there’s been a death in the family so i’ll be out of town tomorrow and friday. i’ll return monday morning (the d*s fall contest will be announced then). UPDATE: GRACE IS STUCK RENOVATING THE OFFICE TODAY AND HAS NO ACCESS TO A COMPUTER. SHE WILL BE BACK TOMORROW. AC
i’m a big fan of most everything studio ilse does. their furniture is that perfect mixture of glam and modern that makes me want to sell my tv for enough money to buy one of their pieces. but, in the meantime, i’m happy to look at their work and appreciate it in a window-shopping sort…
i love this chandelier. designed by marcel wanders for flos (and inspired by the work of achille castiglioni), the zeppelin lamp uses a gauzy, cocoon like material to create a truly unique lighting experience. more info at flos.
beautiful things at sprout home: colorful journals, my favorite urchin vases, simple test tube bud vases, a great modern bent ply pendant lamp, fun stick and peel gold head decals (for the punk/boy/girl in the family) and those beautiful bird decals from blik (i love the green, i’d previously only seen installation shots of the…
thank you cards by amy smyth…online right here.
[gorgeous new design mag, via psfk's blog] “Kilimanjaro is a new magazine from London printed on news print in a broad sheet style 680X480 and sold at posh places like the Tate Modern, Magma, Centre Pompidou and Colette in Paris and the New Museum in New York. It likes to bring together like-minded contributors stemming…
i like this electronic charger at dwr. i’m not very good at explaining tech stuff, so here’s the description from dwr: “The dual-function MultiPot Personal Electric Charger is the indispensable item for any owner of a cell phone, iPod or other rechargeable electronic device. Designed in the shape of a translucent bucket, the compact MultiPot…
jean and eieio press have come out with three great new holiday wrapping paper designs: plummy, posh and sonic neue. and there are gift cards to match! more info right here.
of super fantastic wallpaper. i was lucky enough to meet jean on my last trip to SF and can attest to her ultra- amazing graphic prowess and general inner-coolness. her work is phenomenal and now you can buy a set of her gorgeous wrapping paper (for a lovely, modern holiday) at dwr online. hooray, jean!
[great store review from d*s reader, joy. i write a design column for the philly inquirer, so i was psyched to read this- for those of you in philly, be sure to check out "open house"- it looks fantastic. thanks, joy!] OPEN HOUSE is my favorite home furnishings store in Philly. It’s a true gem…
cute little lehti throw pillows for $18.95 at wrapables.
[the following post is from d*s reader, joy, whose fantastic roundup of great modern bedding is a MUST-READ. you can check out joy's website right here. thanks, joy!] Here’s a look at some GREAT bedding out there right now. {Left to Right} Variegated bedding & pillows, Dwell Baby bedding, pillows by Variegated, Amenity duvet cover,…
[the following post is from d*s reader, jan, who runs a lovely blog called "poppy". jan will be contributing every other week or so on various design topics, from kitchen design to her favorite new products. thanks for your post, jan!] When i first saw this countertop dispenser from Zevro with the fruit loops inside,…
d*s reader, alexa passed along a link to her favorite home store in dc- muléh, so i thought i’d check it out. home to beautiful south east asian designs that focus on renewable materials, muléh has a unique collection that is a nice alternative to some of the slicker, more minimalist design boutiques out there….
adorable little wool animals with a fun animated cartoon to go with them. all five “characters” are available online right here. my favorite is “reddy”. [thanks, scott!]
i love these boda nova glass sets that come in a tube. easy to transport, perfect for gifts, these glasses come in a set of four in four different styles, ranging from $30-$40 a set. you can find more information right here. oh, and don’t forget to check out the gorgeous green transglass vases. not…
hgtv has launched a nationwide search for the next great design star, and it could be you. here are the details: “Anyone who is bursting with décor and design ideas and has a burning desire to be on TV will finally have the chance to make the passion for paint and romance with rooms pay…
every year i find myself longing to be able to attend all the fantastic design shows across the globe- but thankfully this year, lise, a d*s reader and design student (who makes beautiful work of her own!) was kind enough to attend the show in eindhoven and send me her favorites and some wonderful pics…
