dish fish

so ya wanna talk dishes do ya? well dish this:

fishs eddy has kept its downtown nyc store open, at 889 broadway [19th street], where it also sells vintage wares. quality? the business has grown but fishs eddy's appreciation for the simple beauty and exceptional durability of classic american dishware remains unchanged. for seventeen years, seventeen years, can you believe that?! julie [wonderful name if i do say so myself], dave and the folks at fishs eddy have been dishing it out in new york city and now they're dishing it out online as well.... happy digging.

oooooooo - pantone collection dishwares based on colorful sample plates used by traveling china salesmen in the 1940's and 50's to show the variety of color available to restaurants, hotels and country clubs.

212 skyline prime new york real estate at affordable prices! the orginal black and white pattern inspired by the one and only new york city skyline. now, theres nothing fishy about these.

would love to have this, the one and only brooklyn platter, designed by jordan awan- more on him another time.

gotta have those colorful accessories like the carnival glasses [$4.75], milk please....well soya actually, milk will ...well lets not elaborate on that one now.

my sofa is NOT a jungle gym kid

jennifer delonge an interior designer in carlsbad, calif., has created furnishings for children that are as refined and avant-garde as their parents. forget the plastic-wrap furniture look, ms. delonge's ava club chair, named for her 3-year-old daughter, is covered in synthetic suede [$299.00 US] and has a matching ottoman [$99.00 US]. the pieces also come in cotton and in vintage fabrics. coming in may 2006 delonge will introduce a play table lacquered in colors like lime and tangerine [$299.00 US], with matching stools [$50.00 US each]. my design vision is never going to include spongebob beanbag seating....again.... sponge-who? my kid doesn't watch that stuff. my house is not a romper room.

fyi: the entrepreneurial delonge [wife of tom delonge, lead singer for blink 182 and now angels and airways] honed her design skills creating model homes in southern california and running papier moderne, a high-end stationery shop in solana beach. her trademark style is all about clean lines and bold contrasts, like hot orange with baby blue

unexpected table drama

for the first time alessi introduces a furniture piece in their summerspring 2006 collection, a coffee table named 'blow up' made of multiple stainless steel sticks is designed by the inspirational brazillian duo the campana brothers.
exquisite.

sleek lines

something about this streamlined 1937–ish airflow fan by robert heller is simply spectacular.

[the super-whoosh aesthetic from the 1930s and 1940s can be seen in new york, beginning march 16, "american streamlined design: the world of tomorrow" at the bard graduate center for studies in the decorative arts, design and culture. recall america's golden age of industrial design? the show originated in paris and runs through june 11 2006, view the super lustrous by norman bel geddes, henry dreyfuss, raymond loewy and walter dorwin teague who inspire designers around the world today.]
ok can't resist, heres a couple more...... besides we are infact in toronto, so lets share with who can't afford to be there, shall we?

Kem Weber Lounge Chair. Designed 1934. um hello? who's not designing like this today?

Frederick H. Rhead Two Fiestaware Juice Pitchers. Designed c. 1936. Glazed + crazy cool!

Designer Unknown. Sterling Streamline Iron Designed c. 1930-40. i love that the designer of this one is 'unknown', the iron itself is so provocative.

Harold L. Van Doren John Gordon. Rideout Skippy-Racer Scooter. Designed c. 1933. would this be pre-vespa, no?

audacious slumber

be bold and add some drama to your bed, printed on a gauzy cotton urban outfitters $34.00 US.
go large.

spring green

lord knows i'd never drink green beer, lets be pretty and think dark choco-latte avec menthe. ahhh, merci mes amis.
happy saint patricks day! and a happy, happy, HAPPY birthday to my mini's little boy cousin mathew of iowa - he's a whopping 4 years old this day, ye 'ol saint patties day!
thus explains the previous posts for little ones today. since we can't be with him, we will honour the birthday with all things small + cool for little dudes + polish it off with all things green in this post.
NOW so get some saint patties day green via modern seed:

oldies piggy bank: this little piggy -- is the perfect modern edition of the ageless piggy bank. hoard your coins in style. vibrantly colored and full of expression. . mini will be so happy to save! $28.00 US

melamine bowls: that nest away for easy storage. cheerful colors for joyful snacks, mini will surely enjoy goldfish in these generous sized bowls. available in greenbluegreen and orangeredorange $18.00 US. green please!

