Some beautiful ceramics from Etsy store ‘up in the air somewhere’! The owner of this shop is “a Chicago based maker-of-things”. Over the last year she begun creating a line of housewares inspired by the beautiful forms found in industrial architecture. Although she works in different mediums (paper mache, ceramic, fiber, etc.), her work has [...]

Karine from the stylish webshop Bodie & Fou was recently interviewed by The Independent to give her best shopping addresses for homewares in London. It is worth printing out this article and saving it for a future trip to London! When visiting a foreign city I always ask like-minded locals for some tips. This often [...]

This patch from 5.5 designers is a great way ‘to dress’ your ceiling. The patch is made from embroidered adhesive felt and is available form the 5.5 designers’ website for €360.

I noticed these beautiful coat hooks at last year’s Design Academy Graduate Show in Eindhoven. The aluminum tree branches are part of the project inside>out. This project by designer Max Lipsey consists of a group of products for inside that connect indoors to outdoors. The designer: “We should try to establish a closer connection [...]

Did you know that the Roberts radio is available in a Cath Kidston print? There is a limited edition in three Cath Kidston patterns (birds, rose and stars). Click here for stockists. In The Netherlands the radio is available fron NonPlusUltra for 359 euro.

Brigitte Kury has sent me an email to introduce me to her shop. Madam Kury is located in Vienna, Austria. Brigitte sells vintage finds and handmade items made individually so that no two will ever be the same. Pillows, bags or hats are made of original 60’s/70’s fabrics for instance. All fabric items are made [...]

These chocolate pencils are the result of a collaboration between Japanese architect and designer Oki Sato and patissier Tsujiguchi Hironobu. The last one is the man behind Tokyo’s boutique dessert shops Mont St. Claire and Le Chocolat de H. Subtle tableware effectively displays the gourmet chocolate. The “pencils” come in a number of cocoa [...]

Dorothy and Richard Rising have been making handmade porcelain and stoneware functional and art pottery for 33 years. Currently they operate a 3,000 square foot gallery/studio in Las Cruces, New Mexico. They also have an Etsy shop, Rising Sky, where you can buy their beautiful pieces!

Diamantini & Domeniconi will present some brand new products at the Salone del mobile next month in Milan. This Italian design label earlier designed the Cucu Clock . In Milan they will show two new clocks: Gomitolo (image above) and Riccio (image below) designed by Carlo e Benedetta Tamborini. Both clocks are made from cotton.

Coat [...]

Two weeks ago I wrote about the copper teapot that I had finally found. Some of you wanted to see where the teapot ended up in my home. So here is a photo of the teapot on my kitchen table. The beautiful still-life cards are from simply photo, the turquoise ceramic bowl and the teapot [...]

This coat rack named ‘Hook’ from the 1, 2, 3 furniture collection will soon be available from Domestic.

These stools are from 5.5. designers and I think they are gorgeous! These French designers always come up with the most beautiful things..

Gregoire Scalabre is a modern ceramist who lives and works in Paris, France. His work, which was recently featured in ELLE Decoration UK, is simply gorgeous. The shapes of his creations are pure and simple, and his use of subtle hues is stunning. Visit Gregoire’s website to see more of his beautiful work.

Last week I was at IKEA and saw some gorgeous new fabrics there! The fabric series FIALENA, designed by Anna Svenfeldt, consists of 5 different patterns.

After the success of Familjen wallpaper Swedish designer Lisa Bengtsson has created another gorgeous design: Svärmor. This new wallpaper is a contribution to all shoe lovers out in the world! The graphic pattern is made out of singular shoes coming from different periods in the designer’s life.

There is something special about a pair of shoes. [...]

Ever since I saw this large copper teapot/kettle in a magazine years ago I have been looking for it. Unfortunately no information about the teapot was found in the magazine as it was used as a prop. Last week when I was shopping for Le Souk I found the teapot! I am very happy with [...]

I stumbled on these beautiful ceramic pieces a while ago but I waited to post about them until valentines day which is today. Artist Stephanie DeArmond from the US has created these stunning, delicate pieces. More work can be admired on her website.

Happy Valentine’s day!