designer leigh batnick of jezebel stationery made some beautiful holiday cards for the season, this one is my favorite. you can find more of leigh’s work right here. [thanks, leigh!]
designer leigh batnick of jezebel stationery made some beautiful holiday cards for the season, this one is my favorite. you can find more of leigh’s work right here. [thanks, leigh!]
the havana sofa is one huge hunk of furniture. with a huge base made of aluminum coated wood, it may be an unwieldy purchase, but i love how sleek it looks. makes me want to lie down and take a nap. you can find more info and purchase online right here.
dwr’s toto cube lamp provides a soft, ambient glow and can be used as a side table, small dining surface or makeshift coffee table/ottoman (holds up to 198 pounds). you can find more information and purchase online right here.
italian designer, luisa cevese’s ipod bag is a really gorgeous way to tote your music in style. best known for her work that utilizes scrap thread and material, cevese’s designs would certainly make for a unique holiday gift. available online at the moma design store.
bargain style magazine (a bh&g special interest pub) was kind enough to mention d*s in their “online gurus” piece in the winter 2005 issue. thanks, guys!
beautiful aubergine tablerunner from ona.com. hand-cut and sewn from broad-weave lithuanian linen, the runner has fringed borders and is machine washable. available online right here.
i love these simple, colorful carafes from roost. available for $17 online at relish.
lovely, simple sideboard made of painted solid steel. pricey ($849) but pretty, at the magazine.
urban outfitters is carrying a cute little colored furniture collection including a side table and tea table. both come in vivid colors like green, coral and electric yellow- perfect for adding some pop where it’s needed. i wish they were a bit cheaper than they are ($120 and $160), but they’re still fun pieces to…
cute little black scalloped stool at urban outfitters. for $28 you can grab a few of em and have some extra seating for poker night or an impromptou get-together. available online right here.
artist, jen corace makes the most adorable stationery. you can grab this kit at elsewares for $9 (10 sheets of recycled paper and 8 envelopes).
randi greenberg, metropolis’ new web editor was kind enough to include my top 5 products of the year in her “design-minded gift guide“. it was soo hard to narrow it down, but my favorites of the year were as follows: 1. hanna allijn’s geometric curtain 2. david wiseman’s pink faceted vase 3. patricia urquiola’s crocheted…
just a last minute reminder- the d*s/sparkability holiday decoration contest has been extended until tomorrow, tuesday, at 5 pm. so send photos of your best holiday decorations (indoor or out) right here. there are great prizes up for grabs! more details here. happy decorating!
francophiles rejoice, these parisian designs are actually affordable (all pieces are available for under $35). from their paris studio, the husband and wife team of taïr mercier create beautiful products with “classic french style” that are both affordable and fun. from placemats and plates to beautiful floral lamps, their collection is perfect for any room…
thank you to sarah bernard at new york magazine for featuring d*s (4th from the left in the middle row) in their “27 under 26″ story. it’s on page 50 of this week’s issue. thanks again to sarah and new york magazine and hi! to all the great “under 26′s” i got to meet. here’s…
d*s reader, graham passed along some work by design team, 366. the swiss design duo of sergio streun and vincent schertenleib run 366 and produce unique home goods that focus on using recycled and reused materials. their “bobby” decanter made quite a splash when it was introduced- with two spouts, it makes pouring water for…
i’ve long been a fan of portland based esque design. these beautiful pieces are all available at branch online in their “exquisite gifts” section. the “slumped vases“, made of recycled glass stock come in fuschia, blue or orange and start at #15. the water drop jugs (my favorite) start at $263 and are made of…
