FAVOURITE PINS

Our Eye Candies of the Week are quickly becoming Pinterest pins – It is really hard to just choose one great thing per week when we have so many things to appreciate on Pinterest every day.

 

Yes, I am a self proclaimed Pinssesed – I just love to be able to see beautiful things everyday and organize them and be able to look them again and again.  As a designer I am a very visual person, and playing with Pinterest has given me a tool to be inspired constantly.  Also Pinterest has allowed me to re-discover what I really like and what really moves me as a designer.  I only pin things and images that fulfill my design needs.  In this way, Pinterest is a true window to my preferences as a designer.

 

Here are some of my favourite pins.  Images that have also become inspiration for the work we are doing at Meade Design Group.

 

From the Board – MEADE STYLE

 

Holger Lippmann

 

From the Board – DETAILS

 

Door Detail

 

From the Board – ART

 

Antoni Tapies

 

From the board – OBJECT D’ART

 

Takayuki Sakiyama

 

From the board – VIVA MËXICO!

 

Dolores del Río

 

From the board – BEAUTIFUL TILE

 

Herringbone

 

From the board -  DREAM MACHINES

 

Cape Cod Collegiate

 

From the Board – ADVERTS

 

Hermés 1954

 

From the board – WALLPAPERS

 

Malaga Schumacher Wallcovering

 

From the board – GETTING GRAPHIC

 

Helvetica

 

From the board – BEAUTIFUL BITES

 

 

 

 

I invite you to follow us on PINTEREST and check out our  great lifestyle boards and every day pins.

 

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EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK–SALON ARM CHAIR BY LEE BROOM

 

 

PRODUCT

Salon Arm Chair

 

DESIGNER

Lee Broom

 

FINISHES

Beige wool with gold and beige studs
Grey wool with gun metal and grey studs (as in above image)
White leather with white studs
Black leather with black studs

 

DIMENSIONS

Width 72cm, Height 118cm, Depth 90cm, Seat Height 40cm

 

DESCRIPTION

Well, I guess Lady Gaga has found a designer that can relate to her innovative approach to design.

 

This trendy collection consists of six furniture pieces inspired by the curvaceous lines of 1930s upholstery, contrasted with modern stud detailing in either gold or gunmetal. The finished result is a polished, contemporary furniture range that echoes the iconic designs of luxury fashion accessories and punk rock couture.

 

These pieces are very sexy now, but do you think they will stand the test of time?

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Hot !!!  Hot!!!  Hot!!!

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EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK – ARCADE CENTER TABLE BY THOMAS PHEASANT

 

 

 

PRODUCT

Arcade Center Table

 

MANUFACTURER

Baker

 

DESIGNER

Thomas Pheasant

 

MATERIAL

Mahogany solids

Giorgio Limestone top

 

DIMENSIONS

Height: 28 3/4 inches
Diameter: 34 inches

 

DESCRIPTION

This piece is definitely a  great lesson in geometry, and  rhythm.    The arch is not a very common geometric form to be found in furniture, so when it is used properly the arch can create a fantastic piece like the Arcade Table.  A piece designed by Thomas Pheasant that combines  his preference for traditional  lines with clean and contemporary approach.

 

“From the Colosseum of Rome to Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, the arch is unique among architectural elements in its ability to move us. Its sense of perspective inspired Thomas Pheasant to create the Arcade series of tables. Through the kind of craftsmanship often reserved for a custom shop, a total of 10 sections are simultaneously cut on a radius, from very thick stock, shaped, tapered left, tapered right, tapered vertically, and hand fit to a perfect circle. The result is the kind of perspective sought by a sculptor, luring us to it, evidence that the hand can master and evolve all the mind can imagine. “ – Baker

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Sweet!!!

