Michael McGillis works magic with natural materials and extremely well-chosen paint colors (or, in the case of the stonework, plastic bags).
If you live in Minnesota or France, you might be able to visit one of these in person. The rest of us will admire from afar.
Images from Michael McGillis. Via NOTCOT.
OK. I realize these aren't very portable, and most of you are using eReaders anyway, but for those of us luddites with books and a nightstand, how perfect is this for holding that spot where you just dozed off?
He even made a giant one for newpapers! Have you kids even heard of newspapers?
Images from Mocoloco. Via NOTCOT.
Chinese artist and political dissident Ai WeiWei created this amazing maze of bikes and frames. Fast Co has a good explanation of the political commentary involved in linking 760 Chinese Forever bikes together to create a seeming perpetual motion machine.
At the lab, we're just going to show you the pretty pictures....
Images & details from Fast Co Design.
Sometimes I find something that is just visually stunning. There's a smart write-up (and more pix) about this Norwegian fire pit on OHIO's blog. For my part, I'm just going to post the pretty picture. Enjoy!
Via OHIO.
I'm a sucker for industrial signage. This is a bit over the top, but it's just my speed. And thanks to the kindness of internet strangers, the full project is documented on Instructables.
Instructables contributor Seamster rescued a hand-me-down dresser with a trashed finish and quality construction by adding street signs to the fronts. As a bonus, there's some great, donut-related advice on how to legally acquire a pile a street signs for your own furniture plans.
Images from Instructables. Via Apartment Therapy.
Your elderly aunt Zelda may have trouble getting up and down off the pouf version, but everyone else will think these are a fun addition to your decor. The best part, it's all recycled. The wrap is upholstery fabric, but are you wondering what's the bouncy fun inside?
I'll give you a hint.
Yup, it's your basic lake-side inner tube. Great work from Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen.
Images from Camilla's website. Via Apartment Therapy.