p3 chalkboard by not neutral: and for just a little bit o’green today ….the modern-day P3 chalkboard panels create a wallscape that is distinctively yours. jot down reminders, love notes, or draw your favorites characters. use the panel individually or add a few to amplify the effect. terrific for KIDS rooms, kitchens or ADULT rooms. trouble-free installation + available with green chalk tray or blue chalk tray $32.00 US

tiki stool by offi: so fine, you just want to lick them! scorching popsicle colors make these summer seats a sizzling commodity. have a party inside and out with this organic form inspired by tiki mugs and barware from the 60's. this flexible invention is groovy for both kids and adults, wonderful as a side table or stool, even better with it’s storage capacity. get it in sublime lime! made of resilient rotationally molded polypropylene. $59.00 US, ooo, oooo its on sale $39.00

AND TORONTO YOU MUST STOP BY QUEEN OF TARTS IN RONCESSVALES FOR THEIR SCRUMPTIOUS ST. PATTIES DAY DECORATED CLOVER COOKIES!!! YUM YUM!

upscale mini

ain't no stopping mrs. lucy sky. thats for sure, the former fashion director of marie claire magazine launched lucy sky baby in the fall 2005 + then followed up this february with lucy sky ny ready-to-wear. i have to say... i love it, really. having a boy herself, she draws from her own experiences and inspirations to create chic duds for little minis: girls + boy, and most importantly mama's too. a tweed, tailored “Mick Jagger” jacket and reversible cashmere? heaven, heaven to my ears. now that is absolutely uptown boy style, classic with a touch of whimsy. this baby glam line lets your baby look as chic as you. okay, shirtdress for mama [$395.00 US] + hmm, which top for my little bubba today...paul jacket $143.00 US, euen short sleeve shirt $105.00 US or navey + white stripe tracksuit hoodie $105.00 US? maybe stripes today.

brain freeze

is it a miracle you haven't left the baby behind in starbucks yet? have that hazy-new-mom-foggy-brain from sleepless nights? how on earth are you supposed to remember which breast junior last fed from? never fear! in steps ‘the nursing bracelet’, an novel new design fashioned by a brooklyn mom that works as a wearable reminder. its unique loop design makes it straightforward; no messing with tiny clasps while your baby wriggles in your arms. beads are set like a 12-hour clock with number beads representing each hour and glass or semiprecious beads representing 15-minute intervals. the moveable charm can be placed anywhere on the bracelet to mark the time of baby's last feed. following nursing on one breast, simply switch the bracelet to the other side and you'll know where to start the next feed. the wristlet also works to keep track of wet diapers, glasses of water drunk in a day, or anything else you need to count.
no matter what it is, whenyou have a baby - help is good.

spring into twenty2

sophisticated kyra and robertson hartnett, one of the coolest husband and wife wallpaper and textile design teams in the business, are introducing their hot and ‘must have’ collection of pillows this year. their unique in their own right and are hand-printed fabrics on 100 percent linen, adorned with crisp graphic patterns and colors that add an graceful, but stylish touch.








my personal and absolute fave: maxwell in afterglow in cherry pink, 14" x 18" of course. i think I might be a bit bias. shoptwenty2.com $115.00 US. magnificent for you mini queen's sorbet room, don't you think?

vintage swank:koma designs

coming this thursday [today!], march 16th at 8pm an opening reception presenting: novo path, marrs, columbine studio, year of the rooster, christopher oxner & the brothers dressler
the opening of koma gallery, toronto's newest furniture exhibit space, was a success and they thank you very much for coming. they now pleased to invite you to koma gallery for their 2nd monthly furniture design opening, on display until April 16th. admission is free and open to the public.
this is a place where furniture is seen as functional art, pass the invite along.
koma furniture gallery 1239 queen street west, toronto gallery hours: tuesdays - saturday 11am to 7pm / sunday 12-5pm. for more info catch up on reading toronto.

denim heaven

yup!
i likey!
snow, snow, go away,
i need a pedi to wear my peep toes all day!
miu miu denim wedge peep-toe, blue denim with brown leather bow and goldtone rivet detail.
4" wedge [rrrrrrrrrr, spanish r-roll!] . rubber outsole. made in italy- like me. $385.00 US at saks.

oh, JOEEEEEE-YYY!

'joe fresh style TM is a fashion oasis. where else can you shop for fresh oranges, shampoo, a few storage bins and a chic new trench coat? next time you're picking up groceries, take a stroll through the joe fresh styleTM department - up to 10,000 square feet of it.'
catch it quick, its been introduced to the canadian fashion diva market via supermarket to knock wal-mart [wal-who? so cheap + generic...ewe!] out of the water. it will emulate one of my great US faves.....TAR-JAY!
go gettem' canadiana! go gettem joe!
brought to you by: '...joe, as in joseph mimran, the man synonymous with canadian fashion. he is, after all, the dynamic force behind three of canada's greatest canadian retail success stories - alfred sung, club monaco and caban....collaborates with us on our widely popular president's choiceTM home collection. [you know those sleek and simple PCTM kitchen accessories, the stainless steel cookware and the crisp linens? joe and his team designed them.]'.
i couldn't have said it better myself. shop joe fresh canada! no one says style better than joseph mimram, who also does private-label work for loblaw and toronto-based holt renfrew & co. ltd., both headed by billionaire mr. galen weston.

