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Rod Hunting of The Post Family has made some awesome vintage camera prints (his first poster was featured on Coudal’s swap meat). Here are some that are currently for sale:

polaroid (set of two 8×8 prints for $20)

Camera Poster #2 (It’s the same size, color and configuration as the first one so it’ll be great as a pair or by itself. 24” x 27, $30)

Love this. Paul Frank camera wallet

From ELSEWARES …
This reflective and tranquil image is taken from a vintage graphic which is sealed with resin and set in sterling silver. Part of the artist’s “Curios” line which captures the essence of early 20th century illustration and photography.

Izola makes cool vinyl shower curtains printed with photographic images and patterns. They’ve also got photo printed pillows in the works.

Not like mum’s. This go-round, eat your greens in full-up foto fashion. Durable bright white porcelain squares bloom chrysanthemum enlargements in citrine green. Square bowl flares modern. $3.95 – $7.95 Verde dinnerware from CB2

A couple of great photo finds from swissmiss, one of my favorite blogs. The bumbi, a toy you can personalize with a photo and a recording.

And the photo lampshades handcrafted by de marias.

If you love panaromas photography, you’ll want to get one of these Panorama table lamps. A lamp with a biscuit porcelain base, and a swiveling shade with changeable transparencies. Choose from the existing designs, or send in a photo to use for you own design.

The company also makes these cool cube containers imprinted with a panoramic scene. Check it out here.

New from five and a half are these photojournals ($22) which would make for great stocking stuffers. These journals are handmade, and filled with recollected papers such as vellum, archival drawing paper, Chinese rice paper, and newsprint. The front and back covers are made from black and white silver gelatin prints, with an envelope-style pocket inside the back cover.

Saw these great A-LIGHT lamps designed by Re-Surface over on Design*Sponge – more inspiration for turning your photos into lampshade art. The A-LIGHT lampshade features urban photos taken in Brooklyn and sits atop a lovely little ceramic base. Pre-order now from Rare Device ($76).

“Here all is beautiful, here all is false.”

Koziel, a French company, is taking trompe-l’oeil to a new level with these photorealistic wall art pieces. These are photographed reproductions of furniture, objects and decorative arts of old. Unearthed in the antique dealers, the original parts are photographed then digitally improved. Each image is then directly printed on a thin plastic plate which is molded to the original form and contours of the model. Finishing details are added to up the visual trickery – upholstery nails on the armchairs, wooden and brass handles on the doors.

The pieces can also be customized in the color of your choosing.

The English site isn’t up yet, so it’s unclear whether these will be available in the US. I’ll keep you posted.

Boy, I’m not sure what I think of these – they are a little loud for my taste. Suva makes t-shirts, dresses and skirts using photographs printed on fabric. I think the designs works best when the photo is on the abstract side; here are some pictures of the better designs (imo). They also sell some fabric panels ($25 for 23×26 panel) which could be fun to use in a craft or decorating project. So, what do you all think – awesome or not so good?

(via design spotter)

I saw these great photographic wallpaper designs by Deborah Bowness over on Design*Sponge. They are fabulous!

Inhabitat has a post up on some of the new photo-printed furniture designs from Ohio Design. And some more pictures here. I’m not sure if I like the furniture designs, but the photos on woodgrain effect is fantastic. I’d love to see some kind of wall hanging of photos on wood like this.

Fake flowers are so, well, fake. But beautiful photos of flower bouquets printed on transparent static cling material that you can put in your window? I love it! And it’s certainly a clever use of photography in design. Flat Flowers from photographer/designer Suseela Gorter come in a small postcard format for mailing as a gift and a larger size, as well. Available online at dutch by design.

Check out twotwelve’s etsy shop – they make notepads and journals from recycled papers and then cover them with an original road trip photo print.

Georgie Love posted on this great camera print from we heart prints, “Ghost Camera” by Gary Gao. Actually, it made me a little sad for my my film cameras sitting in the back of the closet – maybe I’ll actually get them out this week.

Everyday, there seems to be more and more custom digital printing on every surface you can think of. From customised digital ceramic tiles, wallpaper and flooring at digitile (via Chris Glass) to dinnerware sets customized with your digital photo at imagewares (via poppytalk). It’s all still pretty expensive, but gets those DIY sparks a flyin’ in my little brain. I especially love Dominic Crinson’s designs for digitile (picture above and below).

Apartment Therapy had a post last week on Cloth UK, a company that will create custom upholstered furniture, wall hangings, pillows and blinds from your photographs. A bit on the pricey side, but great for some diy inspiration.

I read about inspire company on the decor8 blog and was inspired by these cute vintage photo tag cards ($6). I might have to try something like this using found photos or some old family photos.

Apartment therapy has some highlights from ICFF posted and I was happy to see the work of Duffy London featured. I’d seen the work of Chris Duffy over at the Hidden Art shop, but it’s always great to hear someone’s reaction after seeing it in person. Duffy does bespoke wallpaper from your digital images and his Glo range of canvases and tables with slim lights within can also be customized from your images.

I just saw these beautiful, ethereal dishes in Met Home. Designed by Marina Chastenet with photographer Hélène Purcell, the designs are made from photograms (available at devinecorp.net).

These shutter speed note cards from rock scissor paper are the coolest camera cards I’ve ever seen! Ok, they are the only camera cards I’ve seen, but still super cool. I love, love, love them. Great vintage camera designs (even a leica!). Available in mixed and single design sets (flick and flash, camera lens, film canister, and enlarger).

Red camper bags, designed by Maura Gramzinski, are made from vintage, original slides from 1939-99. Seven styles to choose from, each with it’s own naked lady “are you paying attention” slide. Not only are slides recycled, the rubber handle is, too. Got a box of slides collecting dust? Get your own custom bag made. And if you just want to recycle your slides, you can email for info on sending them in for a new life as a bag. Available online at indie shopper, snazzy girl and etsy.