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Cool Stuff: Frazier & Wing Paper Mobiles
04/11/2008, 10:13 | Original Site: More Ways to Waste Tim
These paper mobiles are such a pretty way to bring color and dimension to a dead corner or to add movement in front of a window, where they'll flutter gently in the breeze.
The delicate mobiles from Portland's Frazier & Wing are made to order by owner Heather Frazier, who cuts each shape by hand from artist's paper or recycled magazine pages before stringing them with clear monofilament from a Plexiglas disc.
The colored mobiles come in three sizes: 5.5 by 28 inches ($85), 7 by 38 inches ($150), and 7 by 72 inches ($200).
The white mobiles are available in two sizes -- 5.5 by 30 inches ($95) and 7 by 38 inches ($150) -- with a choice of six accent colors: green, brown, red, blue, lavender, and coral.
See all of the lovely mobile designs in Frazier & Wing's online shop.Midsummer 2008
06/22/2008, 20:41 | Original Site: Karin's Style BlogHave I Been Under a Rock??
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: The Peak of Chic
. I loved Yeoward's first book Perfect Tables as it has provided me of lots of inspiration for styling my table.According to the publisher, the book will feature 21 table settings AND menus, including Breakfast for Two and a Boating Lunch. Reminds me of my beloved Tiffany Gourmet Cookbook
and Tiffany Taste from the 1980s!49. The Kingsway
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: let your creativity .... FLOW
Edward and I used to live in Etobicoke, just minutes away from The Kingsway before we moved out into the burbs. We would drive down the old neighbourhood and just stare at the fantastic homes standing along the side of the roads. I lived my whole life in Toronto but never have I been so drawn to a specific neighbourhood. We would park on Bloor St and walk around the town pick up the best croissants at the local french bakery, fruits from the vendors and sipping on a star bucks coffee we decided one day that this would be our future neighbourhood - the neighbourhood we would raise our kids in.
So, recently I started doing a little research on The Kingsway.
The Kingsway is situated on former Clergy Reserve lands that were deeded to the Church of England in the early 1800s. The church leased this property to farmers until 1908 when it was acquired by Robert Home Smith, the visionary who planned The Kingsway neighbourhood.
Home Smith and Company began marketing this subdivision in 1912. However the sale of homes in The Kingsway was stalled by the outbreak of World War I.
Home Smith's motto for The Kingsway was "a little bit of England far from England". His lofty ideal was to establish an English-style garden suburb of the highest integrity and beauty. It is Robert Home Smith's legacy that The Kingsway endures today as one Toronto's finest neighbourhoods.
This well planned community was designed for families. The houses and properties are a good size, the streets are pedestrian friendly, and the schools, shopping, churches, and recreation are all within walking distance. These houses were built between 1924 and 1947 and include some of the finest examples of Old English classical and vernacular architecture in Toronto.
Many houses in The Kingway feature handsome stone exteriors, intricate tapestry brick patterns, and elaborate stucco and half timbering designs. These homes also feature solid oak doors, leaded glass windows, fanciful bay and oriel windows, and decorative wrought iron railings and porch lamps.
Now that I just gave you an entire history lesson on The Kingsway, there are the great original English style homes built by Robert Home Smith that we fell in love with!
images by Ettml
Kerf, Mid-Century Style Made Today
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Design Mind
Kerf Design is a custom furniture and cabinet shop making company, committed to environmental responsibility through the use of sustainable materials and methods. They specialize in building modern cabinets and freestanding furniture out of plywood and plastic laminate. Their work has a wonderful mid-century modern feel that will work in any modern interior.Jelly Jewels
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Hue
Soft Gems are squishy faux gems, originally used for costume jewelry, but now utilized for interior treatments. 
How cool is this panel from Philadelphia's Pod Restaurant? Has anyone been here? The site looks very futuristic and artsy.
What I like is the versatility of the product; here it is used for lamp columns.My question, as a color fanatic, is: are the gem hues customizable to your specific needs? Not that I don't love the orange, pink, yellow and green palette. But what if someone wanted a cool blue palette, or all purple and reds?
How would you use these flexible panels full of colorful orbs?
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Wearing Different Hats
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: style court
I don't know who was the first to experiment with it -- perhaps an antique shop owner tried it in the beginning -- but over the years quite a few designers and tastemakers have added a whimsical touch to statuary by tossing on a hat. The interesting part is looking at the various styles chosen.