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EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK – MAMA VASE BY ILSE CRAWFORD

 

Ilse Crawford

 

PRODUCT

Mama Vase

 

MANUFACTURER

Georg Jensen

 

DESIGNER

Ilse Crawford

 

MATERIAL

Mirror Polish Stainless Steel

 

MEASUREMENTS

335 x 215 x 228 mm

 

DESCRIPTION

Inspired by the nature of daily rituals.  This new line by Ilse Crawford for Georg Jensen brings sensuous forms to every day objects.  I love the voluptuousness of the piece and its clean forms.  This is definitely an everyday Object d’Art where aesthetics and function are clearly working together.

 

“Voluptuous yet lean, feminine yet stripped to the essentials of its architecture, the Mama Vase is perfectly proportioned.

London-based designer Ilse Crawford has long been a champion of the clean lines and understated elegance that is associated with Scandinavian design. The magic of Mama is in its duality. Though composed with meticulous constraint, it
has a spirit of pure joy.”- Georg Jensen

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Succulent!!!

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EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK – bjhon ii sink by angelo mangiarotti

 

 

 

PRODUCT

Bjhon II Sink

 

MANUFACTURER

Agape

 

DESIGNER

Angelo Mangiarotti

 

MATERIAL

Cristalplant Marble or Pietra

 

DESCRIPTION

The Bjohn II sink retrieves an original idea by Angelo Mangiarotti of 1970. The collection, made in marble or pietra calls to mind classic garden planters with a minimal line.

 

This sculptural pedestal sink, with truncated cone shape column containing the central wastepipe, reminds me of the classism of Palladio’s lines, with the edge of Mangiarotti’s concepts.

 

But you may ask, who is Angelo Mangiarotti?

 

“Angelo Mangiarotti, is one of the leading exponents of 20th-century Italian design, a committed, cultured and brilliant designer, who took on the ideals of the Modern Movement and actually exceeded them through his experimental and highly original work, a Mies with the mind of an engineer, a freer and more creative Prouvé, a more multifaceted and experimental Nervi, and even a Brancusi drawing on the technology of his own time: because Mangiarotti managed to apply his own ingenuity to both architecture and design, a razor-sharp exponent of rigorous functionalism, who, however, never lost sight of elegance and beauty, taking his own work to the very verge of sculpture through clever studies of form, always using cutting-edge production processes and materials backed up by proper know-how and, above all, thinking, constantly drawing on ethical principles and a deep awareness of moral values, unique traits of this master, who, by brilliantly bringing together the dual qualities of ethics and aesthetics, has achieved “happiness” through “correctness”.” – Agape

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Better than any gelato!!!

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EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK – NEST BOWL BY stephane parmentier

 

 

 

PRODUCT

Nest Bowl

 

MANUFACTURER

Christofle

 

DESIGNER

Stéphane Parmentier

 

FINISH

Silver Plated

 

DIMENSIONS

Extra Small with Spoon, Small, Medium & Large

 

DESCRIPTION

I love the clean lines of this piece.  Simple, yet unique.  This is the type of piece I wish I had designed.   Interior Designer Stéphane Parmentier had the opportunity to collaborate recently with Chirstopfle in a new exquisite line of decorative pieces.

 

The silver-plated Nest bowls come in four sizes: XS, which is lilliputian and includes a spoon for salt and pepper; S, M and L, which can be used as centerpieces to hold fruit, for example, or simply as exquisite decorative objects.

“I wanted to express the ambivalence of opposites,” explains Stéphane Parmentier. “A juxtaposition of extremes, between linearity and curves. Paradoxes condensed into a single object, where the boundaries are imperceptible. ”

- Christofle

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Scrumptious!

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EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK – IKE LAMP BY DELIGHTFULL

 

 

 

PRODUCT

Ike Suspension

 

MANUFACTURER

Delightfull

 

STANDARD FINISHES

Shade: RAL Lacquered Color.
Frame: Chrome or Gold Plated.

 

DIMENSIONS

Height: 14,37" | 36,5cm - Diameter: 23,62" | 60cm

Cord or pole height: customizable

 

DESCRIPTION

Characterized by its rhythmic composition, this light fixture will bring a sense of glamour to any space.  This fixture has the right balance of black and Gold or Chrome.  Its clean lines make it memorable and easy to blend with any style.

