Category Archives: Destination
Destination: The Black & White Bathroom
It’s the start of spring and I know I’m supposed to be in spring color mode, but black and white bathrooms have been jumping out at me lately. They can be completely neutral and full of life, and at the same time cozy and gorgeous. Black and white is an elegant and timeless combination, so [...]
Destination: Marz Designs, Sydney, Australia
Marz Designs was established by Coco Reynolds in 2010. Coco is a graduate of the University of Canberra, Australia, and since has been inspired to push the boundaries of different mediums and her own aesthetic. Marz’s goal is to promote craft practice in collaboration with industry, and has a very cool inventory of lighting and [...]
Destination: Heath Ceramics Open Studios
Heath Ceramics, the iconic mid-century pottery design studio, is having their annual open studio event in the Sausalito, San Francisco & Los Angeles showrooms May 10-12. The schedule will include factory tours, flower bouquets, food trucks, tile glazing and more. While you’re there, check out the gorgeous new Camellia setting by Alabama Chanin. For more [...]
Destination: Giant Clothespin Sculpture, Belgium
Isn’t this fabulous? This giant clothespin sculpture was created for the 2010 Festival of the Five Seasons in Chaudfontaine Park in Belgium. It flawlessly appears to be holding onto a dirt mound underneath- the illusion is beautiful. It was designed by Turkish artist Mehmet Ali Uysal, a professor of art at the Middle East Technical University. [...]
Destination: Grethe Wittrock Studio, Copenhagen
Grethe Wittrock is an award-winning Danish textile designer living and working in Copenhagen, Denmark. She uses ancient techniques of weaving, knotting and braiding to create extraordinary pieces of textile art using silk, gold and paper yarn. All of her work is hand-woven- a meditative process and incredibly repetitive. So beautiful! (Images via Grethe Wittrock)
Destination: Trinity College Library, Dublin
Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland has 5 million printed volumes with extensive collections of journals, manuscripts, maps and music reflecting over 400 years of academic development. The Library’s history dates back to the establishment of Trinity College in 1592, and it is the largest library in Ireland. The beautiful main chamber, called the Long [...]
Destination: 2013 Public Sample Sale, San Francisco Design Center
The San Francisco Design Center is open to the public this weekend for their semi-annual sample sale! On Saturday April 6th, select showrooms will open their doors to sell floor samples at up to 70% off retail. Hours are 10 AM – 5 PM. This is a great opportunity to purchase designer home furnishings and accessories [...]
Destination: Stockholm Public Library, Stockholm, Sweden
The Stockholm Public Library is a pre-modern structure designed by Swedish architect Erik Gunnar Asplund. Construction began in 1924 and the library was officially opened in March 1928. The site is located beside a steep hill, which was influential in the design of the massive brick structure. Reading rooms form the square base, which opens [...]
Destination: Olde Good Things, Scranton, PA
I love coming across great antique shops! Olde Good Things has multiple locations in the US, with the main shop in Scranton, PA. Their warehouse is over 100,000 sf and filled with reclaimed materials, architectural salvage, and “olde good things” such as doorknobs, hardware, doors, mantels, decorative iron, stained and antique glass, and terra cotta. [...]
Destination: Rough Fusion, PA
Rough Fusion is the creative endeavor of artist Pawel Mikoluk. Inspired by architecture and nature, Pawel makes gorgeous little planters, candle holders, and bowls out of industrial concrete. He is originally from a small town in the West of Poland, and about 7 years ago he moved to America. Today Pawel enjoys the countryside of southeast [...]
