Ser-vice is good: We Love Pillows

Posted on November 28, 2006 Under Design

Ser-vice is good for you him her them us and all our friends too. It's a brand based in Richmond, VA with roots in graphic design, while remaining passionate about architecture, furniture, good food, friendships, surf trips, flip tricks, photography…

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Rob Teeters’ Giant Sketch

Posted on November 28, 2006 Under Design

Rob Teeters has some serious design talent. We were impressed with his Skull Coasters last year, and we are impressed with his Giant Sketch this year. I was a little confused when I first looked at the photo of the…

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From The Vaults: Design Gifts

Posted on November 27, 2006 Under Design

Rather than putting together a full fledged gift guide this year, we thought we'd dig into the archives and share our favorite items from the past. One thing we notice every year is a vast majority of our 'finds' are…

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The Simple House

Posted on November 21, 2006 Under Design

Architects Manuel and Francisco Aires Mateus are responsible for this gorgrous (yet simple) design. The Simple House lies on the Alentejo Coast in Portugal, and like many of the dwellings in that region, it's simple in form, in a way…

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Pillows By EAT

Posted on November 21, 2006 Under Design

Lets face it, throw-pillows aren't really the most masculine things in the world-- but that doesn't mean they can't be. We've probably all gone through fighting a girlfriend, house-mate or significant other against putting the drab baby-blue velvet throw pillows…

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Freeline Skates: Our Red

Posted on November 21, 2006 Under Design

Our pals at Freeline Skates are up to good this holiday season, recently joining the Product(Red) campaign. (If you're unfamiliar with these skates check out our last post). They're dedicating $15 per package of "Our Red" version Freeline Skates towards…

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The iPod Book Case: DIY

Posted on November 20, 2006 Under Design

Easily the most refreshing DIY iPod case we've seen in a while-- from a user who goes by the name of Izatchu on Flickr. Especially good for high-school kids who aren't allowed to have iPods in school (not sure how…

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Potion Brand Holiday Cards

Posted on November 17, 2006 Under Design

If you're like me, you don't have the stomach for cheesy holiday greeting cards. It's one thing to receive such a card, but it's an entirely different proposition to send one. You all are familiar with the cards to which…

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JB Classics: The Hounds

Posted on November 17, 2006 Under Design

The guys (and gals) at JB Classics Lab never seize to amaze me. Perforated leather, synthetic pony hair uppers, carrot orange contrast stitching, brown tumble nubuck leather panels and a super-soft leather lining. This is a part of the Casual…

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Viteo-Outdoors Inverted Shower

Posted on November 17, 2006 Under Design

Viteo Outdoors is an Austrian outdoor furniture design and manufacturing company. They make some great stuff. But one design that really stood out to us was their garden hose powered inverted shower. Designed by Danny Venlet, the shower sits on…

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