Patrick Townsend’s Orbit light series was named one of the top five lighting designs of the year by Elle Decor, UK in 2003. With the recent addition of a black color choice, the still fresh design takes on a whole new look and feel.  The Orbit Chandelier was the result of “pulling apart and exploding the string light” to create “a delicately woven pattern of energy.” Read more …

This beautifully exotic residence in Singapore, thoughtfully named the “Fish House,” was designed by the team at Guz Architects with the idea of ensuring a connection with nature and the homes’ surrounding landscapes.  A “modern tropical bungalow,” the Fish House is perfectly integrated in its environment. The architectural design encourages natural ventilation throughout the home, and the floor to ceiling windows provide beautifully unobstructed views of the body of water surrounding it.  Read more …

This fantastic 8,500 square-foot home is located in the Balearic Islands just off the coast of Spain, on the lush Island of Mallorca. Residing in the exclusive Son Vida community, it sits just 15 minutes from the capital of Palma. Luxury residential developer Cosmopolitan Estates teamed up with eclectic Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, and the award-winning tecARCHITECTURE group to transform this 1960s Mediterranean villa into the incredible, sprawling residence aptly named “Casa Son Vida”. Read more …

With a little bit of creativity you can turn just about any household item into a piece of decor. Even a skateboard! We love the ingenious ways that these skateboards were put to use in every day life. Read more …

Pablo has done it again, garnering another Best Collection award at this year’s New York International Gift Fair for its innovative lighting collection. Newly featured were the Solis Suspension Lighting system designed by Carmine Deganello along with a vast new lineup of Link lamps in new sizes and mounting options designed by Peter Stathis. Solis Lamps can mount to the ceiling or the wall, and ship flat for material conservation! Read more …

Built on the Rincon Indian reservation in the picturesque back country of San Diego, local design team Kevin deFreitas Architects recently completed the beautiful new St. Bartholomew’s Chapel. The small historic Chapel was destroyed by a wildfire in late 2007. The only surviving elements were the adobe bell tower and the Mission bell, which would serve as the main anchor in the redesign plan. The new design knit together past traditions, while acknowledging and offering relevance to current and future generations. Read more …

From the designers at Grain, allow us to introduce the Electric Love Ring. Created from old eletrical wire, these rings are hand knotted and 100% non toxic. “Ethically produced” these rings come in several colors, ranging from sizes 4 – 14. Eco-friendly and stylish! For more information shop Grain Design. Read more …

Who says transferring data has to be boring? We disagree! Check out these great USB drives we found via Design Sponge. Fun meets functionality.