Shown at top, Mrya Hoefer's take as seen in San Francisco Style (Chronicle Books, 2004) followed by Mr. Hadley's creative styling as seen in Albert Hadley: The Story of America's Preeminent Interior Designer
(Rizzoli, 2004).
Chicago-based historian Bart Swindall did something personal by opting for a utilitarian hard hat that speaks to a former job. (O at Home, Fall 2008). Be sure to pick up the magazine and see his chic apartment inspired by vintage House & Garden's and iconic rooms of the past. Photography by Roland Bello.
Olympian-worthy wreaths for the holidays at Courtnay Daniels' residence. Design by Suzanne Rheinstein and Associates (Southern Accents, November 2002).
And Sara Ruffin Costello's laid-back elegance -- a dapper addition to this bust. Photo by Paul Costello, as seen in Domino.
Pure Jonathan Adler as seen in My Prescription for Anti-Depressive Living.
Figures to be treated with more reverence, the First Emperor's terracotta army, are headed to Atlanta. Over 100 works from the ongoing archaeological excavation in China will be on view at the High, November 16 through April 19, 2009. The exhibition is a landmark event for the museum since such a complete group of warrior figures has never before been loaned to the U.S. My tickets are already safely tucked away.
First Emperor images courtesy the High Museum of Art.dala häst och tupp
03/17/2008, 02:42 | Original Site: red.house
: : these guys are my inspiration right now. maybe I'll have some more time to spend on my patterns this week.weekly wrap up + before & after cabinet
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Design*Sponge
my parents just arrived from virginia beach so i’m off to indulge in some family fun and away-from-the-computer time. i hope you all have a fantastic weekend and i’ll see you on monday! until then, i wanted to leave you with a fantastic before & after from conn and john in hawaii (you might remember their gorgeous island sneak peek from june). conn and john found this old stainless steel medicine/dental tool cabinet years ago at the 26th street flea market in nyc. after picking it up for $35 it was stripped of its pale hospital green finish and kept a plain stainless steel. but as conn says “[when] we moved to maui the elements took over and my inspiration was to turn it into a rothko painting”. as luck would have it all three paints conn needed were on sale (2 for $4) so he sanded it down with steel wool, applied three coats of each color and voila! a $10 makeover. thanks to conn and john for sharing!
- anne’s regional roundup: brisbane and additional australian links and artists
- diy wednesdays: homegrown honey video
- new sneak peeks: spruce austin, jill malek, and uhuru design
- before & after: summer’s chair
- must see of the week: patterns from allan the gallant
- paper genius: zoe bradley’s paper sculptures at kate’s paperie
- furniture: new upholstered chairs at chairloom
- misc: new artwork (key prints) from dallas shaw, calling cards from avie designs, faux bois wingchair, zig zag towels, sculptural white lamps, new prints from good shape design
- new ceramics: ceramics from mudpuppy, ceramics from lisa bengtsson
The Water Cube
02/04/2008, 05:57 | Original Site: k style
I really, really want to go here. And yes that means I would love to to go to the summer olympics in Beijing but even more I would LOVE to swim with my underwater ipod in the breathtaking new Aqua Center, "The Water Cube" which has to be one of the more spectacular venues ever to come out of an Olympics. Leave it to the Chinese to be way ahead of the curve. love, love this, kWIRED NextFest - Chicago
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Hatch: The Design Public® BloIf you are in the Chicago area and/or are a design/innovation/tech junkie, the WIRED NextFest event in Chicago’s Millennium Park may be right up your alley. From what I have seen the event has a lot of groundbreaking design work that could potentially foreshadow what we’ll be seeing and using in the not so distant future. Some of the highlights include “advances in sustainable design, next generation healthcare, interactive art and games, and humanoid robotics.”
A few pieces to wet your whistle:
“Don’t just sit - Hoverit”…
“Don’t just sit - Hoverit” is the slogan of a two-person British design team who proclaim this chair to be “the first in a series of magnetic hover furniture.” The design visually reminds me of a mix between the hover board scene from Back to the Future and a dental chair, but the Hoverit team says the experience is “more like floating than sitting.” Hmmm. I would hope so since the plastic doesn’t look too inviting. If the plastic scares you away, the designers say the magnetic forces beneath the persons body weight makes for a different feel than what we find in normal “earth-bound” rigid plastic chairs. I’ll believe it when I hover it (hahaha).
