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Archive for October, 2008

“Geography Game”
Mixed Media on Panel by Jean Hess

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Pumpkins by Carolyne Roehm

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Real “Octopus Tentacle” earrings cast in sterling silver.  By OctopusME, available here.

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As a child, each time I put on a pair of mary jane shoes signified a special occasion.   To me black patent leather has always been synonymous with “dressing up.” Imagine our delight when we found this chic, shiny and well-priced bag during a recent buying trip!
The new patent leather pleated satchel from Baekgaard will [...]

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Feathers made quite a fashion statement this year.  Plumage adorned dresses, jackets, hats and headbands flew across countless runways.

But what has us really ruffled is NEST, the latest wallcovering collection from Schumacher.  Each panel is made entirely by hand using a plethora of humanely gathered feathers.  The unique textures and elaborate patterns created by these [...]

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It’s amazing how a well executed presentation scheme for “blankets” can greatly add to their appeal.  These brightly colored blankets designed by Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings for Thomas Eyck are smashing in their own right, but seen draped over modern furniture pieces makes them even more desirable.   The Colour Plaids series features blankets [...]

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“String Theory helps me to understand why seagulls exist”
2006 Gouache on paper by Carrie Marill

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“Night and Day” Cufflinks from Watts of London.

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There are some great bargains just waiting for you at Barneys online store.   If you adore the creative work of Adrienne Wong and Karin Spraggs of Superdeluxe NYC you are in luck, a limited collection of monogram paperweights and hand silkscreened correspondence cards are available at half-price.
Colorful melamine dinner and salad plates from Jill Fenichell [...]

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PC chocolate truffles from {Moonstruck Chocolate Co}.

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Growing up we had a pair of the green Cosco car seats like the ones featured in Tina Roth Eisenberg’s {SwissMiss} living room photo {via Design*Sponge}.  It is funny to think that I sat in that type of booster seat and am alive to write about it (not that my mother’s driving was that bad!)  [...]

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For the past three fall seasons we have made a bountiful collection of the Martha Stewart inspired Glittered Pumpkins. The girls always have a great time painting mini-pumpkins with glue and then going crazy with the glitter!  They love to deliver them to teachers and friends and have even mailed some to Gigi….

Image via {Martha [...]

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The above is a scanned image from I believe “House Beautiful” circa 2002.  Hopefully it will inspire your holiday tablescape design.  How fabulous is the artichoke arrangement?  enjoy hh

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“Vibrant in Violet”
ACEO original gouache painting by Karen Faulkner

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The collaboration between the New York Botanical Garden and Lunt Silversmiths has resulted in the most delightful table top and gift collection.

The three nature inspired lines – Flora, Fauna and Graphic Garden -  feature some of our favorite design elements like lattice work, chinoiserie and exotic birds and flowers.  The NYBG’s Rare Book Collection brought [...]

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For the same reason that Joy missed the season finale of Project Runway (go Phillies!), I managed to catch the re-run last night. Here are some stunning pieces from Leanne’s “wave” inspired collection.

Images via {NY Mag}

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The hand blown glass art takes center stage in this beautifully designed room by Mary Anne Smiley.
The glass pieces reminiscent of Dale Chihuly’s work, reminded me of a gift my ever thoughtful sister gave to the girls.  The Dale Chihuly Art Kit features an interactive book that guides the reader through Chihuly’s career while making [...]

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Via {Heals}

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This is a must see…

Highly acclaimed Norwegian photographer, Sølve Sundsbø has made his mark on the fashion world with his personal brand of style that incorporates many cutting edge techniques as well as pure photographic skills.
One of his latest projects, PERROQUET, featured a small, slender exotic beauty, not your typical high priced fashion model, but [...]

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Above is a small sampling of ceramic artist, Alison Swan’s work.   These hand-built sculptural objects are formed from “thinly rolled or pinched porcelain and stoneware clays decorated with stains, oxides, slips and glazes.”   The antique like qualities and suggestion of age and wear “give rise to imagined histories” for these found shoes.  enjoy [...]

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An affinity for wine and design, lead two Moms, Anya and Whitney to create a cheeky collection of letter pressed gift tags called – Popptags.

Images via {Popptags}
Source {NY Mag}

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“Through The Sieve”
Monoprint Linocut – Suzanne Holzworth
Worth It Studio

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When you open this Pandora’s Box, you will be transported to a surreal world where fanciful blooms and wicked creatures are adorned with diamonds and precious stones.

Parisian designer, Lydia Courteille’s jewelry will dazzle and delight you with unexpected beauty.  Each piece is a story waiting to be told.  Open the box here.
Digital Art Images by [...]

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We have been on the hunt for a sleek and compact home office work station. The Glenhilll chest by Hooker Furniture fits that bill with its stylish space-saving design.

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