my mom had a cat named reefer in the 70’s. i just had to share that. not only because it’s hysterical, but because it sorta relates to this post. these glasses from factory 37 are made from recycled reef glasses, which make them super environmentally friendly. “the green glass company takes original bottles that are heading for the landfill and transforms them into these functional yet witty glasses.” while i’m not super gung ho about the look, i do love the thought behind it. very treehugger, very cool.

it’s been way too long since i’ve posted about rena and wouldn’t ya know- she’s got new stuff up. such a busy bee. my favorite brooklyn jewelry lady is at it again with a gorgeous new collection of summer 2005 jewelry. i’ve posted by favorites here, but you can see the whole shabang if you click on this. yay rena!

yeah i know, that title’s from those obnoxiously whiny freelancer’s union ads, but it fits, i swear. new deal design makes some sorta cool designy gadgets that i’ve mentioned before, but i wanted to add these pieces. i saw this radio at target and looved it. it’s a bit ninties, but i’m still catchin up when it comes to audio equipment. plus i like the horizontal aspect of it. very nice. oh, and the dunlop guitar screw? it’s nice and modern and it reminds me of ac. i love a man that can restring his own guitar. you can find more info on new deal design right here.

i’ve talked about kate storer before. her groovy touch pillows were sultry and oh so bad in the very best way. now she’s put out something with that’s a little bit sweeter- a cat duvet and pillow set that would be perfect for a little girl’s room or you know, one of those 30 year old women who spends friday night with her three cats and jeopardy reruns. (heck, let’s face it- i’d be that girl if it weren’t for ac. we’ve already got two cats….). i also love kate’s disposable hand warmers that she made for addject. tres cool. click here for more info on ms. storer. enjoy…

for some reason i have miami vice stuck in my head. the movie wanted to borrow some furniture from a client of ours and ever since i’ve had that cheesy 80’s style in my head. this chair from waazwiz reminds me of that style. rock on neon pink and yellow! crockett and tubbs forever!

don’t want to say it too loud but blogger might be back. hooray! real quick, ms. blue tea bag commented below and i like her stuff, wanted to share it. cute jewelry type accesories. click here for more info. thanks blue tea bag!

i saw nora from project runway this morning on my stop of the L. and what did i do? act like a goon and stare at her and do like 25 double takes to make sure it was her. i walked behind her for a block being like, small, cute, mohawk, stylish- it’s either naima from next top model or nora. turns out it was nora. everyone else stared too. makes me feel better.

sometimes i wish i could just live in velocity art and design. i know i can’t, but i wish i could. i’d love to wake up surrounded by all their amazing art and all sorts of rad design stuff. then i’d wander to their kitchen section and cook something delicious with awesomely designed spatulas and pans. ah, to dream. maybe one day i’ll own my own store and live in it, or well, above it or something. who knows.

but until then, here’s some info on one of velocity’s featured artist’s: joe futschik. joe’s work is beautiful and simple (my favorite). his art combines gorgeous pieces of wood with modern, graphic color blocks (painted on top). joe can produce custom work, but you can also check out the collection at velocity. enjoy!