March 6, 2010

FREDRICKS & MAE

They may not have much of a modern application, but Fredricks & Mae's handmade arrows are works of art unto themselves. All of their pieces are handmade from naturally molted feathers, thread, silk, wood, gold, and glass... so pretty and so unique. {Also available from Partners & Spade.}

March 5, 2010

HEATH SUMMER

Loving the sunny colors of Heath Ceramic's Summer 2010 line...such a bright welome to my inbox. {View more of the collection here... and to see just how much TLC goes into each piece, Heath has made a little video here.}

March 2, 2010

SMALL STAKES: THE BOOK


I am a huge fan of artist/graphic designer Jason Munn and was thrilled to see that he has published a book of his work: The Small Stakes Music Posters. Available on March 17, the book will include more than 150 of his prints designed for a seriously impressive list of musicians. Given my difficulty for choosing a favorite Jason Munn print, his book will be welcomed and inspiring addition to my library. {Available for pre-order here. Published by Chronicle Books.}

March 1, 2010

GREEN THUMB

I am working on developing my green thumb, and with spring on the verge and gardening goodies like these, I sure have the motivation... {1. Jamie Oliver chili plant seeds / 2. Knock Knock plant this pad / 3. branches (perfect for bringing a little spring inside) / 4. Terrain clam basket / 5. Muji garden multi-tool / 6. Perch plant pod / 7. Heath Ceramics vase / 8. Hunter wellies / 9. Burgon & Ball watering can}

February 25, 2010

MUMFORD & SONS

Have you heard of the English folk rock band Mumford & Sons? I have been listening to them for just a little while and am completely charmed by their instrumental sound. They also seem like pretty cool guys. I love this video for their song The Cave.

February 24, 2010

PROTRACTOR

I am loving these clever protractor door wedges by Offcut Design. {Also available at Design Museum Shop}

February 18, 2010

SUNDAY SUPPERS' PARIS

I am constantly impressed by Sunday Suppers... by their enchanting dinner parties, incredible meals, and especially by the beautiful photography and styling of Karen Mordechai. Her recent pictures of her trip to Paris (including a visit to the shop Merci, which is definitely on my list) were so gorgeous, it is hard to resist the urge to book a flight for the spring! {Images by Karen Mordechai}

February 16, 2010

BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE

Last weekend I headed up to San Francisco to see my valentine, to celebrate a friend's birthday, and to, of course, take in a few cups of SF's Blue Bottle Coffee. Blue Bottle is a coffee lover's dream... I won't pretend to understand the science (or the siphons) behind its rich deliciousness—all I know is that they make some serious coffee. And I am especially into their New Orleans iced coffee... {Image: Frankie Frankeny for Blue Bottle}

{Post script: Blue Bottle is going bicoastal and opening in Brooklyn...}

February 10, 2010

ORNAMENTALISM

I love this image of NYC fire escapes taken by the talented Irene Suchocki... the colors and textures are just so beautiful. More of her work can be viewed here, and prints are available in her etsy shop.

February 8, 2010

VILLAGE

I have loved the clever and ever so romantic For Like Ever poster by Village for so long... for a while it wasn't available, but I just noticed that it's back. Looks like it may be time to expand my graphic print collection even further...

WELL FRAMED

I am loving the images and layout of this well framed wall by graphic designer/illustrator Juan Leguizamon, featured on Desire to Inspire.

February 3, 2010

WEDGED

Is it spring yet? I am already counting down to longer days and sunny skies... and a chance to wear some incredibly fun shoes. These two pairs from Anthropologie are the best I've seen this season... {top: Sam Edelman Grevy's Wedges, bottom: Cynthia Vincent Caravan Platforms}

February 2, 2010

TERRARIUM

They are everywhere right now, but I still love these terrariums by Roost from Velocity in Seattle...

February 1, 2010

SAMANTHA ROBINSON

I am loving the handmade porcelain of Australian designer Samantha Robinson... especially her beautifully simple coffee cups (top). {Take a peek at her entire porcelain collection here}

January 31, 2010

ANNIE BETHANCOURT

Lately I have been listening to the music of up-and-coming Annie Bethancourt, and wow does she have a voice. Her album is called Three Hundred Suns and I especially like the feisty Dead Men Are Heavier Than Broken Hearts and the gospel track Glory, Hallelujah (I've Got Nothing)... beautiful. {Gig poster by Kristin Casaletto}

January 27, 2010

TRACY KENDALL

How cool is this Tracy Kendall cutlery wallpaper? Her wallpapers (some of which are 3-dimensional) are so different to any I've seen...

iPAD

Well, the news is official, Apple has released their long-awaited iPad... my boyfriend is on cloud 9. And I have to admit, I kinda want one! {image from Apple}

January 26, 2010

KITCHEN LOVE

I have had these images of Laura Aviva's kitchen saved for a while... I love the look of the dark charcoal walls and the wooden countertops. {images via design sponge}

January 25, 2010

HOMELOO

One of the most well designed everyday items I've seen in a while is this wooden LED alarm clock... available for just $28 from homeloo. I have been looking to replace my alarm clock (the bane of my existence) and think this little guy will be perfect. Now if only it could turn me into a morning person... {via svpply}

AMPERSAND

I am loving the very simple Ampersand Tumblr, which is basically just an ampersand a day. A click on the ampersand leads to the typeface. My kind of blog. {via iartu and swissmiss}

January 22, 2010

RAE DUNN

I'm not sure how I missed Rae Dunn's beautiful handmade ceramic fortune ornaments around the holidays...but am so happy to have found them now. Her entire shop is filled with perfect little hand-stamped ceramics...

January 21, 2010

MAST BROTHERS CHOCOLATE

Recently The Selby, the spot for lifestyle photographs of some of the most intriguing subjects, took a visit to Mast Brothers Chocolate in Brooklyn. I loved the peek into their factory, where the chocolates are handcrafted from cocoa beans that are roasted in house...and packaged beautifully to boot. {Images by Todd Selby}

January 20, 2010

RINCON

I am so excited to share today's print from 20x200... a beautiful photograph from my neck of the woods by Ian Baguskas entitled Rincon Artificial Island and Pipeline. I drive by this site often (it's just south of where I live) and feel he has captured it perfectly. Before this week of crazy storms we've been having, it was a week of some of the most beautiful sunsets... {View Ian's portfolio here}

January 19, 2010

HAND, PARIS

I am loving the little lighting and the blue walls at Hand restaurant in Paris... {image by Ambroise Tézenas, via ny times magazine}