May 2011 - Page 2

Dwell on Design 2011: Special Deal

Once again, Dwell on Design is happening in LA June 24-26th, but I will be unable to attend this year. However, I’m hoping that I can …

Will Sit for Peanuts

Peanut toys, that is! These cute rubber peanut dog toys from Ruff Dawg are durable with a roasted peanut smell that will keep your dog enter…

Umbra x Pratt

The 7th Annual Umbra x Pratt Design Competition recently took place and the winning design is just too cute. Designed by Jeff Rubio, the …

Treforma Nesting Tables by Jason Phillips

Jason Phillips is back with a beautiful design called Treforma. Made of bent, tinted glass, each table nests into one another to form one un…

And Notebook

St Hilaire Church in Melle by Mathieu Lehanneur

Mathieu Lehanneur has converted the choir at St Hilaire church in Melle in the Deux-Sèvres department in France, creating a topographic, ge…

Vetro Crib from Nurseryworks

I stopped dead in my tracks in front of the Nurseryworks booth at ICFF when I spotted this crib called Vetro. I had seen it online before bu…

Ostrich Nap Pillow

Kawamura-Ganjavian has created the Ostrich pillow -- perfect for napping just about anywhere. Imagine the possibilities on a plane, in your …

WAFFT by Tani-Matsumura

The WAFFT series by Tani-Matsumura (Takaaki Tani and Kazunori Matsumura) consists of a table and a stool.

Friday Five with Jonas Damon

New York-based designer Jonas Damon takes a hybrid approach to his work. By day, he’s Creative Director at frog, where he and his team…

Tumbleweed Tacos for Doggies

I’ve seen lots of dog cookies and cupcakes I’ve been tempted to take a bite of, but this is a dog taco first for me. Tumbleweed …

Fresh From The Dairy: Paris vs. NYC

If you’re not familiar yet with The Design Milk Dairy, it’s a collection of Society6 artist prints and accessories curated by my…

Everyday Notebook

New Blu Dot 2011

Blu Dot showed up at ICFF with an arsenal of new and affordable pieces. Here is a selection of highlights: Branch desk

Sugamo Shinkin Bank Shimura Branch

The Sugamo Shinkin Bank Shimura Branch isn’t the only design I’m drooling over by emmanuelle moureaux architecture + design. In …

Best Press Piece from ICFF 2011

Last year I did a roundup of my favorite press pieces from ICFF. This year, sadly, I only have one to share, but it’s a doozie. Shapew…