SIMPLE WOOD, GREAT DESIGN

This weekend, I was down in DC spending some quality time with my sister and her family. Between rain showers, we were able to take a number of walks outside. Living in NYC, I forget how nice it is to walk through neighborhoods with tree-lined streets. It got me thinking about how much I love wood as a material. It's so simple yet has such great texture, color and shape. 

While rustic tables and chairs are great and I've written about reclaimed wood (here), recently I've been fascinated by modern designs, all made from wood. Here are a few of my favs. 

Kart Chair by HarBenger2

Jenny Tables by Maria Bjørlykke (The tops flip over to make trays) found via Design Boom

Maple Clock Studio by Off Cut Studio

Wishbone Chair at Design Within Reach

 Desk organizer by Less and More

Modern Child Chair by Jessedirk

White AT Symbol by Edie's Lab

 Abstract Wall Art by Paint Square

Media Cabinet by Wüd Furniture Design

 

GRAPHIC FRIDAY

Yesterday I had every intention of posting about these lovely geometric prints I'd seen at {Black. White. Yellow} Totally graphic, colorful and right up my alley.

However,  NYC had different plans for me. As I was packing to DC, my rental car got towed. Apparently I was just a little too close to a fire hydrant. After a few hours and some hefty fees, my car was free and I was on my way to DC.

Today, I hope to get down to some of the fantastic antique and thrift stores on the Eastern Shore. Last trip, I came home with a ton of glassware and cool finds. If there's anything you're looking for, let me know.

Here are a few more geometric items, inspired by these prints. Happy Friday!

Diagonal Abstract Print by Twoems

Geometric Ring by No Milk Today

 LUC - Prototyp, 2010

 Geometric Print by Daddy-Studio.com via Pinterest

Japanese Washi Tape at Pretty Tape

City in Pink Print by In a Luxe

 Vintage Swissair Print from the 70s via Pinterest

Decorative Pillow Cover by Kyoozi

Patterns Everywhere!

So recovering from my 30th birthday celebration at Market Table and the Ace Hotel on Monday night, I spent a lot of time on the couch yesterday, laptop in hand. Trolling for images, I noticed that there were a lot of great bohemian/ tribal patterns emerging from mainstream companies like Wisteria, Pottery Barn and Anthropologie.

The first thing I found was this fabulous black and white settee from Wisteria. I absolutely love bold pattern and scalloped edge. Plus the graphic black and white could really fit in anywhere. If I had more space, this would be already be on it's way to my apartment...

(Resources: Black and White Settee, Black and white triangle rug, Diamond ottoman, Diamond dhurrie, Diamond napkins, Paper Sketch Vases, Black and white dot pillow, Festival Rug)

Friday Obsession- Vintage Street Signs

This week, I have been obsessing over vintage street signs. Not the type the decorate the walls of TGI Fridays, but instead vintage signs with a modern graphic feel to them. Here are a few of my favs...