target is a wonderful store. sadly the one closest to me in brooklyn in horrendous. back in virginia i would swing by as much as possible- there was even a bus from our college that went to target and back every hour. so in honor of target and their commitment to design, i decided to…
blogger is finally back so, hooray, it’s blog time! i have a lunch meeting today but i’m going to post as much as i possibly can today, to make up for yesterday’s total MIA. darn you, blogger! sometimes ugly shower accessories get made over and it’s funny. in this case it’s cb2′s showercaps. i loathe…
i’ll be posting later than normal today- work is hectic and i’m trying to call a bazillion brokers today. we’ve expanded our search to fort greene so the hunt is ON. i’ll be back after 2 or 3 to post a bunch. xoxox, d*s
if you love an audiophile (and an ipod lover) like i do, this is just the ticket. for those obsessed with sound quality, here is the concertino triode tube based amp. here’s what they say about it, “the concertino is the first and only product for listening to music on your iPod in audiophile quality….
if i was a kid i would want this pronto. developed by NASA to understand the development of animal life without gravity, the antquarium lets kids observe up to 15 ants as they tunnel through gel, which serves as a “highly nutritious ecosystem”. the package comes with all the ants need to survive, and only…
this isn’t new by any means, but i was finishing up stuff for my kids piece and i just fell in love with this. designed by eero aarnio in the early seventies, pony is a classic piece that certainly deserves some more contemporary attention. although it looks like a child’s toy (and certainly would work…
ok, this is equal parts hysterical and disgusting. i can’t remember where i found this, but i just HAD to post it. it’s called the petapotty and it basically can be placed anywhere and a fresh patch of sod is placed in it so your pet can use the “potty” inside. here’s the thing, you…
the gang at treehugger liked this back in august and i JUST saw it in dwell this month, i think. man am i behind on eco design. danish group papcorn created a dining set (for light meals) in compostable plastic. they consider it “a sensious interplay between aestetic design and care for the enviroment”. i…
the crazy gang at right brain terrain are your source for “alternative” motivational posters. we’ve all seen those hideous posters of little kittens hanging from branches inspiring us to hold on and make it through the day- but THESE are the type of posters that make ME want to work more. click here for more…
next up on the chicago front is kid robot-style toy store, rotofugi. i’ve never really jumped into the whole realm of toy design because for some reason it overwhelms me. however, i found this store’s stock pretty approachable and certainly worth mentioning. my favorite was a DIY collection that came ready to paint, decorate, sketch…
thanks to the wonderful d*s reader who passed along two great chicago design stores to me. the first is stitch home, a great design store that carries some elegant contemporary homewares. my favorite among the lot is a set a handmade coasters made by xenia taler. they’re beautiful and simple. you can find more info…
i have the world’s greatest mom, really i do. and the world’s greatest dad too. i just got the most wonderful easter package from my mom (you’re never too old for easter baskets) in the mail today and i’m on cloud nine. literally- she got me the super cute cloud necklace from motel that i…
sprout home is a gorgeous design store in chicago that makes me wish i lived around the corner from it. full of bright, colorful pieces for the spring season, sprout is your place to go to for fun and functional additions to your spring decor. you can see their entire catalog online right here. so,…
today’s about revisiting companies i haven’t checked in on in awhile. in addition to illico- i stopped by satelite to see what was going on down under. and really, there’s some great stuff going on. gorgeous bird light fixtures (very tord boontje, but at least it’s not flower garland) mingle with a whole slew of…
i thought it was time to check back in with illico design and see what was new in the world of carine magescas. if you’re new to illico- it’s carine’s wonderful design site that carries the best of french designers in fashion, homewares and jewelry. i’m in love with the company maison georgette that she…
hooray for mocoloco and their post on acrylic furniture from alistair chang. it’s fantastic. here‘s alistair’s site, here‘s moco’s post and here are some pics of it below. enjoy!
thanks to brownstoner for posting about the great d*s apartment search. ac and i really appreciate the help, blog space and all the emails we’ve gotten. right now i’m just happy to get advice about which brokers not to go to. numebr one? BROOKLYN LANDMARK. jerks! anyway, thanks again to brownstoner- who know’s? maybe we’ll…
thank you thank you thank you to the wonderful d*s reader who passed zilla on to me. i love love love these bags. made from things like doormats, sponges, air filters and carpets, these bags take unconventional materials to a whole new level. the design is chic and urban, but the method is innovative and…
martha sturdy isn’t a newbie to the design world, but sometimes people just deserve a little extra attention- like, you know, a little “wooho! i’m still here and making great stuff!” so i thought i’d do that about martha sturdy. apartment therapy did a nice little post on her awhile ago, but i thought i’d…
thorsten van elten is one of my design heroes. he supports amazing artists and designers and makes a living out of it. i love it. i’ve scooped a few more things off his site for you. i love these battleship napkins by barnaby barford (what a great name) and andre klauser- if you’re bored and…
