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By Maisie Maud Broadhead

Located in Navarra – Spain
« Single-story design surrounded by nature, forming part of the landscape. The 22 rooms available include four deluxe suites, piercing alongside the Bardenas Reales National Park and Biosphere Reserve. » 
Hotel Aire website with more pictures 

Ceramic teapot available in many colors
Zero Japan

Exhibition of lighting sculptures from Isabelle Farahnick at Diito Gallery from november 20th till December 24th

« Set in the remote and harsh high desert landscape of Idaho, Outpost is a residence and studio/workshop for making and displaying art. An important aspect of the complex is the protected “paradise garden,” which is separated from the wild landscape by thick concrete walls. The materials used in the structure, including concrete block, car-decking, and plywood, require little or no maintenance, and are capable of withstanding the extreme weather that characterize the desert’s four seasons. »
By Tom Kundig
See also reportage in the New York Times to see pictures of the house in winter

More pictures on Jocope website

« 3 Piece Suit »

« Carry a bag »

« Non-collar » and « Slot on hair »

« Build a brooch »

Hand bag visual extension

The colorfull packaging of these old time soaps are really inspirating.
Established in 1887 in Porto, Portugal, Claus Porto is the oldest family owned soap and perfume manufacturer in Portugal. Until the 1960’s Claus Porto is specialized in producing soaps and perfumes for the wealthiest of Porto’s merchant families. The products were made and packaged specifically for certain families. The bath products produced in this factory are still made today, using the same turn of the century methods and techniques.

Well it seems that we have a little (hum hum) problem here
We’re working hard on it to fix it as soon as possible

Jimmy Camoes is a nice shop in the center of Lisboa (rua das Flores 100 – Bairro Alto area) presenting objects made by local designers and traditional products redesigned in a pop and modern way.

Colorfull interpretation of this national symbol by Aguas Furtadas Design

Keybags (made with 393 keys from computer keyboard) by Joao Sabino

Portuguese designer Sandra Guerreiro creates bags and wallet using old plastic bags.