to my anonymous commenter: number one, thank you for commenting! really, thank you. hip-hip- horray to 725 + BUM for finagling their way into the american market and making themsleves known over the border and still standing strong in their market in canada. as for wal-mart ....well, they are indeed ranked with top honours on the 'worst in retail design' for another concectutive year. need i say more? their in-store retail experience leaves little to be desired, we shop target for all our economical needs....besides what better motto than 'design for all' at target. for now canada you'll just have to shop over the border to find your cheapy designer goods, otherwise there's always joe fresh!

vivid sounds of spring

boo.
its windy + cold again. BUT above zero celcius [32 fahrenheit]
spring, its a lovehate relationship maybe because its such a tease.
sometimes its warm, sometimes its grey, sometimes its cold, sometimes the snow sways.
ug. be warm already.
kick yourself into gear by dancing those blues away [err, or greens in this case] with this snazzy PAL radio. they are everywhere i know, but that colour was so fresh i couldn't resist this post. oh, designed by henry kloss, 2002, repped by tivoli audio USA, weather resistant rubberized cabinet, colour: LIME! and others available.

scoop it up at bay bloor radio in toronto or moss in nyc $150.00 US, ipod compatable.

coral luxury

coral, its everywhere........
kudos to paul for his comment and bringing up a great issue: yes, it is true threats to coral reefs are leading to a multitude of problems for reefs today. 58% of the world's coral reefs are potentially threatened by human activity. coral reefs are found in 109 countries. Significant reef degradation has occurred in 93. we have already lost 27% of the world's coral reefs. if present rates of destruction are allowed to continue, 60% of the world's coral reefs will be destroyed over the next 30 years. a good way to imagine a coral reef is to think of it as a bustling city or community, with the buildings made of coral, and thousands of inhabitants coming and going, carrying out their business. In this sense, a coral reef is like a metropolis under the sea. corals grow at different rates, depending on water temperature, salinity, turbulence, and the availability of food. the massive corals are the slowest growing species, adding between 5 and 25 millimeters (.2 inches to an 1 inch) per year to their length. branching and staghorn corals can grow much faster, adding as much as 20 centimeters (8 inches) to their branches each year. read more here.

so, in this instance a good fake is a great design trend solution, try one of these ideas:

evocative of the mystifying beauty of the undersea world, the crystal ocean reef bowl is framed in a crystal branch of coral. the strikingly pure reef bowl is cradled in a branch coral form cast in pure Steuben crystal. the contrasting qualities of the cast reef and the elegant simplicity of the bowl speak to the mysterious textures and beauties of the underwater seas, overindulge at $23 000 US at steuben glass by michele oka doner designs 2006.

coral napkin rings, pieces of resin "coral" adorn these silver-plated napkin rings, red or white. $88.00 each at horchow collection.

kenneth jay lane coral frame, this stunning red coral frame holds one 6" x 8" photo. $125.00 at horchow collection.
unpretentious and chic, instead of real coral from the sea, try these fanciful glass coral pieces. striking as a table centerpiece, measurements: approx. L 10" x W 6" available in white, black, or red at velocity home $33.00 US each.




a handcrafted wonder to hang on high, perfectly mimicking graceful coral branches, this chandelier is actually made of steel with a powder-coat finish. Requires four 60-watt bulbs, 28"Dia. x 38"T with a 31"L hanging rod and includes canopy; professional installation recommended. $4 245.00 US at horchow collection.

ready to bed by anne gish linens of machine-washable silk. for solid-color quilted linens, specify color. For striped silk linens, specify winter, summer, or spring. added are beaded silk doupioni pillows that come in sets of three different sizes and colours brown with white beadwork or ivory with coral beadwork. sheets are made of 275-count egyptian cotton percale from italy by hamburg house, available in white with brown embroidery or ivory with coral Embroidery see horchow collection for detailed pricing.

corale rugs from danskina. perhaps the most luxurious floor coverings on the planet, danskina of the netherlands produces a beautiful series of rugs that both look great and feel great. unsurpassed in quality, all of these rugs are custom built to size with only the finest wools available. shown here is corale, so named because of its resemblance to ocean coral. a central color is surrounded by a complimentary color to acheive this great look. 100% pure new wool, hand tufted, 1.6" pile height, approximately $57.5/sq. foot at unica home. uber cool for your floors!

