Category Archives: Places

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Brooklyn Flea

At the Brooklyn Flea last weekend I saw so many cool things. Both new and old alike, each piece seemed unique and special… With everyone into ‘vintage this’ and ‘antique that’, flea markets feel like the last truly accessible place

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Brooklyn Flea

At the Brooklyn Flea last weekend I saw so many cool things. Both new and old alike, each piece seemed unique and special… With everyone into ‘vintage this’ and ‘antique that’, flea markets feel like the last truly accessible place

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Venice | Danghyra

A few weeks ago, after Milan Design Week, I got to spend one night and two days in Venice. It was wonderful. A much needed break after the craziness that is Design Week. One of the only souvenirs I bought

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Venice | Danghyra

A few weeks ago, after Milan Design Week, I got to spend one night and two days in Venice. It was wonderful. A much needed break after the craziness that is Design Week. One of the only souvenirs I bought

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tandem seating | wood

I think that tandem seating is one of the most fun concepts ever in furniture, so it is a trend that I am always happy to see more of. Here are a few tandem wood pieces from the various Milan shows: 1. De

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tandem seating | wood

I think that tandem seating is one of the most fun concepts ever in furniture, so it is a trend that I am always happy to see more of. Here are a few tandem wood pieces from the various Milan shows: 1. De

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artist unknown

At Art Basel in Miami in 2010, I saw this piece that I really enjoyed. I can’t say exactly why I like it, but I do. Sadly, I saw it at a tiny gallery show with no visible labels. So

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artist unknown

At Art Basel in Miami in 2010, I saw this piece that I really enjoyed. I can’t say exactly why I like it, but I do. Sadly, I saw it at a tiny gallery show with no visible labels. So

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Milan 2012 | Lambrate District

Highlights from a few of the Lambrate District Shows: 1. Wheel of Nutrition plate by student Juliusson Hafsteinn-Rui Pereira. This simple concept could go a long way for your health/ diet. scuoladesign.com OUT NOW show: “Stories of Ideas and Matter” 2.

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Milan 2012 | Lambrate District

Highlights from a few of the Lambrate District Shows: 1. Wheel of Nutrition plate by student Juliusson Hafsteinn-Rui Pereira. This simple concept could go a long way for your health/ diet. scuoladesign.com OUT NOW show: “Stories of Ideas and Matter” 2.

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knit + metal

THIS TYPE of knit work has been heavily prevalent and trendy in the furniture world for a while. However, this year, I’m seeing a lot more metal and knit combinations. Here are two knit chairs that I particularly loved at this

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knit + metal

THIS TYPE of knit work has been heavily prevalent and trendy in the furniture world for a while. However, this year, I’m seeing a lot more metal and knit combinations. Here are two knit chairs that I particularly loved at this

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Milan 2012 | Flux chairs

New printed patterns for the FLUX chair were revealed at the MOST show in Milan. I am obsessed with this crushed paper one!

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Milan 2012 | Flux chairs

New printed patterns for the FLUX chair were revealed at the MOST show in Milan. I am obsessed with this crushed paper one!

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Milan 2012 | Street Scene

One thing that we (Zac Feltoon and I)  enjoyed the most during Milan design week, was walking around the smaller shows (smaller than Saloni.. ie: Tortona, Lambrate, MOST, etc) and their surrounding areas. The smaller shows were buzzing with passion

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Milan 2012 | Street Scene

One thing that we (Zac Feltoon and I)  enjoyed the most during Milan design week, was walking around the smaller shows (smaller than Saloni.. ie: Tortona, Lambrate, MOST, etc) and their surrounding areas. The smaller shows were buzzing with passion

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Hoops Watch | Italia

One of the only ‘souvenirs’ I bought from my recent trip to Italy was a watch by Hoops. I love their color combinations and feminine proportions. Also, its really hard to see in these photos, but the face is only

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Hoops Watch | Italia

One of the only ‘souvenirs’ I bought from my recent trip to Italy was a watch by Hoops. I love their color combinations and feminine proportions. Also, its really hard to see in these photos, but the face is only

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Destes @MOST

The MOST show had so many great Designers and new products. Two of the most memorable projects came from Destes. Both pieces were designed by Thorunn Arnadottir) The Sasa Clock: “Sasa”, in the African Kiswahili language, means “What is now”. The

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Destes @MOST

The MOST show had so many great Designers and new products. Two of the most memorable projects came from Destes. Both pieces were designed by Thorunn Arnadottir) The Sasa Clock: “Sasa”, in the African Kiswahili language, means “What is now”. The