11Aug

Mid-century Italian pottery

While visiting Columbus, OH a couple of weeks ago I came across my newest obsession: Mid-Century Italian pottery. I purchased these two pieces (above) and I am so happy with them. I didn’t know much about Mid-century Italian ceramic when I got them but it has for sure awakened my interest in knowing more. All I know is that they are hand-thrown, embossed, painted and then glazed. Each piece of ceramic can be as diverse as Italian pasta sauce can be, having that Global-Chic look I so much love, I think I found a reason to start a new collection.

Gambono Style mid-century horse in gilded Italian pottery available here.

this piece of glam is available here.

These set of striped Raymor Era ceramic vases are available here

Whimsical pair of table lamps, here.

This entire collection, designed by Aldo Londi in the 1950’s for Bitossi has been re-produced and is available here. Below, two homes featuring Mid-century Italian pottery and plates.

Mid-Century Italian Pottery via belle vivir

16May

LOOK!!! Stripes, in every shape and form!

Without being redundant I can’t resist professing my eternal love for stripes, one more time. I seriously cannot get enough of it. It has turned to a point where most of the gifts I’m getting lately either have some stripes or are completely covered by it. I bookmark all the striped things I come across. This list here are some of my favorite things in stripes right now. I’m sure I’ve left some out that I will eventually post. Enjoy

These Claire Vivier in leather with silk screen stripe are not only chic but they are also really affordable.

A bold art statement on your walls can literally brighten up any day by Jonathan Lewis here and Coach is designing some seriously cute bangles, this one is hip and bohemian.

Resort Cabanas has really glamorous Beach cabanas. B&B Italian UP armchair & footstool, striped by Gaetano Pesce is just adorable.

Zara large blouse, I think Zara is making great clothes for this Summer. I can’t wait. Prada sandals, you gotta love it.

Cup and saucer here and the tribal stripes on this cotton rug is definitely calling my name, I think I would love it more if it were in multicolu, at West Elm.

20Dec

Geometry

I am a big fan of scenic wallpaper but when it comes to choosing a favorite between geometric or scenic wallpaper, I can’t. While a scenic wallpaper evokes the elegance and aristocracy that no other wallpaper offers, geometric wallpaper can give more freedom when it comes to decorating because, in my opinion, they work more as a uniform background. I love all of these images below and how young and versatile they look. Does anyone know who makes this wallpaper? I’ve seen it used a couple of times but none of the images credit the source. It’s not Kelly Wearstler’s trellis, in case you think otherwise. This is more rounded, while Kelly’s trellis are bigger and it changes vertically from round to rectangular shape.

La promenade by Twigs Fabrics and Wallpaper

Quadrille‘s Ziggurat reverse.

Zebra-printed paper by Rose Cummings.

Trellis Background used by Tom Scheerer available at Quadrille.

I’m loving these geometric wallpapers below.

Betty Jackson wallpaper.

Vivienne Westwood.

Neisha Crosland Zebra wallpaper.

29Nov

A-la-Kelly

Kelly Wearstler’s tabletop is impeccably beautiful and a great option now that we’re approaching Christmas. This collection will make a drop dead fabulous Christmas table, but at more than $100 a piece it is mostly out of reach. But, I was glad to came across this new china by Crate and Barrel that creates a similar dazzling effect. I think I found an alternative tabletop for my Christmas table.

29Oct

trompe-l-oeil doors

What a great idea! Trompe l’Oeil door stickers. Printed in real size on adhesive fabric. How come no one thought of this before?

20Aug

Dear Rhino,

How silly of me hoping that you would share my feelings after we met. It’s been two weeks since we last saw each other and I can’t stop thinking of you. Silenced by the perfection of your body and your seductive rustic, perfectly done skin, I couldn’t tell you for how long I’ve been coveting you. Ever since I saw your roving presence overshadowing the already cute Nate Berkus’ office, I was forever enchanted by your charm. How naive of me. It didn’t occur to me that perhaps you would just be one regular mortal contaminated by the world’s greatest sin, greed. There goes my love, with your hunger for more. Always more. But for three thousand dollars am I hanging like this? Just not fair.