Design-spired: That One Ikea Fixture

Every time I go to Ikea (often) to either get something specific or meander around on my day off, I walk by that one light fixture. That one that looks as though I could potentially make it myself with some vellum and an xacto. Small flower cut-out type things. As intrigued as I am with any and all shadows, you'd think I would've noticed earlier that this fixture would cast some awesome shadows. Ironically, it didn't hit me until I saw this picture on pinterest.

And now I'm literally about to drive over to Ikea and buy it. Just because of this slew of photographs demonstrating it's awesome shadow capabilities. Well done, person. Also, awesome instagram frames! I need to do that too...

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Precious Places: Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Bar

This project tickled my fancy awhile ago, but I recently found an image saved on my computer from that original finding. Had to feature it. I'm thoroughly impressed with the photographer of this particular shoot, because if I'd walked up to this beach bar in real life, I'm not so sure it'd be as adorable as it is in these photos. The photos make this beach bar what it is -- a truly great use of design. Pop-up stores are all the rage right now, and this is a perfect example why.

Colors on a blank canvas, with graphic lines everywhere you look. I love this. Next stop: Bombay to catch a glimpse for myself. (yeah right)

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Panorama-rama.

If you have an iPhone, you need this app. It's called Panorama (go figure) and it's awesome. As is the same with all of my apps, it's free. You can add filters, and it's so easy to use. While I'm still getting the technique down and trying to avoid ghost areas (as you will see in these), they still look awesome, especially on an iPhone.