We'll be carrying the halloween theme forward - here are owls. A more subtle way to get into the spirit. Owls are cute, owls are wise, now let's go... accessorize! CLOCKWISE: + brown owl boatneck tee, $28, circular accessories + fashionably folksy owl, $5.50, night owl paper goods + owl pillow, $48, areaware available through velocity art & design + night owl … [Read more...]
5 fall favorites
I love fall. It's one of the times that I get a sudden burst of creative energy. After lazy summer days, I feel excited about new projects and in looking for more designers to feature on the blog and add to the store. Here are 5 fall favorites from some new designers, well new to me! FEATURING (clockwise from top left): + wood and resin necklace, $80, modica + organic … [Read more...]
something blue
Here are some subtle blue accents...way to go on the movie homage with the name "cool hand luke" for the striped glass serving tray. CLOCKWISE (top left): : cool hand luke platter, $100, iFuse Solutions : bird votive, $9, maryink : felt coasters, $15, Abby Kelly through shana logic : linen napkins, $40/set of 4inleaf : placemats, modern twist … [Read more...]
walls talk
Sculptural. Textural. Whimsical. I especially like the eco-friendly recycled paper wall tiles from mio. The tiles add both color and texture in a space odyssey kind of way. Plus you can configure the tiles how you like....stick them up with double sided tape for flexibility or wallpaper paste for longevity. CLOCKWISE: : retro slats, $88, fold : ovals, $180, oras : … [Read more...]
reveal + conceal
There is something incredibly poetic about Nendo's Hanabi lamp shade featured in this months' Dwell. The lamp "blooms" with the warmth of the bulb. A design is so simple, yet so beautiful; when grouped, as for the 2006 Milan Salone, it is pure art. The "pillow", based on a Japanese anemone box, twists down to conceal treasures....or clutter. Beautiful & functional, I can … [Read more...]