 

Lately it has been difficult to find something unique that really excites me for the eye candy section.  It seems that we are in a time where everything has been already done or it is a new interpretation of a past idea, which seems to be the case of this particular eye candy.  What I like about this light fixture and company is the quality of their products and the time that they take to put together a piece.  There is a process and not only a machine made item.

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Retrolicious!!!

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EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK – guggenheim colours

 

Gallery Colours & Classic Colours

 

Installation view from Villhem Hammershøi, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York,

 

Installation view from The Aztec Empire, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum,

New York

 

Paul Gauguin, In the Vanilla Grove, Man and Horse (Dans la vanillère, homme et cheval), 1891. Oil on burlap, 28 ¾ x 36 ¼ inches (73 x 92 cm). Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York,

 

Amedeo Modigliani, Nude (Nu), 1917. Oil on canvas

 

 

PRODUCT

Guggenheim Colour

 

MANUFACTURER

Fine Paints of Europe

 

COLLECTION

Gallery Colours

Classic Colours

 

DESCRIPTION

As a designer, I like the art pieces in my interior design projects to stand out and be the protagonists of the room. Sometimes I play with theatricality, other times I want the piece to blend in and become part of the space, but in the end I want these pieces to have the best background possible.

 

I usually select my colour palettes to complement the art pieces, but to let the background maintain a dialogue with the materials, fabrics and furnishings used in the space. When I found out that “The Guggenheim” had launched a new paint collection my initial thought was  ‘another one!?’, but when I reviewed the colours and learned that the colours have been inspired by their art collection, my initial thought went away.

 

“This colour collection reflects the Guggenheim’s celebrated collection of modern masterpieces, and recreates the color palette of artists such as Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, Robert Delaunay, Giorgio de Chirico, and Vasily Kandinsky. Each color was carefully chosen from paintings in the Guggenheim galleries. The selection was then refined in consultation with exhibition designers to ensure the colors are appropriate for a variety of architectural settings. Fine Paints of Europe precisely matched each color and created the final formulations.”

- Guggenheim Colour

 

Unfortunately, this collection is only available as an international order and according to the reviews, this environmentally friendly paint is on the pricey side. My thoughts on this: if you can’t purchase a Master at least you can have a master’s palette in your home, and if you happen to have a master in your home - like a Picasso or a Miro - why not complement the painting with a wall paint of equal quality? In the end, the claim to fame for this collection is the hue and the value of their colour selections, the quality of the paint and the fact that for more than 50 years the background colours at the Guggenheim museum have been extremely well received. For me, one of the things I have always admired in art is the use of colour and I personally think that this collection is onto something big.

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Sweet!!!

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Eye Candy of the week – fLAMINGO CONSOLE BY VOI-ARTIS

 

 

PRODUCT

Flamingo Console

 

MANUFACTURER

Voi Artis

 

COLLECTION

Consoles

 

DESIGNER

Tareq Abu Ghazaleh

 

MATERIAL

Pictured in Walnut.  Available in Ebonized Oak and Cherry.

 

SIZE

H 85  X W 150 X D 45 (Can be customized to different sizes)

 

DESCRIPTION

I have been a fan of Tareq’s work for several years now.  I have also seen how much he has grown as a furniture designer with the clever reinvention of his brand, and the launch of Voi-Artis.  While browsing Tareq’s updated website I came across this new fantastic piece that I needed to share with you. 

 

I love the lines and the weight of the Flamingo Console – The legs are definitely my favourite part – They are so sculptural and clean.  The asymmetric lines create a different sense of rhythm to the piece, which makes it unique and memorable.

 

I would love to use the Flamingo Console in a foyer and juxtapose it with an antique portrait and a very cool contemporary light fixture.

 

How/Where would you use this piece? 

 

YUMMY FACTOR

HOT!!! HOT!!! HOT!!!

