domo toaster

 

Pretty positive I need this.  Toast is not the same without it.  Thanks moi for sending me the link!

 

kusama + yellow trees

Yayoi Kusama’s “Yellow Trees” as a construction barricade in the Meatpacking District.

 

(image by: vivien chin)

wire light cage

 

Beautiful lighting pendants spotted.

 

(images by: vivien chin)

lunch money

The newest addition to my purse. Too cute to turn down. Hmmm what to keep in here?….

(image by: vivien chin)

gummy bear light

Pretty cute light as seen at the MOMA store. Squeeze the gummy bear’s tummy and he lights up!

(image by: vivien chin)

1000+ cranes of light

Just submitted a proposal for the Nuit Blanche 2012 Bring to Light Festival along the Brooklyn Waterfront with Artist/Architect Raylene Gorum and Lighting Designer Paul Hudson.  The above images are some of the items from the submission as well as partial full scale mock up with colored to study the light and reflective qualities of each deconstructed “crane” on itself and architectural space.  The site we chose was an old rope factory in Greenpoint Brooklyn.  Wish us luck in winning a final spot in the Festival!  Here is a description of our installation:

“1000+ Cranes of Light”
Proposal for Nuit Blanche 2012
Bring to Light festival of illuminated installations on the Brooklyn waterfront
by Raylene Gorum, Vivien Chin + Paul Hudson

We are proposing an installation for the breezeway at 67 West Street that uses physical materials and form to articulate the light and highlight the unique architectural properties of this specific site.  This installation will take the general form of a flock of shiny origami cranes suspended on fishing wire rising up from the ground floor of the alleyway through the 4 story balconies above.  They will be made out of highly reflective mylar which will be bathed in colored light and animate the alley in shimmering watery reflections.  The effect will be that of a wall of light shattered into dynamic prisms.  The details will reveal what those in theatrical lighting refer to as a “revelation of form”.

The “flock” starts at the ground level with the first steps of the origami fold.  The pieces/birds increase in complexity as the flock rises through the four balconies above until it finally takes its finished bird form.  The resulting three-dimensional “fabric” is composed of permuations of this modular bird base and weaves through the balcony side of the breezeway.  It’s an homage to both the poetry of flight and the process of construction/deconstuction.

Contrast is key here – these cranes will act as beacons of colorful flittering light in an otherwise compressed and low-lit space.  The piece itself is at once massive (22′ wide and over 60′ high) and massless (being made of feather weight materials and defying gravity).  We also understand that many of the other installations will be large streetside projections and offer this as a delicately constructed analog counterpoint to be discovered in the intimate setting of this unique industrial breezeway.

(images by vivien chin, raylene gorum, & paul hudson)

keyboard buttons

Delete…Pause…Home…gigantic keyboard buttons to sit on. Available at Treasure & Bond.

(images by: vivien chin)

dodos on the loose

These little wooden “dodo” birds are pretty adorable.  Spotted at an anthro store recently.

 

(image by: vivien chin)

desk view: marimekko + mad sq eats

Marimekko collaboration with “Madison Square Eats” event food booths making food time fun. Love the sea of color and tasty treats. Check it out at Madison Square Park.

(image by: vivien chin)

deep tea diving

My new tea diffuser. Thanks Patty!

(image by: vivien chin)

robot tea

My 2 loves combined…tea and robots!  It even hangs on to your cup!  Robot Tea Infuser by Kikkerland.

On my wishlist along with the Submarine Tea Infuser.

maritime

sexy, sexy chair.  Bent ply–my love.  Constructed from Ash Plywood.  Maritime by Benjamin Hubert.

 

(images from dezeen)

move over corbu

Fun, chunky, and made of ply.  London architect Lynton Pepper of 00:/ designed these spectacles called WikiGlasses from 18mm plywood.

 

(images from dezeen)

labbit meat

The new Labbit toy at Kidrobot in SOHO. Which cut is the juiciest?

(image by: vivien chin)

dragon dunny

This is an amazing dunny! I wish I had it in my collection. Extra Large with an awesome design. Celebrates the year of the Dragon this year.

Who will get me one?…Currently available at Kidrobot in SOHO.

(image by: vivien chin)

antibodi

 

Love this chair.  Antibodi by Moroso

happy valentine’s day

Pixelate your love.

 

(image from minieco)

pure mahjong

This is the sexiest mahjong set I’ve ever seen! I want it so bad it hurts.  It’s been a long time since I’ve played and I don’t have a set here in New York.  Who’s going to get me one?…My Birthday is coming up…hehehe.

Sold by Maison Martin Margiela in honor of their 3rd anniversary in Hong Kong.

