Meandering around the internet, I stumbled on to the delightful eye candy that is Janet Hill Studio. The classic furniture, rendered in both bright and muted tones, looks comfortable and charming. I love comfortable and charming. Janet Hill refers to her paintings as “oil sketches”, since they are small and done quickly. When I saw…
Heather from Habitually Chic shared with us her workspace preferences: The desk: I’m embarrassed to say is from Hold Everything, may they rest in peace! I’ve been looking for something vintage for myself but haven’t found anything that’s the right size or isn’t outrageously expensive. Sigh. Chair: From DWR. I have no idea who designed…
We all know the talented and inspirational Yvonne of Yvestown, who, in all her pink and green goodness was kind enough to share the photo of her workspace, above. The desk: Old painted French kitchen tableChair: Air-Chair by Jasper MorissonPaper: must feel softCalendar: don’t have oneClock: retro look alarm clock from IkeaCharging: my iPodInspiration: blogs,…
Wouldn’t this be a neat sofa for a loft in some urban district? A little bit of exposed brick, and some bright, airy, seemingly stark white walls would be instantly warmed with this whimsical, sittable, work of art from Squint in London. Also inspiring: the aviary background pattern on Squint’s site. Images courtesy of Squint.
Somewhere in our journeys, we stumbled upon the whimsical, colorful, inspirational work of Lisa Corti. These cushions, set against the muted classic French blue and gold tones of the French settee, do nothing but pop. Available at The Corner Store in Sonoma. Image via The Corner Store. More Lisa Corti available at Christine Foley, Die…
We found these darling personalized wall art prints at Fawn & Forest and had to share. The patterns on the children’s clothing initially caught our eye–the contrast of the print with their blank faces is unique; the technique allows the element that adds personality to be the pattern.
If you haven’t seen Chair Couture, run over and take a look. We’re not a big fan of the new green line, but the whimsical sensibility of their original collection makes us happy. Bright chartreuse lacquered chairs upholstered in turquoise wool might not be for everyone, but the authentic interpretation is refreshing. We are particularly…
Yum: green chippendale chair, original painting by J. Grumbles at Uptown Country Home.
The next time you’re in the Miami area, swing by Chapter Two. The Women’s Alliance has created the organization to be a nonprofit, sustainable community element by collecting ready-to-wear, high-end, second hand clothing for the Chapter Two resale shop. Their cause? They use the funds generated from sales to help provide skills training and professional…
