This will be old news in 5...4...3...2... BUT, I thought I'd share it on this little blog-o-mine anyway.
It seems Target and Orla Kiely have teamed up in the latest designer/chain store coupling - and the fruits of this love affair will be ripe for the picking this February. So, if you want to get your hands on the goods, you might want to mark your calendars - because this stuff will sell out fast!
via Door Sixteen
Marimekko has unveiled their new Spring 2009 collection and I don't think you'll be disappointed! Lots of exciting new colors and patterns to delight the eye!
Check them out here and be sure to stop by AlwaysMod as more designs are added to the collection.
via marimekko blog
If you've got a thing for skeleton keys and wallpaper, then allow me to introduce you to the work of Dallas Shaw. This talented young artist has just released a fabulous new collection in collaboration with Given Campbell Wallpapers, featuring her original acrylic paintings. These pieces are playful and stylish - I love her bold use of color! I can imagine so many great spaces for this collection! Which one is your favorite? Is there a perfect spot in your home?
From her bio:
Dallas creates artwork for the young, stylish art enthusiast. Her fresh style has been largely influenced by the fashion and music industries where her masterful use of color results in fun, modern artwork that is ideal for sleek spaces.Check out more of her work at www.dallasshaw.com. Also, be sure to stop by her awesome blog for loads of art, design, and fashion inspiration! If you're interested in purchasing an original Dallas Shaw piece, click here for a list of online retailers.
If you're like myself (or my friend Megan), then you've got a bit of an obsession with Marimekko. And, if you're like myself or Megan, you'll be extra excited about this SALE from AlwaysMod, where Marimekko merchandise is on crazy clearance from now until January 16th. So, if you've had your eye on something Marimekko, head on over now because supplies are limited! I'm swooning over this serving tray, this umbrella, and this fabric. What strikes your fancy?
Robert Bronwasser, founder and director of Dutch design studio SMOOL, has a unique vision when it comes to product design. His products display a perfect balance between form and function, resulting in beautifully simple objects for the home. I am really in love with the Dip Vase, which is made of unbreakable vinyl.
What looks like several delicate, porcelain cylinders, arranged into a smooth, organic shape, is actually soft, unbreakable vinyl, formed with a dipmoulding technique. As a cohesive unit, water is held in the vase and distributed throughout the different parts.
Available from Generate Design for $119.
This is absolutely gorgeous.
This beautifully designed carafe/decanter is the brainchild of Swedish product designer Matilda Sundén Ringnér. The RainMan Decanter is available for purchase from Skruf Glassworks. [The site is in Swedish]
Paige Russell makes beautiful things. I am especially enamored with the lovely stoneware in her Spout collection.
This Parsons School of Design grad was named one of the "Top 20 young designers to watch out for" in the 2001 edition of Wallpaper magazine's Design Directory. Her work has also been featured in Interior Design, City, Bucks, and Inspired House magazines as well as the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum.
Check out her portfolio for more handsome wares and stop by her Etsy shop to get some for yourself (or a friend)!
