May 1, 2013

Pet Lamp by Alvaro Catalán de Ocón

Designer Alvaro Catalán de Ocón knows that pollution generated by plastic bottles is a problem that affects us on a global level. With his project PET Lamp, he is turning an object with a short and specific lifespan into a product enriched by the cosmogony of the local culture…

April 30, 2013

Lyla and Jillian, 5 y old – New York, USA

Lyla and Jillian want to be princess superheroes, because they say, "super heroes are kind, funny, creative and they make people smile and laugh". Mother of the two superheroes is Marci Cheary, who creates modern art prints for home, fun t-shirts and whimsical prints for kids…

April 29, 2013

In conversation with Alessia Civettini from e-side

An innovative online concept store, e-side was launched by Alessia Civettini in November 2010. The focus is on eco and sustainable designer furniture, gifts and lifestyle products of the finest quality. Alessia is shaking up the general image of eco-design, commonly deemed as…

April 28, 2013

What the world eats

"What The World Eats" photo series shows twenty families around the globe with a week's worth of groceries. From Mexico to Italy, Australia, Equador or Mali, you learn how much people spend and what they eat. The Al Haggan family of Kuwait City for instance spends 63.63 dinar or…

April 27, 2013

A Matter of Taste

Will photographer Fulvio Bonavia save my daughter from her poor food diet? Jasmine doesn't eat any vegetable or fruit (not even bananas!), but when she saw the gorgeous watermelon helmet, the luxury broccoli and blueberry handbags, I thought she was going to take a bite.

April 26, 2013

Hector, 8 y old – South of France

Marimekko - Finnair

April 25, 2013

Flying Finnair (Marimekko) Style

What a cool plane! Finnair and the Finnish design house Marimekko have teamed up all Finnair aircraft will carry the Marimekko for Finnair collection of textiles and tableware, featuring Marimekko’s classic patterns.

April 24, 2013

Petit Retro travels to Brussels

Time to pay a visit to Brussels in Belgium! Until June 15, French-Brasilian brand Petit Retro is on display at Boucle d'Or, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Founders of Petit Retro, Luca Schiller and Tinou le Joly Sénoville have a special love affair with Boucle d'Or, a store…

April 23, 2013

In conversation with Jenn, Store Owner, NY

Mother of Amina and Camille, owner of children's store www.babesta.com, Jennifer Cattaui was also, until very recently, Chief Editor at Earnshaws Magazine.  A tax lawyer by profession, Jenn took a pretty non-traditional career path after September 11 : she became

April 22, 2013

Eviva España!

Recently a Spanish designer told me "In Spain we have a big economical crisis but we have many ideas". Naif Magazine n.15 out this week is alone a confirmation of the great creativity - and good energy - coming from Spain.  Another illustration of it comes from the latest…

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April 21, 2013

Theo, 12 & Bailey, 8 – UK

You can always find Theo lost in a book, a funny movie or a great computer game. Very logical, he is eager to learn the correct and technical way of doing things.  He likes playing tennis, cricket and surfing. Energetic and strong, Bailey loves to be outside (no matter what the…

April 18, 2013

Little Creative Factory Barcelona

What's new at Sweet William? The arrival of Little Creative Factory and their exuberant collection entitled "Playing Under Construction". Simple, retro-inspired styles, full of personality and creative flair.