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January 02, 2012
December 06, 2011
My Christmas Wish List
Truth be told, we don't do gift exchange in our family anymore – unless you happen to be under the age of 18. Instead, we travel or buy one another fun food items – like great chocolate or wine. So this list above is not a not-so-subtle hint for my beloved – I wouldn't dream of asking for these things (beyond vulgar!). Rather, it's a wish list for the things I hope go on sale Boxing Day...so I can buy them myself, if I have any fun money left after 3 weeks in Europe! ;-)
Starting from the top, left to right:
1. Dries Van Noten Snake Boot from MyTheresa
2. Gold heart drop earrings from St Kilda
3. Sparkle needle point pillow from Jonathan Adler
4. Hipster heads from Jonathan Adler
5. Red plexi clutch by Charlotte Olympia
6. Gold snake Sang A Pop bag from Kirna Zabete
7. Multi-wrap watch from Burberry
8. Camel coat with fur collar from Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti
9. Creme de Rose lipbalm from Christian Dior
10. Soap on a roap from Diptyque at Barneys
11. Pave diamond earrings by Janis Provisor at Kirna Zabete
12. Gold devil pencil sharpener from Jonathan Adler
13. Blue satin ribboned heels by Liam Fahy
14. Constance H bag from Hermes
15. Green star earrings from Bochic
16. Glitter ankle boot from Barneys Co-Op
17. Nail lacquer in Scarlet Chinois by Tom Ford
18. Pink enamle bracelet from St Kilda
19. Yellow drop earring by Tom Binns
20. H Ring, little square dishes and collier de chien, Hermes
21. Bag by Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton
22. Needle point sunglasses sleeve by Jonathan Adler
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December 05, 2011
Abigail Ahern Lamps
So fun. From here.
December 02, 2011
Olgoj Chorchoj‘s Princess Vanity
Love the look of this vanity. Found here.
July 27, 2011
A visit to Mjölk
Yesterday, after wrapping a TV shoot in the Junction, I luckily came across Mjölk – a store I've been keen to see since it opened. I arrived just as it closed for the day but the manager Lauren was kind enough to let me sneak in and take a quick look around and snag a great bag by Naoto Fuksawa.
With a laser precision curation style, Mjölk carries lovely furniture and craft products from Scandinavia and Japan. In their own words, owners, John Baker & Julie Daoust talk about their vision for the store:
"We specialize in Scandinavia because the north enthralls us. Soft, quiet snowy forests and streets in the winter. Glittery, blinding sunlight on colourful buildings during the summer. Fika (coffee break) at the Konditori, with a kaffe and Napoleon pastry in hand. Trolling the Helsinki open-air markets for treasures. Aalto building tours. S.O.S. (Smör Ost och Sill = butter, cheese and herring). Swedish style. Grass roofs. Hot dog streetside snacks. And of course, the Arctic. These are a few of our favourite things."
May 25, 2011
May 15, 2011
Maria Kristofersson's Ceramic Art
I want every piece. I love the illustrative quality to all the items – as though they are drawings of dishes made real.
See more here.
April 03, 2011
February 13, 2011
January 23, 2011
Commute Home
Some of my favourite pieces at home are from Commute and so I must confess that I'm a little sad that they've moved away from my hood in Queen West – they are now at a bigger space at Bathurst & Dupont. They've also updated their website to showcase some really beautiful custom installation work – have a look.
July 01, 2010
Bookshelf Porn
The secret bookshelf and the swivel bookcase wall are amazing aren't they? I'm addicted to Bookshelf Porn. Another great find via SM.
April 10, 2010
Celebrate the Everyday: Banter Banners
I love the idea of more permanent decorations like these that just celebrate life. You can also buy them locally at Chasse Gardée on Queen West.
February 12, 2010
Paola Navone for Reichenbach
I went to the AGO today to see the Tutankhamen exhibit and afterwards saw these marvelous plates in their giftshop. Italian designer Paola Navone created the "Taste" collection for Reichenbach. They remind me of a more precise version of Astier de Villatte's dishware and as a set look really smart together. Since I live so close to the AGO, this could be a problem... ;)
January 06, 2010
Clémentine Henrion's Eternal Balloons
Clémentine makes these marvelous "stuffed" pillow balloons to order in her Paris studio. They are meant to be used as permanent interior sculpture – hung from the ceiling in groupings.
November 25, 2009
The Selby features Ines de la Fressange
Isn't it fascinating to see how other people live? Love Ines' pink drawing room. The Selby is a voyeur's delight.
November 21, 2009
October 26, 2009
October 18, 2009
October 14, 2009
Whimsical pillows & totes illustrated by Don Carney
These hand-printed French burlap bags & pillows are illustrated by Patch NYC's very own Don Carney. I've seen the whale at Anthropologie.
October 13, 2009
Loving Gilles Nouailhac armchairs, bergères & sofas
Some girls only want diamonds for Christmas, I, on the other hand, would be equally as happy if I received a beautiful chair! I am obsessed with colourful chairs – (like many things I obsess over on this site) and these designed by Giles Nouailhac from Paris are no exception. The shapes and fabric combinations are edible.
October 12, 2009
October 05, 2009
Inspiring Interiors
The Spring Ready-To-Wear Collections reminded me of these beautiful interiors I saw recently -– they're so lovely I want to paint them. via Decor8.
September 03, 2009
Loving these ceramic thingama-what-its or better know as "accents"
Le Petit Atelier de Paris is a charming little shop in, you guessed it, Paris! The little bunnie & owl kill me – so cute.
August 31, 2009
Robert Archard Ceramic Biscuit Boxes
Peek Frean inspired ceramic keepsake boxes by Robert Archard. Typical me, I want the pink one! Buy them here.
August 26, 2009
August 05, 2009
Thomas Paul Plates
See more here
July 31, 2009
Sparkly Stairs
I love this idea. I think if the mirror tiles were even smaller – it would be perfect. The image is from Domino.
July 27, 2009
July 24, 2009
Partners & Spade
Andy Spade, of Jake Spade and Kate Spade fame, has a new-ish store he opened earlier this year now called Partners & Spade that sells various curios and gifts etc. Read more here. What I love is the inventory image on their website, which is that strip along the top under the boat image. Click to see it full size - it's really cute.
July 16, 2009
Moody Toast Pillow
You can buy this at Wonder Thunder on Etsy
July 14, 2009
July 01, 2009
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