Candlesticks for christmas

A simple idea for christmas.

Image by John Tsamados

Image by John Tsamados

“It’s not new…but it is unique”. Tsourlakis Tiles.

   A few weeks ago, I spotted the web site of TsourlakisTiles, which I found very interesting and I wanted to share it with you. Tsourlakis Tiles are handmade cement tiles, eco-friendly with 100 years experience in the industry. Their motto “It’s not new…but it is unique”. It’s a company based in Crete Rethymno, founded in 1913 by Tsourlakis Evagelos. It is a family business, since 1996 leader of the company is Evaggelos G. Tsourlakis. 

   They are unique for many reasons; they are handmade cement tiles build one at a time, with a variety of colors. You could choose your favorite from their collections. Those of series Odysseas have dimensions 20 x 20 cm and thickness 1.8 cm.

The series of Artemis are 30 x 30 and its pair is 20 x 20 and thickness 2.5 to 3 cm.

   The series Hexagon are 17 x 17 and thickness around  2 cm. The color is within the material 4 to 6 mil thick that makes it stand in time. Also you have the flexibility to give them your favorite design pattern and they can recreate it, with your favorite choice of colors.  There is no limitation in color, because they use Benjamin Moore Classic palette. They can be applied indoors and outdoors without any strain problem and after a process come to be non-absorbent. 

All tiles are eco-friendly made by natural construction materials and during their fabrication a small portion of energy is needed.

All images are copy rights of Tsourlakis Tiles.
For more images you could vist their Facebook TsourlakisTiles page or their tumblr page.

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2 am Clutch by Paper No.9

   Industrial designer Rebecca Cole Marshall designed an Eco-friendly 2 am Clutch. It is made of paper, framed in antique brass and comes with an optional chain cut to custom lengths. Limited edition of 50 per color: grass stain, 10 oz. gold, obsidian, poured concrete, and pom-pom pink. Available through summer 2013 at Paper No.9.com. 

2 am clutch in poured concrete image by ©Deborah Feingold, 2013

   Seeing this new idea of Paper No.9 applied, it gives you the impression of a theatrical spirit. Something, that comes from imagination to reality with a romantic touch. An alternative choice; of a strong textile that gives you the flexibility to design many things. There is nothing better, than to use a natural handmade product, Eco-friendly in your daily life; whether in fashion, Interior Design, a simple clutch, or accessories.


   Paper No. 9 founded by Rebecca Cole Marshall creative director and Stephanie Joy Benedetto business director Based in Brooklyn, New York. Their design lab is founded on the principles of perpetual innovation, Eco-friendly ingredients and old-world production methods. They were inspired by kinkarakawakami a wall-covering developed by 19^th century Japanese artisans to mimic gilded leather. In 2008 they developed a process to transform paper into a durable, sew-able textile. Free of plastics and complex polymers, this innovative textile is natural, non-toxic. All their goods & textiles are handmade and available for customization upon request.

The Cayan Tower.

   The Cayan Tower is a 306 meters (1,004 ft) 80 story skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Known as Infinity Tower by Cayan Real Estate Investment and Development. Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill SOM architectural group. Construction began in 2006 and topped out in 2012, upon its opening on 10 June 2013 the tower has became the tallest high rise building with a twist of 90 degrees. The tower apartments are designed with wooden floors, marble counter tops and the Kitchens fixtures. The tower also includes a five story parking garage behind it. The rooms of the tower are designed in such a way that it wouldn't be affected by direct sunlight due to titanium metal panels on cast-in-place concrete columns aided with repetitive staggered screen panels to stop penetrating sunlight from disturbing the residents of the unit.

Photo by Imad Marie