the holiday season is just zooming by so today i’m heading out with the winterns to check out the holiday decorations in manhattan- the city is always so pretty when the lights are up and everything seems to glow. in addition to holiday decorations, ny is full of great holiday sales this weekend. so if you’re in the area head over to my neighborhood on saturday to check out the designer holiday trunk sale at the bell house (lotta, hable, deadly squire and much more). also, there’s a fantastic holiday sale taking place at lorena barrezueta‘s studio in williamsburg- click here for more details. and of course there’s gifted at the brooklyn flea and a new artisan show in ditmas park to see. i’m off to soak up some holiday cheer before the season is over so i hope you all have a wonderful weekend. i’ll be back on monday with more sneak peeks and some great new podcasts from our winter interns.
[images above and below are from mokum textiles' gorgeous new 13-pattern dauphine collection. click here to find a showroom close to you. i am totally crazy about that blue pattern above.]
- must-read post of the week: design by the book, episode two!
- podcast: winter intern des’ podcast with screech owl design
- new sneak peeks: catherine weis, diane crespo and karin schaefer, dutch canal home by uxus, beklina, wayne pate’s home office, maria vettese of port2port press
- new diy projects: terrarium party favors, chinese papercut spice jars, kate’s illuminated canvas light, kayte’s nature centerpiece, trader joe’s gift tags
- new guides: omaha, nebraska city guide
- new e-shops: shop horne, mod green pod (new e-commerce), lost bird found e-shop
- textiles: loop by mio
- miscellaneous: activitea teabag danglers, yellow owl workshop art shows, london shop fronts, neue galerie gift ideas, ashley g porcelain designs, navaglow decorative packing tape, johnny and stacie woodgrain cards and coasters, oak leaves handmade terrariums, ceramics by mccheeks’ mayhem
- new recipe: caroline swift’s holiday cookies, brownies, and champagne sorbet!
42 Comments
I love me some mokum! The yellow chair is outstanding. Thanks for another great week!
That chair is amazing! Also is that a lamp made from a real tree branch..stunning. Where did that come from?
Gorgeous fabrics! The top one had me staring at it for several minutes already, I may be in love…
i am in love with all of this fabric. does anyone know an online distributer? I just searched and searched.. didn’t find anything! I am recovering chairs and I think something from mokum would be perfect!!
I look through all the show rooms but non really seemed to have the fabrics on the Mokum site!
That LAMP! Oh my goodness; it’s gorgeous. Can you provide any information on it?
The textiles are lovely, too, but the lamp took my breath away. Thank you.
I am in agreement with you (as usual) about the lovely chair and its darling fabric! But what really stands out to me is the LAMP! It is so fabulous. Do you have any idea where it is from?
I’m with Karen and Lauren – Must have that lamp! Tried to Google it, but came up with terrible variations on the theme. Help!
I have been looking for the right tree branch lamp, and the one shown here is it. I want it. The fabrics are also wonderful, and quite possibly what I’ve been looking for to reupholster some chairs.
I need that lamp as well! My google search came up with nothing :-( If anyone finds it, please post!
the yellooooowwww!!!! hearts and stars forever!
I concur with everyone else…that lamp is to die for…! Have a great weekend DS and thanks for the loads of inspiration…
Loved the library videos..
GT
Love love love LOVE that chair! It’s so bold – It looks amazing against the rich navy of the wall and the dark wood of the floor. I need it.
WOW. swoon. that first image is amazing, love that space!
The blue print on the chair. So amazing!!!!
Frida
One more vote for info on that lamp.
just a quick question. when you describe holiday “sales” that are going on, you’re not implying discounts, are you?
erica :several of these fairs will have products sold at a discounted rates.
on the lamp: i emailed mokum to see where they found the lamp.
Thank you for all the great inspiration ! R
absolutely gorgeous! those chairs are beautiful.
“I love lamp”
Sorry, couldn’t resist… but I am just dying to hear back about it. It’s gorgeous.
lamp!
chairs are pretty magnificent too.
mmmm… the ottoman and the pillows are gorgeous. too bad my kids would have them stained in 5 minutes….
Have a wonderful weekend, Grace! Thanks for all the beauty you add to the world – your blog is just amazing. (I just read your “about” section and was surprised to see you live in Brooklyn. I assumed you lived in CA, for some reason.) Thanks also for the great holiday guides – I’ve made several purchases based on your recommendations. (I did a gift guide about gifts of time /service.)
i ADORE those fabrics. and the colors! absolutely gorgeous.
I agree – must have info on the lamp!
Oooooh! Thos fabrics and those colours and those chairs! Mon dieu! A girl could really have her head turned looking at this blog! Thank you so much for putting up these wonderful pictures!
gorgeous!
happy holidays grace :)
I love these fabrics. I wish I could order them online.
I’m with everyone on the lamp… Gotta know where I can get one!
that tree lamp is lovely! thank you for sharing it with us!!
I absolutely LOVE that yellow chair! Both the fabric and the shape of the chair are beautiful, and it looks wonderful against the dark charcoal wall and rich brown floor and furniture. I’m moving in, wherever that is.
I love the lamp! Is so gorgeous!!!
those textiles are STUNNING.
Nice tree lamp!
The textiles are luscious…and the lamp, I so want it!!
check one more inquiry for the lamp. it’s amazing and it looks gorgeous with the softness of those textiles.
ditto on “i love lamp”
must have info PLEASE! :)
WOW the chairs are exquisite! And I don’t use that word lightly.
much awaited lamp info from mokum:
“The manufacturer is James Salmond Furniture in Australia. You can contact them via email at james@jamessalmondfurniture.com or by phone +61 2 9699 1661.”
Thank you for the lamp info.
I love your blog; it inspires me, and that is a great gift in this world. May you continue to be filled with inspiration, and to share it so generously. Happy Holidays!
Thankyou all so much for all of your positive comments about my Twig Lamp. As a designer this has been most encouraging for me. Just for your interest, the lamp design has been cast from real gum tree branches, with the final product being cast in bronze. Two elements that were foremost in directing the design were to have the shade cradled within the branches and secondly to add a quirkiness by having a branch grow up through the centre of the shade. Feel free to email me with any enquiries at james@jamessalmondfurniture.com.au
Hi everyone, I’m writing to you from the Mokum Design Studio in Sydney, Australia. I just wanted to say thanks for featuring us on such a cool blog and thank you so much for all the positive feedback! And stay tuned for the Mokum blog, coming soon….
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