spotted this little light the last time i was at rare device. sometimes you have a dark nook that needs a bit of shine and this teeny lamp is the perfect solution. designed by brooklyn’s re-surface design, the a-light comes in three shade patterns for $78 right here. enjoy! [while you’re there check out alyssa’s…
October, 2006
Friday October 27th, 2006
under foot: part deux
i’ve been looking for small rugs lately and i love these little patterned guys at urban outfitters. for $28 you can stash these little 3×5 numbers in front of the sink, in the bathroom, by the door or at the side of the bed. fun design for a pretty fun price. click here for the…
Subdued beauty
LOD is six people sharing a working space and showroom in central Stockholm. They all work with metal in various ways. I think there is subdued beauty in Tobias Birgersson’s tea ceremony set, I like the way the objects are laid out together and am especially fond of the spoon and the knife. Above and…
Glass from Denmark
There is a little discussion going on about Kuldeep Malhi’s work at Graces mention of my post from yesterday. It’s refreshing when objects invites the viewer to react in many different ways, don’t you think? I believe we all have our own personal style and I like when that individual style and personal preference is…
Thursday October 26th, 2006
port2port: card society
as if you needed another reason to join mav’s card society (my number one gift recommendation for the holidays) here are this month’s cards. inspired by fall foliage and feathers, this month’s designs speak for themselves. they’re so, so lovely. i’m finally warming up to the rich colors of fall…[thanks, mav!]click here for more info…
binth: one of a kind
suzanna at binth sent over their new one of a kind prints. each one comes matted, titled and signed. no two are alike and each one is available for $45 right here. [thanks, suzanna!]
new at velocity
can’t get enough of the owls and tree branches trend? check out these owls and porcelain logs from roost at velocity. you can choose from 5 different owls for $13-$40 and 4 porcelain logs for $22-$106 right here. enjoy
buttons and bowls
sometimes textile just grabs me- i love this button bowl at greener grass design. just the right amount of shine and texture. you can grab them in different sizes right here for $45-$96. while you’re there check out these cute etched botanical bowls and votives- $32-$72 right here.
michelle mason
michelle of michelle mason sent over some of her new work she recently showed in london. first is the pod low table- made from one solid sheet of white acrylic. second, the extra large leaf lampshade. i love her use of bold patterns. click here for more information on michelle mason.
kuldeep malhi
karin posted some really beautiful wall decorations on the guest blog today…click here to check them out.
phyllidae
jennifer at phyllidae sent over these lovely framed butterfly and insect displays. i’ve seen a million framed butterflies but the woodgrain behind these displays is a really nice, modern touch. prices range from $60-$150 and you can pick up your own display right here. it’s always nice to see a modern spin on a classic…
ornament swap
the holidays may be a few months off, but it’s time for another swap! nicole at freshly {blended} and cake+pie emailed about their fun ornament swap so i thought i’d share. who doesn’t want to get a fun ornament in the mail this season? click here for more info.
Lubna Chowdhary
It’s ceramics day here on the guest blog! These vibrant tiles comes from Lubna Chowdhary. The collection above is called target. A lot of Lubna’s work is done as commissions. Above is a public commission for Haringey Borough Council, London. Here’s another one, for a kitchen in a private home. Graphic black and white collection…
Kuldeep Malhi
The installation above is titled Blush and the inspiration comes from life and the pursuit of happiness, joy and pleasure. I think it looks just wonderful! Kuldeep Malhi works with ceramics in a textile or painterly way. The wallpieces are like woven tapestries in their tactile qualities and shades of colour. Above and below is…
Wednesday October 25th, 2006
embroidery in chelsea
while lugging my air mattress out of bed bath & beyond i was lured into the chelsea west elm by the smell of cinnamon (candles). it was right across the street so i tried to tell myself it was ok to stop in. low and behold i totally loved about a dozen pillows. yes, west…
area home podcast
today i’m speaking with anki spets, the designer behind the beautiful linens at area home. inspired by scandinavian traditions and influenced by her modern new york surroundings, anki creates beautiful bedding from her studio on varick street. it was fantastic to see all of her color boards and inspirational clippings laid out- i’m a big…
beef design
the website for this company seems to be down but these were too cute to pass up. susan at art esprit spotted these fun knitted traffic cone lamps on hidden art and i had to scoop them up (they’re made using recycled sweaters). i’m a sucker for anything knitted these days. click here for (a…
ivana helsinki
i love this new tray by ivana helinki at peek keep. all the fun of ivana’s patterns in an affordable, fun little accessory. $30 right here.
anthropologie
i was finishing some work for the inquirer this morning and loaded the anthropologie home page for some product info. swoon. the colors were too pretty to ignore. i’m finally getting my color sense back (i seem to have been unable to find a color that i love for almost an entire year) and have…
rachel salomon
every tuesday night i sit, glued to the laptop, waiting for the new tiny showcase print to pop up. i haven’t been in love with the last few weeks’ options but i jumped on this week’s design instantly. this beautiful print by rachel salomon uses such nice fall colors and is only $20. i love…
