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Moop is one of these lovely people and designs gorgeous, hand-made bags. I love the little bits of color that peak out from behind more neutral colors. Her work is available both on Etsy and Supermarket and is well worth checking out!

Check out these hot new Pepsi bottles, as seen over at Reuben Miller. The bottle design is organic and sleek (it reminds me of the way a wave disturbs sand, or of a shellfish skeleton), and I love that the bottle is textured.

In an attempt to create a “healthy” cola, Pepsi is debuting Pepsi Raw – an all-natural drink made from apple extract, plain caramel coloring, coffee leaf, tantaric acid from grapes, gum arabic, cane sugar and sparkling water – as opposed to the traditional Pepsi recipe of fructose corn syrup, sugar, artificial colorings, phosphoric acid, caffeine, citric acid and natural flavors. It is soon to be found in select bars and clubs in the UK – so if you live in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Brighton, Birmingham, Leeds or Liverpool have a drink and let me know how it tastes!

I am not normally excited to see what’s coming to nyc museums, but the Cai Guo-Quiang: I Want to Believe opening in two days at The Guggenheim looks so interesting that I will make a point to see it.

More than seeing the finished works themselves, I wish I could have seen the month-long installation process of the works. The museum staff documented the process and there are photos and a short video of the process for Inoportune: Stage One . I enjoy these because it reflects the idea that the pieces are part of a whole process and not just a final product. The documentation emphasizes the incredible theatrical nature of the complex installation. If only they had opened to the public during this, it would be far more exciting than the final show.

Photographs by David Heald and Kristopher McKay, Guggenheim Museum Photography Studio

Hey, peeps. Sorry for no posts yesterday. We were swamped…But look at what I’ve got for you today! Not particularly affordable – but very attractive – accessories from Tivi. I especially love their handbags which are constructed from plywood with a leather interior and hand-screened.

Via Creativadoration.

I love the coverage of the Stockholm Furniture Fair over at Designboom. Yuriko Takahashi’s work caught my eye – she has some very nice bent wood furniture, and some amazing light fixtures. The lights have shades made of wood veneer and cloth which are connected with zippers.

Via Designboom. Photos via Designboom.

The Triangle Bamboo Trivet achieves the function of the trivet with very little material and joints. Tatsuoki Nakashima designed the trivet. And it is available at MOMA.

IKEA sent us a sneak peak of some products to come this April – here are our favorites:

The KNUBBIG table lamp by Michiko Nakata (above), with floral graphics on clear and frosted glass spheres. We love the bright colors of the GUNVOR fabric by Anna Salander (bottom left) and the very sweet BARNSLIG cushion by Maria Vinka – a pillow for keeping your hands and feet warm. The design and colors of the cushion remind me of kids pajamas.

I love the engraved style of old stamps much more than the full color images of current stamps. The single color etching somehow captures the nostalgic nature of the handwritten, hand-delivered letter. The origin of the Washington and Jackson $5 Stamp is a little cloudy, which also makes it more interesting. Plus, it’s a little trippy, a rarity in stamps. Hop over to your USPS and pick some up.

These are the first two prints from Art School Girl Editions. January’s (left) is by Amy Jean Rowan, and February’s by Sun Young Park. ASG Editions will work with a different artist each month. Each art piece will be letterpressed and a limited edition of 125. Best yet, they’re affordable at $25 per print.

Happy Valentines Day, all! Today is a great excuse to spread a little extra love to you significant other, best friends, parents…have a great one…

More artist than artisan, Katharina Ludwig conceptualizes jewelry by incorporating ice into her work. I love the idea that each piece is ephemeral and unique, evolving slowly over time, with the ability to be reborn in yet another form.

Via Mocoloco.