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America in Colour

Tyson — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:40:26 +0000

Captured: America in Color from 1939-1943 – Plog Photo Blog.

Some incredible images here. I’d love some of these as prints.

Chalk it up

Tyson — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:34:30 +0000

DESIGN FOR MEN , Archive » Wild about Chalkboards.

I originally wanted to do a whole wall in chalkboard paint, but I wasn’t able to track down a tin. I ended up buying some stick-on chalkboards which I still use, and are a lot more renter friendly.

I love the above chalkboard as a piece of art. A chalkboard looks best when it turns that dusty grey after a few wipes.

Practically though, chalk dust goes everywhere and you have to be careful where you put them. I’d love to incorporate some sort of white screen into this for the projector on movie nights.

I’m mad at the dirt

Tyson — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:32:39 +0000

Inspirational Bathrooms | Williamstown – VIC | Bathroom | Reece.

Less an inspiration, more a reminder. If ever comes the time for me to choose taps, they must be of the non-washer kind. Usability should be at an extreme high in the bathroom; there’s no room for annoying taps, handles or positioning. Top priority is the satisfaction I get when I turn a tap off, it hits a dead stop and I know there isn’t going to be any water leakage. The action is smooth and consistent whether I’m letting a lot of water through, or closing off the path. I like having a separate hot and cold handles for the basin, but a single handle is okay for the shower because you can set it to one temperature position and never move it.

After staying in many hotels this year, I’ve learnt it’s also important to use big arse tiles (or glass instead) in the shower. This removes the problem of ugly grout scum. The best shower I experienced was in London which featured a single floor panel (possibly made of fibreglass, but with a gritty texture for safety) and single pane glass walls. I imagine the cleaning staff were grateful for that design.

I’ve long been vocal about my distrust of bathtub showers, but I appreciate they can be necessary where space is limited, though I’d gladly forego a bath for a well designed shower. You have to step into it like you’re mounting a horse, and the typical bathtub with it’s rounded walls limits your ability to move around. I don’t want to feel I’m in a canoe whilst having a shower.

And in the words of our domestic mother-in-law, Joan Crawford, “No. Shower Curtains. EVER!”

Double Doors

Tyson — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:45:07 +0000

MCM_8656 — Matt Mullenweg

One day I’ll live in an apartment with double doors, and when friends ring the mechanical doorbell I’ll grab both handles, take a small step back and swing the open the great walls of wood to reveal the murmur of music, a bath of warm light and the faint smell of fresh black tea.

Double Sided Ideas

Tyson — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:27:22 +0000

Houston Hi-Tech in a Small Space Tech Tour | Apartment Therapy Unplggd.

I’ve come across this tiny apartment a few times now, and I think the greatest idea is the sheer window blind used as both a room divider and projection screen which works from both sides (watch in bed, watch on the couch). Coupled with the cool vintage electronics, awesome chilled lounge area and for bonus points the same headphones I’ve been eyeing off, I’d love to live here.

Now, where would I put my piano?

Chunk Of Wood

Tyson — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:20:52 +0000

A Tail of DIY Doves and Desks: A Work Surface in LA2 | Apartment Therapy Unplggd.

As the maker of this DIY desk knows, there’s nothing like a big dangerous piece of wood to make you feel in charge. None of this flimsy MDF business. I’d love to make a desk like this (this one is refashioned from two IKEA benchtops), though I’m entirely aware that I like an essential range of skills required to do so. I also think I liked it better before it was stained dark.

Like Larry David, I respect wood.

A Wonderful Life

Tyson — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:32:37 +0000

A Bright & Beautiful Bungalow From An Ohio Trio House Tour | Apartment Therapy Chicago.

I saw an older version of this apartment with some different furniture, but the changes have really made it for me. The raw wood mantle, the perfect dark floorboards, the Eames lounge chair. A nice little bonus is that vintage cabinet. Quite delightful.

Should have brought my bathers

Tyson — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:18:03 +0000

grain edit · Tom Palumbo Photography.

Hello aqua. Goodbye worries.