I’m kind of digging the new tableware collection from Swedish design team, FORM US WITH LOVE for Sagaform. It’s complete kitsch – but well executed and so over the top that it works. Oars as salad tongs? Check. Lighthouse Carafe? Check. Buoys as salt and pepper shakers?! Check. Now, if only I had a beach [...]
Archive for February, 2009
I’m on a boat!
Posted in Homewares, Shop, tagged FORM US WITH LOVE, Sagaform on February 26, 2009 | 2 Comments »
One Expensive Chair
Posted in Furniture, News, tagged Eileen Gray on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yves Saint Laurents prized Eileen Gray leather ‘Dragons’ armchair went for 21.9 million euros (£19.4 million / $28 million) at Christies – a record for a work of 20th-century design at auction. I’d never heard of Eileen Gray – but now realize she’s the designer of the iconic circular glass E-1027 table. That is one [...]
Antelope Print
Posted in Art, Gifts, Illustration, Shop, tagged Here and Now, Lucie Sheridan on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
There’s something I really like about this limited edition Antelope screen print by Lucie Sheridan at Here and Now. I’m on a spending freeze, so sadly not for me – but anyone in the market for dancing antelopes, get in there!
Photographer Kevin Mackintosh
Posted in Inspirational, Photography, tagged Kevin Mackintosh on February 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It’s been a busy day so I thought I’d just quickly share some fantastically romantic images by photographer Kevin Mackintosh. I particularly love the necklace made from crockery and the paper dress at the end. There are many many more where these came from… Enjoy!
Blue Blue, Blue Green
Posted in Furniture, Trends, tagged Casamania, Jonathan Adler, Porro on February 24, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Has anyone else noticed a particular blue palette trend? It’s a combination of pale blues with blue green (teal and turquoise in particular). Maybe I’m just imagining it – but I feel like I’ve seen it a few places now. Here’s a few I found from Pierro Lissoni for Porro, Maarten de Ceulaer for Casamania [...]
The Sliding House
Posted in Architecture, Inspirational, tagged dRMM, Wallpaper on February 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The ‘Sliding House’ in Suffolk designed by the folks at dRMM blows my mind. It is a true feat of engineering – a building that can change shape to suit the seasons. (It comes OUT!) The best way to get your head around how it works is this nice little film from Wallpaper, although there [...]
Michelle Armas Prints for Sale
Posted in Art, Gifts, Inspirational, Shop, tagged Design for Mankind, Michelle Armas, The Shiny Squirrel on February 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I know I’ve been a bit heavy on the art front lately – but Design for Mankind tipped me off to these wonderfully colourful Michelle Armas prints on sale at The Shiny Squirrel. $25 – I couldn’t resist sharing!
New Nigel Peake Book
Posted in Art, Gifts, Illustration, Shop, tagged Nigel Peake on February 19, 2009 | 2 Comments »
There’s a cool new Nigel Peake book called ‘Ghost Houses’ available here and here – inspired by a recent trip to Philadelphia. £10 – a steal! And anything Philly is alright by me.
Carolin Loebbert at Bongout
Posted in Art, Illustration, Inspirational, tagged Bongout, Carolin Loebbert on February 18, 2009 | 6 Comments »
Keeping on the theme of my fantastic Berlin trip – enjoy these paintings currently appearing at the Bongout Showroom by artist/illustrator Carolin Loebbert. She clearly has a morbid fascination with birds!
in’t Veld Chocolate
Posted in Food, Gifts, tagged in't Veld on February 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
My friend Lee took me to the in’t Veld chocolatier in Berlin this past weekend. (Thanks Lee!) This place has it down – a lovely shop, delicious chocolates… and fantastic packaging. Each box comes with three perfectly sized thin bars. We sampled such delights as white chocolate with goats milk, salt and honey, goats milk [...]
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