Textured Rugs

Texture is all the rage when it come to fall furnishings in our opinion. Here is a selection of our favorite textured rugs from Nani Marquina (available throughout the US and online).

Asia

Bicicleta

Little Field of Flowers

(Images courtesy of: Mani Marquina)

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Swirly Seating

Should you be worried if you are in love with a chair? Of course not, chairs are perfectly useful love affairs and these 'Diva' chairs by Gino Carollo for Kreaty, Italy are just stunning and well worth it. Sure to be endless conversation pieces.

A closer look...


(Images courtesy of: Kreaty)

Pet & People Jewelry

This is not just about jewelry for your pet, this is about you too! Lisa Welch Designs manufactures and designs beautiful jewelry for both you and your pets.

From earrings, cuff links and pendants to tags and collars in sterling silver and gold, Lisa Welch Designs has a lot to offer. It just doesn't get any cuter than this!

(Images courtesy of: Lisa Welch Designs)

Eco Book Design

Could there be a smarter way to reuse books? This room divider is stunning. Aussie Samantha Parsons is the brains behind the design. Be sure to check out her website for more of her amazing creations.

Since we are on the topic of reuse projects with books...here are a few pics from Michael Stilkey's site. His book based installations are mesmerizing. Click here for more on Stilkey.

Wishing We Were Birds

Dance With Me

The First Mortgage

(Images courtesy of: Studio Sam and mikestilkey.com)

Summer Music

If you are hoping to get the most out of the last few weeks of the summer heat, be sure to check out Putamayo’s rerelease of ‘Reggae Around the World.’ For samples of each track, click here.

To celebrate their 15th anniversary, Putamayo is giving away a free anniversary sampler CD when you buy 2 CDs.

I think that it is impossible not to listen to a Putamayo CD without a smile on your face, so uplifting, so unique...and reggae is so summer!

New Egg Press!

We have been a big fan of Egg Press for years. When it comes to personalizing correspondence, there is nothing like a letterpress card from Egg Press to show that you care.


Each design is so original (check out the 'You're Unbelievable' card below) and evokes a handmade essence, sure to bring a smile and warm tingly feeling inside!

Here is a closer look:

You're Unbelievable (So cheeky!)

Thank You (I swooned over this one for a while, too pretty!)

Happy Birthday (Sweet and cheery)

Egg Press cards are widely available. For more information on retailers or to shop online, visit Egg Press here.

Bowls, bowls, bowls

When it comes to accessorizing your home, the best advice is to take it slow and to pick up meaningful pieces over a period of time. In the event that you are not so patient, or in need of some visual inspiration, start with 18 Karat from British Columbia, Canada.

Here are some of our table accent picks for fall.

Tafoni Bowls, $15CAD

Lacri, $29CAD

Petros Bowl, $100CAD

(Images courtesy of: 18 Karat)

Lighting Eye Candy

Here is a little lighting eye candy to inspire you. The pieces featured are available through Roche-Bobois, (among others).

'Double Bubble' by Eerio Aarnio

'Tobia' by Carlo Zerbaro

'Chic Chandelier' by Carlo Zerbaro

(Images courtesy of: Roche-Bobois)

The Arboreal Magician

Eric Manigian is a true magician (or savior if you as the trees), when it comes to how he can transform wood. Manigian, who trained as a fine artist in sculpture, is the amazingly talented man behind this impressive collection of unique wood furnishings.

Chisai

Manigian’s wood pieces are namely constructed of tree fragments, which are then finished with oil. He explains that his "furniture is made from hand-selected wood from small millers who receive fallen, diseased, or discarded trees. In this way, we can give new life and meaning to the tree in the form of furniture."

Deuce

If you thought that his creative use of tree parts was impressive, Manigan’s signature style also includes a specific hand-joining technique that he learned while studying Buddhism abroad in Japan.

Bandwidth 008

Each piece evokes a sinewy aesthetic that resonates an ethereal soul. It is difficult to not gawk in awe of each piece. My favorite (as if I could choose), is ‘Bandwidth 008.’

Stopping by the showroom is a must if you are in Brooklyn. For now, you may find Eric Manigian here.

More Printing Books

Prints are one of my favorite ways to create art. Whether you use potatoes, linoleum blocks, foam, wood, etc., usually, printmaking is very instant gratification.

I received Lena Corwin's new book Printing By Hand last weekend and it has been a pure joy to read, page after page.


I especially appreciate how in depth, yet easily readable her book is. After reading the intro and a given project, you feel more than equipped to take the next steps to try out a new technique, or an old technique in a new way.

One of my favorite printing books for sure!

Wood Mobile

Wow! Petit Collage seems to be very hard at work. Here is a preview photo of their new wood mobiles.


Who doesn't love birds or mobiles!

(image courtesy of: Petit Collage )