October 14, 2010
Simply Gourds.
Sometime in the past 24 hours I’ve turned into a person who likes decorative gourds. Particularly tall white ones.
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September 29, 2010
Minimal Wooden Clock.
When I think of natural wood grain I think of the beautiful high-backed cedar bench my mom, dad, aunts and uncles gifted my grandparents for Christmas when I was about ten years old. Red in color, Amish-built, and nothing short of majestic. One year during college I came home for the holidays and inexplicably found it painted the most god-awful green-gray you’ve ever seen. Because that’s what my grandmother does, defaces natural woods like that. It broke my heart.
I think that’s why I’m drawn to the Minimal Wooden Clock, the only thing it’s trying to accomplish is showing off its natural beauty. Crafted by hand from reclaimed Limousin Douglas timber, each clock is chopped to size, sanded, and then screenprinted with the simple, minimal ‘Arrow 12’.
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September 6, 2010
Tinker Supply Co.
The super talented Laura Su – of jewelry and art fame – has done it again with Tinker Supply Co. A beautifully curated collection of new, handmade, eco friendly and vintage items for simple living sure to make your home feel like more of a, well, home.
September 6, 2010
Mortimer Bust Candle.
Oh man. The Mortimer Bust Candle is so very me. (The girl who keeps Halloween skulls out all year as part of her decor.) I love that it’s ever-changing with each use, and completely creepy and awesome at the very same time.
August 30, 2010
XOXO Paper Mobile.
Paper, wire, baker’s twine, beads. That’s it. That’s all that haru uses to create these one-0f-a-kind paper mobiles made out of connected medallions. I have the perfect spot in my kitchen all picked out. {via Creature Comforts}
August 19, 2010
Ceramic Aqua Vase.
I want five of these, and I want them now. These ceramic aqua-hued vases would look perfect all lined up in a row across my white mantle, packed with stems or not. {thanks Black*Eiffel}
August 18, 2010
Nap Bag.
Yesterday I took what can only be described as the World’s Sweatiest Nap. My air conditioner (more specifically the freon in it) and I have been at odds all summer, and yesterday required yet another visit from the repairman. After he told me what the latest problem was (frozen lines) I laid down for a little shuteye. It was downright cool by this summer’s standards, but an hour later I awoke drowning in my own sweat. So gross.
I love a good nap, so much so that I consider it a hobby. One I’m damn good at. And once the weather cools a bit more I’d love to cozy up with the Nap Bag. It’s versatile: nap in it, picnic on it, or use it as a throw. {thanks bltd}
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August 11, 2010
Corezone.
Corezone is a ceramic heart-shaped vessel that you can place you thoughts, feeling and emotions into. Write them down on pieces of paper and put them inside. You must then physically break your own heart to free them. {via Design Milk}
July 20, 2010
Wall Pockets.
Wall pockets are a genius storage solution and the creation of local shop Green Couch Design. They’d be perfect catchalls in the bathroom, the office or my favorite idea, the entry way.
July 12, 2010
Drop Bank.
This glazed ceramic Drop Bank by Rita Botelho is inspired by gravity. Drop coins in the slot until the bank is full, then “drop the drop” to experience the thrill of breaking and releasing your amassed fortune. {via Design Milk}