tar-jay bebe

yup, it's official. mini is addicted to target.
he can spot the logo a mile away, even when grandmama has no clue how he spots it and its about a block in front of her - god bless'er.] so for him we went. first to the bargin dollar section at the entrance, then onto books [for the infamous pop up shark book] and then on to the preschool toy section he loves so much. to see the animals. the german company[made in china of course ??] schliech that he admires forever, and ever and ever. they have every animal you can think of. horses especially. followed by jungle animals, elephants to be exact and then onto farm animals. $4.99 US a piece.
move onto the play wonder kitchenette [$79.99] US and he is in heaven. gadgets to boot. usually we end up leaving 10 minues past closing and then he instructs us to turn left out of the parking lot and move on to wegmans where he browses the health food isles for bargin healthy snack alternatives. he's a funny little guy. as we head to the border he passes out in his carseat with a smile + new horsie in hand.

here are a few of our great finds at target:

tara jarmon tie necklace dot print $12.99 US [floral option too]

tara jarmon round handle bag $29.99 US [comes in black too]

boon frog pod drainable bath scoop and bath organizer $24.99 US [what steel, got the last one]

looking to pick up next time at target:

manhatten oak veneer desk on sale $90.00 US

manhatten oak veneer computer cart on sale $59.00 US

play wonder kitchenette $ 79.99 US
all fantastic and compact for small living!

benetton sample sale

where there's one, there's many.... united colors of benetton sample sale toronto!
may 05th 3:00pm - 8:00pm may 06th + 07th 10:00am - 5:00pm.
just in time for mama-sita day.

quicksilver | roxy sample sale

yo! toronto, shake yer caboose on over to the quicksilver sample sale! starting today may 04th from 12:00pm - 8:00pm until may 06th. this train will be rollin' on in there for the little boys goodies! [ and maybe something fer mama too, we shall see ]
surf on dudes, surf on.

sleek bentwood

....at target! $19.99 US for a wonderful sleek bentwood stool with a modern natural birch plywood finish.

wall paper plates - oldie...

but a goodie....its been posted by many before me but great for spring so i jumped on in to pass it along to you.
heavy-duty melamine finally becomes an object of desire with these pretty plates [set of four]. designer pop ink drenches the plates with color images that are molded into melamine for a durable finish. finish with a packaging in a jewel-like acrylic display box and you are ready for a patio party with kids!! so many styles to choose from, you be the judge $40.00 at velocity art + design.

pop ink is cool. it was created by charles s anderson design with the manufacturing support of french paper company ....thus pop ink! who produces products based on ideas and artwork from some of the most talented contemporary designers illustrators, photographers and writers in the industry [as they say so themselves]. smart team.

glitter-atti

flash them with this the next time you uncork one.
a gleaming $180.00 US from the splendid forge de laguiole of france, aptly named the le sommelier corkscrew.....avec glitter handle, the acrylic handles are embedded with lame [sexY!] fabric mixed with practical stainless steel blade.
every princess should have a sparkly one.
available via moss online.

doll it up...

have a spring fling at urban outfitters.

squircle plate 4 for $16.00 of 6 bucks each, tons of hues to choose from.
wall art of your choice: mum, scribble flower or eucaluptus $68.00 each, 16" sq.

summer grass pillow or morning glory $ 60.00 each.

interesting, hmm... from urban outfitters a scroll deco screen in black $240.00 US, that could do the trick if you have small digs to work with.

[blogger is having a tantrum....post photos as soon as it stops]

hello netto

not only do they have boutiques here and there but they are having a spring sale at 40% off!

