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.