Tan Lines

Leather patio furniture literally tanned by the power of the sun

Using an unusual approach to treat leather, design studio Greece Is For Lovers’ set of table and chairs features a nautical pattern that has literally been sun tanned onto the surface. Cheekily dubbed “Tan Lines,” they stenciled a pattern onto the leather with sunscreen, exposing it to direct sunlight to darken the negative space. Over time, the two-tone design will weather more, fading the imagery …

Tres Tintas

Three Spanish brothers dressing up decor with artist-designed prints

Tres Tintas, a Barcelona-based company, was founded by three brothers, Jaime, Mitos and Daniel Bermejo. In part inspired by their father, Jaime Bermejo Sr. whose company Papeles Pintados Aribau has manufactured beautifully printed papers for the past forty years, with Tres Tintas the three brothers have taken the concept a step further by collaborating with Spanish and Latin-American artists to produce printed fabrics and wallpapers. …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Robotic curtain art, Moog's app, minimalist skateboards and more in our Saturday web special

1. Keith Richards’ “Life” Rolling Stone has the exclusive on Keith Richards’ forthcoming book, “Life”—a title that seemingly sums up both his simple take on things, as well as his probable inability to remember anything more detailed that a one-word title. 2. Makr Skateboards Acquire spotted the gorgeous new minimalist skateboard made by the handcrafted accessory gurus at Makr. 3. The Voice Knitter The clever …