Inspired by the lines of Shaker writing desks and the mid-century classic Swag desk by George Nelson, Ben Klebba of Phloem Studio designed the Laura Desk. The made-to-order desk has beautiful clean lines and handmade craftsmanship you won’t find with most companies. Built in your choice of the finest hardwoods, the design features three open cubbies to organize your papers, as well as two drawers that have fun shapes carved out of them to hold your various office supplies. There are even two cord ports hidden in the cubbies so you can hide your unsightly cords away.

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Mid-Century Nelson-Inspired Laura Desk by Phloem Studio

Materials: Lack table Description: I gessoed the table completely then applied torn bits of paper from magazines, ads, show tickets, bus tickets, letters, stamps, a few scraps of handmade papers I had lying around, junk mail, you name it, using a matt acrylic medium. After it was dry I applied a coat of satin varnish acrylic medium. See more of the gessoed Lack table . ~ Susan Avishai, Toronto

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Customise your Lack with Gesso

Tyler Jones sent me a link to his portfolio, which is full of beautifully crafted handmade furniture. Tyler says, “I loved contemporary furniture but most of what I saw was made in a factory with cheap materials. The pieces were pretty much guaranteed to fall apart in a few years. So I set out to design furniture that was relevant to us today, but that would remain beautiful and functional for generations to come.” Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | 1 comment

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Enjoying the handmade lampshades from Netherlands-based designer Anja in her Etsy shop, GreenWallNL . Also, check out her vertical planters, too. Share This: Twitter | Facebook | Discover more great design by following Design Milk on Twitter and Facebook . © 2011 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments

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Melinda Cox is a Massachusetts native who holds degrees in art history and graphic design. She founded BALANCED DESIGN , a design company using eco-friendly materials like organic fabrics and wool for area rugs, hand printed fabrics and handmade pillows in 2002.

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Designer Dailies: Melinda Cox of Balanced Design

Materials: Paper Description: It’s not really a hack but it’s the outcome of a brief I was set at university. I currently study Graphic Design at University College Falmouth and was recently set a brief about Ikea, namely, to promote the new catalogue. I stumbled upon this very site and found the creative ways people used Ikea products.

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Furore is a ceiling lamp from Lima De Lezando that is made up of 7 curved metal tube arms and handmade glass bulbs. The lamp, which will be available this Fall, will come in gold, copper, chrome, high polish white/black and matte white/black. In addition, the glasses can be clear or colored.

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Furore Ceiling Lamp

California-based furniture retailer Floral Art has new chair in their collection designed by Jennifer McGarigle. It combines influences from her background in floral and fashion design.

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Lucite and Lace Chair by Floral Art

These handmade birdhouses from Atomic Birdhouses are constructed out of recycled wood from cigar boxes and birch plywood. The wood is finished with an oil that prevents damage from water, mildew, and UV rays. http://www.atomicbirdhouses.com
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