new hip and colorful crib bedding from dwell baby, a playful and modern coral motif. dwell baby crib sets are designed to include reversible quilts, bumpers, skirts, blankets and accent pillows, to allow more choices for coordinating patterns and colors in your contemporary nursery.

coral-like plastic creation, filigreed, flexible and yet strong. algues is a finely branched, asymmetrically shaped object that is 12" high, 8" wide and slightly less than 2" deep. when viewed alone, it simply looks like a uniquely poetic, decorative design element. however, algues are actually conceived as modular components of interior architecture. thanks to 19 ring-like eyes at the end of their branches, algues can be easily joined together with small plastic pegs at one or several points. in this way, it is possible to construct interwoven structures of substantial dimensions. potential configurations range from a delicate web that could be used in place of a curtain or as a trellis for climbing plants, to an impenetrably dense plastic hedge consisting of several layers of interconnected algues that serves as a room divider. the bouroullecs have once again created a product that reflects their unconventional and innovative approach: the people who buy algues are not merely consumers, but participants in the design process. manufactured by vitra. available in red, green or white. sold in a set of 6, $30.00 US at unica home. this one is my persaonal faux coral favorite.

prague pedigree

i am a bit sleepy but in the words of my son... 'i have to' post about this one.

these guys if you know them, have been around NYC for awhile [in DUMBO actually]. i'll let you catchup on their rather interesting background. i like' em, never met them, but i dig their style. definitely a place to wander through after coffee and the sunday times but worth it if you are on the hunt to freshen up your mid-sixties modern pieces. they are the only company in north america specializing in original czech lighting, decorative objects and furniture. [think simple lines and lots of lacquer] this one pictured is my absolute favorite, a hanging lamp, $1,200, prague kolektiv, (718) 260-8013 or info@praguekolektiv.com. CZECH them out!

p.s. the little guy is 50% czech, so i just had to give a shout out to this stylin' duo. 'na shledanou'

desu design

you can find home-grown american design company desu design in new york city, a clever studio of modern furniture design, fabriction and retail firm. david e. scott founded desu design in 1994 in los angeles, california and what was orginially a small custom metal fabrication shop, produced its first consumer product in 1997. their gig: to create products that focus on clean lines and simple, modern designs. their design focus: is an emphasis on modern materials such as glass and metal. their design motto: "combine a timeless design aesthetic with exquisite craftsmanship, creating some of the best contemporary furniture ".

one popular item they produce was showcased at last years brooklyn design show [2005], a stylish solution dubbed line 1 spice rack, is a simple design holds 15 petite spice jars with a nestling olive oilvinegar bottle and easily mounts to the wall with two screws. the rack is fabricated out of steel complete with a blackened finish which has been polished to a shine on the front edge, highlighting the graphic line. $189.00 US plus shipping via desu designs.


the uber cool LR-1 bench made of lacquered wood, stainless steel and tinted glass and comes with a handy storage shelf. now that’s a clever way to keep clutter in it place. to be honest, this one is my favorite of all of their designs. desu, keeping it inline + simple. contact desu designs directly for pricing on this one.

barf...

my baby [so, not a baby at 3yrs old] puked on me then puked on himself then on the beds ....on + on till 5am.
sleepy, very sleepy right now.
BUT! still gonna post for ya'ol.
stay tuned............

peep toe

flirty girl shoe, do i have a silk skirt for you!
nude toes or sexy purply-pink toes, you decide!
DIOR - need i say more? $460.00 US at saks - now we're talkin'.
note to self: fast cash, how to make fast cash?

i heart brooklyn design

love. shear love. i'm in love with the brooklyn design show.
i wish,
i might,
i wish upon a star tonight,
that i could wisk away to brooklyn in may.

the brooklyn chamber of commerce is pleased to announce that BKLYN DESIGNS™ 2006, NY’s hippest design show, will return to DUMBO, brooklyn, may 12 – 14, 2006. the annual three-day exhibition will kick-off NY design week, and feature the borough’s top established and emerging designers of contemporary indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories.

keep checking back in april as i discover NY newbies for you to see.....

update: miz justyna will be there, so she better send some pictures with love. lucky duck!

tech-couture

i will kill blogger today! rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! it needs a swift kick in the arse!

as seen worn by diana eng on project runway 2 the fuse necklace by emily albinski is kinda cool the way it drapes on your décolletage. you can catch a glimpse of it and purchase it on diana's website. emily's website is geared towards her portfolio of industrial design and 3D modelling, her bent plywood functional and non functional pieces are inriguing as is her nesting bentwood shelving. go gettem ladies and good luck in the world of new 'up + comers'!