While I was at IIDEX last week I took pictures of a few of my favorite finds. Made Design has a line of layered felt pillows that are beautiful. I love the egg shaped and round cut outs and the little embroidered ants crawling on the pillows. So sweet!

I so love this villa renovated by Roman architects Claudio Lazzarini and Carl Pickering. The stark white mixed with the wonderful patterns really add fun and dimension. To find out more info on this villa in Postiano go to Yatzer and read more about the architects here.
(via apartmenttherapy)
All Photos: Matteo Piazza via Yatzer

"Kurage is composed of optical fiber. By bending the optical fiber, the whole area is illuminated outside of the immediate area of the light, and together, they can make very soft light. The brightness can be adjusted by the size of the curve." Can you say awesome?!
(by schemata via yatzer)

Photographic Print by DesireLines

Silver Autumn Maple Leaf Earrings by ANORIGINALJEWELRY

Toronto Classifieds Coasters - by avrilloreti by TransCanadaTeam

Toronto Transit Map TTC cuff by bettydeath

Inscape is a wonderful company and after spending 3 days in Toronto with them I love them even more. They have launched new product that was on display at IIDEX/Neocon. Their lines are clean, modern, and storage and functionality are the main factors that make this line superior. They also have a filing line and modular wall system that I will use on soon to come projects.

Dwell Studio has a new line of fabrics that are amazing window treatments. They seem to be targeting kids with some of the fabrics, but I feel these would be equally as cute anywhere in my house. They are fun, bold, interesting patterns and I love them.

I'm off to Toronto for IIDEX where I will do a few furniture showroom tours, see what's new and fun in the world of design and visit a city I have always wanted to. I have some posts lined up while I am out so keep stopping by. I hope to have lots of pictures upon my return.

UK architects Ullmayer Sylvester designed the plywood-and-pine Summerhouse at the rear of an elongated Victorian garden in North London; the budget was £35,000. The light-filled structure functions as an artist studio, garden shed, table tennis venue, and kids’ hangout; an 8-meter-long swath of mirror foil installed along the doglegged north side elevation reflects the foliage and helps the structure disappear into the landscape; the polycarbonate ceiling panels filter light from above.
(via remodelista)



(Photos by Kilian O’Sullivan; via The Slow Home)

A Bird In Hand- Archival Fine Art Print by JustinRichel

un nid du moineau...a sparrow's nest...necklace...14k goldfill, 3 pearl eggs by PreciousMeshes

Organic Nesting Bracelet by eva666

Love Nest (sterling) by luxedeluxe

Sweet Little Nests (antique brass) by lizix26

for those that need them....

Let's Work It Out Grey, Vinyl Greeting Card by popote

Urban Words - my bad - in brown and orange by kiwipunchdesigns

HateMail - Spring 2008 Collection ONE (8 cards and envelopes) by CarolLeeDesigns

From the Heart Card by farouche

i love the work of illustrator erin petson. her work is truly beautiful.
(via a merry mishap)

holy cow this wall covering is cool. this is snowscape by ulrika bygge and was originally desiged by working garden twine into handmade silk paper. it looks like charcoal and pencil drawings to me....so perfect.

Happy Birthday Fabric Banner in Brown, Green, Orange by meringuedesigns

Today is my husband's birthday and thought I would make this lunch series for him. I love the banner above and the sweet picks below so much! happy birthday sweetie!

City of Love - 8x12 Fine Art Print by irenesuchocki

Knot Ring - Sterling Silver by indiaylaluna

love love love the interior (and exterior!) of Sabz, a french interior design boutique in paris. the leaves crawl inside and spread across the ceiling and up the columns.




(via yatzer)

If you are looking for a cool vase for your home.....look no further than Normann Copenhagen. They have amazing vases and other fantastic home designs. I've blogged about the grass vase above, but needed to post the vases below (kontur, storm and swing vase). Check them out for yourself here.

3L7 - Stainless Steel Architectural Modern Pendant - T.O.E. Tag by phistoandharley

Graphic Tote Bag Purse by loveoneworldzero

Around the corner - set of 4 hand silkscreened notecards by estasketch

Framed Angle Earrings- (Free Shipping U.S.) by marriageofmetal

custom house portrait by doodleandhoob

Apartment Therapy posted this house yesterday and it definitely caught my eye. "Frank Lloyd Wright once said "The horizontal line is the line of domesticity." While we're pretty sure he was referring to something other than colored stripes on the exteriors of homes, this house on the East Side of Austin always catches our attention when we drive by..."
There seem to be mixed reviews on AT about this house. What do you guys think?

I am so in love with Emi Fujita and Shane Kohatsu’s brand new Corona Solar Light, "an outdoor lighting solution that combines a photovoltaic cell, LEDs, and sunflower-esque form to bring a lovely solar-powered glow to your outdoor spaces." I think they look a little mushroom-like as well as sunflower-esque and think they would be an awesome additon to any yard! (via Inhabitat)

Rainy days on Monday always get me down. Well, at least that's what Karen said. It's a dreary, rainy Monday here and I'm snuggled in my chair with a bowl of chili and crackers...just finishing a huge project that I have been working on for the last month. Here's a few etsy finds that share this Monday feeling.

Rainy Days n Monday...charm necklace by Arete

Big Storm by meliors

Rainy Monday Necklace by TillyBloom

Monday by davidburnssmith

I love all of the furniture by Orla Kiely at Heal's. Pictured are just a few of my favorite table/storage pieces. The combination of the wood and fabric on the occassional tables makes me so happy and I love the pop of color and pattern on the sideboards. Click here to see more pictures and find other treasures by Orla.

