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September, 2005

Friday September 30th, 2005

windows and walls by Grace Bonney 2

wingard

ooh, love this, too. a three dimensional, white powder coated steel sculpture. looks soo pretty against those chocolate walls. and i love it as a wreath below. lovely modern alternative to the traditional pine versions (although not quite as festive, perhaps you can dress it up with some other modern holiday decorations). available right here.

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windows and walls by Grace Bonney 1

mo-bi-le-o

love wingard’s mo-bi-le-o’s. especially this star pattern with the gorgeous chocolate paint in the back. available right here [details: 12" antique brass stars that link together to make a screen or back drop. each set contains 6 stars. 12" x 77"]

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Thursday September 29th, 2005

accessories, textiles by Grace Bonney 5

sari syväluoma

sari syväluoma is an amazing european designer passed on to me my mark of sparkability. her work is colorful, fun and sophisticated (there’s a very judy ross feel to some of her work, which i love). from her handprinted pillows to her cheery serving trays, her work oozes happiness and color. and in my book…

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Wednesday September 28th, 2005

accessories by Grace Bonney 4

orange skin

fun chicago boutique for high and slightly-less-high end design. tons of italian designers, my favorites are this affordable chip and dip bowl (only $23) and the classic take lamps from kartell. more info and full collection right here.

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lighting by Grace Bonney 10

eek!

totally creepy baby lamps from petitcollin. i mean, does this creep anyone else out? a glowing green baby would scare the bejesus out of me. but if you like this, shop away- they’re available at unica home for $90. i just had to post this for the “eek” factor.

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furniture by Grace Bonney 2

usame

i love patricia urquiola’s usame table for kartel so much i can’t stand it. i have such a crush on her- her work is just gorgeous. you can buy your own table right here, at unica home.

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lighting by Grace Bonney 7

martino d’esposito

martino d’esposito is a product designer who has produced a phenomenal amount of beautiful work in his 28 years. of swiss and italian decent, martino earned a masters in product design at the university of art of lausanne in 2003 where he now teaches design. primarily a freelance designer, martino has worked for such prestigious…

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Tuesday September 27th, 2005

accessories by Grace Bonney 7

big post of the day

i am a huge, let me repeat, huge fan of esque design- a portland based glass studio run by artists, justin parker and andi kovel. i was thrilled to receive a cd of some great images of their work, so i wanted to share their designs in a larger post, so i could showcase the…

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Monday September 26th, 2005

textiles by Grace Bonney 0

ona

i’m a big fan of ona- they have such an interesting collection of objects from all over the world. i checked in on their one year anniversary and found some great new pieces… a rolling tray table, cute dog cushions, whiteware and felt coasters, kristina patterned products and fun black and white runners among other…

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windows and walls by Grace Bonney 2

pop!

more fun wallcovering and decorating solutions: pop, a three-dimensional, form pressed plywood panel system. available in: light birch, warm cherry, rich walnut and sound absorbing cork, the panels can be purchased through the hightower group- you can find their spec info and contact details right here. not sure i 100% love this, but i think…

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ceramics, lighting by Grace Bonney 2

oh, bodo

bodo sperlein, the amazing, london based design consultancy and manufacturer, has a gorgeous line of “couture” products and lighting that is made on a commission only basis (only lighting is comm. based). clearly this isn’t for everyone, but i think their work (especially with flowers) is so beautiful it might actually be on someone’s “commission”…

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guest blog by Grace Bonney 7

extras

did anyone else watch extras last night? ricky gervais is phenomenal. i’ve now found a new way to worship at the altar of gervais: every sunday night at 10:30. extras is amazing.

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