Category: Decor & Design
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Nathalie L’Été – Art, Toys, Ceramics, Books…
Postcards How do you begin to describe an artist like Nathalie L’Été?! (her surname means “The Summer” in French). I am just blown away by how prolific she is and how varied, interesting and beautiful her work is. She hails from Paris, and mixes different techniques and mediums: illustration, ceramics, textile and painting. Her inspirations are her…
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New Kickcan & Conkers Shop
Believed to date back to the late 1940’s, a handcrafted baby pilot mobile, made from wood and stainless steel. What a great, new shop of my cyber friend Deborah Beau of the super popular blog, Kickcans & Conkers! She has a very unique mix of vintage treasures that she finds in the South of France, (where…
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Mini Moderns Wallpapers And Home Accessories
Produced in collaboration with the London Transport Museum, this wallpaper was inspired by their collection of vintage bus tickets. Okay, it’s Le Grand Amour for me with this one. Somehow, the whole range looks like something you would see on Mad Men. Inspired by 20th century pattern design, Mini Moderns is an original collection of…
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Crème Anglaise Crib
This beautiful handmade Moon Crib by Crème Anglaise in collaboration with carpenter, Jocelyn Costis has me dreaming. This piece is made of recycled wood and is the latest addition to their range of cushions, mobiles, music boxes – completely handmade. Available here. Also, love this sweet Royal Rocking Bird.
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My Holiday Card Slideshow on Kirtsy!
I was so thrilled to be asked by Design Mom herself, Gabrielle Blair to curate a slideshow for her other website, Kirtsy… and here it is! It’s all about interesting and different ways to display holiday cards. Take a look. Maybe you will be inspired to do something more amazing than propping them up on…
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John Derian Store – East Village
I was wandering in the East Village today and thought of the John Derian store, which I have been meaning to get to for ages. And lo and behold, it was right across the street from me! I am still floating from the experience. Such a visual abundance of beauty and imagery. Specializing in…
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Jen Talbot Custom Playroom
I just love this completely original, handmade, customized Brooklyn Playroom by Jen Talbot, installation artist and interior designer. She creates custom rooms for kids, custom lighting and commissioned art. Just amazing. There are so many awesome creations on her website. She also has a lovely blog which documents her work. It was always my fantasy…
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Mad Potter’s Tea Party By New English
I am so intrigued by these Alice in Wonderland inspired, trippy ceramic masterpieces from the Berlin exhibition of Mad Potters Tea Party. Brought to you by ‘the Vivienne Westwood of tableware’ The New English, a cutting-edge ceramics company based in the UK, this collection features the highest quality cups, saucers, teapots and everything else you need for…
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Sticky Tiki Reusable Wall Decals
I have a thing for wall decals at the moment but am always looking for decals not made of PVC. Well, I just came across these Sticky Tiki decals which are designed and hand painted by a talented couple in Aotearoa, New Zealand and it seems they have thought of everything. All the decals are made from fabric…