Yochai Matos

These Light installations by Israeli artist Yochai Matos left me completely speechless.




{This post is a part of the Israeli art & design week series}

House of Color & Pattern

This house, in Zichron Ya'akov, a charming little town overlooking the Mediterranean coast of Israel, is the home of Micheal, an architect, and Nava, an artist. They had designed and built most of the place by themselves, by combining some salvaged building materials and interesting design elements with their love of color.

Although a little over the top for me, I find its non-compromised bold design so inspiring.
I love their decorated floor so much and the way they integrates those rich patterns everywhere, from the floor, to the artworks, to the dining table, the staircase and so on. What element would you steal to enhance your space?




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Via Apartment Therapy

Be Happy Now

I was in the process of making a new Bits and Pieces collage when I stumbled upon Jenny Meilihove's super cute Etsy shop "Be Happy Now".
I like her shop's absolutely excellent name and thought those gorgeous little artworks she creates deserve their own feature.
I'm head over heels in love with her portraits that are inspired by Yokoo. If you don't know Yokoo's creations, check out especially this renowned piece and find the connection by yourself. Such beautiful interpertation Jenny! Bravo!

More about Jenny and her work on her My Tiny Dream website (does she got a special talent for super cute names or what?)




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Fashion Photography by Dmitry Dryer

Stunning fashion photography by Israeli photographer Dmitry Dryer, taken in the south of Israel, in the city of Be'er Sheva.
I always intrigued by mixing fashion photography and architecture. The combination of this great  structure, the desert colors scheme and light condition, and the strong look of the model and her outfit, gives these photos an amazing out-of-space, cutting edge feeling.

You can find more of Dmitry's photos in his Flickr and also as prints in his Etsy shop.



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Junktion

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Junktion is a Tel Aviv based design studio who specializes in taking one man's trash and turning it into another man's object of desire.

They say about their philosophy:

"Junktion people love seeing objects in new ways, stuff that makes us think, stuff that makes us act, stuff that makes us laugh...
Junktion people believe that there is enough stuff in the world already and try to take from what there is, and often find our desires in what no longer interests others."

Their creations are so fresh and unique, though stunning in their simplicity. It looks like there is no such object they wouldn't be able to use to create a new awe-inspiring design. I can't stop thinking of a way to challenge them. Any suggestions?



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Light Objects by Naama Hofman

This uber-cool minimalist LED lamp by Israeli designer Naama Hofman stole my lighting-crazy heart.
The 001 flexible, super-modern yet timeless light fixture, can be used hanged on a wall or placed on the floor or table. It is made of bent metal rods, in any colour you wish for, joined by an acrylic tube that houses about 120 LEDs. The effect is a beautiful soft glow.
I think it could be especially magnificent to use it to decorate an open space; a balcony or back yard. It's light in a dark night is surely stunning don't you think?


Check Naama's website for more innovative light objects.



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I'm Loving:: The Time Is Now

The Time Is Now is the magical little shop of young Tel Aviv based illustrator and papercuts artist, Naomi Shiek.
Naomi got such a delicate and precise hand and her works are always fascinating and full with imagination.
I'm especially loving the beautiful way she mixes her papercuttting with pencil work (as in the sixth work - Romantic Fashion Papercut). So exquisite!
Her works make me feel like I'm in a fairytale. Which one is our favorite?

Check out more of Naomi's works on her Etsy /// Flickr /// Blog.



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Tel Aviv Apartment

This apartment, in the heart of Tel Aviv, was kept in a great condition from 1924.
I'm loving so much the clean design, simple lines, Art Deco inspired decorations, and the combination of the white walls and dark wooden furniture. The overall feeling here is so peaceful and warm.
The most interesting element is the retro cement tiles. They are absolutely gorgeous and 'make' the place.
Would you commit to such intense decorated tiles?


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Via Marie Claire Maison.com

Happy Monday!!

Hello Monday!
You are so welcome! I'm looking forward to a very interesting and exciting week! I have so many places to visit, things I want to see and friends I want to catch up with!
Whatever your plans for the week ahead are, I hope you'll have a wonderful time!

This week is going to be dedicated to Israeli art, design and stories. I hope you'll enjoy my little tour!

A wonderful start would be the happy designs of BabyToGo.
Carmit, a former dancer and an Artist director, started sewing after her elder daughter was born. She integrates old and new so beautifully and creates those sweet and charming Retro inspired cloth dolls which I completely in love with! Aren't these the cutest?
These are so much more than 'just' a children's toy, I could scatter them all around the house to keep me company!
Hey, wouldn't it be great to find a little dolly peeking at you from behind your coffee jar in the morning, smiling and wishing you a fantastic day?



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