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FORMFREU.DE Blog

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

©Markus Haub / Thomas Sälzle

Formfreu.de has been a favorite photo blog of ours for a long time. Started by Markus Haub and Thomas Sälzle in 2007, they are able to consistently create evocative content on subjects from culture to automobiles.  Strong color and composition, emotion, irony and humor are immediately evident in their work.  

Be sure to set some time aside to check them out.  Careful, it can become addictive.

www.formfreu.de

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CELEBRATE DEFENDER: LAND ROVER ICON BIDS FAREWELL IN 2015

Image Courtesy Land Rover

Image Courtesy Land Rover

Land Rover celebrates almost 70 years of their stalwart Defender series.  The company will cease production of the model this year. First conceived by Maurice and Spencer Wilks in 1947, the Defender has served all aspects of private and professional life in various forms such as emergency and patrol vehicles, safari companions and as the evergreen mount of choice of the British Crown.  "Heritage", "Adventure" and "Autobiography" editions are available in very limited numbers (400, 600 and 80 respectively).  Sadly, ever-stringent emissions regulations have made the British icon all but obsolete; now about that LS2 engine swap...

--Howard Duffy, KoS

"Defender is the epitome of toughness, of ruggedness, of strength and most importantly of capability." 
-Gerry McGover, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer

Palo Alto Market, Barcelona

We're huge fans of all things Barcelona, and Palo Alto Market in Barcelona looks to continue the rich tradition of the local street market. First launched in December of last year, Palo Alto gathers artisans, artists, craftsman, merchants, musicians and street vendors to convene and share their various wares. Palo Alto is located between nearby Metro station stops Selva de Mar and Poblenou.

http://www.paloaltomarket.com/

Collection of 1930's Russel Wright Spun Aluminum Serving Pieces from 1stDibs

Image ©1stDibs.com

Lemonade pitcher, asbestos serving plate with spun aluminum rim, set of six tumblers, and ice bucket with wood handle designed by Russel Wright, circa 1930s for his own firm. Tray is rarely seen with asbestos center resembling Bakelite. Dimensions: Pitcher (10" H x 11.5" W x 6" D), ice bucket (6" Diameter x 4.75" H), tumblers (3.25" Diameter x 3" H), tray (15" Diameter x 1").
--1stDibs.com