Wednesday, December 24, 2008

merry christmas!

merry christmas! happy holidays! not only are these penguin cupcakes (made by blue cupcakes) so adorable, they are really tasty too!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Monday, December 22, 2008

jin patisserie

what better gift this season than a sweet little treat such as these lovely macaron's from jin patisserie. my personal favorites are the chocolate and the purple one. they also have a selection of fine chocolates online.

Friday, December 19, 2008

gustafson porter

i love this airy canopy created by the gustafson porter. so sweeping and romantic. something about it reminds me of magritte. via cup of jo.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

eco-friendly journals

a kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous. ingrid bergman. lovely eco-friendly journals by ecojot.

Monday, December 15, 2008

sarah sze

sarah sze transforms thousands of ordinary objects into large organic installations. piles of beads and spools of thread contribute to a metropolis of organized chaos. proportioned to the groove is currently on display at the museum of contempoary art, chicago.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

swirl tree suede journal

hand torn, tea-stained pages fill this suede swirl tree journal by renate ikinger. it would make a lovely personal gift for someone to spill their thoughts in.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

hanna rorstrand

sip warm hot cocoa from this hanna rorstrand cup and saucer set. it comes in a variety of colors as well.

Monday, December 8, 2008

rex ray

let your eyes dance with these vibrant colors as you gaze upon this work of art by rex ray.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

tord boontje night blossom

another beautiful artful display of light by tord boontje, my favorite designer. if i only had $43k, i would definitely find somewhere lovely to display it.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

skull reflection island

what a pleasant little utopia with a subtle skull theme. above art print by tiffany liu.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

zarina lounge chair

add this sleek zarina lounge chair by william sawaya to your living room. seems nice to touch with all of the smooth edges.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Friday, November 28, 2008

agatha in london

if you're in london, go and check this out in person. i wish i could! this amazing light installation was designed by agatha to support and promote the city of madrid. there was a cocktail reception in the victoria and albert museum as well.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

happy turkey day!

i wish all of you and your loved ones a very happy turkey day. thank you all for your support! these adorable little turkey cake pops are from bakerella, the cake pop queen.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

agatha sunglasses

these agatha sunglasses are like candy - so fun and spunky and vibrant. i'd get all three, but too bad they are for kids . . .

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

agatha children shoes

the little houses with the hearts add a darling touch to these little girl's shoes. another fun example of agatha ruiz de la prada vibrant, cute style.

Monday, November 24, 2008

i heart agatha sinks

how adorable is this bathroom setup by agatha ruiz de la prada? i'm loving agatha's whimsical vibrant collections. more to come this week . . .

happy birthday yesterday amy and thanks for the agatha rec. =)

Friday, November 21, 2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

menu carafe

serve water infused with cucumbers and lime from this hand blown glass carafe.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Monday, November 17, 2008

chateau de chambord

ahhh to visit the chateau de chambord in the loire valley of france . . . someday. for now, this hand-pulled serigraph by liudmila kondakova is a nice little escape.

happy birthday daddy.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Thursday, November 13, 2008

tealights


one can never have too many tealights to set a nice ambience. with a couple of these tealight holders, you might also help the environment by conserving a little energy.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

autumn kiss

a kiss in the autumn just before dusk. could it be any more romantic? this amazing work of art by tina tarnoff is hand cut from a single sheet of paper.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

le viette towels

i just want to take a bite out of these scrumptious swiss rolls! but wait, they may not taste as delectable as they look. take a second glance and you'll notice they are actually towels made to look just like real desserts. how sweet!

Monday, November 10, 2008

lg lotus

i would consider switching to sprint for this purple, art nouveau lg lotus. the square factor is pretty cool too.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Thursday, November 6, 2008

pear blown glass

choose from olive, honey, tea or licorice colored pear blown glass beautifully hand crafted by anthony biancaniello. a set of two or three would make a pretty centerpiece for thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Monday, November 3, 2008

neon ties

these neon ties would have been perfect for the super fun yelle concert i just went to! next time!

Friday, October 31, 2008

happy halloween!

'boo!' says mr. owl who is trying to scare you away from his castle. hope you get lots of tricks and treats. above haunted castle card crafted by tracychong. happy halloween!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

olive oil decanter

combine extra virgin olive oil with some arribiata spices (extra special if from italy) to make your own chili oil. sprinkle some of this concoction on your slice of pizza and enjoy. above olive oil decanters/carafes by eva solo.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008

delilah earrings

dress yourself up with these pretty delilah earrings. two sparkly citrine pear briolettes will dangle delicately from your ears.

Friday, October 24, 2008

emma gordon

carry this cute, black coco spot clutch by emma gordon. solids, stripes and polka dots all in one bag, and yet it works.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

2009 desk calendar

so many great choices for calendar's this year! hmm maybe i'll get this happify one for some of my favorite boys.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

3 birds decals

three little birds will keep you company as you enjoy your afternoon in your living room.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

chaumet necklace

these sweet chaumet pendants would make charming little trinkets for your favorite little girl.

Monday, October 20, 2008

plexiglass handlebag

a purse made of plexiglass? oh my! this special vintage line also sports metal, wood and wicker. click under women and creations to view the collection.

Friday, October 17, 2008

sailing in capri

sailing off the coast of capri - so peaceful and serene. i hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Thursday, October 16, 2008