New Monster Skin Rug, now in Grey, from Longoland.

Joshua Ben Longo, whose wonderful Monster-like creations I profiled here has just come out with a grey version of his fabulous ivory Monster Skin Rug.




Now available in either off-white or grey, the industrial wool felt rug has a mouth made of polymer clay.



The Monster Skin area rug measures approximately 36" x 50" (91cm x 127cm).
Because they are handmade, each rug will vary slightly from piece to piece.


the off-white version:

Both color Monster Skin Rugs cost $1,995.00
buy them here

Wanna see more cool Monster inspired rugs?
Check these out: Monster, Beast & Bear Rugs - Oh My!

Star Wars Wallpaper! Imperial Forces Wall Covering by Brian Flynn of Super 7

Toy, art, design and culture company Super7 has announced the inaugural release of their collaboration with Lucasfilm for the new Imperial Forces Wallpaper.

The Star Wars wallpaper features textured portraits of our favorite Star Wars characters; Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and other members of the Empire. This hand-screened, flocked, designer wallpaper is an artistic and sci-fi way to decorate your home, office or death star.





Originally created by Super7 founder Brian Flynn as unique decoration for his retail store on San Francisco’s historic Haight St, the wallpaper was noticed by Star Wars super-collector and author Steve Sansweet, who took note of the high-quality and striking presentation.


above: the Imperial Forces wallpaper by Brian Flynn in the Super 7 store

Super7 then contacted Lucasfilm to turn the one-of-a-kind wall art into an officially licensed product.



WALLPAPER SIZES AND PRICES:
- HALF ROLL (27" x 90" able to cover 17 sq ft) - $75
- SINGLE ROLL (27" x 180" able to cover 33.75 sq ft) - $120
- DOUBLE ROLL (27" x 360" able to cover 67.5 sq ft) - $240
- TRIPLE ROLL (27" x 540" able to cover 101 sq ft) - $350

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Shop for the Imperial Forces Wallpaper here.

A New Perspective on Hanging Plants. Introducing Boskke Sky Planters.

Boskke has evolved indoor gardening with the advent of their Sky Planter. Their unique upside down stoneware and plastic planters allow you to sprinkle greenery in any room without sacrificing floor or table space.









above: with Sky Planters, herbs are within cooking reach.



The Ceramic Stoneware Sky Planter:

The Boskke planter, initially created in ceramic stoneware and available in three sizes, was designed by Patrick Morris and received a coveted 2011 RedDot Design award.









above: the ceramic stoneware series of Sky planters comes in three sizes.



New Recycled Sky Planter:

Now, in addition to the original ceramic designs, they have launched a line of large and small recycled planters made from 100% recycled polypropylene plastic and packaged in recycled cardboard.









A wide variety of common house plants, herbs and vegetables grow nicely in the unorthodox planters and a locking disc and mesh holds the upside down plant and soil in place. Its internal reservoir system feeds water gradually to the plant roots. This conserves water and saves time.









The Sky Planter is easy to assemble, as shown in the short video below. Ready-grown plants are simply removed from their container and inserted into your new Sky Planter. Once locked in place, turn the pot upside down and suspend from a securely fastened ceiling hook. Extension wires and wall mounts are also available for high ceilings or wall-hung planters.









Buy the Boskke Sky Planters (original and recycled) here.

Lladro Atelier's Newest Decorative Porcelain Collection by Jaime Hayon: Metropolis.

Lladro Atelier unveiled their latest collection of decorative porcelain at the 2011 maison et objet show. The architecturally inspired pieces, created under the guidance of designer Jaime Hayon, include vases, lamps, planters, mirrors and boxes that together form a city.




The modern and futuristic pieces are rendered in matte porcelain and modern colors (light and dark yellow, light and dark green, light and dark grey, anthracite and white) whose detailed textures are reminiscent of embroidery. Although the exteriors are bisque, the interiors are glazed so that they are watertight.






images courtesy of Lladro Atelier
The individual pieces range from $215 to $600 and can be purchased here

The following images from Maison et Objet are courtesy of Designboom:




Lladro Atelier

Steph Mantis Uses Both Ends Of Mini Animals For Home Decor.

Mini plastic animal heads become whimsical wall racks and/or jewelry holders when mounted on black walnut, white oak or long leaf yellow pine planks salvaged from cabinetry shops and old warehouses. Handmade in Brooklyn, New York by designer Steph Mantis.





The Pack Rack™ jewelry hanger:
Wall-mount ready. Screws not included.
Designed: 2010
10 x 1.5 x 5/8"

$58 each. Buy them here

The Other Ends
So what did she do with the back ends of these animals? She's turned their butts into magnets!:


The plastic animal butts are mounted on rare earth magnets and are sold in sets of 7. They measure approximately 1" - 2" with 1/4" diameter.



Plastic Animal Butt magnets:
Magnet pull strength: 1.15 lbs
Package measures 4x7"
Weighs less than 4 oz.


$20 a pack, buy them here