Design Milk: The Beat Boxed 19

Check out my latest The Beat Boxed: Jonsi, one of my favorites of the moment!  So super bummed I missed his LA concert a few weeks ago.  Did any of you go?!

 

Jónsi, the mastermind behind the Icelandic group Sigur Rós, released his solo album Go earlier this year and I have been absolutely captivated by it. The music explodes deep into you, sprinkles you with fairy dust, ties a little string around your heart, lifts you up and takes you to magical places.
Check out the amazing video for “Go Do”:

Jónsi - Go Do from Jónsi on Vimeo.

The video production is absolutely brilliant and the live stage shows take the performance to an entirely different level. 59 Productions has created a truly mind blowing show that blasts your senses through a hybrid of art and performance. The journey you go on throughout Jónsi’s show is something you will never be prepared for. The main inspiration behind the live stage shows was the photography of the 2008 fires at Deyrolles, the strangest and most famous taxidermy shop in Paris. As devastating as this was, photographer Laurent Bochet was able to capture this hauntingly beautiful moment that has become such an inspiration to many. 59 productions has taken these moments and Jónsi’s creative ideas and translated this into a dynamic visual performance of life, death, and freedom of animals and nature. Take a peek into the making of the live show:

Jónsi live show by 59 Productions from Jónsi on Vimeo.

Not like that in itself isn’t enough inspiration, but the Jónsi’s song “Go Do” is being used in the latest commercial for Dulux’s Let’s Colour Project. This project is all about spreading color throughout the world to engage and bring happiness into communities that were once gray.

 Above three photos from the Let’s Colour Flickrstream.

As I translate Jónsi’s music into an interior I have been very influenced by both the animal and nature concept behind Jónsi’s live shows and the Let’s Colour Project. I have combined the bold and brilliant colors with the raw and lifeless to create a contrast with depth and emotion. The pattern and texture in each of the pieces evoke a sense of excitement.  While the energy in this room swirls around and dances with you!

1. Finn Juhl Baker Sofa 2. Taxidermy Photograph by Laurent Bochet 3. Gyrofocus Extendable Fireplace 4. Hans Wegner Circle Chair 5. Carnival Wool Rug 6. The Hummingbird Cushion by Alexander McQueen 7. Curiousa + Curiousa Blown Glass Lamp 8. Paul McCobb Planner Desk

Cuddled up in Cable!

A big chunky knitted wool cable blanket, just what I need to stay warm this winter!

Colossal Cables Throw

It's like a work of art for your floor! Might be a little scared to walk on it, but I'd have not problem curling up on it in front of the fireplace!

Giant Knitted Rug by Christien Meindertsma via nummy nims

And this rug is going to make any room feel cozy no matter how cold it is outside!
Cable Rug by Room and Board

I love Geometry...

even though it was the first class I ever got a C in:-( But I swear it wasn't my fault! But really...I do love all these geometric patterns right now. Here's a few of my faves!

Carolin Fieber – a fashion designer for Bretz.

Abstract Lunch Napkin by Envelop

Beci Orpin pillow...abstract, black and white, and owls??!!!

Bermuda Triangle No.2 by Henzel

Bleak House Mountain by Jaime Derringer

Nicolem1967 by spinthread


Montmartre Pillow

Madeline Weinrib Atelier--WOW!

I've spent hours looking through the Madeline Weinrib Atelier site and am going crazy over all of her fabulous prints! Check out this collection of pillows, and this is only 6 of her endless possibilities! Alot of the fabric are handmade in Uzbekistan while some of these pillows are made with vinatage scarves. Sooo beautiful!

What unique and gorgeous chairs! These are reupholstered in her line of fabrics which can be ordered by the yard (through the trade). My favorite is the Blue Mu on the second chair. That fabric just looks so adorable on that chair. Check out the entire furniture line here.
Madeline Weinrib Atelier also has an extensive collections of carpets in some vibrant colors and gorgeous patterns!

Fires of the Night :-(

image via NY Daily News

My throat has been hurting, my eyes are burning, and the skies have been gray all day. The California Wildfires are burning out of control and my heart goes out to all of those that have lost their homes and loved ones during this time. I have so much respect these firefighters, what an incredible job they have been doing...I can't even imagine! They are expecting the fires to hit Mt. Wilson before 2 am tonight, but let's just hope the weather works in their favor. Many of you probably aren't familiar with the Angeles National Forest (the area that has been destroyed in these fires), but let me just tell you this is home to some of the most gorgeous hiking trails in Southern California and a true source of inspiration! Here's a little room interpretation of the fire of the night...let's keep our fingers crossed that this fire can be contained!

DesignLush: Twig Chandelier, Single Slab Pine Library with Glass Shelves, Night Frost Rug, Tipping Point Lounge Chair + Mogenson High Back Sofa