Wood I love? I think so..
www.bolefloor.com

“It wasn’t nature that created straight floorboards; it was the limitations of technology.”

Bolefloor, a new Dutch company that takes its name from bole, the trunk of a tree, manufactures wood flooring based on using the natural curves found in the trees. Bolefloor's burgeoning technology means savings of the natural resource. Not only are these floors beautiful and naturally unique, but Bolefloor innovations allow more floor boards to be produced per tree!

luxurious = Linen?

www.delecuona.co.uk/

it does when you're using de Le Cuona. when one of my favorite Chicago showrooms got a hold of this line I thought that I had died and gone to fabric heaven. I could not keep my hands from holding and stroking these fine luxurious threads. these linens are not like any other. they are dense and HEAVY and textural and soft. really, really soft. they spring and flop around when you play with them.

I am so afraid I will never love another linen..but at $395 a yard I will probably have to. Buffalo Dust in color 6 is super rad. 

one more reason to love Hemp!

http://www.mayaromanoff.com/

this is such a wonderful wallpaper. it comes in the warmest shades and adds an incredible amount of texture to the space. the ivory is my favorite. things that increase the products beauty? the process.. and the fact that it is entirely hand-crafted. 

"Hemp fiber is processed, knotted, spun by hand, and created without the use of chemicals or machines. There is very little energy expended in the making of the wallcovering. Hemp fiber is transported via foot and bus, woven with hand looms, and air dried after paperbacking process. Partial proceeds benefit Aid to Artisans".

i have this being installed in a clients powder room next week! 

is that you, KNOLL?

www.knoll.com

the Luxe line from Knoll is out of this world. I have three favorites: KEATS, all those little raised circles you see are embroidered using a very unique hand-guided machine technique.

one of the best boucle`s I've used for upholstery is NORTH ISLAND. it is a soft, sturdy wool blend with a warm, luxurious texture. 

"With a series of embroidered studs on sheer ground, EMERSON is an innovative drapery interpretation of a runway fabric with sequined and beaded armor-like sleeves.".-knoll

both Keats and Emerson are brought to by the uber talented Mulleavy sisters. 

this fashion designer duo is all over the place! www.rodarte.net

I need this sofa. okay, I want this sofa.

www.montauksofa.com

think modern, think soft. people too often associate modern design with stiff lines and cold hard surfaces. it doesn't have to be like that. 

BALL + CHAIN

www.hableconstruction.com

goodness gracious, I love this. it's perfection on windows..material, weight, the way it drapes, all of it perfect.  and the pillows feel like little clouds of linen.

the 5 coolest things about Hable:

1. two sisters own it. 

2. all prints are done on cotton or linen.

3. you pick your ground fabric and color combo. 

4. they are printed by hand.

5. the product.

LIGHTWEIGHT CANVAS CHARCOAL CHECKER WEEKENDER 

GARDEN GLOVES

LAGOON CHECKER HIDEAWAY STORAGE

I designed this house..

and someday I will build it, fill it with my favorite things and live in it.

meanwhile, in Grand Rapids

www.shoplamblife.com

check out the MANIFESTO OF LAMB:   

WE BELIEVE…

In order to enjoy life’s journey, one must always carry a fabulous Orla Kiely bag.

Packaging makes [or breaks] the product.
A good glass of wine, luxurious bubble bath, and Kobo soy candles lift the weight of a 40-hour workweek off your shoulders.
The 40-hour workweek is a device of the devil.
When you feel beautiful, only then have we done our job and done it well.
In the creative energy of double-sided designer wrapping paper.
In industrial chic surroundings.
One can never be naked if wearing delicious gems by Blacklamb.
After 2 dirty gin martinis, we are the purveyors of all things cool.

    

Oh DOLLYBIRD, I heart you so very much.

www.dollybirddesign.com

I must have been really, really good this year.. or I just have the most wonderful boyfriend in the world. everyone knows it's him. 


vintage horsehair tassel earrings are simply the coolest ever. I feel so pretty when I wear them.


the ring is polished Botswana Agate and is hand set in sterling. the lightest colors glow which makes the striping burst with beauty.  the size and weight are perfectly proportioned and the asymmetry of the stone really makes this just the loveliest ring i've ever owned..

McNamara Christmas presents!

this is my favorite gift wrapping project ever. the gift inside was quite special and I wanted the packaging to represent. I think it was a great success!