we just got home yesterday and i’m catching up on emails- d*s won’t kick back in until tuesday but i thought some of us might need good reading on new year’s day. nothing like recovering from a fun night out by relaxing and reading up on a fun new design blog. bloesem is a new…
2006
Saturday December 30th, 2006
Friday December 22nd, 2006
happy holidays
the holidays are here and i just wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday and best wishes for a wonderful new year. it’s been such a wonderful year here at d*s and i wanted to thank everyone for reading and their continued support. it’s truly been an honor to work with and talk to…
Thursday December 21st, 2006
cavern home podcast
as something of a wallpaper fanatic, i’ve followed the recent resurgence in wall decor with great interest. from wall decals to wallpaper i’ve kept an eager eye on emerging designers in this field, anxious to see how people would reinterpret such a classic medium. cavern home was one of the first companies i took note…
Wednesday December 20th, 2006
on the road…
happy holidays everyone- today i’m headed south on a train to va beach to see my family. i’ll be posting a new podcast later this afternoon (around 3 or 4) but i’ll be editing the sound on the train so it won’t go live until i’m home with an internet connection. i’ll have a few…
chirp chirp
not a home product, i know…but i love them. bird jewelry from EliandRa at etsy…
les louisettes
new from les louisettes- wall, glass and floor decals just in time for new year’s decorating (i always de-clutter and redecorate over the holidays). i absolutely love the way the decals look on the floor. available at sprout home in chicago (they aren’t online right now but just give them a ring, tara and her…
french vogue
many thanks to scott at the sartorialist for the shout out in french vogue. merci beaucoup, scott.
terrariums by paula hayes
too beautiful not to post….terrariums by paula hayes via atny.
sarah cihat
brooklyn designer sarah cihat just sent over some custom pieces she created exclusively for the future perfect. they’re fresh out of the kiln and ready to buy. click here to contact the future perfect for pricing on individual pieces. [thanks sarah!] [minor christmas emergency so i’ve got to run out for some errands…be back tomorrow…
essimar
beautiful silkscreened cards by esther mar of essimar. i love the rounded edges and mix of bright color and texture…perfect for a unique holiay thank-you card. click here for more info and to contact essimar for orders. [thanks, esther!]
Tuesday December 19th, 2006
d*s shop: update
donna jo brady at re-surface design decided to run a little holiday special at the d*s shop- for the rest of the december shop run she’ll be offering a fresh new design at a special discounted price. the lamps are available right here for $60 each and have a fresh new textile pattern on a…
lost bird found
sara jenson’s pomegranate bags were a huge hit in the shop this month so i was thrilled when she emailed today with new designs. sara is selling her gorgeous pomengranate designs via her site, lost bird found. the pomegranate pattern comes in canvas bag, small pouch, large tote, apron and as canvas fabric. each one…
amanda kavanagh
i first met artist amanda kavanagh through my dad- they were flickr photo buddies and from the moment he showed me her work i was hooked. amanda lives in brooklyn with her husband and creates beautiful paintings from her home near prospect park. i’ve always loved the sort of ethereal moods she creates in her…
oh china by fifty-eight b
lorraine from design studio fifty-eight b sent over this beautiful new vase called “oh china”. the oh china vase is made from silver and gold plated spools of colorful thread. the effect is simple but modern and the thread is such a nice pop of color. fifty-eight b has a great collection of furniture as…
stitchella
after yetserday’s ipod cozies i got tons of requests for more handmade versions. these cozies from stitchella on etsy were too cute to pass up. each handmade felt case is perfect for an ipod nano or cell phone case and has a recycled button closure to keep your gadget from falling out. the final touch…
marimekko
i’m so happy i found my carrie bradshaw curtains at marimekko and it looks like their winter collection now includes a similar pattern called kirgiisi designed by maija isola and kristina isola. kirgiisi comes in a very holiday friendly palette of rich red and green and a muted tan and white variety. any of the…
Monday December 18th, 2006
new from cavern
cavern home has released a new colorway called “snow” in their blackbird line. “snow” is fun, modern and perfect for adding a little pattern to your life. click here for the full collection from cavern home and to place an order. [ps: stay tuned for a podcast with cavern home later this week]
osborne + little
pretty patterns for friday: wallpaper from the new tara collection by osborne + little.
ipod cozies
i love handmade ipod covers. i don’t own an ipod but if i did i’d want to keep it snuggly in something like this- handmade felt ipod covers by suezybees at etsy. $18 right here. [update: they seem to be sold out- but there are similar products available on her site...]
a (pretty) cup of joe
i wish more coffee houses invested in pretty take-out coffee cups. these clever cups were designed by gina triplett for the last drop coffee house in philly. too cute to pass up. have a cute local cup to share? send an email and i’ll post the results here. i’ve heard some shops in chicago have…