 

(images from hypebeast)

 

super bright

My new sandals I received in my swag bag from the opening party of the Melissa shoes store in SOHO. Way to kick off Fashion Week! This is my first pair. Can’t wait to try them once sandal weather comes in.

(image by: vivien chin)

penguin boots

Found these at the Camper shoes store this weekend.  Why do kids get all the cool stuff? hehe

 

(image by: vivien chin)

fang_united nude

The Fang shoe by  Iris van Herpen and United Nude.  10 “fangs” on each shoe.

 

(images from dezeen)

fluorescent pt. 2

This car will never get lost. Spotted in SOHO yesterday. Sooo awesome!

(it’s a Honda if anyone is wondering)

(image by: vivien chin)

box people

Go little box people go!!!!

Thanks Jeff S. for the find!

won’t fit in your back pocket…

Just saw these today. These iPhone cases are covered in so much bling! Something only an Asian mall in Flushing can produce! Adorable, but not so functional…oh well who cares!! It’s causing me to use a ridiculous amount of exclamation points though!!!! Hehe..

(images by: vivien chin)

magnetic faceted curtain_florian krautli

An oldie, but goodie.  Rediscovered this project recently during an design inspiration search.  Curtains laced with magnets making these extra sculptural and free form.  Love the facets!

“Magnetic Faceted Curtain” by Florian Krautli

Still yet to go into production I think.

(images from apartment therapy)

mini project: red scarf + bag

My most recent crochet and sewing project. Scarf is crocheted with 2 kinds of Lion Brand yarn: “Amazing” and “Silk Mohair. Twisted together they make a really soft textured scarf.

Drawstring bag made with my new sewing machine. Still trying to get the hang of it. Hope to be making clothes soon. Name is hand sewn.

Hope you are loving the gift Raylene! I hade fun designing it!

(image by: vivien chin)

merry christmas!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!  Hope everyone is spending time with the ones they love and are staying warm!

Works above by Shan Valla.  Delicately beautiful birds.  They are simply great!

(images from dezeen)

switch_sliding walls_yuko shibata

 

Enjoying the kinetic nature of this project by Yuko Shibati called “Switch”.  Sliding and pivoting partitions make simple, elegant changes to this very basic room.  Bookshelf pivots to uncover the bed and wall partitions slide to create smaller functional spaces for dining or working.

 

(image from: co.design)

felt hats_banya

Recently visited the Russian Banya (sauna) with Raylene, Mike, and Justin and found these spectacular felt hats you wear to keep your head from burning up. I feel my next sewing project coming on! Perhaps a spin on the one with pigtails…hehehe

(images by: vivien chin)

milk glass knobs

Beautiful milk glass door knobs at the antique store. I would love to own some of these. They are gorgeous.

(image by: vivien chin)

tea time

Teapot by Marimekko. Another piece that I desire. I’m torn between this one and the version with the dots. Both are so elegant

(image by: vivien chin)

pillow talk

I need this pillow! Marimekko you are amazing and dangerous now that your store opened up 3 blocks from my office. I want everything there!

(image by: vivien chin)

for next year’s halloween…

Body masks of the Asmat people of New Guinea. These are spectacular! Beautiful creations. I’ve really never seen anything like this. They were on show at the Met. Not sure if they are part of the permanent exhibits

(images by: vivien chin)

by candlelight

For dramatic effect…

Contents:

Hendricks gin bottle with candlestick, cb2 tea light holder, copy of the MOMA’s “Talk to Me” exhibit publication, and 2000 piece puzzle of classic times square

(image by: vivien chin)

paper lashes_paperself

 

Paper eyelashes by Paperself.  These are beautiful and pretty amazing.  I just may need to try some!

 

(images from dezeen)

raylene + mike_9th anniversary

It’s a little delayed in it’s posting, but here is the lovely Raylene and Mike during their 9th Anniversary. Best of all she is wearing her one of a kind dress designed by Project Runway winner Anya. You can see her model the dress in Season 9, Episode 8. I was so happy to have been able to celebrate with them at their Baby. Lots of love to you two.

(image by: vivien chin)

ice drop

Lovely ice drop light fixture.

(image by: vivien chin)

goldenness for your gold pieces

I wish I owned a business so I could have this at my cash wrap. Antique store finds are awesome.

(image by: vivien chin)

the packing series

A genius idea from Laura and Jeff for making moving fun or atleast bring a smile to your face when lifting heavy boxes.  A new brilliant business venture in the making perhaps?…

 

(images by: vivien chin)

egg hat

Can’t get over this image.  Not only is it a egg hat, but it just got stolen.  HOW????

The hat belongs to entertainer Greg da Silva of Cape Town, South Africa, who made a world record-breaking hat out of 1,000 eggs

(image from refinery29)