Inspirations

Whist stumbling I came across this B-E-A-Utiful piece of architecture. It is an underground home in the Swiss Alps. This design has some very interesting shapes and angles, and is quite a marvel to look at. It was designed by SeARCH and Christian Muller Architects, both Netherland-based firms. Although I find the interior of the home quite stark and uninviting, this would easily be changed with a coat of paint and some new furniture. You know, for when I move in.

This post originated on Trendir: Modern House Designs. Click for Link>>>

As mentioned before, I will make an effort to post my monthly desktop wallpaper. Below is February. I choose from calendar wallpapers featured on Smashing Magazine. As usual, they have tons of beautiful wallpapers, which are also available sans calendar. Check ‘em out! Click for Link>>>

Image obtained from www.smashingmagazine.com

Due to my massive hangover and lack of interest to do anything today, I’ve been looking at Etsy for the past few hours. I’m looking for a picture to put on my kitchen wall. I believe I already had a post regarding this issue, but my boyfriend didn’t like any of my choices, so it went no further. However, the gap in my kitchen remains and I need to fill that gap. I don’t think these pictures are going to go up there, but I love them nonetheless and thought I would share.

Click on each picture for the page link.

This one I think I love more for the quote than anything. I may just do this one myself on the computer!

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I love this one for the quote, as well as the design. However, it may be too pink and girly for my apartment (read:boyfriend).

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This one is just great! It’s very western and old fashioned. I thought it was nice, but didn’t consider buying it until I read the last line: Wear Glasses if you Need ‘Em.

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I think this one is my favourite. I’ll probably buy it for a more prominent wall, perhaps in my living room?

All images obtained from www.etsy.com

While looking at Smashing Magazine today, I found a link for a design blog called Noupe. On this particular website is a fascinating list showcasing the websites of governments around the world. Although the name of the post is “The Ultimate Ugly Showcase of Current Government Websites,” this list also has several quite good websites. Unfortunately, the depiction of my home country, Canada’s website is accurate. The Government of Canada has a pretty baaad website. Confusing, cluttered, and old-fashioned looking with a stark colour pallet.

It seems that many governments either don’t want to put too much money towards a website, (lest they seem frivolous??), or they just don’t hire web designers to do the job, or they don’t hire good ones.

Either way, this list is a great read, and although many of the websites aren’t great, it’s interesting to see how the rest of the world designs. Click for Link>>>

Below are a few I was surprised by. They seem quite good:

Uganda

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Mexico

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And the horribles:

Ethiopia

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South Africa

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All images obtained from www.noupe.com