Archive | November, 2008
Early Stocking Stuffers
Ever heard of the Eximious of London catalog? Neither had I until it arrived a couple days ago, offering up all sorts of pseudo-clubby goodness (monogrammed leather poker cases and such). I'm especially taken with these geometric wooden puzzles..
Continue reading...Harmonie Intérieure
6. November 2008
I’m always happy to hear from Fabien & Frédérique of Harmonie Intérieure , a French company that I’ve written about before who specialize in wall decals. I know, I know… wall decals. Ugh.
Continue reading...The Watercube Wins Australia’s Highest Architecture Award
6. November 2008
The Chinese National Aquatic Center, better known as the Watercube , recently won the most prestigious architecture award from the Australian Institute of Architecture ! Although not officially a cube, the incredible aquatics facility is the 2008 winner of the Jorn Utzon Award for International Architecture . The design and construction of the memorable facility was a collaboration between Australian firm PTW Architects , Chinese practices CSCEC and CCDI, and international firm Arup
Continue reading...Penguin Classics
6. November 2008
i’ve been spending the last few weeks deep in the new york public library working on our new joint video series (which launches next week!) so i’ve definitely got books on the brain. so i was excited to hear from coralie bickford-smith of penguin classics about these new pattern-inspired book covers
Continue reading...Modern hanging gardens
5. November 2008
When ac and i were walking along abbott kinney boulevard i snapped a shot of this fantastic hanging garden on the side of a building (anyone know which building this is? i couldn't find any signage out front). i love the way it combines beautiful organic plants with such a modern, industrial structure. it would be great to see something like this applied to simple, concrete box-style buildings.
Continue reading...Schtum
5. November 2008
Schtum is a modular seating and table system. A simple and robust design based on shapes that pack together to make a block that is easy to store and ..
Continue reading...Woodloops’ Gorgeous FSC-Certified Furniture
5. November 2008
These gorgeous pieces of FSC certified wooden furniture were created by German design company Woodloops .
Continue reading...Sponsor Spotlight: Annie and Olive
4. November 2008
Visit Annie and Olive for the cutest fabric accessories, pendants, pins, home decor & more!
Continue reading...Vintage wallpaper stationery from linda + harriett
4. November 2008
i’m always so thrilled to see designers incorporating vintage elements into their work. this beautiful new stationery from liz at linda + harriett uses vintage wallpaper as the envelope liners and is cut and placed by hand. i love the idea that whoever opens them gets such a beautiful surprise on the inside. you can pick up a set of 50 cards right here (with your hand-lettered name at the top). thanks, liz!
Continue reading...Lollipop Pottery
4. November 2008
Today's discount is from Lollipop Pottery , a generous 20% off site wide if you enter "decor8isgreat" upon checkout. This offer is good until November 21st and I think it's the best time to scoop up some of their fantastic bowls and plates, all microwave and dishwasher safe, completely handmade by a lovely couple in Ohio.
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