HAPPY SPRING!
shop netto collection now!
have a peek:

teepee, netto collection was $300.00 US now...$180.00 [plus shipping]

stroller blanket, netto collection was $135.00 now...$81.00.

yeah!

perfection.

flawless.
period.


will own this bag.
will own this bag.
must own this bag.

could it BE more perfect?

miu miu black calfskin bag $995.00 CAD holt renfrew, toronto.

save on classic modern style.

save at the hive modern sale!

save 44% off list* may 5th-12th ( *approx. 10% off msrp)
you are invited to participate in their annual knoll space sale.

shop on!

starting may 5 and continuing through may 12, all knoll items will be offered on sale! they are only able to offer discounts on knoll once a year, so please plan on taking advantage of this annual event. customize your selection with our wide variety of knoll textiles and finish options to create a piece that truly reflects your individuality.

as they say, surround yourself with beauty, invest in innovation.

shout out to designgal, thanks chick-i-dee, your site rocks too! keep on bloggin'!

mom pleasers!

delicate.
pjatteryd picture $99.00 at ikea canada.
a definite splurge.

fresh update.
sommar tea towel $3.99 for a 3 pack at ikea canada.
[nonna would love this one]

colourful!
statist decoration tree $7.99 at ikea canada.
great for hanging jewlery or pick a colour and line them up in a row for a clean contemporary statement!

stylish flower power - at that price, what a steal!
tajt vase $4.99 at ikea canada.

my absolute favorite ..soo subtle.
the sommar wind chime $4.99 at ikea canada.
pretty + affordable.

spring fling..at tar-jay

modern mama day ideas from tar-jay!
cheap + cheerful.
economical.
budget concious.
any way you look at it, these are sure to make your mamasita smile!


practical + modern
copco fushion mirror teakettle $39.99 US

garden sharp!
not neutral fauna bloomin' set of 3 garden stakes $38.00 US

cheap + chic [non leather option too!]
xhilaration wigwam tote - turqouise $18.99
my little man had a fit in the store, i had to buy it - he said i had to have it it was BLUE!
looks much nicer in the strore.


charming + says i really love you!
sterling silver rose large cuff bracelet $59.99 US.
[must i say it? sooo, sara jessica parker a la 'sex in the citia'!]

stay tuned for more interesting finds.........

shaggy like that!

smile pouf created by designer paulo haubert in 2002 for avec, italy.
these 100% merino wool pouf’s are hand made in brazil at the dona concecao atelier. my faves of course, are the mare - navy to match my navy minotti 'gorky sofa' by rodolfo dordoni and the mela – fluorescent green.grab it at moss online nyc $1,245.00 US. fun, fun!

a moment...

sorry gang, don't feel left out...
a family member passed away on the weekend.
there's been not posting,
no yoga,
no super fun,
or jotting of interesting ideas to pass along to you.
just a lot of reflecting. be back thursday i promise.

***in loving memory of francesco d'amelio of thorold, ontario
dec. 07th 1923 -april 21, 2006.

perfect pawson

john pawson bronze bowl from 2000 is flawless. manufacturered by when objects work [belgium], the seamless crescent with a continuous curve to the bottom profile of the bowl allows it to create its own effect when placed on a surface. finished in a patinated bronze surface, sand fill. grab it at moss online $845.00 US.

more picture perfect pieces by monsieur pawson himself can be seen at mantin gallery in beverly hills, california:

pawson reworked the candle holder. the exterior package is a simple wooden cylinder with storage large enough for seven candles topped with the solid bronze cap …that when opened becomes the base. when combined with a slender glass tube, the bronze element becomes the candle holder. a new spin on the hurricane lamp. genius.

the hip tray is simply described as the circle in a square, is a geometrical combination of white lacquer inner circle surrounded by a wooden square. distinctive.

my ultimate fave, the exceptionally designed vase is a superb example of balance. fashioned with a clear acrylic segment which houses a subtle metal container within its interior, obviously intended for use with or without. its brilliant figure allows the projection of the inner vessel to change according to the viewing angle. clever.

and don’t forget the american cherry wood furniture [solid or veneer] designed by the minimalist mastermind himself for driade in 2002 [the year our mini man was born ;)].

bench, john pawson, driade 2002

wood table, john pawson, driade 2002
[wood table + bench and all other driade furniture avaiable via interior elements, 435 king street west in toronto]

surrealist birthday

wild. who knew?
a happy birthday to spanish painter joan miro [1893-1983 wow, those numbers are freaky].

chiffres at constellations amoureaux d'une femme
[ciphers and constellations in love with a woman]
joan miro, 1959

radical lamp

polished.

murano blown glass silvered acquatinta suspension lamp, michele de lucchi 1996 distributed by produzione privata, italy. $905.00 US via moss online and they also mentioned:

