of super fantastic wallpaper. i was lucky enough to meet jean on my last trip to SF and can attest to her ultra- amazing graphic prowess and general inner-coolness. her work is phenomenal and now you can buy a set of her gorgeous wrapping paper (for a lovely, modern holiday) at dwr online. hooray, jean!

[great store review from d*s reader, joy. i write a design column for the philly inquirer, so i was psyched to read this- for those of you in philly, be sure to check out "open house"- it looks fantastic. thanks, joy!]

OPEN HOUSE is my favorite home furnishings store in Philly. It’s a true gem in a growing area of Philadelphia just below Rittenhouse Square. They carry great home stuff from Angela Adams, Thomas Paul, Dwell, Wallbands, as well as great baby gear & bath items.

Check it out ~ OPEN HOUSE ~ 107 S. 13th Street in Philadelphia ~ 215 922 1415

cute little lehti throw pillows for $18.95 at wrapables.

[the following post is from d*s reader, joy, whose fantastic roundup of great modern bedding is a MUST-READ. you can check out joy's website right here. thanks, joy!]

Here’s a look at some GREAT bedding out there right now. {Left to Right}
Variegated bedding & pillows, Dwell Baby bedding, pillows by Variegated, Amenity duvet cover, Macaroni baby bedding by Nurseryworks, Swell sheets from Target, pillows by Three Sheets 2 the Wind, Tree Pillow by Eleventwentyfive, and Ultrasuede pillows by Michele Varian.

Many of these are available at Design Public.

[the following post is from d*s reader, jan, who runs a lovely blog called "poppy". jan will be contributing every other week or so on various design topics, from kitchen design to her favorite new products. thanks for your post, jan!]

When i first saw this countertop dispenser from Zevro with the fruit loops inside, i was hoping it was available retail and was thrilled to see it was. Available at Cooking.com for $59.95 or the black version also available at Target for $29.99. Getting up in the morning may just be more fun with one of these. You really have to see these silicone spatulas by Chef’n to appreciate their quality and durability. Made of stain-resistant, high temperature (650ºF) silicone with steel core, these dual-ended asymmetric spatulas will glide with ease and won’t scratch non-stick surfaces. You can purchase them
online at Sur la Table, $7.95. With all the nice tomatoes around, this adorable 2 quart casserole from Le Creuset is perfect for serving tomato soup or a fresh tomato sauce. You can pick up this famed enamel over cast iron beauty at Sur la Table $100. it also comes in a mini version for $25.
And if you are an ice cream sandwich fan like me, you are going to love this cute ice cream sandwich maker from Cuisipro. they are so fun! the durable plastic mold creates perfectly formed triangle ice cream sandwiches in a snap. Available at Sur la Table, $16.95.

d*s reader, alexa passed along a link to her favorite home store in dc- muléh, so i thought i’d check it out. home to beautiful south east asian designs that focus on renewable materials, muléh has a unique collection that is a nice alternative to some of the slicker, more minimalist design boutiques out there. my favorite pieces are by designer, kenneth cobonpue of the philippines, but take a look for yourself and see if you find something that’s just right for you. enjoy! [thanks, alexa!]

adorable little wool animals with a fun animated cartoon to go with them. all five “characters” are available online right here. my favorite is “reddy”. [thanks, scott!]

i love these boda nova glass sets that come in a tube. easy to transport, perfect for gifts, these glasses come in a set of four in four different styles, ranging from $30-$40 a set. you can find more information right here. oh, and don’t forget to check out the gorgeous green transglass vases. not brand new, but still totally gorgeous.