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1. Illustration by Javier Perez : It is said that creativity is not only new ideas, but the ability to take the ordinary and transforming it into extraordinary as well. “I love the simple creative twist on these everyday objects!” editorial and online assistant Chantel Hans gushes. -
4. From the Knees of My Nose to the Belly of My Toes by Alex Chinneck : “Who said all house-revamps need to be practical?” features writer Debbie Loots says with mock seriousness. “Some can just be so visually striking that it lights up the entire neighbourhood, like this slipped down façade of an abandoned house in the UK. -
5. McLaren P1 (2014) : Declared the fastest car in the world with both a V8 and electric engine, art director Anton Pietersen can’t get enough of this best-of-both-world’s beauty. -
2. Happy Chair by Pini Leibovich : “Balloons somehow have a direct line to our carefree inner child. I think a chair like this in my lounge would be life changing!” features and online editor Nadine Botha says excitedly. -
3. Bamboo Chair by Remy&Veenhuizen : "If I had this bamboo chair by Dutch design duo Tejo Remy and René Veenhuizen, I don’t think I’d even sit in it," editor-at-large Malibongwe Tylio admits. “I’d just put it somewhere where I could watch it for hours on end.” -
6. Ceramics by Kim Sacks : Editor-in-chief Sumien Brink’s love for ceramics is no secret. This is her latest festish by Kim Sacks. “I wish I could buy them all!" she exclaims. -
7. Memo Calendar 2014 by Chi-Wing Lee in collaboration with Antalis Hong Kong : "I love the convenience of this multifunctional desktop product that acts as both calendar and planner. It includes a paper block with a wooden structure, a memo pad and an instruction manual." says our very chuffed managing editor Lise Avis.
This week the team draws their creative inspiration from objects as diverse as a slipping house facade to the fastest car, art from everyday objects to new ceramics, a gorgeous bamboo chair and even a squeaky balloon one!
1. javierperez.es, instagram.com/cintascotch
2. pinileibovich.wix.com
3. remyveenhuizen.nl
4. alexchinneck.com
5. cars.mclaren.com, netcarshow.com
6. kimsacksgallery.com
7. leibal.comBrowse more of our Picks of the Week here.
