tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47018817151001676842024-03-05T16:27:23.729-08:00friday!jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-84669731125611654342011-11-16T17:41:00.000-08:002011-11-16T17:50:12.889-08:00dual charactersbenjamin hubert's quarry lamps for de la espada are beautiful. first he started with concrete, then cork and now marble. i like them like how i like foscarini x diesel's glas pendant. it looks totally different when switched on, the metal disappears into a glow of yellow luminous light. images from web.jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-72140377608465400952011-06-10T00:30:00.000-07:002011-06-10T00:33:08.286-07:00colourthese are my dream dream coffee tables/box for miscellany/blanket/bedsheets from my current design crush.jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-19695390469380064242011-06-09T01:46:00.001-07:002011-06-09T01:49:54.311-07:00lights i likesourcejmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-37407597598196454422011-03-24T17:38:00.001-07:002011-03-24T17:42:59.830-07:00Daniel - EmmaThis couple creates such interesting collections. Previous collections include a set of brassy paperweights. These are the things architects like because they're so whole and complete in form. The newest collection is titled Hemisphere. It includes within the different domed shapes, a brass paperweight, a wooden magnetic paper clip holder and containers of various sizes. The biggest dome is jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-63123589947942181332011-03-07T16:29:00.000-08:002011-03-07T16:40:12.319-08:00Doshi LevienThese days, one of my design couple crushes would be Doshi Levien. This interview by Helena Ladeiro with Nipa Doshi is super. I'm really digging their collaborations with Moroso and how the Indian storytelling comes true in a subtle yet strong way. Paper Planes/My Beautiful Backside/Anandaand my favourite brand crush now would be Moroso for all their collaborations with the coolest people.jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-43984486030817323552011-02-09T16:38:00.000-08:002011-02-09T16:45:44.227-08:00Stackspretty stackables with legs that read like lollipop sticks, by Sami Kallio for Swedish furniture makersBrikolor at the Stockholm Design Fair. sourcejmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-57348196364466831042011-01-27T16:48:00.000-08:002011-01-27T16:50:51.485-08:00Romantic BathroomsLove the mirrors.source 1, source 2jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-18183410008304337632011-01-26T16:57:00.000-08:002011-01-26T16:58:00.683-08:00If I Had An Ipad...source: Darkroomjmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-36173714031236932672011-01-26T16:24:00.000-08:002011-01-26T16:59:08.079-08:00History BuffYesterday we visited a new gallery in town - Vue Priveeset up by famed photographer Olivier Henry that sells 'affordable' art and attempts to merge art and photography. They sell photography as art, but also photography-inspired art, and art itself. Soon you can buy them online. Personally, I prefer the untainted versions - either art or photography, but I did like the selection there. Some of myjmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-12669153976219415622011-01-19T17:01:00.000-08:002011-01-19T17:03:11.317-08:00a lovely home. blue.sourcejmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-72236786537788227902011-01-17T16:33:00.000-08:002011-01-17T16:35:16.831-08:00CaveI don't know if i truly like this, but I do like the interior spaces. kooky. sourcejmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-30025446168249498662011-01-13T17:06:00.000-08:002011-01-13T17:07:26.079-08:00a really good bookshelf/wallsourcejmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-78527179601853999262011-01-12T17:10:00.001-08:002011-01-12T20:36:52.299-08:00PotenceThis home from today's NYT showcases another fine use of the Vitra Potence lamp. I am always on the look out for ways people use this particular lighting fixture because it's so elegant and the husband and I love it but we think it's quite tricky to use. Someday!Plus the bathroom is simply tiled but pretty with the coloured fixtures and sculptural bath tub.jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-6106303758200117862010-12-23T17:17:00.000-08:002010-12-23T17:19:26.679-08:00Linen in ClayThese ceramics are so beautiful - incorporating linen textures into clay ceramics and some painterly washes - from Elephant Ceramics. jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-67331709971379789572010-12-23T16:47:00.000-08:002010-12-23T16:55:46.961-08:00Aesop Around the WorldThe interior designs of Aesop stores all around the world are amazing and inspiring. Here's the latest one in Aoyama, Tokyo which makes use of materials of an actual abandoned home - detail detail detail! - by Scemata Architecture Officesourcejmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-26432984550100303752010-12-10T05:13:00.001-08:002010-12-10T05:26:42.835-08:00Pop UpGap and Cool Hunting have collaborated with a pop up store pop up stores: they are such wonderful ideas, if executed properly. shop image: ny timesjmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-31105082475361084202010-12-03T07:21:00.001-08:002010-12-03T07:22:49.047-08:00Cutesourcejmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-30462725202953574432010-12-03T05:28:00.000-08:002010-12-03T05:49:29.007-08:00MenuLately I've been coverting almost all the sleek and smart designs from Scandinavian brand Menu. Norm Architects have designed some pretty homewares for them under the New Norm range. A lovely bottle grinder from Norm where the spices fall unexpectedly from the edges of the bottle mouth. The Lighthouse Oil Lamp by Christian Bjorn - the oil is filled into the lamp from the top with a form jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-58509853205016339312010-11-24T16:06:00.001-08:002010-11-24T16:26:14.232-08:00Smallables ChristmasYes I know I found these at a children's store - Smallables - but I think they make great fashion statements for adults too! You should really check out the online Christmas catalog - so beautiful shot and thoughtfully themed, magical without being commercially overbearing, photographs tinged with a romantic light. There's also an interview with Sophie Demenge, creator of brand Oeuf NYC whose jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-27113551370494992782010-11-23T16:06:00.000-08:002010-11-23T16:11:38.767-08:00White LightInterior design by HeckerGuthrie, first seen at Daily Imprint, with marvellous light in the bathroom + lamp shade from Foscarini by Diesel...jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-49240914581089106892010-11-22T16:33:00.001-08:002010-11-22T16:45:27.852-08:00Tom Dixon + + Junya IshigamiAnother book to get would be Tom Dixon's Industry, plus he is one of my favourite designers of the moment...using materials like like brass and glass in the most romantic way, wood with playful detailing - quite unpredictable but still so simple and spirited + + off cut bench and glass knobs for wall hangers...these would look cute in a child's room. + + + For those in Singapore, Xtra is having ajmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-79168024279268920432010-11-22T16:18:00.000-08:002010-11-22T16:30:05.907-08:00Soon!Apartamento (one of my favourite magazines) is in print and will be out end November! They've updated their website with some nice images of their projects and going-ons, etc. + + + One of their projects include 'The Story of a Mug', which I definitely need to get my hands on some time.jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-30040643224501716472010-11-22T16:04:00.000-08:002010-11-22T16:06:50.303-08:00Haus InteriorLovely homewares from Haus Interior in NYC + cool ceramic cups, a wire book holder and military-inspired cushions.jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-11755210161710231062010-11-18T16:49:00.001-08:002010-11-18T16:49:54.150-08:00Pop Up Hotel RoomI'm a little late on this but I wish I was in time for the Lost & Found pop-up hotel in Melboune filled with design knick knacks right down to the music selection.jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4701881715100167684.post-7148872188802121632010-11-17T16:25:00.001-08:002010-11-17T16:36:26.442-08:00StringMy bedroom is still lacking a vanity table, somewhere girly like the one in the image above from here. Due to the lack of space however I'm thinking of an alternative...Lately I've been a little obsessed with the Stringfurniture system from Sweden, and wondering if it'd make a nice customisable vanity desk/shelving system... jmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18078115147553441369noreply@blogger.com2