while browsing urban outfitter’s new selections for the home i was surprised to see a series of mirrored furniture- and a brand new deluxe chandelier. it looks like urban is glamming it up a bit with pieces that resemble another company under their parent co’s umbrella- anthropologie. now, i haven’t seen these pieces in person…
more beautiful wool felt designs from illu stration’s mary-ann williams: the sconcigli daybed, sconcigli cushion and starlight lights made of 100% wool felt. you can find more information and view illu stration’s full collection right here. (you have to register to view the full site…i know, not fun)
just a quick reminder, if you have time , and haven’t done it already, i would be most appreciative if you could take a few minutes to fill out the d*s reader survey. it’s only once a year and four lucky readers will one of the follwing great prizes: a table from modernseed, a modern…
snazzy little porcelain napkin holders from dinner-ware. at only $8 a pop, these little guys are well worth checking out. available in 6 patterns (alphabet, star flowers, pinwheel, flowers, sunburst and mod dot), the napkin holders are available right here. enjoy (even on a budget)!
not neutral always has lovely dinner and barware that’s much more budget conscious than the lighting below. this new ribbon pattern is available in a jaunty red color that makes me want to invite the gang around for drinks at our place. if red’s a bit too much, try the icy white ribbon martini set…
i love pendant lights that remind me suspended raindrops, so this series (dubbed “the 14 series“) by designer omer arbel were right up my alley. available in 4 variations (from $244 to over $7k) the 14 series is also available for custom-designed installations. if the 14 series isn’t what you’re looking for check out these…
i’m a fan of both sparkling wine and nice packaging, so when the sofia minis came out, i had only one hurdle to face in enjoying them. sofia coppola. i’m just not a huge fan of hers (she always looks so mopey). but, despite that, i really like these little mini cans of champagne and…
thomas paul just emailed me a little leak of their newest collections to launch soon. these sea themed pillows are absolutely gorgeous- simple, sweet and wonderfully luxurious. i’m loving sea-inspired patterns these days (just wait till you see the new d*s look…). you can check out thomas paul right here, and i’ll be sure to…
today is the first day of the design*sponge reader survey! the survey will give me a better idea about everyone out there, and help me add/edit content so everyone has more of what they like and less of what they don’t. in addition, four lucky survey respondents will win fabulous prizes! so, PLEASE CLICK HERE…
my new cb2 catalog came in the mail yesterday and i was loving some of the new pieces. always modern, fun and clean, cb2′s selection stays true to crate and barrel’s look, but with a more contemporary twist. i’m always drawn to smaller, accessory-style pieces, but i was really pleased with their new “true low…
fun design contest for all of you creative types out there! clean design is looking for a great postcard design that celebrates simple, eco-friendly design. “As simple as it sounds, we believe that a significant first step in cutting print waste is to actually conceptualize and design printed media in an uncluttered direct way, so…
melt modern is the design team of matt proctor and aixé djelal. based in portland oregon, matt and aixé used recycled aluminum to create cast aluminum objects for the home and garden. each piece is hand poured and cast into the shape of bowls, table “runners” and even room dividers. i think these pieces would…
[the following quick post is from d*s reader, jan of poppytalk. jan found a new love in the furniture of jennifer scott...] “jennifer scott” began as a hobby for couple jennifer kakon and scott richler in 1999. the montreal based couple started making bracelets in their spare time as a diversion from their hectic careers….
d*s reader houri has a question for everyone out there…in her own words: “My fiance and I are in the process of furnishing our first place together– a one bedroom apartment in San Francisco with a fantastic view of the city. I’m getting pretty obsessive about choosing the color scheme so I took a photo…
starting next monday i’ll be posting a link to the survey of d*s readers on the site. generously sponsored by modernseed, sparkability, 2modern and now iluren, too! i’ll post a link on monday and FOUR (!) lucky survey respondents will win fabulous prizes! first place (to be determined by randomizing email addresses of entrants) will…
i’m a sucker for a good houndstooth, especially an updated version. this great design, called “nono chanel”, is by paper mills, a brooklyn based design studio run by two sisters who studied at the pennsylvania academy of art and the university of the arts. their handprinted papers are the perfect combination of rough and refined…
i tend to have a mild obsession with my cats. i just think they’re the greatest pets ever, like all pet parents do. so, i get happy when i find fun toys with which to spoil them. if you have cats you probably know the joy of a ping pong ball in the bathtub (keeps…