This room looks like a dream. Don't blink....it's a rock climbing wall! Nendo created this climbing wall at the Illoiha Omotesando fitness club in Tokyo. I love the imagination behind this, monochromatic, english accessory, wavy wall! So beautiful, simple and fantastic! (via dezeen)


Photos by: Daici Ano

Copper Paulownia Seed Pod by maggiejs

seeds earrings by imogeneANDannie

Giclee Print (item No. P-2007-31) by JennSki

Pod Earrings by catherinechandler

Limited edition Pod print (green) by debbiep

I saw this post on Design*Sponge yesterday and had to share. Valerie Hammond's work is gorgeous. Click here to see Valerie's new exhibition at Garson Baker fine art. (via d*s via jeana sohn)

Sputnik Calling Cards - Set of 36 by KootiesCloset

If you haven't signed up for the giveaway yet, you only have 2 days left! Check out Kootiescloset, narrow your favorites down to 1 and comment here which item you would like to win. I will draw 1 winner on Friday at 2 pm central. So fun and so easy!

I love everything that Orla Kiely has designed for Heal's. I couldn't narrow the choice down to just one accessory, so I'm sharing a few of my favorites. Cool designs and cool shop too!

Yes, these are all handmade modern furnishings from etsy and they are unbelievable!

Flip Top Birch Coffee Table - East Austin by GezelligPrint

Walnut Plywood Lounge Chair by michaelarras

Seward by blackelm



Ply Bak Sofa Eames Era retro lounge furniture classic Mid Century design by lunarloungedesign

One word....amazing! How amazing is this outdoor theatre? When my husband and I first met we would hang a sheet out in the yard of my college house and project movies on it, have friends from the neighborhood over, throw blankets on the grass and pop some popcorn. Never did I imagine something on this grand scale before. This house belongs to architect Hagy Belzberg, a Harvard graduate who interned in Frank Gehry’s office and was designed by the entire team of his Santa Monica-based, 13-member Belzberg Architects. (via thecoolhunter)

I love the new Nest Collection from 3form. I think these would make the most breathtaking dividing screens or would look stunning back lit.

I love all of the colors the city has to offer. Here are just a few of my favorites that capture the colors beautifully!

Graffiti Street Art Repurposed Envelopes by SecretMe

Urban Color no.1 - 5x7 Fine Art Photograph by NestaHome

Handspun Yarn (Scrappy Happy) by jessprkle

A drive through Downtown Los Angeles No. 2 photograph-5x7 print by zuppaartista

I so love this chair from Hudson. Hudson uses only salvaged trees or wind/storm damaged trees to create their beautiful work.
(via contemporist)

50s Bike hello hello cards - set of 6

Alright Alright Alright! The time has finally come! Peppermags is having their first ever giveway! Let's all give a warm welcome to Kai at Kootie's Closet on etsy. She has been so kind as to allow us all to do a little shopping around in her etsy shop. Kootie's closet is full of fun, kitsch, mid century inspired pieces such as greeting cards, personalized labels, gift tags, and soon she will be incorporating jewelry and vintage items.

So here's how it works...

• go to kai's etsy shop here
• find something you love (i've attached some pics of my favorites)
• post a comment here on peppermags with your name and which item you want (you can include the name of your blog or etsy shop if you'd like...however you would like me to list you as a winner)
• next Friday September 12th at 2:00 (central time) I will take the comments posted and draw a name at random
• i will post who the winner is, put you in contact with Kai and she will ship your prize directly to you!

So, on your mark.....get set.....go shop!

Please, only 1 comment and item per person.

Mod Wall Foldover Gift tags - Set of 6

I have often thought about making a cover for my laptop and now have an easy solution! I was even more excited to know that this was a no-sew DIY project. I know that a lot of you out there like to sew (myself included), but I take for granted that some people don't sew or don't like to. Follow the step by step directions here.
(via design*sponge)

Ruffle Dress by lizarietz

I've been working on tile pattern and layout all morning...so I have tile on the brain. Marazzi has just come out with some amazing products! See for yourself here. The Vanity line (above) comes in some really fun colors, one of which looks like copper. Below, the Soho series is absolutely breathtaking. I want a whole room in each pattern please.

Do you like presents? I do! No, I'm not giving away space invaders wrapping paper, but you can find some here. Stay tuned because on Friday peppermags will be starting their first giveaway ever!

RELIC Earth Necklace by MmeFortuna

Gold Hammered Oval Hoops by kusu

Bird On a Wire Necklace by sudlow

Type Coasters by acd111 (thanks monica for this find!)

Dwell is one of my favorite magazines and this home was done by Dwell interior designer Sally Kuchar. It incorporates some of my favorites like the citron diamond chair above, the big bang suspended light fixture below, the perfect blue in the study, penny tiles in the kitchen and fun patterns with ceramic tile in the bathroom.




All images courtesy photographer Meelena Oleksiuk; posted to Flickr via Curbed SF pool member and Dwell Home interior designer Sally Kuchar, a.k.a. SallyTV.

Noon has a line of solar powered bags that are phenominal. Not only do these bags look awesome, but they are functional. Now you can carry around portable, regenerating power while carrying your bag. They even offer a more masculine version (see last photo). Check out the options for yourself. Inhabitat was running a giveaway for one of these bags last week and am so sad I didn't win!

The Next Generation House via Abatare is an amazing little structure designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects. I think the sweet simplicity of the timber and window construction makes one imagine living inside of a house made from Jenga. (via apartmenttherapy)



[Photos by Iwan Baan]