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The best of design from your desk: get lost in online catalogues and encyclopedias

livingedgeblog — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:42:55 +0000

Today we’ve spent a bit too long wandering through the awesome archives of Eames Designs – an entire website dedicated to all things Eames.

Self-described as “A Virtual Encyclopedia of all things Eames,” the site is a collaborative effort between museums, scholars, collectors, students and Eames fans.

The sites goal is to create the most comprehensive and accurate source of Eames information and includes an excellent catalog of Eames designs, broken down into catetgories & listed by year.

An example of the comprehensive catalog found on EamesDesigns.com

You’ll also find a really comprehensive library, full of articles and interviews and biographies.

There is also an Eames Spotting section – where Eames in TV, movies, ad campaigns and more are shared with the Eames loving community.

Like William Shatner in an Eames or Eames chairs in a supporting role in the latest Prada campaign. Fun!

Eames stars in the latest Prada Campaign

Everyone's favourite Mad Man, Don Draper on an Eames

You can check out an interview with editor, Daniel Ostroff, about why he created the site here.

If that gets you in the mood for image browsing (because it got us in the mood for more design ogling) head on over to the MoMa website where you can sift through the entire collection at your leisure. It’s like a day at the museum from your desk!

Interiors Magazines Round Up: Inside Out Jan/Feb

livingedgeblog — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:37:01 +0000

We absoulutely devoured the January/February issue of Inside Out when it hit our offices. Then we waited a few weeks and devoured it all over again!

It’s an issue that just keeps on giving!

Our favourite bits:

Jonas Chow’s Sydney apartment in the ‘Living Large’ article – on how to maximise a small space with a bit of design savvy and classic pieces for Herman Miller.

The use of Eames classic pieces continues in the stunning feature on a re-imagined Californian residence that literally takes your breath away with it’s beauty.

The latest issue of Inside Out is on sale now through all good newsagents.

Special Price – Aeron Chairs only $990 for a limited time

livingedgeblog — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:29:55 +0000

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Rock an Original Eames Rocker in your nursery for only $650!

livingedgeblog — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:38:36 +0000

Is it just us or is there a serious baby boom happening at the moment?

To celebrate we thought we’d extend our Eames Rocker promotion – we’re currently offering authentic Eames Rockers for only $650.

Need any more inspiration? Enjoy these beautiful nurseries below!

If you have images of your own Eames Rocker to share please email them to us at skye.healey@livingedge.com.au

Images via Apartment Therapy, Mini Gaga, Decor Pad, The Boo and the Boy.

Interiors Magazines Round Up: Vogue Living Jan/Feb 2012

livingedgeblog — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:29:05 +0000

We spent the Christmas break stretched in the sun and devouring our favourite interiors mags. And boy-o, they didn’t disappoint!

Some highlights from the January/February issue of Vogue Living below.

The stunning cover:

We love the ‘Master Piece’ feature on the late Hugh Buhrich’s Sydney home. The wave ceiling just takes your breath away!

We also love how beautifully the Eames DCM’s compliment the space.

We were also pleased as punch to see a profile by Aaron Peasley on the talented Craig Bassam & Scott Fellows of BassamFellows, who were recently in Australia to launch the range for Living Edge.

The article gives some great insight into the guiding principles behind their designs and their brand ethos.

Plus there is another 204 pages of fodder for inspiration and adoration including details of the awesome Florence Broadhurst/Kate Spade collaboration, and a travel story on the Maldives that will have you wishing it was Christmas holidays all over again.

Vogue Living Jan/Feb 2012 issue is on sale now at all good newsagents.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM LIVING EDGE!

livingedgeblog — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:34:09 +0000

These critters are part of a collection drawn by art students in Grade 3 of Ishinomaki Kobunkan High School and Ishinomaki Nishi High School, assisted by volunteers from the design teams at Herman Miller and Living Edge.

The project was part of a relief support initiative conducted by Herman Miller in collaboration with Ishinomaki Laboratory in the city of Ishinomaki, Japan, from November 13 – 27, 2011.

In addition to offering creative workshops, the project addressed the shortage of furniture in temporary housing in the Ishinomaki area. In two weeks, volunteers assisted members of the community to make 220 stools, 120 benches, 110 hanging storage units and 25 community benches to custom designs.

Living Edge is pleased to support the ongoing recovery effort through Herman Miller and Ishinomaki Laboratory.

Living Edge wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday!

Living Edge Melbourne BassamFellows launch Gallery

livingedgeblog — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:28:33 +0000

A stunning masculine Mad Men style office by Jonathan Richards from SJB Interiors

livingedgeblog — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:33:20 +0000

Anthony Medich’s Mad Men style office

Source: The Australian

BassamFellows Sydney Launch

livingedgeblog — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:36:51 +0000

Update – full gallery here:

Click to view slideshow.

Last night saw the much anticipated launch of BassamFellows in Australia at the Living Edge Residential Studio in Surry Hills. More photos to follow next week – sneak peak below!

Thanks to Craig & Scott from BassamFellows, Savva Savas from Plated & media partner Vogue Living for helping to make the event a great success.

We spy with our little eyes… The Established & Sons hay bale bag

livingedgeblog — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:00:46 +0000

We’d spot that print anywhere! This time it’s showed up in the lovely home of Adelaide design duo Daniel To and Emma Aiston – also known as Daniel : Emma! – recently featured on another blog we love – The Design Files.

All images via The Design Files.