MADE welcomes spring with a new installation and the launch of their outdoor space. opening, april 5th at MADE in toronto.a collection of furniture and accessories that explore areas of sustainability; multifunciton; a...
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i've always talked about this store from almost the beginning i started this blog. and now you can check out the regional assembly of text (in video) too, by watching an episode of...
functional vs dysfunctional. that's the list of products from toronto-based glass designer, sally mccubbin on her site. the issue containers (seen here) are a perfect example of dysfunctional design. as explained for this...
new from trunkt ceramic tags, bowls and mugs from circa ceramics; and silkscreen wooden panel prints by dolan geiman. ...
these are so great. love the doodle-y doilies on in this pink branch print by sk8ordiehard etsy shop. (to only be able to doodle that way).if you can't like me, you can try...
timpins (a spoof on timbits - donut holes from canadian donutmakers tim hortons) by nate archer. via moco locofred's snap-a-party, do-it-yourself place setting. via moco locolee stanlier's front door storage system from yanko...
totally digging these new woven-felt slip covers from bludot that was sent today in their recent newsletter. for their chair chair, these lightly padded accessories make them look so inviting.bludot.com ...
dang! love the word, and even more, the gocco'd card found at the pacific northwest's crafty devils. designed by vice & vision. and this ipod case, brown leather with aqua screenprint. ...
nice 70's signage video from the electric company for alphabet crazed people. (thanks for the tip terra!) ...
i thought this was such a brilliant way to present or hang art. found at bittersweet genevieve's blog, she used this idea for an art installation she had at the regional assembly of...
beautiful wallpapers and lampshades by scottish designer, johanna basford. all of her bespoke wallpapers are first hand-drawn, then traditionally screenprinted in her aberdeenshire studio.johanna basford's website ...
new spring journals from the people at five and a half. they've chosen their favorite original photographs, printed them in fade-proof ink on canvas paper covers, filled them up with sugarcane and recycled...
i'm really loving the work of philadelphia-based artist, alicia neal. majoring in illustration at the university of the arts in philadelphia, alicia graduated with a bfa in 2005. she currently is exhibiting her...
tal waldman of talva design is an artist and designer based in paris. i immediately loved her wallpapers when she emailed me with her designs. with a background in architecture and subsequently art,...
if you're wondering what this part of the world looks like (especially at this rainy time of year), watch this episode of vancouver living. host, jennifer burke takes us on a hike in...
love this linoprint by marieke from treats and treasures. she now has these lovely pieces up for sale and you can see them at her flickr site and then email her to order....
one of my favorite new artists as of late is chicago-based, angel d'amico who i recently featured at diesel this week. too bad this piece sold in a flash yesterday, but she has...
loving this 100% felt die-cut (waste material) natural white shade from canadian felter, felt studio. well known for their bags, container nests and journals locally, they are now moving into the home decor...
i'm loving the yellows and oranges here, a definite new favorite from california's lisa solomon. a new piece she just sent over to the richard levy gallery. i'm really looking forward to the...
congratulations to design*sponge and her contribution to house and garden's launch of a new site yesterday. grace will be running and blogging a new section on the h&g website, called, trends + shopping...
speaking of handlettering! some beautiful examples from illustrator, leigh wells out of san francisco. she creates images for advertising, design, publishing and editorial clients. her work has been recognized by major organizations such...
loving this exhibition by chiara banfi featured at brasil inspired. a local of sao paulo, she takes adhesive vinyl and turns them into elegant drawings. she also works with photography, music and performance.a...
love these polaroid postcards maditi is now selling in her etsy shop!6 of her favorite polaroids turned into 12 polaroid postcards: to send, to keep, to frame and to enjoy! or i'm thinking,...
rose and radish who nearly a year ago underwent a transformation from high-end florist into floral and design gallery have a new exhibition, URBAN. featuring designs inspired by metropolitan settings the new collection...
i'm definitely addng this one to my tutorials links! photojojo has a "make-it-yourself" on pin-hole cameras today out of paper, altoid mint tins (my favorite) and spam cans (crazy tasty!). i've always wanted...
my latest diesel post, come up to my room features young canadian designers/artists at the annual alternative design exhibition at the gladstone hotel in toronto during the toronto interior design show week. i've...
(Accompanying karaoke tune: Mungo Jerry's In the Summertime):Camping trailers and polka dots, just a few of my favorite things! So when i saw these paintings by Austin, Texas native, Stephanie Nance I was...
i happened upon rhonna designs this week (which i'm so glad i re-found btw), i lost track of her temporarily. she's back with a very cool new site and some lovely new digital...
some favorites i picked out of the vintage section at etsy today. there are always such amazing finds there and these are still up for grabs!vintage letters from bluebellebazaarbarn owl wooden laquered dish...
it's my last post at emma's blogg today and i left there with a few picks from etsy. it was a fun week, finding things to post about, and i thank emma for...
local ceramic artist, jasna sokolovic has some new pieces including new tiles and beautiful ceramic jewelry which can be purchased at her online shop or at her studio, located at 1375 Railspur Alley,...
guest blogging at sweden's emma's blogg is rather timely so i found out when i received an email today from her, about the current exhibition, design s - award winning swedish design being...
whilst trolling the internet, looking for canadian content (cancon as us canadians call it), i lucked out when i hit calgary's uppercase shop, as they had just uploaded these truly fabulous eclecto pouches...
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