MAKEkind 23.

With the days of summer coming to an end, the thought of board games and indoor activities come to mind. My favorites are simple ones, like tic tac toe and hangman. I could spend several lazy evenings challenging someone to a mean game of  dots & boxes. Keep reading to see how I took some

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mathias kiss.

Us DFMers share lots of things in common – one of them is the fascination for geometry used in art and design, right? Well, to our delight Mathias Kiss has created a piece that we will all surely love; Froissé Mirror – a faceted marvel that’s stunningly modern and eclectic. Picture this: Froissé Mirror right above your couch, surrounded

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artistic apparel.

1. Sparkle Jacquard Prom Dress ($120) at Topshop 2. Raw Pink Tourmaline Earrings ($92) at Leif 3. Jerry Belt ($86) at Shopbop 4. Hooray Platform Heeled Sandals ($68.12) at ASOS 5. Solitaire Rock Ring ($320) at Shopbop 6. Werdie Clutch ($148) at Endless LINK: JACKIE TILESTON

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fong qi wei.

Let us start the week on a floral note – you know, because we’ve been talking about it a lot and because these Exploded Flowers by Fong Qi Wei are just too good! This series was created to show “the radial symmetry of flowers…”. Delicate, simple and beautiful – just the way nature intended. May

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MIXkind 26.

Happy Labor Day everyone! Hopefully you’re enjoying a day away from the grind. Enjoy these tunes while hanging with friends and family — maybe do a puzzle or something while drinking iced tea. [8tracks width=”300″ height=”250″ playops=”” url=”http://8tracks.com/mixes/986231″] 01. My Own Mind — Pale Seas 02. Powder and Blood — Moses Gold 03. Magenta —

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life design 101.

It’s back to school time for the kiddos, a time of starting fresh and establishing routines. As we move into this time of the year, how can you pull the back-to-school spirit into your own life? Maybe the answer is taking a class or starting a project. Maybe the answer is letting go of something

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MAKEKIND 22.

Any plans for the long weekend? I’m planning a little get together to soak up every last bit of summer and to celebrate my mister’s birthday. In preparation for our guests, I added a splash of paint and pattern to some dull folding chairs. Who says functional can’t be fun? Here’s a peek at the transformation…

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nanna hänninen.

There’s nothing better than bold brush strokes to brighten your day. These pretty pops of color are the creation of Nanna Hänninen – a Finnish artist that knows how to perfectly mix black and white imagery with cheerful hues. As soon as I saw her portfolio, my mind wandered off to the land of Scandinavian design,

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