Marian Bantjes | Want It campaign
Marian Bantjes was brought in to do the “Want It” campaign for Saks Fifth Avenue and what a beautiful campaign it is. I’m so glad that her work is getting such great exposure. She was brought in by Michael Bierut of Pentagram and then worked directly with Terron Schaefer at Saks to create this eye-candy campaign. I can only imagine how she exceeded their expectations when working on this. I am a huge fan of calligraphy, hand-lettering, typography and you really come to appreciate works of art like this when you’ve tried to accomplish hand-lettering on your own. Marian is a huge influence of mine and I really hope to get to a place in…
armchair weave by moa
I found this armchair weave by MOA on it’s website from the FWA site. After browsing through the site I stumbled upon this chair and it immediately reminded my of a Harry Bertoia chair. If this chair wasn’t somehow inspired by Bertoia, I would be greatly surprised. It really reminds me of the many chairs designed by Harry Bertoia which were produced by Knoll in the 50′s and still to this day. MOA specializes in product design, advanced lighting systems and art. Visit their interactive website featuring a nice spread of their work.
WOW! | Midsummer Pendant Light
Just found! The Midsummer Pendant Light on Wrapables.com is a double layer paper pendant light in tyvek with a cone-shaped safety protector. The light is tear, temperature and water-resistant. I’m not sure if this is classified as a pendant or chandelier but what I do know is that it was designed by award-winning designer, Tord Boontje. Other great products from Wrapables.com: Lightseed Hanging Candleholder ibiza lanterns Hot Chocolate Plates
flor | souk chic
Just yesterday I received my FLOR catalog. After paging through 50 + pages filled with their amazing tiles, the most interesting of their new additions was on the back cover. The Souk Chic patterns are just lovely! When I get my new home I will be putting in this rug in my bedroom. My mom recently gave me a handmade quilt (made by her) for my bridal shower and it features a variety of blue squares to make up one of the most beautiful quilts I’ve ever seen (photo below) and the Blue Souk Chic rug will compliment this in the best way. I can see it now, the blue quilt on the edge of…
product of the day | Flowerbox
Hang nature on your walls. According to the website, Flowerbox is designed to hold the mini-plants of your choice whether it is made of cardboard, ceramic, wood or aluminum. The standard size of Flowerbox with 4 plants is 10 x 10 inches. There are a variety of available colors and designs to create your own Flowerbox. Flowerbox comes with holes in the back to hang it with ease on your wall. This gives you a new way to look at your plants. How do you water it you ask? It’s easy … Remove Flowerbox from the wall. Lay it Flat. Water the plants with the provided watering equipment. Flowerbox is flexible. Plants can be purchased…
decals for all and all for decals
Looking for something a little unique? Need to personalize your walls, how about your glassware? Blik surface graphics has it all. From the windows to the wall, you can decorate them all! Above you can see the bird decals for glassware, this is a great idea for weddings, parties or just everyday if you’re a fun person. The price for this kind of fun? $4.50 for 20 1-inch birds! I think this would be great for a wedding, it would be very hip to put a single decal on each guests glass. But you need a special color? Not a problem, you can call Blik for custom colors and orders!!! Need something a little special…
villeroy and boch | flow dinnerware
I don’t know what it is about dinnerware that makes me want to buy more than I could ever use in a lifetime. But the Flow dinnerware at Villeroy and Boch is just beautiful. The product shots want me to buy them even more. The pieces range from $10 up to just under $100. Flow’s pieces are all Fine China, Dishwasher and Microwave safe and is modern design at its best at a completely affordable price. They get 5 gold stars for this set and the best part, you can order them online! My favorite piece has to be the Flow Salad bowl with handles. The curves on this baby are just out of this…
product of the day | bookinist
Nils Holger Moormann is the creator of this movable chair designed for the avid reader. The chair’s design was based on the idea of a pushcart and it can be rolled to any spot you desire. The Bookinist can store about 80 paperbacks that can be stored in the arms until ready for use and the backrest serves the same. Included is a reading lamp and couple of hidden compartments for writing instruments or other small tools. Price of $2127 Available in white, black or red foilcovered plywood Surface seat and backrest are of felt and ecru. Designed by Nils Holger Moormann
seller of the day | julianna holowka
I love this lamp and other products from seller julih32 on her Etsy shop. Julianna currently lives in Philadelphia, and was born and raised in the Detroit area. She studied design in Philadelphia, worked with a theater in Chicago and then came back to Philadelphia where she is: “Now spending each day making lamps, drawing testicles on stick-figures, and satisfying the urge to make pretty things.” Her Chaos lamp, seen above is what attracted me to her shop and then I fell in love with her 20×20 inch wool pillows. That lamp looks so cute aimlessly placed in the middle of the hardwood floor, I love it. Julianna is also the creator of Mean Cards…
Philly’s worst logo. The winner is…
The winner of Philly’s Worst Logo by Gyro Worldwide, is none other than Steven Singer Jewelers. View the introduction of the new logo and a curious amount of bad logos from the city of brotherly love.
