the want monster

View time differently

2012-01-24T19:41:00.000+10:30

Sometimes when I look for the time, all I see is this...

But what I really want is to see this...

Both found via the fancy.

Would I prefer the time to be spelt out to me?

Having to read the time may make you savour it that little bit more?
Available here.

Time passing is stressful, maybe a bubble wrap calendar is the cure?

Purchase here for $U.S.20.12 with free international shipping.

Time is something we all want more of, but will never get, so make the most of it.

Alphabet inspired

2011-12-16T22:37:00.001+10:30

26 letters can say a lot.

What a great range of products the alphabet has inspired.

I can't helping wanting this lot.

Letter crayons available here, pillow here, mugs here, wall stickers here, wooden drawers here and wooden letters here.

Box play stickers

2011-12-05T14:15:00.001+10:30

My kids would love these stickers to transform regular household box waste into a variety of playful items.

The stickers are made from 100% recycled material and are sold individually. I think they are a bit pricey starting from $US6.00 per sticker. I would have liked to see a bulk variety pack of stickers for different boxes at a reasonable price to purchase. But that doesn't stop me wanting them.

Available here.

Designer children's rooms

2011-11-30T15:02:00.001+10:30

Oh I want to be a kid again. There is a lot of really cool designer stuff out there for children. I'm loving the loft beds and personalised bunk beds. Can you imagine how cool it would be to actually be allowed to write on your walls? I love the retro inspired kids rooms. A wishing tree would have been good for all those nightmares. My boy would love the car room with grass green carpet or some awesome robot wallpaper. For the kids who have everything what about a custom child-sized room with loft or child sized library with circular reading nooks....

All found via the Fancy

in this house...

2011-11-02T14:40:00.001+10:30

I want this wall sticker in my house

available here

Play house

2011-10-18T16:05:00.002+10:30

Inside or outside, playing house now takes on designer lines. Whatever happened to the humble cubby house?

White minimalism by Smart playhouse

Lightweight construction with unusual material choices by Kiddo Cabana

Bug inspired hiding hole Nido by Magis me too

Cartoonesque living by Magis me too

Get inside the skull by Our children's gorilla

Simple ply geometry by Modern playhouse

Makes me want to be little again.

White rooms

2011-09-22T13:46:00.004+09:30

Living the white life

Sleep tight in white

Cooking white

Washed in white

I don't think you can really go wrong with white. Well children and white is probably not a great combination, but white with white and wood with white is simply stunning. Makes me want to rip up the carpet and paint the floor white, walls white and furniture white.

Images from frog hill designs, archzine, i29, nabuzz, 2modern, 16house, simply magnifque, riazzoli, here, here and apartment therapy.

Feeling Blue

2011-09-19T14:25:00.000+09:30

Images from here, here , here, and here.

Comfort map

2011-09-19T14:02:00.002+09:30

These map pillows caught my eye. Available from my bearded pigeon on Etsy

Lego living

2011-05-27T14:57:00.002+09:30

Living with Lego is what some people really want to do.

Simon Pillard and Philippe Rossetti used 20,000 lego bricks to make their kitchen island bench read more here.

Digital design agency Fusion lives with lego washroom signage

ABGC Architects designed a board room table to work with.

Do Parisians want to live with this Arc? Ad agency access thinks so.

And James May (Top Gear fame) tried to live in a full sized lego house in England. Read and see more here.

Lego walls

2011-05-27T11:46:00.001+09:30

We are lucky enough to have a spare bedroom that is the lego room. We have a sheet on a mattress on the floor with the lego on top and spreading everywhere else. It is a great set up and we are very lucky to have a spare room just for the lego. Lego is such an awesome toy it kind of warrants its own space. I-Beam designers Lena Seow, Vrinda Khanna and Suzan Wines thought so too as they created a playroom with walls covered by lego base boards. Awesome!

Image from here
I am so now wanting this wall arrangement for our lego room, even if it was just one small area or perhaps the cupboard.

Stone

2011-05-07T16:32:00.001+09:30

Old villages whose buildings are all made from local stone are really one of mankind's better marks on our planet. As far as I can tell local stone used for building purposes has only one downside, its price. With a big garden to make my own mark on and I can't help wanting to use stone somewhere.

Stepping stones from here

Pathway from here

Paving from here

Stone stairs

Retaining wall from here

Stone benches by Stonepost

Drystone wall by Sticks and Stones

Sculpture from here

War Planes

2011-04-30T11:00:00.001+09:30

Ready to fly into action on your fridge or wall. I love the simplicity of these war planes by Newbie.

