Wine Bottle Candle Holder

The classic DIY candle holder gets a modern design makeover

A clever nod to everyone’s favorite readymade candle holder, this twist on the repurposed wine bottle concept celebrates the the shape of the low-budget accessory. While it keeps the curvy top of the source material, it eliminates the bulky body of the bottle, allowing you to gaze unimpeded across the table— just like in the classic “Lady and the Tramp” scene that inspired it. It …

Skye Parrott

Photographer Skye Parrot's path from political science to indie magazine publisher

As the daughter of an art photographer, it never occurred to Skye Parrott to take up photography as a career herself. Though she grew up around cameras, Parrott thought she was going to major in political science. “I thought I was going to law school.” Instead, Parrott went to Paris. After a few internships and a stint as managing editor at Self Service magazine, her …

Polyurethane Projects

Three designers experiment with polyurethane foam to create new, unexpected forms

by Jack Shaw While the idea of elevating industrial materials to the level of high design isn’t new, recent creative experiments with polyurethane foam have yielded work that feels undeniably fresh. Widely used in the furniture production process, polyurethane foam rarely constitutes a visible part of the final product. The material’s amorphous nature and near instantaneous conversion from a liquid to a solid not only …