Domestic Geeks

Red and Green and NOT Christmasy!

Hello my dear blog! Im sorry I was gone for so long...I promise I'll never do that again (at least until the next vacation). So I returned earlier this week from Japan but unfortunately my brain was a few days behind so Im just now getting to somewhat coherent status. I brought home with me some awesome goodies and videos of all sorts of domestic wonderfulness from the Land of the Rising Sun so look forward to a blogfest next week. But to hold you over until then I wanted to share this amazing living room I stumbled upon on Apartment Therapy today. Elizabeth's Apple of Her Eye This room caught my attention because I never in my life imagined having a green and red color scheme for a room unless it was Christmas time at my mom's house. Yet, Elizabeth from South Carolina created this fabulous and chic room in a color scheme she calls "Apples and Sky." It began when she fell in love with a green couch at a store and from there worked to tie it in with the rest of her red furniture. Her room really inspires me to think of unconventional color schemes and how they can create a unique and hip room. Elizabeth's room is entered in Apartment Therapy's annual Room for Color 2009 so be sure to vote for hers or any of the other amazing entries! <3 seanalyn

Book alert!

While browsing the craft section of my local Borders at lunch today I came across the most awesome of books Fashion Geek: Clothes Accessories Tech Ah, a perfect marriage of technology and DIY fashion. I flipped through the book and was blown away by the projects, everything from a digital locket to a flower USB necklace to a hoodie with headphones. All easy enough for someone with basic sewing skills and soldering iron. I was even more excited when I realized that the book was written by one of my favorite Project Runway contestants Diana Eng from Season 2! I loved her geometric patterns and how she really thought about taking clothes to the next level and incorporating technology into fashion. Unfortunately she was booted off far too early (I think that maybe just the time constraints of the show didnt allow her genius to shine) because I wouldve loved to have seen her final show in Fashion Week. This is one of the designs in the book, it uses magnets to activate lights in the buttons! How cute! The book is on sale now for about $20 at Borders and I highly suggest picking it up if you want some fun cute projects to try out. If youd like a sneak sample project head over to etsy as they feature Diana and the instructions for one of her projects in this weeks How Tuesday! <3 seanalyn

Tetris Pots

I think its apparent by now that we here at Domestic Geek LOVE Tetris. See Exhibits A, B, C and D. Well now we have another item to add to our growing list of awesomely geeky domestic products. Tetris Pots 25 year old French artist Stephanie Choplin is an Industrial Design student working on her Master's degree. Her work is clean and practical with a modern twist. Unfortunately it doesnt look like any of it is for sale as of yet, but hopefully Ms Choplin's beautiful creations will be gracing store shelves sooner than later. Be sure to check out all of her work on her website. [link via Current] <3 seanalyn

Dream-Scape Design Spaces

Earlier today my good friend SuperJenn forwarded me the most amazing link to 3 dreamworld design spaces. So take the red pill and follow me down the rabbit hole... Dream-Scape Design Spaces Amsterdam design house Tjep. (the period is part of their name) specializes in both product furniture, interior design and everything in between. Their style is a mixture of childlike fantasy and modern minimalism. The above photos are from a Rotterdamn sofa shop called VilaSofa and they wanted to combine the warehouse look with a mixture of fanciful comfort classic designs. I love that it feels warm and inviting due to the childlike elements of the slide and picnic table all while looking very adult and chic. This next design was done for a restaurant and yet again its focus was to create an environment that would be welcoming to both adults and children.

The trick was to make stylish furniture for the adults that the children can play with, for example bus tables, tunnel benches, play tables and movie houses. Don’t miss the play area to the left in the picture above.

Pop colors in a playful space! What more could you ask for?! The restaurant is called Praq located in Amersfoot. As a color geek I just have to say I love the use of orange and pink, it can be an overwhelming combo but when done correctly as it is here, it is chic and design forward. Next up is a school...a school! I want to go to this school! Its a ROC professional training school in Apeldoorn and if I went to this school I would never ditch class...ok maybe I would but just to hang out in these awesome areas. This is a conference room for the Economics department and the look is so industrial and yet airy that it creates such an intriguing atmosphere. For such a playful space it still feels charged with energy, power and creativity. This is what I think everyone would agree is the most amazing space of all...ok maybe its not the most intriguing design but surely we would all love this in our home. A foosball table with bleachers for fans to cheer their favorite team on. Simple and fun, whats not to love? [link via Enbironmental Graffiti] <3 seanalyn

Things I like but will never be able to buy

I was trolling around Generate Design pining and drooling over their home decor products so I thought I would share some of the most ridiculously awesome and ridiculously expensive products. Ghost Tree Coat Rack This is one of the most organic subtlety beautiful coat racks Ive ever seen. Its also has one of the most ridiculous price tags Ive ever seen at $1,999.00! I think I'll save my money and chop down a birch tree instead. Easy Chair Remember those awesome stacking chairs we all use as school children? Yeah those were uncomfortable but totally sweet. Now imagine them in a rainbow of awesome colors....and priced at $549.00 each. I'll stick to my fond memories thank you. Index Chopping Board Not only is this a chic and gorgeous design, but its incredibly practical and good sanitation! Chopping boards can easily soak up juices especially raw meat juice and no matter how much you wash you often can't fully remove it. This product puts an end to nasty juice cross contamination...but for a hefty price of $79.00. Tab A/B I dont even smoke and I want this! Hell I'll let my smoker friends smoke in my house just because this is the most gorgeous ash tray Ive ever seen! But design comes with a price....this one happens to be $89.00. LTB Illuminated Sink I've always wanted to rave in my bathroom....but I'll have to stick with dumping glowsticks down the sink since Im not ready to drop $249.00 to rave on. Play Table This coffee table is basically one big slide puzzle with the empty space revealing one of 6 storage areas. Awesome in so many ways...but I wont be storing any money in this thing since it retails at $7,599.00. I could go on for hours about the gorgeous ridiculously expensive things that I will never purchase from this site...but I have work to do and presents to wrap!