Available here.

Retro love

2011-04-08T10:44:00.007+09:30

It's all just so hot right now, and retro modern furniture takes me back to my childhood when I grew up with my parents 1950s stuff. And lets face it Don Draper (Mad Men) was one very stylish, albeit mixed up dude.

Desk from here

Bedside tables

Sideboard from here

Coffee table from here

Johannes Andersen chairs from here

Bird house

2011-03-24T14:49:00.002+10:30

A very nicely designed house for our small feathered friends by J Schatz. Made from ceramic in seven colour variations and available here.

cake invader

2011-03-18T12:08:00.003+10:30

You can invade space and eat cake too apparently.
Available here

rest in a nest

2011-03-17T16:25:00.010+10:30

Goodness knows we all want to rest. Wouldn't you like to climb in here and swing with the breeze?

This outdoor lounge by Dedon is aptly named NestRest, and is designed to be a bird's nest like structure that hangs from trees.

Lego camera

2011-02-04T12:10:00.002+10:30

We love lego.

And we love taking photos.

Therefore we would fight over this digital camera made from real lego bricks.

Available here. Now I need a green fourer flatter.....

Jewel Tree

2011-01-16T17:11:00.001+10:30

This is a neat way to store and display your jewels. I love it. Available here

Rocket

2010-11-14T20:38:00.001+10:30

I want to buy this cardboard rocket for B for Christmas, but I'm not sure if I will. I think we could probably make one like it. I love that this is Australian made and big in scale: 1.7m high and 1m across. I know he would really love it. Available here together with a teepee, fort and playhouse.

Lime green

2010-09-10T11:11:00.001+09:30

Enter

Live lime

Eat lime

Dream lime

and add water

Want lime.

Images from here, here, here and other places

Musical sphere

2010-09-05T11:43:00.000+09:30

I love the simple design of this music box come sphere. Available from here for a whopping $189.00

Tea party time

2010-08-27T09:34:00.001+09:30

Tea anyone?
I want this because its not just a wooden tea set. It's handmade and finished with linseed oil. Its so fine and beautifully designed and made.

Made by Soopsori and available here

Gone Fishing

2010-08-12T12:54:00.000+09:30

Oh yes to the Soopsori fishing set. Look at the design people. It's so very wantable.

Corduroy letters

2010-08-08T19:19:00.002+09:30

I really want all of these, but 26 might be just plain overbearing if not ridiculous. Available here.

Wall trees

2010-08-06T11:52:00.000+09:30

To get some ideas for decorating my daughter's bedroom I found some really wantable wall stickers.

All available from Kids Modern

Dog mat

2010-08-05T08:54:00.001+09:30

A loyal friend is something to want. Available here

Beautiful bench

2010-08-01T13:09:00.001+09:30

A bench that beckons your bum and your fingers to caress.

Available here from Bookhou

Dance to a funky beat

2010-07-09T13:33:00.000+09:30

These speakers have a retro funky styling, just a little more appealing than the usual speaker box. I love their character. Available here.

Letter stool

2010-06-17T12:39:00.001+09:30

Want doesn't seem to be a strong enough word. I am really really really loving these letters that double as storage and stools. Made by Art can break your heart.

Sunshine

2010-06-08T22:11:00.001+09:30

What is more healing and needed during winter than sunshine? I wish it was streaming into my house. I want the warmth of the sun on my skin again.

Blackboards

2010-06-04T12:32:00.001+09:30

I'm loving a pantry this organised, but what I really want is that blackboard door.

Or this blackboard kitchen wall

Or this changing art in progress blackboard dining room wall

Or this passage way blackboard wall with door and funky 50s chair

And even this under bench blackboard for the small people in the house

Clock

2010-06-02T13:56:00.001+09:30

This is a beautiful way to tell the time.

Available here

Measuring love

2010-06-02T13:51:00.000+09:30

Who said love cant be measured?

I think I want these because I want to love baking. Sadly I am not adept at baking.

I also like these measuring cups because of their colours. That pale pink is taking me back to my childhood, I'm not sure what it is, maybe strawberry pink Snips or watermelon slices on the lawn????

Available at rawspace

Useful Dolls

2010-05-24T13:51:00.000+09:30

These Russian dolls are measuring cups. I gave some of these to my mother-in-law for Christmas. I really really really wanted to keep them for myself.
I bought them from here.

Sweet Apps

2010-05-21T13:13:00.000+09:30

I want my iphone apps to be this sweet

Road Tape

2010-05-20T08:44:00.000+09:30

OMG I want this so bad for my children.