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Eye Candy of the Week – Screen by Christopher Guy

 

 

PRODUCT

Greek Key Screen

 

MANUFACTURER

Christopher Guy

 

COLLECTION

Screens

 

MEASUREMENT

W94” x D2” x H94"

 

DESCRIPTION

It looks like the Greek key pattern is going to be all over the place this 2012. 

 

This screen is modern yet classic.  The timeless geometric maze screen will definitely add style to any interior.  I don’t like to follow many trends, but I can see this piece staying timeless for a long time.  I just love the language and the simplicity of its lines.

 

YUMMY FACTOR

OPA!!!

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Eye Candy of the Week – The Senz° Original

 

PRODUCT

The Senz°

 

MANUFACTURER

Senz

 

COLLECTION

The Senz° Original

 

DESCRIPTION

This winter has been a very rainy one, looking to be as stylish as I can be in these weather conditions; I decided to source a very unique/cool and sophisticated umbrella.   Once I found this beauty I though, I had found my perfect match, but also a great eye candy of the week. Brilliant!

 

Due to its aerodynamic design, the Senz umbrella always finds the best position in the wind, which makes it exceptionally comfortable to use. Which proves that every day objects can always improve. This award-winning asymmetrical wonder can withstand winds up to 100 km per hr.  A good fact to take in consideration as we have had very strong gales lately. 

 

I wonder what umbrella Mary Poppins would pick if she was in  search of a good one. Now here is the only bummer, I love the umbrella (the sparkling silver is my favourite), but I wonder why we can’t order the queen of the umbrellas in North America yet.  What is wrong with you? Don’t you know you will have enough costumers in the west coast of North America!

 

YUMMY FACTOR

DRY AND CRISP!!! 

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Eye Candy of the Week – Kasanna Lamp

 

PRODUCT

Kasanna Lamp - 01F1018

 

MANUFACTURER

Kasanna

 

COLLECTION

Feel the Iron

 

DIMENTIONS

48 cm x 40 cm

 

MATERIALS

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Nickel & Gold Plated

 

DESCRIPTION

Lately I have been looking for lamps that have movement and a sense of style that reflects the past in a contemporary way.  Today I am presenting the Kasanna Lamp, a lamp designed in Spain that is very memorable, yet unique.  The quality is remarkable and the black drum shade with gold leaf would be the perfect addition to any room.

 

YUMMY FACTOR

HOT !!!

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Eye Candy of the Week – Marcel Wanders China

 

 

PRODUCT

Marcel Wanders Collection to M&S

 

MANUFACTURER

Marks & Spencer

 

DESIGNER

Marcel Wanders

 

MATERIAL

Fine China

 

DESCRIPTION

If you are looking for a special set of china for this coming Christmas – The new collection from Marcel Wanders is exciting, innovative, affordable and fun.

 

The Marcel Wanders collection is the perfect synthesis of uniqueness and beauty. Inspiring designs capture the imagination and create an atmosphere that 'makes our most exciting dreams come true'.

 

This beautiful dinner plate is crafted from elegantly fine, creamy china and features delicate gold detailing of the iconic Marcel logo. Ideal for special occasions and adding intensity and style to the dinner table.

- Marks & Spencer

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Scrumptious!!!

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Eye Candy of the Week – Lui5 & Lui6 Arm Chair

Lui5 by Phillipe Bestenheider

 

PRODUCT

Lui5 & Lui6 Arm Chair

 

MANUFACTURER

Fratelli Boffi

 

DESIGNER

Philippe Bestenheider

 

MATERIAL

wooden frame with hand-woven caning

DIMENTIONS

103/72/123 cm

DESCRIPTION

I just discovered this beauty!  As you well know by now:  old world + new world = my favourite combo ever in anything.  The use of the pentagon shape makes this chair simple yet, elegant in its complexity. The mix of materials has enough tension to bring the piece to a new place.  The Lui5 by Philippe Bestenheider is definitely a statement chair, and I can see that it may not be too comfortable, but I just  love so much the lines, the presence and the memorability that has keeping me thinking about the fact that I wish I could design something like this.  

