well there's this one for $155...
and then this one for $498.
save or splurge?
Monday, January 30, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
midcentury love
what's your feeling on the midcentury modern pieces that have become all but ubiquitous over the last few years? the two that come to mind immediately are the saarinen table (replete with tulip chairs as seen here) and the eames molded chair. although there's a part of me that desires them less because it seems everyone has them now, there's a larger, more pronounced part of me that feels like if i still love a piece regardless of how mainstream it's become, then who really cares?
are there items you've loved, only to love them less when you see them everywhere? does ubiquity water down something we love? does it have to? i think not. look at all the gorgeous ways these two iconic pieces can be used and enjoyed...the one thing i probably wouldn't do is use them together, but mixed with other special and not-so-special pieces? eclectic perfection.
i love the idea of a slightly less-oft seen take on these special pieces like the saarinen table with a marble top or in an oval shape, or the eames chair as a rocker in a punchy color.
p.s. this saarinen replica is under $200. just saying...ubiquity be damned.
images from here, here, here and linked sites
images from here, here, here and linked sites
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
flower power
have you ever seen flowering tea? it's the prettiest thing! though i think i've seen pictures, i first saw it in person at a business lunch here, and it was a sight to behold...simple, whimsical and other-worldly. i bought a pouch of the magical little balls at this tea shop in woodstock over the weekend.
the instructions say to let each ball steep in hot water for 5 minutes and then watch the beauty take shape. i can't wait to try them!
image, image
Monday, January 23, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
getting ziggy with it
i'm having a zigzag moment, majorly. since i'm dreaming of moving to a new place, it opens up all kinds of thoughts about new things...new colors, new patterns, new ways of mixing said colors and patterns...here are some of my favorite chevron/ziggy items right now.
there's the zig zag printed rug in so many fun colors, and it's so reasonably priced. i love the idea of the black and white one in a kitchen or entryway, and the serene light blue one would be perfect in a bedroom that dabbles in grays, whites and blues.
and then the zigzag duvet ... i love the gray version to be mixed with lots of white pillows and textiles, or the idea of the amazing saffron color in pillowcases against an otherwise solid or monochromatic bed.
and how about the ziggy chair? i love the thought of the navy one used in an otherwise preppy, nautical style room.
and then i die for this amazing print for a pair of x-benches or an awesome chair. does ballard designs not kill it?
obsessional over these gorg bangles...
and of course there can't be a complete conversation of zigzag without talking about missoni...have you seen the missoni for bugaboo stroller? check it.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
flex your wrist
the watches (only $30 each) come in eleven colors and each supports a different cause - gray is for imerman angels, red is for mariners outreach, blue, which is my favorite, is for nika water. oooh and i love the black too. i love all of them, really. especially this light blue one. i guess i'd be a good candidate for the ten pack. the ten pack would be a great way to save $5 per for next year's holiday gifts or bridesmaids gifts. or for oneself. there's always that too...
they also sell just the bands for $15, so you could opt for the white or gray watch (silver face) and then get a few different color bands that would work with those faces. the possibilities are pretty much endless.