I love how this toy combines a child's love for construction and making with role play, wheel, car, truck fun. My kids would love this soooo much. Especially my boy, he would wet himself with excitement and it would be used up in minutes.

It's available to Europeans here for about $12.50AUD. Wish they did international orders!!!

Beanies

2010-05-19T13:46:00.000+09:30

Winter is upon me and I've been looking for some nice beanies for my small people. Made by Kade in Sweden these are 'The hats you never want to take off.' Just what Mums like to hear. Available in Europe here for about $AUD20.00

Paper Sketch Vase

2010-05-19T09:28:00.000+09:30

Its that classic combination of blue and white, but handmade eggshell fragile and very now.

The red and white floral reminds of traditional Japanese cherry blossom fabric. Beautiful.

Available here for about $AUD115.

Safe umbrella

2010-05-12T13:51:00.000+09:30

It is raining so I am wanting one of these blunt umbrellas. What a great safe and sensible design. Made in New Zealand here.

Donna Wilson

2010-04-15T16:07:00.000+09:30

I really want this tea towel by Donna Wilson

Purchase it for me here

Amanda Blake

2010-04-15T15:45:00.000+09:30

While avoiding the cleaning I came across Amanda Blake on Etsy. Now I really want an Amanda Blake painting. I love the expressions of her people, they look deep in thought, the big sky compositions, the naivety and little details of flowers or stars against pure skin. The limited edition prints are very reasonable in price $US45 and scaled up from the originals - I think.

I just love Rebecca wore a dress of wildflowers

And Romona and Harry in the night

And she saw through the night by the light from her crown of stars

Read and see more at Amanda's blog
Get your credit card out at Amanda's shop

Cleaner

2010-04-15T14:03:00.000+09:30

By Thursday, cleaning up after the family can get just a little bit tedious. I want someone to bring in the washing, hang up the wet washing, pick up the clothes from the bathroom floor, load the washing machine, fold and put away the washing, wash the pots, unpack the dishwasher, load the dishwasher, wipe down the dining table, clean the high chair, pick up and tidy away the toys, make the beds, hang up the wet towels, clean the toilet, think about dinner, go to the supermarket, buy the dinner, unpack the groceries, put the shoes away, transport the kids, play with the kids, stop the kids fighting, feed the fish, sweep the leaves on the deck, check the mail, open the mail, throw the mail out, stop the kids screaming, cook the dinner, massage my shoulders, file my nails, scratch by back, and let me sleep.

Chocolate

2010-03-29T22:37:00.000+10:30

A fitting want for this time of year.

Lap Pool

2010-03-03T22:59:00.001+10:30

Well why not want something really special for a change?
Any of these would do....

Blythe Doll

2010-02-15T14:15:00.000+10:30

The little girl in me wants a Blythe doll.

Originally made in 1972 and only sold for one year by U.S. toy company Kenner, Blythe's oversized eyes can change colour with the pull of a string. Freaking little girls and their mothers out.

Japanese toy company Takara bought Blythe back to life in 2001. And now Blythe enthusiasts customise her to their own tastes and share photographs over the internet. Is that Blythe porn?

Pandora

2010-01-21T16:51:00.002+10:30

I was given a Pandora bracelet for Christmas. I love it and want more beads for it. Now my Pandora's box is open and wanting.

Raspberries please....

2010-01-20T22:34:00.000+10:30

Sorry, but wanting nothing didn't last that long....

I want to eat more raspberries. I love them, and simply can't get enough.

Nothing

2010-01-08T16:24:00.001+10:30

There is nothing that I want right now.

In fact I feel overwhelmed by how much stuff I already have.

The kids rooms are overflowing with new and old toys, the clothes cupboards are bursting. The food pantry even has too much food in it, food of the type that I shouldn't eat.

Maybe I need a bigger house, but do I really want to have to clean more space? I don't think so.

Ironically at this time the shops have just about everything on SALE, (just when I dont want anything). Maybe I want the sales and shopping to stop. All this consumerism is just a bit too greedy for me to stomach. I am not in the mood for stuff.

The anti want monster has surfaced

Health and Happiness

2009-12-15T19:25:00.000+10:30

I would like more than anything for my family to be healthy and happy this Christmas. I love you all so much.

Clean

2009-12-10T12:00:00.000+10:30

I want a clean clutter free house.
I want organisation.
I want a place for everything and everything in its place.

With Christmas approaching the house will be forced to store more stuff that we dont need to impress people we dont like.

