shape escape

Great geometric cushions from Howkapow.

uncommon coasters

I really adore these laser engraved birch doily coasters from the uncommon shop. although i think they are too cute to actually put a glass on top of them!

Tinker Supply Co.

little lovelies from Tinker Supply Co. The collection is comprised of new, handmade, eco-friendly and vintage goods – all tools for simple living.

little things that bling...

I get really happy when someone takes an ordinary thing and turns it into "bling"...Take these clothes pins for instance, they were just regular old wooden pins until Natalie over at olive manna hand dyed them these fabulous colors! not only could you use them to hang your undies in style, but even better, it gives them a voice to be more multi functional somewhere else like maybe for your mood board in the studio or even using them in your booth at renegade this year... the possibilities are endless (and totally green!)

lisa congdon :: birch trees

I received a lovely email from the candy store collective and these gorgeous birch tree paintings on wood canvas by lisa congdon were calling to me. The bright colors capture such a great aliveness (is that a word?) and makes it so refreshing to see nature depicted in a happy, cheery way....seen as it's EARTH DAY!

Go do something outside today, plant a tree, flower, walk your dog and enjoy what mother nature has given to us...we should do this everyday but as most of us know, time doesn't permit most of us to do so but today is special so try and celebrate the day!

jenny gunnerfeldt

gorgeous illustrated pillows from swedish designer jenny gunnerfeldt. It's so lovely to see hand drawn illustrations breaking the mold when it comes to textiles and surface design.

recycled glow

check out these awesome pendent lamps made from salvaged pieces of corrugated cardboard. made by graypants inc. such brilliant patterns it makes on the walls when lit.

jschatz :: playing peek-a-boo

one of my favorite lighting companies, jschatz launched a new line of "peek-a-boo" products....


....one you can plug in.......


...and one you can put tea lights in!

pattern tales

excellent design compilation from ittestudio. lovely mix of color and shape. i really posted because i adore this photo showing a pattern application....see you can do anything with pattern! check out more pattern goodness here.

perch!

love these earthenware vessels from Perch! via my home state, brooklyn, ny. perch! products are environmentally friendly - low impact materials and processes, non-toxic finishes and byproducts.

shinzi katoh measuring set

omg, loving these measuring bowls at three potato four.

mibo prints

love these new prints by mibo

Latin Designs

innovative eco-friendly accessories made from natural and recycled Argentinian leather by Latin Designs. love that piggy bank!

wall space

I'm feeling interesting ideas to do with wall space today, this of course is and always will be an endless possibility which make for great creative concepts like these three... (1.) embroidery hoop bulletin boards from little pretty studio. (2) calendar wallpaper from swedish designer, christiaan postma. (3) unstashed notice board by Caroline Löwgren for stash.

The Wooden Hanger Pals

The Wooden Hanger Pals - youth size, originally uploaded by The Small Object.

I just caught this image on flickr and just had to post about it. These little hanger pals made by Sarah Neuberger of The Small Object are just so clever. How inspiring to be able to go in your closet to pick an outfit and have a cute lil' smiling face waiting there to brighten your morning! love it!
you can find the hangers here in both adult and kid sizes.

Oksana Badrak plates

i'm loving these gorgous new plates at Poketo by designer Oksana Badrak

fluid forms

"Each part of the earth is unique in then design of her heights and depths. Fluidforms enables customers to have a piece of this singularity on a table at home. The different contour lines of a chosen area define the shape of the bowl. An expedition into landscapes and cities only known from hiking. The earth becomes a sensory experience, that can be filled with the fruits of the earth." ~ via fluidforms.com

this is what my bowl would look like from a topographic map of where I live! this is such a beautifully innovative website and totally interactiive. This studio is based out of Austria from Designers Walter & Williams OG. see what else you can custom design for yourself here.

Grobal by Karim Rashid

I'm always on the lookout for unique products that incorporate style and function. These pots designed by Karim Rashid are just what i'm talking about. how cute are they! and the best part is that they are self watering, all you have to do is watch the water level from the slim little window..now i only have to decided which color i like best! you can find them here.

Gomitolo

I'm loving this hand knitted clock by Italian Designers Diamantini & Domeniconi.

Gomitolo, originally uploaded by freshlyblended.

recycled cotton totes :: mel lim

Please welcome our newest sponsor, JOY by Mel Lim. Mel has a graphic sensibility that is not only unique and esthetically brilliant but easily adaptable to any surface or material she chooses to create with. I'm lovin her latest and "greenest" creation yet, three beautifully designed recycled totes. Made with 80% recycled cotton & 20% recycled soda bottles, these totes are made in USA with the Fair Labor Association. yeahy for that! ... great job Mel, we love what you do!