These cute buttons with a lace print are designed by Laura Walker. This UK based designer studied Textile crafts at Huddersfield University and set up her studio in Sheffield. During her study she has specialised in embroidery and has expanded on her interest in embroidery by designing and making ceramic buttons. Laura: ‘I make one […]

Nervous System is a collaboration between Jessica Eve Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg. Jesse and Jessica met in 2004 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where Jessica was studying Architecture and Biology and Jesse was studying Mathematics and Computer Science. Together they create experimental jewelry, combining nontraditional materials like silicone rubber and stainless steel with rapid […]

I received an email from tsf reader Colleen telling me about the Brooklyn home of handbag designer Sarah Bleibtreu. Colleen was so kind to send me some photos to share this gorgeous house with you.

The interiors and some exterior spaces of this house are Bleibtreu’s own design.

It is worth checking out Sarah’s website as her […]

Inspired by a transparent bag used to collect rubbish, Jamie Wieck created a pair of carrier bags that quite literally ‘carry’ your shopping. Jamie is a graphic designer and illustrator based in London.

Mariella di Gregorio is a jewellery designer from Palermo, Italy. Her jewellery can best be described as ‘improperly’ designed jewels, created with bits of porcelain. Mariella’s earrings, bracelets and necklaces are born out of a careful analysis and study of this material. The accurate selection of each piece together with its very careful and professional […]

From her studio in Amsterdam Dutch jewellery designer Marije Geursen creates beautiful jewellery which is produced in small series. My favorite design is the I Give Love necklace (top images). The pattern of this silver heart consist of Arabic geometrical patterns combined with typical Dutch cutting-art: two cultures meet each other in a single piece […]

This last post in the gift guide series is about personal accessories. Top image: a fun needlepoint spectable case (£39). Second row: new agenda from Sukie (£14.95); this colourful Orla Kiely umbrella is a fun way to deal with a rainy day ($62).

First row: Marimekko’s Omra dress by Samu-Jussi Koski, the pattern is designed by […]

Are you looking for a beautiful and unique Christmas present? Irene from Bloesem has created a gorgeous collection necklaces made from beads and semi-precious stones. Each necklace in the Pink Collection, ‘Pink’ because they all have one or more roze quartz stones, has a different design and is therefor unique.

The necklace pictured above (‘Number Three’) […]

Pia Aleborg is a jewellery designer from Göteborg, Sweden. She makes the most beautiful jewellery that reflects and responds to things that she experiences and sees in her daily life. This can be anything from a vague feeling to something very concrete that becomes the starting point in her work. Pia: “Jewellery is, for me, […]

Another great design from Dutch design label HUH is this ‘Not a Lamp’ light. In stead of a lamp in a box, this box is a lamp (do you get it?). You push out the pre-cut shape and the wire, fitting and lamp are in the box. And voila, you have a lamp!

Also from HUH […]

This SKIRTbag is made from a leather skirt. The pockets, zipper and buttons are still used, but now serve a different function. The bag is created by Tessa Kuyvenhoven. This Dutch designer likes to re-use objects and materials in her design-process. This way new meaning takes shape. Each bag is unique, in color and size. […]

Also in the fashion industry you can see a lot of grey. These gorgeous designs in muted greys are from Peter Som’s Spring 2008 collection.
(via Oh Joy! & style.com)

Check out these very cute and unique ‘night bags’ from Reddish!

Dinosaur Design from Australia does not only have a beautiful collection of home accessories, but they have a fun collection on colourful, resin jewellery as well. I have featured their home line earlier this year but as their photos are eye candy I couldn’t resist publishing some more.

Click here to go to their website to […]

Jennifer wrote me an email about her recently opened Etsy shop Turtle Papers. From her studio in Seattle, USA, Jennifer works on her beautiful collection. Her stationary line is eye catching in its design by subtly integrating the image and message.

Turtle Paper also carries very cute baby tees, all made from super soft 100% cotton. […]

Through Skinny laMinx I found Sam’s Etsy store Homegrown Skinny where she sells some gorgeous bags. Click here to go to Homegrown Skinny’s shop. The price of the bags is $29.

This bag from Kozial is great for a day to the beach but is also very handy for grocery shopping. Bag Alice will also look good in your kitchen, storing fruit or recipes and magazines. Koziol is a German brand, click here to find a dealer in your country. Alice is available in many […]