I’ve been a loyal follower of Skinny laMinx’s (aka Heather Moore’s) blog for some time now, but only recently hopped over to her etsy shop to check out the goods. And all I can say is wow. I’m not exaggerating when I say I love her hand-cut magnets more than any other magnet I’ve seen. Ever. In my entire life. My favorite has to be the hydrangea on the right.
If vintage one-of-a-kind things are what you dig, look no further than Paris Hotel Boutique. PHB takes the muss and fuss (i.e. flea market and thrift stores) out of the equation and gives you the missing pieces you may not have even known you’ve been searching for. Painted furniture, hotel silver, French souvenirs – if you’re after it, chances are they have it.
Hostess cupcakes are right up there on the dessert totem pole for this girl, so imagine how my heart skipped a beat when I came across this Giant Hostess Cupcake by Nicole of Baking Bites via yumsugar. My birthday is in a month and I would looove for someone to whip one of these babies. Hint, Hint…
While checking out design for mankind’s fabulous blog yesterday, I came across The Macbeth Collection and their beautiful trays. Turns out the trays are only the tip of the iceberg, my friends, because they have a great selection of metalware. I’m totally lusting after the bins, pitcher and wastebaskets.
This beautiful chest of drawers from Anthropologie has a secret – it’s really a cabinet. Open the door to find five shelves, four of which are adjustable. I would love to have this piece to use as an armoire for sweaters and winter clothing.
Yes, it’s possible to fall in love with an innanimate object. the Staub teapot fuses Japanese style with a removable infusion ball and locking stainless handles that actually hold the lid in place. There’s nothing worse than pouring hot water out of a teapot only to have the scolding hot lid fall off against your hand. Kudos to Staub for remedying this in a gorgeous way.
I have to do a quick plug for Table fifty-two in Chicago. My cousin, Sari, helped (Oprah’s) Chef Art Smith open it recently and I’ve heard nothing but amazing things thus far. It’s located at 52 W. Elm Street if you’re interested!
The Faile shower curtain from the Izola artist series is the perfect mix of tattoos and graffitti. I’d use it as the only artwork in an all white bathroom.
Evian has created the Evian Palace Bottle for “the ultimate dining experience.” Form and function abound between the pourer, coaster and bottle design which bring a new level of sophistication and style to the table. Unfortunately, you can’t create that experience in your own home because the Palace Bottle is only available to leading restaurants.
Friends of Industry has some incredibly simple, well-designed pieces. I don’t know what’s happened to me recently, but I’ve become a sucker for anything white. Basic to basics I guess. And I looove the Vakio watch.