‘michele de lucchi, born 1951, studied architecture and became involved in radical and theoretical architecture movements, founding the group cavart in 1973. de lucchi then relocated to milan in 1978 where he met ettore sottsass and with him created the first memphis exhibition of 1981. de lucchi contributed several pieces to the memphis collection including his famous ‘first chair” from 1983. since 1979 he has been a design consultant with olivetti and since 1992 he is design chief for all of olivetti’s office products and office systems.’

cool. i'll take six please - right.

be back soon, mini man has a class.

gettin' down with design

red hot or not we all know about media + design firm treehugger …. BUT did you know about their remarkable creation available via design for all’s TARGET? their uber cool sustainable concept will bring tears of joy to your eyes when you find out that the eco-friendly stuffbumps are made of 100% natural wool felt and 100% recycled card stock. treehugger focuses on recycling and bringing the art of sustainability mainstream and their new product will be popping up on walls everywhere, thanks to tar-jay. a breeze to install, simply attach them to any vertical surface [like walls or the inside of doors] with 3 nails or screws, effortlessly pull them out + fill with everything from socks, anything scruchable like american apparel to stuffed animals or mail. when empty, they collapse flat. excellent for dorms, apartments, kids’ rooms or anywhere that requires an instate state of order and they clean up in a cinch, vacuum or wipe’em with damp cloth. and the best part …$20.00 US bucks and greg digs them too.

while you are red hot shopping for all that is designed with you in mind; target is even carrying amoebe art packs by koziol, a modular collection of plastic elements that snap together into free-form constellation enabling you to create your own sea like creature or dna masterpiece, the possibilities are endless. buy ot in link aqua or turquoise $39.99 US a steal at target.

battle of the plastic seaweed: hmmm...very algue–esque, you know from vitra 2004 by ronan & erwan bouroullec. the algues are the decorative interior or exterior injection-moulded plastic components that can add a dramatic element to any space. they have been described as being reminiscent of plants as they too can be linked together to form web-like textures - from light curtains to opaque, thick room dividers. 25 algues are required for a sq. m. of light net mesh. the algae are available in red, green white or black supplied in packs of 50 (= 2 m²) or in gift packs of six. hmmmm, $25.00 for a set of six at vitra NYC or $200.00 for a pack of 50. you do the math.



and they are even carrying these snazzy, colorful mobi baggies that I’ve posted about before. call it a lunch made with love, these sandwich-size bags come here in 3 cool designs—ditch dots, flower maze and main stripe—and the 3-box set includes 20 of each. $14.99 US. i ask you, can it get any easier to live by design all the time? sheesh!

i mean you knew about the red hot shop section at target, right? if not, sign up for their weekly email and see what hot each week, designer or not.

chic urn

a contemporary pink polyurethane soft urn by marvelous dutch industrial designer hella jongerius [1995] is a muted way to add some spring flavor to any décor. created + distributed by her rottendam studio jongeriuslab + a part of the collections at droog design amsterdam, moma NYC + centraal museum utrecht netherlands. available at moss online $1,415.00 US.

fresh update at caban

just in, caban in toronto is having their spring family and friends shopping event this weekend [april 20th – 24th] ontop of a 10% off sale! hello? get shopping at caban toronto, they have a fresh vibe over there. i stopped by last week and the pop of color is very invigorating, so many things for the patio. the spring 2006 collection is refreshing:

the walnut daytona table [$495.00 CAD] is new and fab urban addition to any living space.

the polysilk spring bria pillows [$40.00 CAD] will update the drab sofa you’ve been contemplating kicking to the curb –we all know it’s way to heavy to move, save the muscle power and exhaustion and just buy the pillows.

add some crispness to your décor with the clear glass athena vases [$65.00 CAD].

or illuminate with style with a spring update on your bedside table with the trumpet table lamp [$95.00 CAD].

reflect in either the frameless simple mirror [$25.00 - $175.00 CAD] or the deep frame mirror [$175.00 CAD], you choose.

or grab some dean + deluca while your at it, spend over $25.00 and recive a d+d signature mug. you heard me, dean + deluca - no need to smuggle it through customs now. shop on my little spring buddies, shop on.