d*s reader, jason passed this site on to me and i’m so glad he did. i just love furniture and design for children. moderntots is an online, brooklyn-based (yay!) children’s design boutique that was created in 2005 to, “let a new standard of style into kids’ rooms”. moderntots believes, “the simplicity and elegance of modern…
ms. stacy pancake has launched her new, updated website! you can see gorgeous shots of all her newest letterpressed designs. divine. check it all out right here! [thanks, stacy! xoxo]
i love this slott stackable paper tray at the sf moma design store. the metal tray is held at an angle by two abs side supports. a special notch system easily allows any number of trays to stack securely. available for $24 at the sf moma.
velvet seems to be everywhere this fall, so i thought these cotton velvet pillows ($30 a pop) from urban oufitters would be fun to throw in. available in two combinations: brown/coral or red/pink, these pillows are perfect for cuddling up on a cool fall day. online at urban outfitters.
gorgeous new table from wonk nyc. “aberdeen” is available from wonk, contact them online or at 718-596-8026 for more information on pricing and purchase.
i’ve long been a fan of artist, amy ruppel. a self-taught artist, amy has shown her work extensively in seattle and portland, including numerous shows (online and off) at velocity art and design in seattle. now ms. ruppel has joined up with plume to introduce a GORGEOUS line of pillows with her signature designs: birds…
hi everyone- it’s not often that i take time on d*s to mention personal things, but i’m coming to you this time asking for some help because this is a serious matter that is of the utmost importance to me, and i am asking for your help from the bottom of my little d*s heart….
praise be to ms. riza cruz of real simple for passing on these painfully cute cards from jelly and anchovy. full of all sorts of cute designs, the jelly and anchovy collection has 8 main series: everyday flats, shimmery flats, multiple choice, hand embossed, coupon cards, handmade paper, couture clutches and envelopes/gift tags. each series…
the moma has always had a great collection in their design store, but now they’ve added 180 new pieces to the online collection. above and below are my favorite pieces: super slick apple slicer ($38), the new charles ghost stool ($254, on back order right now), gorgeous herb cutter ($120), super cool puzzle wine rack…
feliciti is felissimo design house‘s gorgeous line of home accessories design for “the chic urbanite”. while it certainly has an urban feel, the collection is far from “chic urbanite” exclusive- these pieces are simple, beautiful and easy to work into any existing decor (and pretty affordable, too!). from housewares (tons of “want to touch it”…
inhabit living unleashed some great new designs at the gift fair this year: above and below, check out their great new work: rhythm, luna and soak (cotton bedding available online soon), along with a sueded micro fiber line called shangri la. if that’s not enough for ya, they also introduced a line of botanical prints…
d*s reader, james passed on these gorgeous one-of-a-kind, hand-made ceramics from zuzana licko. their ultra simple shapes, designs and colors make for wonderfully handsome pieces that would look fantastic in any room. and to top it off, they are actually quite affordable (average price is around $40-$50). you can view the whole collection and shop…
i’m a huge fan of the magazine. some fun newbies: the serralunga storage containers ($18 and up) and the gorgeous breeze cabinet (a beautiful mdf cabinet with a slight wave in the front panel, designed by kazuhiro yamanaka). check out the magazine for more info.
sometimes you just want a nice simple comforter, quilt or duvet that isn’t overdone with pattern, graphic designs, etc. if that describes you, i highly suggest fold bedding- they make these two simple, elegant designs called wave and honeycomb that are subtle enough to mix smoothly into any modern decor. available at relish and wallter/fold…
new goods from eva solo- gorgeous new oil and vinegar containers. so simple and elegant. more info here.
new wall graphics from california based design group, blik. the new ‘socket‘ and ‘spheres‘ (designed by guest artist, matthew haggett) designs are colorful, modern and would look great used sparingly in a contemporary setting. more info here.
bella muse is the work of new york based artist, alicia peck. her card collections (birds, classic, love, jardin, alphabet, nostalgia and saucy) are beautifully designed, elegant and have just the right amount of humor thrown in. she recently introduced 16 new designs and these three are my favorites: perfect for sending a sweet little…
“bauer orange“- a poppy reddish orange from bauer pottery is a fantastic color, and i’m obsessed with it. you can get it as a finish on your cups, saucers, pitchers, etc. more info and the full collection at bauer pottery.
pretty new things at basic french: colorful notebooks ($5-$10 a piece) and lovely atelier lzc notecards (set of 6 for $15). such beautiful things on that site…
caleb siemon is a california-based glass artist who makes the most painfully gorgeous glassworks. (he’s pretty easy on the eyes, too). his work is carried all over the us and his 2005 collection is to die for. you can find where each individual piece is carried by clicking on a product and selecting “store locator“….
