brook farm, brooklyn

Too bad this canvas clutch is currently sold out. Check out Brook Farm General Store for other nice things.

learn british

I don't usually blog about baby stuff, but I just had one 3 weeks ago and I really liked Charlie and Sarah's designs based on British flashcards when I saw them a few months ago at the Brooklyn Flea in Dumbo. I bought this onesie from them last Saturday. You can buy their designs on their Etsy shop too.

goodbye, Gourmet

I'm still PO'd that Gourmet mag folded (not to mention Domino). Photos of Gourmet's last days here.

cow jacket

Cow jacket by Ritva Falla for Marimekko Autumn 2009 collection

one to ten

Set of ten numbered napkins by Heather Lins Home

the ruins of new york

The Ruins of New York | Palladium Boots

spice jars

Spice jars, $5 each at Anthro.

rock the hack

I think this is the best IKEA hack I've seen in a long time. To see how Alex rocked this Emmabo Rocking Chair frame, click here. via IKEA hacker

hypothetical loveliness

These lovely packaged soaps don't exist; they're part of a hypothetical redesign of Yardley of London products by Here Design and The Futurelab. via thedieline

gypsy caravan

Jane over at Ill Seen, Ill Said shared this lovely post about shepard's huts eariler this week. Such a nice solution for a small peripheral space, and a romantic idea. It reminds me of the gypsy caravan in Roald Dahl's Danny The Champion of the World.

50 years of Marimekko

Major scoop! To celebrate 50 years of Marimekko in the United States, the wife of Benjamin C. Thompson, the Architect that designed the famous Design Research store in Harvard Square, is planning an exhibit in the same space where Marimekko was first sold. The space was later occupied by Crate & Barrel, until a few months ago when, sadly, it became vacant. My sources tell me that the exhibit will be up shortly and will showcase vintage Marimekko dresses, possibly on all three floors of the glass building, and will run until September.
Flickr photo taken in 1972 by AntyDiluvian.

give a fig

Jamie Oliver branding by Pearlfisher.

préparacion à l'ancienne

I don't like sardines, but I love this old fashioned packaging! via thedieline

traveling dress

I've been coveting this Heidi Merrick Traveling Dress
from Sunday Brunch Dress Shop for months. So pretty!

goodship

New Zealand native and Brooklyn based designer Julie Maclean makes locally produced organic cotton canvas bags under her label Goodship. Each features a large interior pocket, key ring, and strap to roll it up and snap to hold. via designmom

table grill

Now that summer has finally arrived in the Northeast after seemingly endless spring cold and rain, it seems fair to think about summery things like grilling. I've always liked this table grill by Eva Solo, which I re-discovered on Remodelista's (one of my favorite blogs) new beta site. I wish I had a deck or fire escape to put it on.

glider

Why is it so difficult to find a rocking chair these days? For one, apparently that's not what they're called anymore. They're now known in the world of retail as "gliders"; who knew? I found a good looking, comfortable, and not too gigantic one at Crate & Barrel for $999. Not exactly cheap. Maybe it'll go on sale...? The Hathaway is available in 15 different colors.

ruiz + company

Safe to say that everything in Ruiz + Company's portfolio is AMAZING. I really like their minimalist and tasteful style. Above: Palau Música Catalana catalog, 2008.

fold flat

Two space saving solutions for small apartment spaces. Joseph Joseph fold flat grater from Colloco; Alma Urban cot from bébé.

love letter

awesome hand-sewn love letter from twig & thistle

kate miss

Lovely new Etsy shop from Kate Miss of for me, for you

lovely postage

I bought a book of these at the post office today. Lovely!

calm down

I think I might need to calm down a little bit about John Robshaw's spring '09 catalog; I want everything in it.

look familiar?

Photograph by stylist Johnny Miller. I think his work is great.

winnie peep toes

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These are a little on the girly side for me but they're just so cute and remind me that I can wait for open-toed shoe season! Winnie peep toe flats from Ruche. via creature comforts

lovely things

Some lovely things from Jayson Home & Garden in Chicago; clockwise from top: vintage skeleton key ($8), palace glasses ($22), pear salt cellar ($45), calais napkin ($12), avis bird tray ($48), owl lamp ($195)

perfect balance

Isn't this just the perfect balance of classic, retro, and modern? Photograph by Richard Powers, via desiretoinspire 

fine & raw

I've been thinking about chocolate lately since I started reading The True History of Chocolate, and I remember testing Fine & Raw chocolate at the Brooklyn Flea just before Christmas. It was delish. Made with raw cacao and high in antioxidants, Fine & Raw chocolate is made with agave nectar which is low GI and lower calorie than sugar. More info about this local Brooklyn artisan here.

makié

Gray and brown polka dot silk and cotton blouse from Makié

daydream

Daydream Wallpaper by Julia Rothman available at Rare Device. via a merry mishap

dozi

Pocket workbooks from dozi at Etsy. via paper crave

lemonstory

Cream and brown shirtdress from lemonstorynyc on Etsy

an invitation to paris fashion week

Invitation to the Kenzo show – Russian doll in a plastic blow-up pillow – from Paris Fashion Week. Check out invitations from Milan and New York too. via the moment

domestic architecture

Domestic Architecture has some photographs of their fantastic work in domestic and commercial interiors that convey a sort of non-minimalist minimalism that I really like. Have a look. via ill seen, ill said

merchant no. 4

Lovely stuff from Merchant No. 4

awesome folding chair

Awesome folding chair by Jim Zivic Design. via remodelista

yum

Pancakes with mixed berry compote and smoked salmon and eggs with roasted tomatoes from Jewels of New York. via saipua

new cb2

Things I like from the new CB2 catalog:



Clockwise from top left: draper sofa, scan lounge chair, walnut desk accessories, pharm desk lamp, platform coffee table, slick media console. 

pillows, charming and affordable

I came across these lovely felt pillows on Etsy from Cheryland. If I had a kid's room, they'd make a wonderful addition at 7 bucks a pop.

castle

Cute polka dot sheets at castle. via cup of jo

yes, this post is about domino

I just found out Domino is folding and I am so disappointed.

objectified

I'm excited about Objectified.

of a feather

A romantic feather ring (perhaps a Valentine's Day gift?) by designer Alex Monroe of South London.

floral finds

With the temps in the teens, perhaps I just have spring on the brain, but there are some really nice florals over at Anthro at the moment. Clockwise, from top left: colossal bloom rug, mauve; verdant acres dinnerware; recherche dessert plates; colossal bloom rug, rouge.

obama style

Word is out that West Coast decorator Michael S. Smith will be POTUS's official White House interior decorator. Michael S. Smith Houses from Rizzoli showcases Smith's "traditional yet not pedantic" style. He has a consistent ability to draw together eclectic elements, good for inspiration, even if you – like me – consider his overall taste conservative.

for every room in the house

...and of course one for the private jet. Lovely hand-engraved encyclopedic tablets ($28.50) by printer Mrs. John L. Strong in New York.

great salt pond

I took this picture late last summer and hadn't looked at it until now. I've always liked dramatic clouds.

miravision

I don't own a TV, but I might consider this one. via gizmodo

warhol ballet

Ballet shoes from a recent exhibit of Warhol's still life Polaroids at the Paul Kasmin Gallery in New York.