Then there is the HumanCar:
We go from Back to the Future (dental style) to The Flintstones. The “HumanCar” is touted as being an eco-loving carpooler’s dream come true. Four seats and a roof provide a measure of comfort, and four rowing handles (for human-powered battery charging) provide the power. I guess this is better than Fred’s foot powered car, yeah?
The WIRED NextFest event begins September 27th and ends October 12th. For all the details go to www.wirednextfest.com
My wonderful news
05/12/2008, 16:27 | Original Site: Belle Vivir
Images above Milkos the cow and Boys/girls Romper. Aren't they adorable?
The Hospitable Guest Room: Vogue's Guide Circa 1969
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: style court
According to Vogue's Book of Etiquette and Good Manners, 1969, "A guest room should, above all, look welcoming. It should have that indefinable quality of aliveness, rather than emptiness. It should somehow suggest that it is accustomed to making visitors happy and is not a seldom-used 'spare' room. A hospitable guest room is essentially gay, and completely comfortable."
"A tall order, you may say, but you can have a lot of fun filling it." Like many decorators today, the book says go with the mad wallpaper or print fabric you love but could not abide for more than a month. Your temporary guests will enjoy the change of pace and sense of adventure.
Vogue prefers two twin beds in a guest room with a generously scaled night table between the two. Each bed should have one very soft pillow and one firm.
The lamp should be very easy to reach, and easy to read by without strain. If the floor is not carpeted, provide plush bedside rugs.
Don't forget the filled cigarette box, ashtrays and matches.
A clock with a quiet tick, a pin cushion and sewing kit, a well-lighted mirror for makeup and a full length mirror too.
A good, "brisk" book of fairly new short stories, a carafe of ice water with two glasses, and always fresh flowers.
Also include:
A chest of drawers with at least the top two largest drawers left empty.
Half a closet pole
A closet shelf
A pretty luggage rack -- not Hotel-ish
A couple of chairs, "Guests should not have to sit on the bed to read or file their nails."
A variety of wooden hangers
Shades, shutters or lined curtains that block out light
Biscuits or fruit "can be appreciated."
Facial tissues
And, Vogue says, if you live near the water or have a pool, tuck some whimsical straw hats or Japanese paper parasols in the closet.
I think I have a lot of work a head of me.
Credits:
Bedroom one, Chloe Warner
Bedroom two, Kate Spade
Bedroom three, Kate Spade's guest room courtesy M. A. Belle, via Town & Country
Bedroom four, (images four through six) Peter Dunham
Bedroom five via Domino
Clock is from High Street Market
Carafe and glasses are from Park Avenue Gifts
Fashion Week Daily
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Landfair Furniture (Blog)Mike particularly liked the idea that short skirts are still in. He thinks that means the stock market will stay high and his eyes low.
This little number is from Hervé Léger by Max Azria.
He took the bandage dress and pushed forward. Aside from the iconic cinched mini, this season brought forth innovative fabrics, geometric color blocking and leather. A beaded one-shoulder minidress glistened on the runway.Among those attending in the front row were Kate Mara, Joy Bryant, Maria Sharapova, Lou Doillon and Michelle Trachtenberg.
For more about color and style, mark your calendars for Color Pulse 2010, featuring Doty Horn, Benjamin Moore's Director of Color Design, on October 1st at the George Morlan arena at the Northwest Design Centerfrom 5:30 to 8:00.
We suggest you email your intent to attend as early as possible to portlandcolor@benjaminmoore.com.
Bev & Mike
Landfair Furniture + Design Gallery
Life is Beautiful
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Design Milk
What a great pillow by Nate Williams. Check out more of his art here.
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Gourmet Tablesettings
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: The Peak of Chic
Well, time got away from me yesterday so I don't have a proper post for you today. But no matter how busy we are, we can always take the time to pore over a few beautiful images. Let's see how some of our favorite designers and style-setters set their tables circa 1992. (All images from The Tiffany Gourmet Cookbook
Countess Alba Giannelli-Viscardi
Anoushka Hempel
Comtesse Sheila de Rochambeau
Valentino
Bill Blass
Maxime de la Falaise
Beaton's Far East
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: style court
I used to be the girl with many handbags, now I'm the woman with many first edition books. Brace yourselves for a possible flurry of posts related to Cecil Beaton's Far East because I just ordered a copy from Paris Hotel Boutique. Isn't the cover striking? I'm anxious to learn more about the pattern.Most people are familiar with Beaton as the fashion photographer for Vogue, and as the costume and set designer for films such as My Fair Lady. But during World War II he was assigned by the British Ministry of Information to cover the war in the Middle and Far East. Apparently the assignment was a good idea; not only are Beaton's pictures of India, Burma, and China widely respected, his writing about the historic turning point is said to be superb. I'm also looking forward to seeing his sketches.
