Anthropologie – just keeps getting it right for design fun!
When I was in New York for BlogFest2012 by Kravet, I had to visit Chelsea Market…so fun for shopping, eating, people watching…and there is an Anthropologie! Just love to browse this store for gifts, decor, and clothes. Never know what fun things you will find! Check some finds in the past… How colorful are these Anthropologie bowls in Lauren Von Der Ahe’s apartment? (Great with the fun Kravet fabric on her chairs!) My Mother’s... Read More
Westweek – Interior Design Update Day 3
The last day of Westweek proved to be enlightening as well. A few highlights… Panel Discussion moderated by Vanessa Kogevinas of The Editor At Large with Charlotte Moss, Suzanne Kasler, David Netto and Gaye Tapp. Charlotte Moss – coming out with a new line of furniture through Century. Best quote “Rooms are better when lived in and filled with people and joy.” Influenced by Bill Blass, Axel Vervoodt, Herbert de Givenchy,... Read More
Holiday Gifts with Great Design 2011
Magic Stools by Boss Designs Funky & fun furniture, perfect for a casually decorated office space. I could see these stools at one of Google’s offices.David Fox’s designs are a unique blend of outlandish colors and shapes with a whimsical sophistication and chic playfulness. World Map Wall Sticker & Paris Shower Curtain From Ferm Living & Izola Great room decor for the world traveler in your family or circle of friends. Paris... Read More
Japanese Design: An Unparalleled Balance of Beauty and Functionality
The Japanese are known for their intelligently designed products that give both beauty and function without sacrificing one for the other. Let’s explore examples of this balance in Japanese design. While visiting Japan in 2007, the first thing that struck me was how clever Japanese design is. It seemed like everything had a Japanese twist to it; from utilitarian items to their distinct art. The video below of a clock in the Osaka subway station... Read More
Amazing Products for Coffee Lovers
We live for coffee. We love the aroma, the way it beckons us to the kitchen in the morning. The bitter taste so deeply engrained in our memories of traveling around the world – Italy, Kenya, Costa Rica – some of these places we’ve experienced together. The social nature of meeting for a cup of coffee or as we are more familiar with – meetings over cups of coffee. Therefore we are dedicating this post to the bitter bean-brewed... Read More
