
Product: Armoir
Designer: Patrick Naggar
Maker: Ralph Pucci
Yummy Factor: Sweet!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Eye Candy of the Week
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Monday, July 14, 2008
From one Victoria to Another
One of the things I really enjoy about our world today is how global we are. One day I found a set of lost cousins that design cool furniture in Spain, the other day I ordered a piece of furniture from Finland or in this case I bought a print made in Victoria, Australia and I got it delivered to my home town Victoria, British Columbia. It really amazed me how close and how far we are.
The other day Sarah asked me - Have you ever been to Etsy? What's Etsy I asked? Sarah said - Oh! my you definitely have too look in there. It is a website where you can find anything you want. It's like an Ebay but even better, the prices are fixed and you can find really hidden gems. Well after getting this advice from my favorite pregnant mama Sarita I could not miss the opportunity to check out this new site. Well I got really really addicted to the site and I found real gems indeed!. I was looking for inexpensive but cool art for a project and I found even a piece for myself.
Yesterday my print arrived in beautiful packaging and a personal note. Please see my great find below as well as some information about the artist Bridget Farmer.
Here are some of my favorite Etsy shops:
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Future Forecast
Butterflies by Justine Smith
Dynastidae by Insect Lab
"Farfalle" by Piero Fornasetti

Ant Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Odonata by Insect Lab

Ant'ique Wallpaper by Gam plus FratesiJune Lane Silver China by Kate Spade

Chandelier by Bodo Sperlein [Lladró]
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Butterfly Damask Plate by Rosie Simmons
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Eye Candy of the Week


Product: The Fantasy Collection
Designer: Jaime Hayon
Designers Website: http://www.hayonstudio.com/
Material: Porcelain
Maker: Lladró
Yummy Factor: Addictive !
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Friday, July 4, 2008
Only Human has moved ! Check it out
Local cabinet maker Chris Rothery and enthusiastic design diva Christina Stack have created a really unique space in the heart of The Design District. People often complain that Victoria doesn't have anything NEW, well Only Human is bringing something really unique to you.
So Green - So Cool !
OnlyHuman Furniture is a visionary company specializing in custom designed and manufactured furniture from the finest woods including engineered bamboo, one of the world's most environmentally-friendly building materials. Even when working with traditional woods, OnlyHuman focuses on reducing the environmental impact.
Giraffe Lamp by Jonathan Adler
Lamp by Moooi
Imaginative by Design
I make objects that people love to look at, that capture their imagination — and bring something that poses a question or evokes a mood, or suggests a notion.” - Chris Rothery
Your mission for this weekend...
If you don't have anything else to do this weekend why you don't go and visit Only Human?
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
Icons of Design - Hervé Van der Straeten
Each piece that he designs carries a sense of uniqueness and its uniqueness brings a sense of alchemy that always enhances a room in any of his forms of design .
His pieces are memorable and one of a kind. Van der Straeten signature stool - a podlike seat that can be left gleamingly metallic or encased in lacquers that give it the look of a giant candy brings something unexpected to any room.
He used to create jewelry for Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix after he dropped out of the engineering program at the the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. The work of Hervé Van der Straeten is characterised by its intensity, eclecticism & bold shapes.
Van der Straeten is dedicated to preserving the tradition of fine european craftsmanship, each of his pieces requires a group of 4 or more different craftsmen to achieve his vision. His own designs can be seen today in the Elysée palace.
Galerie Van der Straeten
11, rue Ferdinand-Duval
75004 Paris.
Tél. : 01 42 78 99 99.
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
Happy B-day Bespoke !!!

Bespoke is an interior design boutique offering beautiful bedding, furniture, window treatments, and lighting. As well as special pieces from local artists and exclusive resources from around the globe.
Heather Draper and Jonalyn Simmons are truly passionate about design, and you can see their efforts in their beautiful store in Market Square.
Unique pieces and a great understanding of design goes a big way when you visit this stunning interior design boutique.
Well what else can I say - I am big fan !
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