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let’s get personal

Juliette — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:23:04 +0000

Have you ever wandered through a furniture store and thought “This stuff is nice but none of it is me”? Well consider thinking outside the box!

With a little creativity it is possible to add some personal touches to create unique and individual pieces using decals. Decals are like wall stickers for furniture.

Evolvex furniture lends itself beautifully to decal design. You are limited only by your own imagination!

For example:

[images- Failed Opportunities/ MOCO/ CoolThings/ Evolvex]

(decals on example by Unique Print)

- Juliette

colour blocking

Juliette — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:58:08 +0000

The art of colour blocking is no longer limited to your wardrobe. It is fast becoming the newest trend in furniture so get loud and proud in your living room, be bold in the bedroom and make your dining room pop! Some handy hints to successful colour blocking are choosing opposing shades of the same intensity and choosing shades that are direct opposites on the colour wheel. Get clashing!

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- Juliette

wish list…

Juliette — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:02:04 +0000

Top of my wish list? A waterfall restaurant just like this one in Villa Escudero in The Philippines.

Waterfalls Restaurant of Villa Escudero in The Philippines.

[images- bless this stuff]

- Juliette

eco BFF

Juliette — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:13:53 +0000

Evolvex considers the environment to be one of our best friends. This means we only use certified high quality environmentally friendly material sourced from a reputable supplier. We have implemented a certified environmental management system that is monitored by a third party and have a cradle to cradle take back system. We do this because while we think footprints in the sand are pretty, we want to keep our carbon footprint to an absolute minimum.

You can read more about how we make our eco friendly furniture here.

Check out how Israeli designer, Meirav Barzilay, is introducing photosynthesis lighting into eco conscious homes.

“A lamp made of a metal grid with a vine at its base, bringing light and nature into your home. Choose the type of vine and let it create a natural lampshade as it grows. It is necessary to use an energy saving light bulb, which will not only help your plant grow, but will also provide eco-friendly light.”

[images and quote- Meirav Barzilay]

- Juliette

Year of the Dragon

Juliette — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:35:35 +0000

2012 is the Chinese lunar Year of the Dragon, more specifically, the Water Dragon. The colour of Water in the Chinese Five Elements system is Black. Throw in a little red to ward off evil spirits, some gold to bring good fortune and you are on your way to good Feng Shui.

Make a strong statement with bold blacks, reds and golds.

Gong Hei Fat Choi! (Happy New Year!)

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- Juliette

Friday Funny: So here’s where our productivity went

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:21:23 +0000

via Pinterest

Inspiration Spotlight : Scrollsy

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:44:51 +0000

Pinterest meets Etsy in this awesome website called Scrollsy. I can see this becoming really addictive! via @interiorsaddict.

Living compact

Juliette — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:43:39 +0000

With the population increasing it is only natural that Australia has started to embrace apartment living. With new apartment buildings focusing on the trend of quantity of apartments rather than space, our living areas are likely to become a little more compact. Scandinavian design has already championed small space design innovation and now Evolvex has lots of personalised solutions for small spaces with the emphasis on simple form and function. Here’s some inspiration to get you designing and thinking about making the most out of the space you have.

(Images via Matroshka, Beautiful House Garden, The Living Guide by Selma)

- Juliette

Michael Jackson’s Furniture Fetches nearly $1 Million!

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:49:17 +0000

The contents of the mansion where Michael Jackson’s lifeless body was found went under the auction hammer this weekend, reaping three times pre-sale estimates for a total of close to $1 million.

A month after Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the pop star’s 2009 death by drug overdose, collectors bid on some 500 items from the home Jackson rented in Los Angeles while preparing for comeback concerts in London.

Two sessions on Saturday at the Beverly Hills gallery of Julien’s Auctions were standing room only, according to a statement from Julien’s, and drew bidders from around the world. The auction lots consisted mostly of paintings, furniture and ornaments.

Among the highlights was a Victorian Revival-style bedroom suite that sold for $25,075. The set includes an armoire on whose ornate mirror the “Thriller” singer wrote a message in felt pen: “Train, perfection March April Full out May” — presumably a reference to rehearsals for London’s “This Is It” concerts set to start that July.

Other highlights included an 18th-century French clock, which sold for $9,375, a Regency-style desk ($4,375) and “Venus Blinding Cupid,” an oil painting modeled on one by 16th-century artist Titian ($11,250).

A pottery rooster holding a chalkboard with a note from Jackson’s children — Prince, Paris and Blanket — sold for $5,000.

Only a handful of auction items bore a personal connection to the singer and his family. Most were part of the rented surroundings.

“Anything associated with Michael Jackson is highly collectible,” ,” auctioneer Darren Julien said in the lead-up to the auction.

The ornate headboard on the bed where Jackson’s body was found on June 25, 2009, was removed from the sale last month at the request of Jackson’s family.

via Reuters

500,000 Cigarettes

Emily — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:05:01 +0000

Whilst we all perhaps do not have the time to create beautiful, interesting things with unlikely items, it is always uplifting to see what others can produce and begin to consider how we can make something similar of our own.
Step one: Take 500,000 cigarettes.
Step two: Consider these objects carefully.
Step three: Make one kick-ass Mock Tiger Skin Rug.

This latest work by Chinese artist Xu Bing is an incredible creation. Primarily it is an artwork intended to highlight global tobacco trade, culture and how easily humans are tempted into the world of deadly habits. I suppose the bonus is the absolute awe that comes with seeing something so huge built up of five hundred thousand tiny objects.

- Emily

(Images via Inhabitat, Daily Mail)