August 6, 2011 | New Art | by Diana Brennan |

Phillip Low combines acrylic and lucite to make fantastic gem-like sculptures, which are possibly just as pretty in photographs as they are in three dimensions.

August 5, 2011 | New Photography | by Diana Brennan |

K. Saiki’s Repetition series is a beautiful mosaic of blues and whites. The individual Polaroid photographs are starkly simple, but combined they add up to much more than the sum of the individual parts.

August 5, 2011 | New Design | by Diana Brennan |

While paper eyelashes may not be the most practical accessory, I’m finding it hard to resist these exquisitely cut pieces by Paperself. They’re tiny pieces of art for your eyes. Read more

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August 5, 2011 | New Art | by Diana Brennan Highly recommended by the LAEM team. |

Jelle Martens combines three things I love in his In the Quivering Forest series: nature, geometric shapes, and fabulous retro colors. His perfectly balanced compositions weave together photographs and blocks of color in a refreshingly unique way.

August 4, 2011 | New Art | by Diana Brennan |

The natural lines and beautiful imperfections of Maria Kristofersson’s contemporary ceramics really speak to me. Patinas, minimal patterns, and textures add a delicate complexity to the simple colors and shapes of her work. These are true heirloom pieces. Read more

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August 4, 2011 | New Products | by Diana Brennan |

Perhaps the perfect way to bring nature indoors is with this durable rug by Yvette Laduk. I’d like to grab a book, lay down on this piece, and imagine myself atop a stump in a forest of giant sequoias. Read more

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Here’s an entertaining interview with Nerd Boyfriend creator Roxana Altamirano over at Letter To Jane magazine.

This band is really cool. The way they have constructed their image is so meticulous and an art in itself. Their website is crazy worth looking at. Really well done.

The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more

Forget Facebook, that’s so passe. For my fix of social media connectivity, I go to Lamebook, the ‘funniest and lamest of Facebook’, and pour over the excruciating faux pas’ of others. Read more

Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs are primarily remembered for the song Wooly Bully, but I’ve been incessantly listening to Little Red Riding Hood. As a metalhead, any song that features howling makes me happy.

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Too sweet for words, these beautiful hoop earrings by Sydney-based designer Carmel Taylor are a real touch of origami for your ears.

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Sometime in 2010, the folks behind Dirty Dishes had the slightly silly idea of using cheeky vintage photos and putting them on dinner plates. After doing lots of research, talking to lots of people, and receiving loads of positive feedback, they wondered if this idea was so silly after all. And thus Dirty Dishes was born. Read more

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