what i heart this week (dreams)!

made by moseby

I always associate clouds with dreaming. It reminds me of being a kid, us all lying on the trampoline picking out shapes in the clouds! This handmade mobile would make a 'dreamy' addition to a nursery!

what i heart this week (urban jungle)!

green issue 11
new terrace in the heart of london

This week it's the outside of the previous fav pic, a new take on the urban jungle! The vines are a shading device, but create such a great contrast to the surrounding environment, it's all in the context!

lovely mud

idea website
great shape and beautiful materials!

It has been featured in a few mags recently and I had to share the KM0901 pendant. Shortlisted for the (inside) design excellence awards, it is a collaboration between Koskela (great tables) and Mud (who bring us those beautiful ceramics!). A beautiful, handmade porcelain pendant.

It apparently came about to address the not so soft light of energy-efficient light bulbs.

vogue living - dec/nov 2009

The latest Vogue had a few 'in production' shots. Love getting a glimpse of the process! The outside is a lovely matt finish and the insides, a hand-brushed glaze. Sublime!

and my favourite shot!

house envy

The UK mag Elle Decoration, recently profiled a house in Copenhgen that I just fell in love with. The clustering of objects around the house and the use of natural elements really appeals! Love the muted colours, the dark timber and scale of all the collections!

all images from elle decoration - sept 2009

what i heart this week (w.turner)!

green issue 11
new terrace in the heart of london
my favourite part of this pic - the found artwork mounted on the wall,
love the contrast with the ultra modern/clean lines of the kitchen!

Btw - if you can get your hands on this mag, not only is the content informative, the layout, graphic design ... and paper is so good!

a little bit danish

I recently wandered into Great Dane on Arthur St in Fortitude Valley. If you love Scandinavian design this is a great little shop to spend a little time in! My favs are the lights and coat hooks ... and this great lounge! I've specifed the lights for a project and can't wait to see how they look.

bulb pendant - transparent shade, blub & wire
I love clear glass pendants - beautiful!

mega bulb pendant - mouth blown glass
this light is just amazing (and is one of the ones I've specified!)

verner panton topan pendant (1960's design)
a rainbow of colours to choose from - I love the black shade with turquoise wire

also going into the project the turquoise one!

And the most stylish coat hooks I've ever seen! Made from oak these dots have a great organic shape, and when not in use look at little like a cute installation piece to me! And with the do-it-yourself placement, maybe it is!

the dots coat hooks
all images from great dane

leaving on a jet plane

yayoi kusama website
City Gallery Wellington reopens in spotty style!

If I could I would be on my way to NZ! The City Gallery Wellington reopened recently in spectacular fashion with an exhibition by the talented Yayoi Kusama. I love the worlds she creates! On display until 7th February, if you are lucky enough to be on New Zealand's shores it is an exhibition you have to experience!