a London-based creative studio that derives its name from the iconic photographer Irving Penn. Founded in 2006 by Julian Roberts, Irving & Co specialises in packaging, print and logo design. Since the company’s inception, it has racked … Continue reading →

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The Green Dandelion

Posted on March 10, 2014 by wolfeyebrows

I first came across the work of The Green Dandelion, when the floral details of Julie and Nate’s wedding caught my eye. Captured in all their botanical beauty by photographer Phil Chester, the organic arrangements venture outside the usual scope of traditional wedding arrangements … Continue reading →

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