While doing some research for yesterday’s post about Wegner’s tree-legged chair, I found another gorgeous chair by this designer. Despite the chair’s almost postmodern design, Hans Wegner designed the peacock chair as far back as 1947. With a clear resemblance to the peacock feathers, the back of the chair is constructed in soap-treated or lacquered ash, with the choice of
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photographer paul massey
Last week I wrote about this stylish house in the UK. The gorgeous images were shot by Paul Massey. This British photographer has lots of other beautiful photos in his portfolio. Take a look at some of his interior and still life photos! (images by Paul Massey)
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three legged shell chair by hans wegner
Danish modernist designer Hans Wegner has created some beautiful furniture. One of my favourites is this tree-legged Shell chair. The simple design is just gorgeous! The chair was originally introduced in 1963. After producing a few limited editions, the production stopped. Luckily the chair was relaunched in 1997. In spite of its three-legged base the chair stands well on the
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re
Online shop RE has a great collection of home accessories. Take for instance these French Stripe Deckchairs (£60), the vintage inspired Wooden Crackets (£40), and the gorgeous Pure Cotton Jacquard Tea Towels (£9). Above some more items from their beautiful collection. RE is based in the UK, so unfortunately all prices are in (the strong) British Pound. They do ship
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matsalen and matbaren by Ilse Crawford
Leading British interior designer Ilse Crawford has just completed the interiors for two new restaurants at the Grand Hotel Stockholm in Sweden. The two restaurants, dining room Matsalen and food bar Matbaren, are run by Mathias Dahlgren, a leading chef who is reinventing Swedish regional cuisine. The restaurants are offering two different dining experiences and therefore needed two very different
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camp in style with orla kiely
Did you know that Orla Kiely has a collection of camping gear? I didn’t until I found out from Sia. I especially love the tent with that gorgeous retro style pattern. This collection makes camping fun! Available from Orla Kiely’s online shop and from Millets.
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still life fruitbowl
Who needs a Vermeer if you can have the “Still Life Fruit Bowl”. You can create your own masterpiece with this bowl and frame that can be arranged in either landscape or portrait form. Still Life, designed by Andre Klauser, is available from thorsten van elten (£49) and generate (US$79).
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gnomes: kitsch or design?
What do you think? Are these furniture gnomes designed by Philippe Starck kitsch or design? It is not my kind of style but I have to admit that after seeing the world roaming gnome in the movie Amelie, a new appreciation for gnomes has developed. The gnomes are available from made in design.
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sanna annukka’s new shop
I have some great news! I am a BIG fan of Sanna Unnukka (perhaps you know her of the album cover she did for Keane). This very talented lady has now opened an online shop. A fab new range of limited edition silk screen and lithograph prints is available. The lighthouse keeper sailing across arctic shores, maidens of the midnight
