A DIY Collaboration between Myself and a Local Artist I greatly admire the atmospheric effect of a lamp with an opaque shade. I was in Good Omen Coffee in North Park in San Diego and saw a vase for sale by a local artisan that I greatly admired. So I bought it. The potter left … Continue reading Straw Mushroom Lamp (Peeled)
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Dining Pavilion
I happened upon this dining pavilion in Brisbane, Australia. It is behind the 1 William Street Tower, which upon my cursory research is a Queensland government building with numerous government departments as tenants. Wikipedia tells me that Woods Bagot is the architecture firm responsible for the project. It is spectacular. The overlapping jalousie windows are … Continue reading Dining Pavilion
A Fashion Designer’s Clothes Rack
A very talented friend of mine studied fashion design in Hong Kong. She never practiced, but ever were she to, I am confident that she would be excellent. She has a sizable wardrobe with everything from winter coats to long dresses. She used to live in a large, custom home in MetroWest with numerous walk-in … Continue reading A Fashion Designer’s Clothes Rack
Areaware Bookend
When I lived in Newport, RI, I would oft frequent the RISD Museum and the risd:store--there is also the risd:store 3d, which is sort of like a hardware store. The risd:store is part art-supply store and part museum shop. In the museum shop part I saw Henry Julier's Reference Bookend. I thought it was fabulous. … Continue reading Areaware Bookend
The Sagulator
https://woodbin.com/calcs/sagulator/ When designing a project, I often use the Sagulator. I need the confidence that my work is competent and conservative.
Conceiving Heaven and Earth
You are contemplating a painting, but you have no talent as a painter. This is somewhat untrue, because you've painted plenty--housepainter-like. You can cut in or tape off, brush and roll, and spray. It's not very hard work, perhaps even a little tedious, but somehow very satisfying. But what standards are you holding yourself to … Continue reading Conceiving Heaven and Earth
Zip System Furniture
Imagine that you're walking down the street and look into a shop window and you see this: The unfinished pressboard edges face toward the street so that those inside the shop get the good, finished melamine side. I don't like this. The cubby-shelf-thing is gross. There is no good side. It is that it passes … Continue reading Zip System Furniture
Abstract Plaid Duvet Cover
I was on the Neils Bach website admiring product when I came across this image of product photography. Sport cabin furniture? A tasteful plaid pattern on this bedding. No? I like the green fitted sheet. The colors are all warm, complementary, and inviting. I also like that the bed is displayed disheveled--though I make my … Continue reading Abstract Plaid Duvet Cover
Rolling Rack with Cabinet
I've long been fascinated with rolling clothes racks. Also Speed Rail. A few years back, an esteemed friend trusted me to design and execute a clothes hanging solution out of pipe and speed rail. It is a large, robust, and glorious thesis. (Not pictured) I have always been beguiled by rolling clothes racks. I like … Continue reading Rolling Rack with Cabinet
Sport Cabin Furniture: The Lovö Cabinet
This is a remarkable piece. I don't remember where I first heard about it. Perhaps it was Scandinavian Design 101 or maybe 1st Dibs. Regardless, it is stunningly proportioned (40"w x 60"h x 18"d) and rustic, yet refined. Executed in raw pine and featuring bespoke hardware. I also like that it is on a recessed … Continue reading Sport Cabin Furniture: The Lovö Cabinet
Oliver Liu 