 

To even bring this piece further you have to see the Lui6 – I just want a pair for my country home and a pair for my sleek city pad. But first I need to get my country home and then to make sleek my city pad.

 

Lui6 by Phillipe Bestenheider

 

Which one is your favourite and why?

 

The Lui5 armchair looks back to the early 20th century in Europe. The classic wooden chair with cane seat serves as point of reference. The curved soft forms of the original model, however, are abandoned in favour of simplified lines and crystallised forms that multiply in space. The name is a clear reference to the pentagonal form which becomes the unit of measure of the structure. It is repeated from the cross-section of the legs to the construction of the panels forming the seat, back and armrests. Lui5 is also available in an upholstered version. – Philippe Bestenheider.

 

YUMMY FACTOR

HOT, HOT, HOT!!!

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Eye Candy of the Week - AUREOLE CHANDELIER by Holly Hunt

 

 

PRODUCT

Aureole Chandelier

 

MANUFACTURER

Holly Hunt

 

DESIGNER

Solis Betancourt

 

MATERIAL

Chrome

 

DESCRIPTION

I like the attention to detail in this light fixture – It is delicate but has a strong presence.  It is the perfect blend of masculine and feminine characteristics and it has that transitional quality I love in any fixture.  It can look fantastic in a contemporary place or traditional setting.

 

Solis Betancourt lighting strikes a balance between contemporary and classic design, showcasing tailored details in metal and form, framing the collection of pendants and sconces. Finish details such as sandblasted and etched glass and patinated bronze lend depth and interest to intricately crafted design. – Holly Hunt Site

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Scrumptious!!!

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Eye Candy of the Week - Papyri Cocktail Table

 

Top Detail in Polished Bone

 

PRODUCT

Papyri Octagonal Cocktail Table

 

MANUFACTURER

Ironies

 

MATERIAL

Base - Available in standard and premium brass finishes.

Top - Polished pieced bone.

 

DIMENTIONS

39.75"W x 39.75"D x 17"

 

DESCRIPTION

The Papyri Octagonal Cocktail has all the qualities that make a piece of furniture memorable.  First of all, I love furniture that is transitional –The Papayri Cocktail table can look as good in a contemporary setting as it can in a traditional one, the quality of the materials are exceptional, and overall has a distinctive design that will bring a quite but profound conversation to any room.

 

The shape of this table is so unconventional and is one of my favourite parts of this piece.   Lately, I have been tiring of round and square tables, so finding a shape as simple as an octagon makes a world of difference.  I love the scale of the table and the subtle design on the top that really draws your eye to its center.  The legs are like fine stilettos carrying the weight of the design.

 

Can you tell that I want one! just a little ;)

 

YUMMY FACTOR

HOT!!!

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Eye Candy of the Week – Allegra Hicks for West Elm

 

ARC CHAIR

 

OLIVER CHAIR

 

CHAUNCEY CHAIR

 

PRODUCTS

Arc Chair - Oliver Chair – Chauncey Chair

 

MANUFACTURER

West Elm

 

DESIGNER

Allegra Hicks

 

MATERIAL

• Solid wood frame.

• Upholstered seat and back.

• Slightly angled and curved silhouette.

 

DIMENTIONS

• Arc Chair 27"w x 28.4"d x 29.9"h
• Oliver Chair 24"w x 28"d x 27.5"h
• Chauncey Chair 27.75"w x 28.4"d x 32.5"h

 

DESCRIPTION

These chairs are proof that good design doesn’t need to be expensive but it needs to be designed by a keen eye like Allegra Hicks who is bringing her sophisticated and relaxed designs to West Elm in a collaboration that speaks to her casual and eclectic design aesthetic.

 

PRICE TAG

$399.00 – $499 + Shipping

 

YUMMY FACTOR

Complimenti al Cuoco!

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