April 2010
Kettles
We are on the hunt for a kettle, a kettle that will be our kettle for years to come, something classic and beautiful that we can look at and use everyday. These four are lovely in their own ways: the Yanagi from Japan (Vancouver Special $165 CDN); the enamel coated steel Kaiko kettle (Chatchada $125); the Finnish Metal Kettle (Kiosk $125); and the Cast Iron available at (Chatchada $300).
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Stripes & Accessories
I love how simply layering what you already have can create new exciting looks. I love accessories, but had ever wear any of them… how strange. I think that I have yet learn this skill of making a look personal. (sorry not sure wear the first photo is from. Maybe here. Second photo is Madame Figaro Japon)
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March 2010
Etsy Finds / Hand-drawn Tea Towels
A small collection of hand drawn tea towels from Etsy. Brookish with Mr. Darcy’s proposal ($11); Mr PS’s Suppertime ($14); Miss Ellie May’s Bears’ Afternoon Tea ($7); Girls Can Tell Love of Cooking ($20 / set of two).
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New Blog / Gris-Bleu
Gris-bleu (grey-blue) is the perfect name for the lovely duality of the blend of photography and writing on this French blog. The author has a sensitivity that must be seen to be appreciated. The combination of his photos, illustrations and finds, opens up a soft, often sensual, view of the daily details of Paris. Worth exploring!
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“The dress becomes a veneer between the interior and exterior: it becomes the...”
– Kathryn Kanjo, describing Tori Ellison’s body of work: Paper Dresses. Two of her sculptures are featured in the show “Dress Envy” in Seattle until April 23rd, 2010. (via Kickcan and Conkers)
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Etsy Find / LBrandt
LBrandt was the featured sellers a little while back in Etsy and the first thing to catch my eye were the wobbly TILT vases but exploring her shop further, I noticed that all her pieces have a natural aesthetic that perfectly compliment the Tillandsias (air plants) she also sells. See and buy more of her work here. (Unfortunately her plant based creations can’t be ordered out of the States...
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Pacha Design
I’m delighted to have recently made the acquaintance (via email) of Sammy and Glenn of Pacha Design. Their furniture and accessories reflect the beauty that can be found in pure elements: slate, wood and steel. They are dedicated to recycling and reclaiming their locally sourced materials. Their journal is also is a lovely record of their travels, their finds and their ongoing exploration of...
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Claire Basler/ Artist
A quick search on the net let me know I was not alone in being enchanted with the atelier and home of French artist Claire Basler (featured in the March 2010 Elle Decoration). Her warehouse / studio / home is a fantastic space where she’s brought the outdoors in. She has transformed the former iron works in to a canvas of its own - changing the definition of space to suits her and her...
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Illustrator / Bam Bam Ink
Look at these delicious little desserts from Bam Bam Ink. So many colours in their simple, delicate depiction. See more of her work here.
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“Design is thinking
made visual”
– Saul Bass (poster from ck/ck)
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Calm Before the Storm…
Trying to enjoy my peaceful days before another intense month of work…keep reminding myself it will pass in good time. (photo Field & Sea)
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