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Pac-Man Cutting Board

tim — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:52:52 +0000

Super awesome Pac-Man cutting board. Hand made of walnut, cherry and hard maple. Available at 1337motif’s etsy shop.

Couch Cushion Architecture

tim — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:30:31 +0000

Here’s a wonderfully cute critical analysis of couch cushion forts collected from around the internet:

A brilliant synergy between the weighted foundation and the light tensile structure, this project impressed us with its attenuation of structure and bright interior spaces. The courtyard and formal entry are also well thought-out and provide a clear means of way-finding. Grade A+

Made me chuckle. See more over at BUILDblog.

WMF Sale

tim — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:09:17 +0000

WMF makes absolutely gorgeous stainless steel and glass kitchen tools and home décor, including the “Concept” fruit bowl above. All of their products have sleek, simple modern lines and excellent craftsmanship. They’re also on sale over at Gilt Groupe today, so hurry on over and buy some goodies for your home.

Oh Snap! Cheese Board & Slicer

tim — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:28:52 +0000

A cheese slicer for mice and men. I love it!

Dharti Felt Pillows by Bholu

tim — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:43:39 +0000

There’s just something about felt that makes me all happy. These pillows by Bholu are no exception. Vibrant and subdued at the same time, handmade from 100% wool with hand embroidery, they’re perfect. They’re also on sale at Branch Home.

Reasonable Holiday Gift Guide

tim — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:46:45 +0000

For those of us that don’t have a budget of thousands to spend on Christmas gifts, here’s a list of goodies that are just as cool. I like my house to be filled only with the things I love, from chairs to coffee cups to trash cans. If I don’t enjoy seeing it every day, it doesn’t belong. These gifts definitely belong.

Bamboo Salad Bowls, $22-64

“Analog Nights” Pillow by Aimee Wilder, $50

Bicycle Wheel Coasters, about $30

Spiegelau Vino Grande White Wine Glasses, $20 for 2

ACF Red Cappuccino Cups, $24 for 2

Lodis F1 Small Billfold, $42

“Objectified” DVD by Gary Hustwit, $20

Tres Tray Tray, $94

Albero Cuckoo Clock, $385

Atomix Fractal Generator, $75

That’s it for now, perhaps more to come in the next few days. Happy shopping!

Houses by Julia Baum

tim — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:49:40 +0000

Photographer Julia Baum has snapped a wonderful new series called Houses, documenting how homeowners have made unique their identically constructed 1950′s Santa Clara homes. While driving around our old neighborhood it was always interesting to see when houses were the same underneath yet full of personality and charm on the outside.

(via The Retro Blog)

Houses I Love: Plaza Midwood

tim — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:26:43 +0000

As seen on our recent trip to Charlotte, the Plaza Midwood neighborhood right outside of the city center is beautiful and wonderfully eclectic. Here are a sample of houses that piqued my interest.

Houses I Love: 3936 17th Street

tim — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:46:31 +0000

I’m a sucker for simple gray houses with white trim and colorful doors.

Noe Valley Modern

tim — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:05:03 +0000

Located just down the street from our house, this modern Noe Valley home is a perfect example of how to combine contemporary lines with a natural feel. I stumbled upon it while browsing for neighborhood real estate. As it turns out, it’s the residence and studio of the talented industrial designer responsible for, among other things, the wonderful Tivo remote. Needless to say, his design tastes lay bare in the architecture and design of the home as well. While the living room and its lime green Egg chairs are stunning, I think I’m falling in love with the roof deck nestled into the hills on the edge of the valley. It is extremely rare in this neighborhood to be so close to nature. Having a spa-like bathroom doesn’t hurt either. It’s real estate like this that makes me both envious and inspired.

634 30th St., San Francisco. For more details, see the agent’s listing.

More pictures after the jump.