+ bodylicious

Bodylicious is inspired by Nyotaimori, a rather controversial Japanese tradition that presents Sushi on a naked woman, using her body as a tray.

This unusual art form is most often seen at luxurious private parties and other exclusive social events.
Presenting Sushi (Sashimi) on the naked body of a man is known as Nantaimori.
Bodylicious turns this concept into a plate. With both feminine and masculine designs; these three ceramic pieces are perfect for serving sushi, desserts, fruits and other culinary delights, taking advantage of the smooth and curvaceous lines of the human body to create an elegant arrangement of different dishes.
The six designs: three male and three female, are available in either white or black. The plates are sold individually.

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+ pick of the week

I hope that you find as much inspiration along this post as I do.

…. There’s always room to add some style into your life ….

Fashion shots from Nicoline Patricia Malina
They are so gorgeous. I can’t stop staring.

LIGHT OF MY LIFE -Chandeliers by Marie Christophe



Pilo-pilo
A ring with a mini cushion. Whenever you are thinking, daydreaming... falling asleep, boring hours in school, at work... or when you got stood up in a date


Spring all-year-long
Reminiscent of plants, the plastic elements can be linked together to form web-like textures - from light curtains to opaque, thick room dividers.

I hope you all have wonderful weekends.

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+ so funky

Image credit: Riley Burnett

Riley Burnett is an Australian designer with admirers from Sydney to Los Angeles.
Combining sterling silver with beautiful semiprecious stones, she creates distinctive jewellery that is unique, independent and bold. Each piece is individually handmade in Australia, so no two are exactly alike.

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+ Marie Antoinette salon

The Brad Ngata hair salon opened its doors in Sydney in September 2008.
A Marie Antoinette-inspired confection designed by Scott Weston, the project has grown from an intricate scale model through mock-up to manufacture.

The salon is located at 2 Palings Lane, 320 - 348 George Street, at the Ivy, Sydney’s newest premier entertainment precinct.

How would you like to indulge yourself in a salon that makes you feel like a princess?
I’m off to Sydney on holidays soon so I’ll be sure to book in. I can’t wait to see it for real.

photo credit: mulberrymuse

"Let them eat cake"
…widely attributed to Marie-Antoinette.

Do they really serve cupcakes when they cut your hair?
I’m looking forward to finding out for myself.
Brad Ngata has been established in the Australian hairdressing industry for over two decades and is held in high esteem by industry professionals and the media alike.
Ngata’s most recent accolades include having won the hairdressing industry’s most highly prized title, ‘Australian Hairdresser of the Year’ for two consecutive years (2005 & 2006).

Here’s some of his work:

Parade “Something else 2007”

Editorial “Summer winter 2007”

Editorial “Summer winter 2008”

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Person Scott Weston

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+ pick of the week

The leading trends at 100% Design, UK reveal the spirit of inspired. These are my favorites.

TWIST+CAP
This is basically a lemon squeezer with a silicon cap.
The focus of this design is to deal with lemons from which you only need a few drops.
Although we need a small amount of lemon juice, we cut the lemon and wrap up the other piece of lemon to prevent it to get dry.
Otherwise the lemon skin is good as a juice container, and this design encourages the natural function itself. It also helps people use it more intuitively.


Casting concrete
A unique 'Concrete Skin' technology, which allows surfaces
to be cast over a lightweight frame, minimising weight while preserving aesthetics and strength.
'600 Series' sinks with their clean lines and tone options represent the perfect fusion of natural stone and modern aesthetics.

The Concrete Edge table, available with a variety of base colours.


Boston curve bench

Boston curve bench

Summer bed

'Allium' Water Feature
An elegant and delicate water feature which was originally inspired by the allium bulb seed head. There are 98 stainless steel tubes and water flows from the 16 tubes on the equator of the central sphere. The base of the sculpture is made according to clients preference.


DISCOCO
A light source surrounded by reflecting-diffusing components and the idea of the screening of the light itself by using opaque discs of moulded ABS and injection moulded aluminium rods. As a result, the finish is flawless and the assembly screw free.


Ecosmartfire


Nataliapepe carpet
Rectangular handmade carpet, various modules in nautical chord intertwined with shellon, high resistance.

Nonna Pepa carpet

Nonna Pepa is a handmade carpet composed by pure wool flowers sewed on a felt base.
It exists in its multicolored, black/grey mélange, black or white versions, rectangular or circular.

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