Dont get me wrong, I love gifts so I now pledge to throw out something in exchange for each thing I receive as a gift this Christmas.

May you also want less this Christmas.

Dodo

2009-12-01T13:24:00.000+10:30

I want to be giving my daughter this for Christmas. I love the stylised Dodo bird design. Rocking great fun. Made by Magis available at Urban baby. Damage-$AUD309.00

Supermum

2009-11-30T20:36:00.000+10:30

I want to be a supermum.

I want to have infinite patience, a multitude of amusing stories and games up my sleeve. I want to have all the time in the world for my children. I want my house to be clean. I want to have more energy. I want to be the best cook. I want to be able to please everybody all the time, including myself. I want to never loose it. I want to be perfect. But....

I want to be REAL so accept me as I am. I am me and I am only human.

Ice night please

2009-11-19T16:28:00.000+10:30

Because it is still way too hot (40 degrees today with a catastrophic fire warning) I want to spend a night in the Ice suite at the Lainio Snow Village, Finland.

Find out more here

Cat bum

2009-11-19T16:07:00.000+10:30

At last a use for a cat's bum. I've never really liked cats, but this is one I could have in my home. It even comes with it's own kitty litter tray. Nice touch. Availabe here

Hot hot hot

2009-11-11T17:17:00.000+10:30

Because today is only day 3 in a 7 day heat wave.

I want to be in this pool

drinking this cocktail

Temperatures are 15 degrees above average in my part of the world right now.

Wednesday Min 25 Max 39

Thursday Min 25 Max 39

Friday Min 23 Max 39

Saturday Min 25 Max 39

Sunday Min 26 Max 36

What are we doing to this planet?

Eichler house

2009-10-27T19:55:00.001+10:30

I know its a big want, maybe more a fantasy, but a Joseph Eichler house in San Rafael California is for sale asking price around $US1.4 million.

View more images and dedicated site here.

Photography by dreamhomephoto.com

Magis Trioli Chair

2009-10-27T14:17:00.001+10:30

I love the way this chair can be turned upside down to lower or raise the height of a seated child, plus it can also be put on its side to become rocking headless horse. Made to be used inside or out. What a great design. Purchase here in the US.

Amobea table

2009-10-20T20:49:00.000+10:30

Ok, this is probably stupidly expensive, and not very practical for kids. (I can just imagine trying to clean that webbing) But it's a beautiful design and it's very wantable. The Amobea table is made by Knoll.

mobiles

2009-10-16T09:57:00.001+10:30

Makers of things mischievous and always on the move Fensted from Denmark have been making mobiles for 50+ years. Not just for kids, they have massive design appeal. The stylised animals are awesome and there is a huge range. Available at Velocity

Pretzel Chair

2009-10-13T20:25:00.000+10:30

The want monster is drooling over this chair. I am in love with it. The lines, tapered legs, curvaceous arms. It makes a statement while being boldly elegant. I love it.

Originally designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1957 it was produced for only two years. One is available here in the UK. Sadly I don't live there.

The manufacturing technique was passed onto Norman Cherner who produced his own Cherner chair from the design. This is obviously very similar, but instead of the opened back of the pretzel, Cherner has pushed the bent ply design feature, incorporating it into the seat. I am not sure which one I want more.

Dwell Bookshelf

2009-10-06T20:51:00.000+10:30

These book shelves are fantastic, unlike regular bookcases these only look really good with books in them. The designs look wrong empty. These can be purchased from here in the U.S. only.

Ugly Doll

2009-10-06T20:40:00.000+10:30

Why is it we love the cute but ugly things in life? Is it because of our humaness to feel compassion, fear, and self doubt? Ugly dolls are wanting your love here.

Nancy Bird

2009-10-02T16:31:00.000+09:30

I loved this handbag so much the want monster won out. It can convert to a clutch by removing the strap.
It came beautifully wrapped in its own fabric bag. There's quite a choice from Nancy Bird.

Robot flash drives

2009-09-28T20:13:00.000+09:30

How cool are these little guys? Available here.

Brooch

2009-09-28T13:49:00.000+09:30

Recycled accessories give me a little thrill. I really love this typewriter key brooch made by artist Jon Williamson

Lego ice

2009-09-26T14:24:00.000+09:30

The clear lego blocks were always my favourite. Nice drinking. Available here

Giddy hair clips

2009-09-26T13:43:00.000+09:30

This mother would love a penguin hairclip for her little monster. Available from Giddy Giddy

Retro animals

2009-09-26T13:29:00.000+09:30

These are awesome retro wallpaper animals from Inke.