We were immediately struck by the moody prettiness of this Christmas tree, only to find that we were fooled by a terrific home-made optical illusion—and the most artful no-fuss tree we’ve seen in a while. As illustrated on Almost Makes Perfect, the beauty of opting for this tree is that — Continue reading
Contemporary glass homes may no longer have a high novelty quotient, but not many can claim to glow like a red lantern in the forest. This showstopper on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, does precisely that, thanks to the “tomato sauce” stain of the plywood interior. Australian architect Jesse Judd’s — Continue reading
The last prize in our 12 Days of Holiday Giving sweepstakes is a canvas of your choice from the prolific California artist Parvez Taj, whose layered mixed-media compositions make striking, yet accessible, original wall art. Enter today and tomorrow for a chance to select a piece from our eclectic range — Continue reading
Luxuries don’t have to cost the earth. These modestly priced Penguin book classics have been given new life by Mr. Boddington’s Studio, the New York-based makers of bespoke stationery. Sold exclusively at Anthropologie, the suite of 6 hardcover books, which include perennial favorites Pride & Prejudice and Alice in Wonderland, — Continue reading
As die-hard Modernists, we naturally like our Christmas decorations devoid of kitschy red Santas. No wonder, then, that these vignettes from the Christmas issue of Elle Decoration (Sweden) make us sigh in envy. Scandinavian restraint—pale hues, tasteful handmade details, and just the right dose of glitter—is one thing, but photographer — Continue reading
Wordsmiths and gardeners, take note: these gorgeous prints by Portland-based Jean Cody are terrific value as gifts for yourself or someone else. Cody, who runs the Etsy shop Faux Kiss, sources vintage botanical prints (among other illustrations), enhances them digitally, and then prints the images onto old dictionary pages. We — Continue reading
Something about coat racks (coat stands, coat trees, coat hooks) seems to bring out a particular brand of inventiveness in industrial designers. The new British design studio Made in Ratio, under the Creative Direction of Australian designer Brodie Neill, joins the list of names, from Charles and Ray Eames to — Continue reading
Never mind the coffee, this Polish cafe has found a way to give its customers a jolt of color that’s sure to keep them wide awake no matter how caffeinated their drinks. Tasked with their client’s wish for an “instantly recognizable and easy to spot” interior, Polish designers Anna Kobylka — Continue reading
If you’re looking for a holiday pick-me-up, you could scarcely ask for more than the bright and jolly Fatboy Marimekko beanbag, the 5th of our 12 Days of Holiday Giving prizes. Emblazoned with the iconic Marimekko Unikko pattern, the Fatboy Marimekko emphatically proves that lounging around doesn’t have to mean — Continue reading
It’s a bit early to begin the countdown to the New Year, but not too early to snap up cards that are sure to come in handy at year’s end. More so than on any other occasion, the dawn of a New Year lends itself to purely typographic cards, and — Continue reading
We’re familiar enough with the Danish furniture company Gubi’s collection of classics-in-the-making—not the least of which is its instantly embraced, sensuously curved range of Gubi Chairs, first introduced in 2003. But that didn’t stop us from going slack-jawed when flipping through the pages of a recent Gubi product catalog. When — Continue reading
The celebration of Hanukkah may be a venerable tradition, but that doesn’t mean that menorahs can’t be brought into the 21st Century with appropriate aplomb. This solid steel menorah is an exclusive offering by the San Francisco retailer March, and, while we agree the price point may be a tad — Continue reading
It’s day #7 of our 12 Days of Holiday Giving sweepstakes, and the slender, stylish Marset Funiculi Floor Lamp could be your prized possession today. A 360-degree rotating shade and adjustable height mechanism are contained within the elegant, impossibly thin profile of the Funiculi, a worthy addition to any contemporary — Continue reading
Obsessive writers and doodlers (count us in) know the value of a good notebook, and the notebooks designed by Brooklyn-based Public-Supply have a double dose of goodness to recommend them. To be sure, we like their austere, utilitarian beauty, and we always appreciate a superior, responsibly-sourced, American-made product; but it’s — Continue reading
A staple of Mid Century Modern interiors, and a symbol of the 60′s space age, the spiky Sputnik chandelier (named for the Soviet satellite launched into orbit in 1957) is now a Christmas ornament, thanks to New York’s Metropolitan Opera. An homage to the famous Austrian crystal chandeliers that decorate — Continue reading
We’ve at the halfway point of our 12 Days of Holiday Giving Sweepstakes, and today’s prize is the Wireframe End Table by Gus*, a handsome powder coated steel and wood accent piece that doubles as convenient storage. It’s the 3rd of 6 modern design pieces being offered during our 12 — Continue reading
It’s true we’ve featured a slew of projects headed up by Yves Behar on this site (see Soda Stream Bottle, XO Tablet; Jawbone Wristband; Whole World Water bottle), but it’s only because we admire his belief in design’s ability to change the world. To that end, Behar’s Fuse Project has — Continue reading
Be it hand painted axes or nautical badges, the outdoors-fixated New York design shop Best Made knows how to induce us into lusting after random objects we’d barely ever considered before. Case in point: this exquisitely simple hand crafted Dinner Bell. We’re more likely to bellow across the room to — Continue reading
If you haven’t entered our 12 Days of Holiday Giving sweepstakes, not to worry. We still have 5 prizes to go! Today and tomorrow, we’re giving away the clean and compact Hollow End Table by Brooklyn design studio Brave Space. A versatile piece with a streamlined profile that complements any — Continue reading
As admirers of thoughtfully crafted American-made products, we took notice when Modeska alerted us to their handsome suite of desk accessories, currently making a splash on Kickstarter. The Connecticut-based company, founded by Jeremy Biron, set out to create a range of stylish, utilitarian office accessories to complement the streamlined good — Continue reading
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