Furniture: Ikea PS Ellan Rocker
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: RemodelistaFrom Sarah:
We’ve had our eye on the Ikea PS Ellan Rocker for a while now; we especially love the way it looks as a suite of outdoor dining chairs at Brooklyn designer David Weeks’ upstate New York farmhouse. Made of wood plastic composite, the rocker costs $39.99. Via Cookie Magazine.
Modern Economy - Portland
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: designer's libraryWe've been super busy preparing for the Modern Economy multi-designer sample sale coming up in less than two weeks in Portland, Oregon. If you live there or happening to be visiting, please come to the sale. (Prices will be marked down up to 75% off retail!) Here are the details:
Modern Economy Sample Sale
10:30am to 3pm
Saturday, July 19, 2008
The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel
403 SW 10th and Stark
Portland, OR
Also, here's an update on some of the new designers and stores that will be participating this sale.
Danish-designed patterns and designs for your wall from Ferm Living.
Clothpony's hip, adorable girl's clothing.
Olio United, a local Portland shop, will be bringing a variety of clothes and home accessories.
Gorgeous cards and notebooks from Nantaka Joy.
Tina Frey's home accesories and jewelry made of resin.
Well-designed, eco goods from Josh Jakus.
Nature-inspired notebooks from Jill Bliss.
Unique pottery for plants from Portland store, Life + Limb.
Emma Gardner's luxurious wool throws.
Plant and sea life-inspired wall art from Jefdesigns.
to the point
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: studio wellspring
simple, beautiful.lovely art by daniel eatock ~ it's made by repeatedly balancing a single sheet of paper on the nibs of pantone pens.
also, his website's statement of purpose is pretty darn brilliant too:Rainbow of room hues
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Hue
"Theatrical color can distract from flaws. Confederate Red draws the eye from the unassuming laminate cabinets in this rental kitchen."Be sure to read the little description next to each picture- it's useful to read about the effect they were looking to achieve, or the specific challenges of a particular color.
Entryways To Your Home
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Design Mind
The most obvious issue when decorating your homes entryway is it's the first thing your guests will see when they enter. What statement do you want it to make? It's the precursor space for all others in your home. A high impact piece of art or furniture can make this space spectacular. But of equal importance are several other issues. Do you use your main entryway to exit and enter your home? Do you need storage there for your keys, mail, hats...? How much foot traffic and mess will come through your entryway and how hearty does the floor surface need to be? Do you need a mirror to make sure you're presentable on your way out? All of the answers to these questions will help you decide how to design and decorate this space. Here are a few examples that fit not only a great looking entry space but the individual needs of it's owner.Hansen Eco Hardwood Bathrooms
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: Design Mind
I love the look of Hansen's eco hardwood. These bathroom sinks are pure modern with a great organic purity. Simple lines look wonderful with this rich wood grain. All product are hand built by cabinet makers using eco-friendly Danish hardwoods. They do great kitchens as well.Steven Radazzo
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: desire to inspire
Magical is the word that came to mind when I viewed Steven Randazzo's portfolio. Rooms are captured showing all their personality and simplicity is celebrated. If they're quirky then Steven's photos distill that too and bring you into a space that is in some cases voluptuous, in others quiet and strong. His travel portfolio is full of fabulous photos of ordinary beauty.
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A Worldly Mix
00/00/0000, 00:00 | Original Site: style court
Something about this vignette grabbed my attention. The homeowner, Teresa Ginori, has on her rustic Italian property an abundance of enormous wild hydrangea bushes. So she has plenty to bring inside. I love the contrast of the fresh greenish-white flowers juxtaposed with the black lacquered Asian chest and the silver candlesticks.The punch though seems to come from the zebra portrait. When I saw it I was reminded of the famous Scalamandre wallpaper.
[Image is from Italian Country Living]
Be sure to also see this safari animal holiday card by Kate Spade for Crane.