i’ve written about british designer jocelyn warner before, but i wanted to add some of the gorgeous new photographs that are up on her website- they really give you a good feel for her wallpapers (that now come in lighting form, too!). her wallpapers are fresh, modern, elegant and definitely worth the splurge if you’re…
these guys just don’t stop! russell + hazel are always churning out amazing office products and accessories that i can’t help but scoop up- these limited edition patterned binders are $24 a piece at the r+h online shop. click here to buy or get more information- they’re too adorable to resist!
this idea could not be any cooler. i saw this post on frida’s blog, husmusen and she was kind enough to translate so we could take a look. here’s the skinny from frida: “Mc Donalds arranged a design competition in Sweden where people could send in designs for coffee mugs (paper) that will be launched…
orrefors consistently produces elegant, modern glass design. this diamond series by helén krantz is a beautiful faceted crystal series that lets the beauty of the form shine. you can find more info on the diamond collection, and other glass design from orrefors right here. [ps: i’m taking the day off tomorrow, so today will be…
lovely seaweed plates by john derian at lille. i love the first one on the left- it’s so cute and the color is fantastic. $176 at lille.
this just came to my inbox without much explanation, but i’m intrigued. nursing room o+ is a collection by nika zupanc debuting in milan this spring. i’m assuming it’s an “ironic” look at motherhood and the pieces involved in it. when i have more info, i’ll post it. but this is one heck of a…
furniture manufacturer lebello is full of fun designs for the spring and summer- their collections of outdoor furniture are colorful, modern and above all, fun. these two new pieces, the b chair and double hollow are perfect for throwing a sunny summer soiree. click here for more information and to find a retailer near you….
artist j. mendicino makes the most beautiful ceramics- i’ve written about her before, but she just launched these little cuties that are perfect for showcasing bright summer blooms. you can check out these designs, the bird vases, bird cut-outs and bubble vases right here and find a retailer close to you on the site. [prices…
d*s reader betsy has a pilates problem, well, a pilates studio problem. here are the details, maybe you guys have some suggestions for her sound problem. “Hi Designsponge, I love your blog. I have a 400 sq foot Pilates studio with ceilings that are 12 feet high. There is a huge echo in the place…
swedish native and charlottesville, va resident lotta helleberg is always designing beautiful home and personal accessories with a botanical theme. this season she added a new color to her running cedar pillow collection ($60-$90) and a gorgeous new plum colored viburnum bag ($58) that you just have to check out. click here for the full…
nothing like some fun summer napkins to get the party started. these fun, colorful numbers are from ikea and will only set you back $1.29- $1.99 a pack (in-store only). enjoy!
i know these are borderline (and some of you will say “definitely”) tacky, but i think used on a super cute porch with the right color scheme these silly little outdoor chairs from ikea could be fun. certainly a fun alternative to the butterfly chair, regular old plastic chairs or something more traditional. totally borderline,…
brooklyn’s sarah cihat just introduced some fun new plates to her rehabilitated dishware collection- this time abe lincoln, the spaceman and others get a little black and white treatment. super chic and fun. click here for more info and to find a retailer near you.
i wrote about these fun little stick-ems when they first launched, but they added some great new designs for 2006 and i just had to post them. schtickers are removable “sticker” covers that can be used on laptops and ipods- they’re a fun way to dress up your computer if that dell logo gets a…
well, it is meant for the bedroom- these cheeky bed linens by british designer kate storer take us back to the story of the birds and the bees. she’s got some racier sheets too if the insect/bird version isn’t saucy enough for you. click here for more bedding from the queen of fun sheets, kate…
ikea is fantastic for basic pieces that can be redone to fit your style and your home’s feel. this time i thought i’d check out their lighting and came across this cute $40 (!) three-armed chandelier that can be hardwired and hung over a bed, table or even in a bathroom for a little glam…
if you love snacks, you’ll love these bowls. whether its fruit, popcorn, olives or ice cream, your favorite snacks find themselves on the bottom of these cute melamine bowls at dutch by design, each around $9 right here. enjoy!
the designs at the danish crafts collection are just to beautiful to pass up. i thought i was finished, but then i saw these pieces. gorgeous porcelain ‘woody’ vases by anna carin dahl, colorful modern citrus squeezers by britt villadsen, colorful fused glass tealight holders and textile ‘stones’ by pernelle fagerlund that i’m just dying…
my favorite thing about design is its ability to illicit a positive reaction in someone. these pieces from the danish crafts collection just make me smile- they’re each beautiful and creative designs that definitely deserve a look. designs featured: painfully awesome mats/cushions, placemats with a delicate punched design and modern building blocks.
