I can’t believe design week is already here in NYC! We’re knee-deep in antiques at Brimfield right now, but as soon as we get back I’m diving into ICFF and all of the amazing new designs that will be launched there. Before I head to the Javits center, I wanted to show a sneak peek…
I will never forget the first time I saw a product designed by Molo. It was their incredible glass tea system and Softwall back in 2005 and I wrote about them like crazy. I’ve been following them loyally since then and have been so happy to see how successfully they’ve expanded to include a huge…
Among friends and even some casual acquaintances, I’m often considered the Wednesday Addams of the group. Not because I’m creepy and angry but because I’m most frequently decked out head to toe in black. Despite my complete and total love of hot pink and glitter, I typically dress like a stagehand. Owning a white cat makes…
Ever since I wrote about ABJ Glassworks back in August, I have been eying the incredible faceted lamp she designed. It wasn’t in production this summer, but there was a pretty tempting preview image on Ashley’s blog that’s been on my mind every since. Thankfully those gorgeous lamps are now in production! Ashley’s companion lamp…
On last week’s radio show, Amy and I talked about our top 10 trends in design and design blogging for 2012. Of all the trends we discussed, the geometric craze is my favorite. I still can’t get enough of all the clean lines and brass detailing, mostly because I have an equally intense obsession with…
With surface space at a minimum in most small apartments, lighting that hangs from above or on the walls is a real bonus. I’m always on the hunt for cute sconces and pendants, and with copper being my obsessive metal of the moment, these lights (which Amy found while looking for office sconces) are at…
I always get excited when artists collaborate with each other. When Portland’s Schoolhouse Electric first started doing artist editions, they proved they had a good eye for choosing partners, and their latest collaborative series is no different. Today, Schoolhouse Electric is launching a brand new line, the Victory Regalia Collection, with Christine Schmidt of Yellow…
In general, I don’t think the blogging world is fraught with intrigue and secrets, but if I were honest about my biggest (and most shameful) blogging secret, it would be that I sometimes don’t want to post the things I love the most. This applies mainly to handmade or vintage work because quantities are limited,…
Sometimes I’m really glad I don’t work in a coffee shop because the things I say while looking at my computer screen can be ridiculous. Last week I was clicking through ABC Home’s site and landed on a page with these geodesic pink lights and found myself saying “Helloooo, beautiful” before I could stop. Each…
We don’t often get to see the stars in Brooklyn because of all the light pollution. On the clearest nights, sometimes you can make out a few bright stars, but you typically have to leave the city to get a great view. The lack of a sparkly night sky makes me crave and covet anything…
One of the many ways in which my tiny hands fail me is their lack of dexterity for executing origami projects. I try and try again, but I end up getting frustrated and balling them up on the floor. So when I see it done well, I’m in awe. These beautiful lampshades are 100% handmade…
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found myself paying more attention to the functionality of objects. I live in a small space, so if something doesn’t serve at least two functions or have a small footprint, it doesn’t cross the threshold. However, every now and then I get totally swayed by something that falls firmly into…
After this week’s post on the Holt-Garza collection at Heath, I’ve got colorful stripes on the brain. Whether it’s in clothing or home goods, I still kind of want stripes on everything. I’ve gotten better at restraining myself, but these new kilim pieces at Le Souk are making it hard. The blankets, throws and pillows…
One of the nice things about having a new team member in the office (Hi, Max!) is having a fresh set of opinions, resources and inspirations. Max has suggested some great new blogs and artists lately, and yesterday he directed me to OneFortyThree, a great blog run by a seriously talented couple from Las Vegas….
I sometimes see great ideas in garbage bins, but something about NYC in the summer makes me want to stay away from anything found/salvaged because it feels like it’s covered in a thick layer of hot slime. Blech. Thankfully the team at Strand Design doesn’t have my fear of rummaging through reclaimed materials. They use…
Simple concepts often produce the most beautiful results. Designer Vasiliy Butenko created this Acorn lamp by wrapping cotton rope around a bottle. After the desired shape was formed, Vasiliy bonded all the layers and came up with a lamp design that has plenty of room for a bulb without an internal frame. I love using…
I’ll be honest, I’m always a little scared of DIY lamp kits. Mostly because I’m far handier with wood and a hammer than I am with anything electrical. But these simple kits from The Vitrine seem like a great way to dip my toes in the water. These DS Kits assemble in less than ten…
Aside from vintage wooden boxes and fabric, my biggest thrifting weakness is an antique demijohn. I own two that hold branches in my home, but I’m always looking for the perfect green shade to add to my collection. Terrain is carrying some beautiful demijohn pendants that would look gorgeous in just about any home. Hung…
Speaking of cool lighting, I love this new lighting project from Vasiliy Butenko. Vasiliy set out to create a “messy” form with a strict structure and came up with this aluminum design that has geometric “petals” blooming from the top of the lamp. I think Vasiliy really nailed the messy/structured concept, but you can click…
When summer rolls around all I want to do is hide in a cabin somewhere in the Catskills. Fresh air, the sound of streams and trees as far as the eye can see are all I need. Rental cabin decor tends to run the gamut from super kitschy (chainsaw-carved bears) to super moden, but I’ve…
