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Design Meets Fashion: Folkloric Finnish Florals

Written by Sara on June 19, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Finnish artist Klaus Haapaniemi designs an amazing collection of tapestries and printed décor, and he currently has an affordable collection of dishware at Anthropologie. I love the whimsical nature of his folkloric illustrations, which often blend animals with floral patterns. This theme transferred to a printed dress or top makes a fun statement piece! (Images via [...]

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History Lesson: Smeg

Written by Michele on June 17, 2013 — Leave a Comment

What word comes to mind when you think of a fabulously retro fridge? If it’s Smeg, welcome to my world! The Italian appliance company was founded by Vittorio Bertazzoni, a member of a family of blacksmiths and kitchen builders since the 17th century. In the late 1950s, Smeg launched one of the first gas cookers [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up: Kantha, Facets, Portholes, and the Swan

Written by Michele on June 14, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: The Swan Chair Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Faceted in Black / Kantha Friday’s Destination: Looking Outside- Porthole Windows

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Destination: Looking Outside- Porthole Windows

Written by Michele on June 14, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Porthole windows are a fun alternative for the home. They can look great anywhere from the front door to the powder room. The style has a natural connection to cruise ships, but these attention-grabbing circles aren’t just for nautical themed interiors. Do you have the perfect place for a porthole window in your home? (Images [...]

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History Lesson: The Swan Chair

Written by Michele on June 10, 2013 — Leave a Comment

The Swan Chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Its elegant and organic shape lent itself to the common areas, and soon it found its way into homes. Jacobsen used Styropore to create the continuous fluid shape of the seat. Available in [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up: Dirk Jan Rol/Janine Abraham, Honeycomb, & Wonk NYC

Written by Michele on June 7, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: Dirk Jan Rol/Janine Abraham Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Honeycomb Friday’s Destination: Wonk NYC

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Destination: Wonk NYC

Written by Michele on June 7, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Wonk was founded in 2004 in Brooklyn, NY with the goal to produce furniture that combines functionality with affordable design. I came across them by accident on the internet, and I’m so glad I did. All of their products are made in Brooklyn, and they are modern eye candy. Their furniture is practical and beautifully [...]

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History Lesson: Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol

Written by Michele on June 3, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Dirk Jan Rol and Janine Abraham met in 1955 at the studio of Jacques Dumond. The pair discovered their style was a perfect mesh of structure and fantasy, and began collaborating on design projects. They showed their work for the first time at the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs in 1956 and in 1957 they created [...]

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Weekly Wrap Up: Blu Dot, Laura Slater, & Twists

Written by Michele on May 31, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Monday’s History Lesson: Blu Dot Wednesday’s Design Meets Fashion: Twists Friday’s Destination: West Yorkshire, England- Laura Slater

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Destination: West Yorkshire, England- Laura Slater

Written by Michele on May 31, 2013 — Leave a Comment

Laura Slater graduated from The Royal College Art in 2008, and runs her studio and print shop in West Yorkshire, England. She is an amazing textile designer and does her printing by hand. “My work has always been about colour and pattern, and taking influences from architectural and natural environments.” She has a wonderful line [...]

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