Paper at the Milano Designweek

Just got back from Milan. Remember the paper vases I bought? Well, they are following me, there they were again, being very fragile, very pretty and dreamy. These had printed pictures, like flowers, on them. It's a matter of patience and presentation I guess.

Folded office,by Nika Zupanc, postmodernity in the 21st century. Desk, chairs, and closet,inspired by vintage storage binders. My favorite is the closet, what a loving way to store your clothes! I'm not sure if this belongs in an office tough. A boudoir would be more suitable, with other furniture designed by Jean Paul Gaultier for instance.

Less innovative but still beautiful! "BEEZ LIGHTS"; Folded paper lamps in black and white, they have other colours on request, imagine that, several lamps in bright colours, like that idea. Designed by 8 Octaviooamado

Inflatable paper pillows at Domus

April 19th 2011: More on Paper.

Yesterday Karl Lagerfeld "announced to create, along with publisher Steidl, Paper Passion, a fragrance inspired by the scent of books. The juice, formulated by perfumer Geza Schön, is said to contain a "fatty nuance." When it's for sale we'll be sure to compare that to the ones that already exists:

 Demeter | Zadig & Voltaire | CB I Hate (more via)

Design vase made of paper

Today I bought myself a little design present, an airvase. "A paper bowl that enfolds air. You can freely change its shape" it says on the package. Designed by Torafu architects. Made in Japan. In the shop the bowls were presented behind glass, looking magical and very fragile. Objects of art en desire (in my mind). Being a lady, thus being a sucker for pink, I bought the pink/beige version.

Once unfolded it wasn't that special to me anymore. My vase looked quite different from the ones in the store. And certainly not like the pictures on the package! The "beige" was just the backside of the pink paper. And if you don't see the vase on eye level you're missing out on the effect, like below

I decided to give this fragile bowl to my dog, Dottie.(the package contained 3 pieces anyways)She took care of my vase:

Looking good, looking better!

 That's €20 well spent! NOT........  Okay, let me get serious about this.I think it's a great idea. Love the simplicity of the cutting. Works for bags too, I've seen them in leather.