i love the new litchfield bedding from kate spade. inspired by the town in connecticut (come on, it’s kate spade now), these lush, springy sheets, shams and duvets are ultra crisp and clean- very springtime in the country, very “i went to andover”. you can find them online at kate spade. (fyi: very pricey for the duvet)

josh’s post on eva solo reminded me to check back in with the ultra modern danish company to see what was new…

eva solo introduced some great new (ultra slick, ultra modern) products this year, starting with a super cool “grill starter” that warms charcoal briquettes and allows you to dump them onto the fire, speeding the process and allowing you to eat your kabobs a little bit sooner.

to go along with the grilling theme, eva solo released some chic, minimalist grill skewers and a spatula. ultra cool and ultra modern as always.

and last but not least, eva solo produced a great little magnetic timer that you can stick to a steel surface to monitor your cooking. kinda clever little gadget (if you have some steel surfaces handy) if you ask me. they also put out a nice white bowl with a handle. not sure how hard it is to carry a bowl, but hey, it’s a nice simple bowl- i’m not gonna argue.

you can find more info on eva solo right here. (and a sample of their earlier work below).

claus porto makes the most beautifully packages soaps, bath salts and candles. i don’t even like bar soap (hate the residue), but i love these. i’m such a sucker for great packaging.

you’ve probably seen these in a lot of design stores if they have a small “accessories” section, but heck, they’re gorgeous enough to bring up even if they’re not brand new. you can find them online at lafco ny or at most nice design or bath/body stores. enjoy!

i’m a color freak. that’s right, i said it, color FREAK. i’m always planning which colors to paint so-and-so and dropping in benjamin moore, just for fun. so, even though i don’t have a new apt to paint yet, i’ve already planned out some potential colors. benny moore of course, since he’s my fav.

i’m making this year all about dark, dark navy blue for me. the darker the better. inspired by a domino mag shoot, i’ve fallen for “soot” (2129-20). i’d love to pair it with fresh turquoise and some bright white for a fantastic POP. but if dark blue won’t do, i’ve also found a gorgeous, where-have-you-been-all-my-life color called “tawny day lilly” (2012-10) that is guaranteed to wake you up this summer.

since you have to have something fresh and springy in the home, i’ve decided to go chartreuse crazy. ac isn’t so nuts about it, but i am. to go with the bowls and platters below, i found “citron” (2021-30) and “chartreuse” (2024-10). bright, poppy, wonderful.

if none of these are your things, check out “summer basket green” (2040-40), a lovely, calming green that would blend nicely to any decor without standing out too too much. and if you’re looking for a nice subtle gray, don’t forget the tried and true “chelsea gray” (hc-168) that i had on my walls until i moved. it’s the PERFECT gray.

so, pop on by your local paint store and grab yourself some summer color (or try benjamin moore’s personal color viewer online). everything better in color.

oh jonathan adler, i love when you make groovy little retro ceramics. especially your new apple tray. so sweet. all yours, d*s.

cute “duo” series at felissimo design house in manhattan (but you can order via phone or internet). the duo cup and bowl series provides an intimate way for friends or more-than-friends to share a cup of coffee or a something more substantial at night (or maybe in the morning…?). both duos are $48 and are available right here.

we spoil our cats more than anyone else i know (well, maybe not as much as my mom). so, well, when you love design and love your pets like i do, these are right up your alley. postmodernpets.com has a great collection of well-designed products for your fuzzy ones. while most are way out of my price range, they might be worth saving up for if your pets will actually use them.

the cat cocoon, designed by warren lieu, is a multifunctional piece of feline furniture with a playful, organic shape. made of layers of laser-cut corrugated cardboard, the cat cocoon features a unique rippled texture and intricately detailed peepholes. while $249 is too much for me to spend on turk and ms. j, maybe someone out there can afford this super cool cat toy. (why is corrugated cardboard so expensive??)

couchette, designed by elizabeth paige smith, is the perfect way for your coach to lounge in style, and at $309 dollars, they better love it. again, overpriced in my opinion, but its one of those toys that’s so cute i wouldn’t mind having it out. not like i have any shame- our apt is covered in pretend ice cream cone toys, cat nip mice and plastic caps they like to chase.

ms. paige smith (of kittypod fame) also designed the prrrounge- a classy chaise for your kitty (see above). sold for $219, the prrrounge looks smashing next to your collection of pomo people furniture.

while most of these are super pricey, sometimes it’s nice to splurge on something for the fuzzy ones who bring so much joy into your life. although it’s not like they’ll know you splurged on them…but anyway, it’s cute stuff. all available from postmodernpets.com.

just a friendly mid day reminder never to rent from this man, allan gerovitz. rudest. broker. ever. we’ve taken our search to fifth ave in park slope and left this chump behind. chump!

ed note: i took his picture down because it makes me want to puke every time i scroll down. puke i say, puke.