Sorry folks. I was out of town and had not internet access. And all when Design Milk was kind enough to lead viewers my way. So here's a little one for today with much more for tomorrow. This is jewelry from ZN. As some of you know I love enamel, and when Grace sold on Etsy I bought one of her flower necklaces. I get so many compliments on it. There are many other designs and things other than jewelry at her site so please visit.
Simplicity in the kitchen and on your table. Branch's motto is "Sustainable Design for Living" and these products are green and beautifully designed. See Branch's site for more from furniture to personal accessories.
Fred Flare is a little shop for fun bits for home and self. Nothing expensive, just things you might get a kick out of and not find anywhere else. These are a few.
Antropomorfo Chairs is a series of chairs combining forms inspired from children's drawings obviously out of proportions, with materials, colours and details typical from the Scandinavian tradition. Oak, beech and walnut are combined with various joints inspired from classic wood furniture. The big upholstered backs of the chairs are covered in natural wool felt. I think They are so oddly interesting.
Fausto Melotti was born in Raveneto, Italy in 1901. He began his studies in Maths and Physics at followed by a bachelor in engineering. In 1928 he received the diploma of the advanced school of Sculpture Academy in Brera. Melotti’s first exhibition was held at the Galleria del Milione in Milan in 1935. The work pictured here is a small sample from a 2006 exhibition at Waddington Galleries, London. Click link to see more of his work.
Ah, summer. The challenge of that perfect outdoor space to retreat to. One that's stylish yet functional. Is the Design Within Reach? Yes!
Designers Jaime Salm and Roger Allen have created Nomad which was shown at NY Design Week. Made from recycled, double-wall cardboard, Nomad is a modular architectural system that can be assembled into free-standing, sculptural screens, temporary partitions, rooms or even displays without hardware, tools or damage to existing structures. It comes in six colors and is available at MIO.
I was impressed when I saw this coffee table at Target. It's made of wood with a black lacquer finish and a chrome metal base and has a matching side table in the collection. There were quite a lot of other cool option as well. This one is called the Soiree Coffee Table.
It's from J Crew of all places. Check stores for dress.
To seal the deal, the three bedroom, $250.00/night, the two bedroom, $200.00/night and the one bedroom, $100/night. If you stay more than two nights you get a 25% discount on the other nights. Amazing. Go to Lavabelles for more information and to make reservations, and for more information on Central Oregon visit this travel site to plan the rest of your vacation.
I'll start by first stating that the women pictured in this post are too thin. It's not attractive and it looks very unhealthy. Second, summer is fast approaching and that means time to think about swimwear. These are some modern and vintage choices for women of smaller sizes, I mean let's be realistic here, a lot of the swim suits come in medium or smaller. But the beach covers, sandals and towel are for all of us women. So enjoy and don't feel that you have to look like this to look good. Shopbob.
If your looking for times past, bygone days of beat poets and be ins, you might be interesting in the photography of Dale Smith. Dale captured this period with some striking images of Ginsberg, Dylan, Crosby and Joplin as well as the events of the counter culture of the mid 60's. Images available at Julie Baker Fine Arts.
