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Design

Prints that pop

Pop art prints can create amazing optical illusions with their mix of geometric shapes and contrasting colors.  Inspired by the bold tribal prints seen in this year’s Manila FAME design expo, these graphic textiles and rugs make a smart statement in any home.

 

Image via 70s Design

Image via Fine Art America 

 

Image via Sixth River 

 

Edward Fields modern rug via Chic Tip

 

Graphic pillows by Kenzo Home via Design Milk

 

Remix wallpaper by Firm Living via Houzz

 

Sharon Turner shower curtain via Wanelo

Cocoon

These cocoon or egg shaped designs were shown all throughout the Manila FAME this year.  These contemporary and pleasing designs are a go-to for those wishing to create a comfy, cozy and private piece of furniture.

Image via Le Architecture

 

Image via Houzz 

 

Hanging rattan egg chair via Fab

 


Peanut pavilion via Design Flute

 

Woven cocoon swing via Design Flute

Wire

Next up in our week of Filipino design trends is wire.  This hard and durable material is made lightweight and airy by these inventive designs.  Often inspired by 3D computer software, this trend enables designers to create big, bold shapes while maintaining an ethereal transparency. 

 

Image via Casasugar 

 

Image via Amazon 

 

Image via Cococozy 

 

Image via Make Merry Events 

  

Image via Home-02 

Tinsel and Timber: Party at Alt Summit!

This year we are so excited to be one of the sponsors of the Alt Design Summit in Salt Lake City. As part of the fun we'll be hosting a party, and our theme is Tinsel and Timber! It's a celebration of the meeting of rustic and glam, shiny and matte, city and country. Our very own blogger Brita Olsen is styling the event, doing everything from selecting cocktails to designing an über-fun environment for bloggers to meet, mingle and get creative!

Below are Brita's mood boards for the three distinct spaces of our Tinsel and Timber party. If you will be at Alt Summit, come say hi! If not, check back in for all of the updates to this blogger extravaganza!



Paper fans via KaLice Events; Confetti systems tree via Style me Pretty (photo via Kate Osgood; Felt bows via Itz Fitz; Sequin water via Decorate by Holly Becker; Rug via freunde von freundr



Custom cocktail signs via Style Me Pretty; Mini Mega giftwrap via Lottie Loves; Paper chain via Floridian weddings; DIY felt ornaments via The Purl Bee; Ombre flatware by Sania Pell via Creature Comforts



Greek key and chevron living room by Laura Casey Interiors via Magnolia Merryweather; Roo Panes via Tumblr; Hitchcock bird cookies by She-n-He photography via Camille Styles; Birch Candle votives via Candi Mandi; Feather printed baby blanket via This Little Miggy; Gold and wood platter via A Daily Something; Chalkboard rehearsal dinner by Scott Clark Via 
Martha Stewart Weddings


Rattan and Wicker

Wicker and rattan is made chic and modern through these next examples of simple yet smart designs, inspired by looks from the acclaimed Manila FAME design show in the Philippines. These materials are often eco-friendly and forged by hand.

 

Manila F.A.M.E. international via Citem


Kenneth Cobonpue woven masterpiece jute and rattan via Trendir

 

Ikea shades molded with palm oil instead of alternately used diesel fuel via Casasugar

Doeloe lounge chair via Furniii

 

Rattan lanterns via The Hay Stack Needle Online


Love these wicker chairs with a simple white table via Apartment Therapy

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