May 17 2010
Dry Goods
Flowers and plants can add a fresh feel to any space. –As long as you’re responsible enough to water them… So why not bring a whole little low maintenance world into your home this summer? With these amazing mini terrariums by Litill ,you can. This line of desert inspired terrariums are made out of hand-blown glass and are filled with cacti, geodes, air plants and other fun organic shapes. Created in the Pacific Northwest these great mini-worlds are now featured at the beautiful Trina Turk store in New York City through June 15th. If you aren’t in the area, visit their website and scoop one up!
May 13 2010
Black Ink Boston
Situated in the quaint Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts lives an amazing accessories store called Black Ink. We love home accessories, and when we came across this gem we could not pass it up! Black Ink was founded in 1994 in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston. Since then they have opened a second store, which is the one we spotted, in Cambridge and the Museum of Useful Things, which besides offering well designed utilitarian house wares and necessities, displays an array of vintage items. The stores carry everything from kitchen accessories and office trinkets to art books and bath supplies. Some of our favorites include the Baby Buddha Bowl, which nestles perfectly in your hand for eating on the go or when a table-less situation may arise, the Square Saké Cups paired with the Saké Handbook, Toothpick Bird, the Archie Grand Journals to store all those contacts we come across, and the Floating Ducks (you’re never too old to have a rubber duck in the bath).
Not in the Boston area? No biggie. Check out their online shop at www.BlackInkBoston.com.
May 4 2010
Confession: We have a bit of a sweet tooth
… And with summer just around the corner, we’re always trying to fight temptations. But with these “Sweet Surprise Dishes” we simply must indulge! Talented ceramicist, Lenneke Wispelwey, manages to capture the feeling of old school whimsy in her refreshingly modern pieces. We love her Four cups and bowls, Pineapple vases and Stars and Stripe cups and vases, just to name a few. But check out the rest of her site—we know you’re surely going to want to sink your teeth into everything she makes!
Apr 29 2010
Bring the Seashore to your Home
Nautical ropes are amazingly chic and are popping up as a popular design theme everywhere. Great for a summer home or to add a bit of the seashore to an urban setting, here are our favorite rope pieces:
Forever Twined Lamp – This nautical inspired lamp from Anthropologie is made out of thin coils of rope braided to give just enough of a sea shore touch to any side table.
Dock Glow Chandelier – Coils of rope at different thicknesses wrap this whimsical chandelier to create both a nautical and natural feel. Also from Anthrolopgie, you can hang it over a dining table or in an entrance way for a great eye-catching piece.
Rope Towel Rail – Bring the seashore to your bathroom with this great towel rail by Stock Knots. While browsing their site, check out their other rope mats and light pulls that we love!
Rope Stair Rail – Both chic and functional, we can’t get enough of these amazing rope stair rails by StairRopes.com. This bespoke company offers a number of different style rails with hardware to coordinate with any scheme.
Haus Rope – We are not the only ones who can’t get enough of the amazing rope mirror and door stop that are available at Haus Interior. These two items are just a few of the pieces we are obsessing over.
