what better product to modernize than oreo’s? the childhood favorite is now covered in hip, modern graphics and available for $18.50 a pack at wishing fish. enjoy! (with milk)
what better product to modernize than oreo’s? the childhood favorite is now covered in hip, modern graphics and available for $18.50 a pack at wishing fish. enjoy! (with milk)
leave it to alessi to design the ultimate in cute pet bowls. cutesy? yes. fun? definitely. why not add a little whimsy to your pet’s feeding routine? $70 at the magazine (in teal, yellow and black).
this elegant “marli” bottle opener sure takes the art of opening beer bottles to a whole new level…$18 at the magazine.
fun little quiz for all your modern design buffs…if nothing else, fun way to kill time. [thanks, annemarie!]
[the following post is from d*s reader, jan and her lovely blog, poppytalk. thanks, jan!] With Thanksgiving in mind I just can’t pass up these stunning letterpress placecards from Sur la Table to dress up the holiday table. Dauphine Press has created these beautiful cards made using letterpress art. Ten cards in a slide-top tin….
i’m working on something and i’m trying to round up design pieces that feature feathers…however, i’m coming up a bit short. i’m trying to find a piece of large furniture, a rug, or some fabric that has a feather print. preferable a large piece of furniture, upholstered or not. does anyone have ANY ideas? i…
the talented lads of variegated inc have launched a fabulous new web boutique for the holidays. overflowing with holiday pillows, dog collars, aprons and napkins, not to mention sachets, tshirts and stockings, the site is a must-browse for all you gift-givers. you’re bound to find something for someone you love…my favorite is the maple leaf…
“glowing places” is an interesting design installation created by philips. designed as an investigation into people’s interaction with light in public spaces, glowing places resulted in plastic seating, embedded with LED strips and sensors. these sensors measure the presence of people over time and both the number of people sitting and the length of time…
created by australian designer, william rhodes, the echelon stackable wine rack is a simple, elegant way to store your stacks of vino. you can stand the single unit alone or cluster additional units to hold a maximum recommended height of 12 bottles. available online at the design store for $49.
simple. stunning. streamlined. the mono concave oil lamp is truly study in minimalism that lets form and function shine above ornamentation. the flame hovers over a brushed stainless steel bowl, casting the perfect lighting for a candlelit dinner or relaxing bath. available online at the design store. [via husmussen]
fun 3d wall tiles make for great christmas or hanukkah gifts [very one good bumblebee, eh katie?]. the sweet little fauna and flora tiles are handcrafted, painted and sealed by north carolina artist alena hennessy and available online right here. enjoy!
i can’t remember if i’ve done a full post on this or not yet…either way, thought it deserved one. modern pillow designer extraordinaire, thomas paul has thankfully come out with a line new line of affordable pillows called “teepee“. teepee is lower priced collection that’s perfect for those of us who love thomas paul’s trademark…
as the holidays creep closer and closer, it’s time to start thinking about gifts and your own christmas list. if bedding is on your list or someone elses, be sure to check out the gorgeous options available at pillows and throws. i’d never heard of the koko company bedding line, but i’m so glad i…
[the following post about svenskt tenn (a lifestyle company) was written by d*s reader, my berglund. thanks, my!] Last week Liberty, London’s foremost destination store, announced a collaboration with leading Swedish interior design brand Svenskt Tenn, taking place in the 3rd floor from November the 7th 2005. Liberty will be the first European Svenskt Tenn…
[the following post is by d*s reader, joy, whose blog, oh joy! is a must-read (esp for jewelry/fashion fans). full of lovely pictures to drool over...thanks, joy!] This weekend, I paid a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and craft for the permanent…
lovely bedding from matteo made of 100% egyptian cotton. the rough edge look might not be for everyone, but it’s got a lovely worn luxury look that i love. pillow, king and queen size duvet cover available in “greige” or “mud”. not pretty sounding colors, but they’re soft and subdued. available online right here.
conceived in the spring of 2005 by designer/stylist rosie brown and businessman ewan findlay, papa stour is a fantastic little online shop celebrating the best and brightest in scottish design. focusing mainly on small home products (linens, baskets, small tablegoods and extras like jewelry and scarves), papa stour has a wonderfully homespun feel to it,…
