i’m loving this online-only pillow series by hable construction. this embroidered linen pillow has such a nice little punch of color with the hot pink and green iris. so lovely. available online right here for $160 (def a splurge item…)

i was so appreciative when d*s reader (and northumbria grad) paul taylor emailed me about his recent work and his buddy anthony chrisp’s new dart hooks for suck uk. the very next day anthony emailed me himself (unbeknownst to paul) and shared his clever little hooks and some great photos so i couldn’t pass up sharing them here. anthony is a 23 year old northumbria grad who works in a men’s social club in the north east of england. it was this working class local that gave him the idea for his humorous coat hooks that recall the classic pub dartboard. suck uk is still in production with the dart hooks but they’ll soon be available right here. to email anthony about his work, click here. [thanks to paul and anthony!]

i’ve long been a fan of the design studio of dermond peterson and, after doing a little research this morning, found that they haven’t gotten the online coverage they deserve for such beautiful work. founded in 2001 by sisters, sandra dermond and susan peterson, dermond peterson design produces gorgeous linens that bring such a freshness to the market that they’re almost impossible to over praise. their commitment to beautiful linens, colors and patterns, coupled with their dedication to quality, is really spectacular (especially in an industry where people can skimp on the quality sometimes). i’m the proud owner of a dermond peterson artichoke tea towel, but when i discovered their table runner line this week i knew i had another purchase on the way.

the wonderful thing about the dermond peterson collection is its unique block-cut print patterns that combine an almost child-like playfulness with a sophisticated color palette and pattern selection. every item is block-printed by hand in their studios in milwaukee, wisconsin on top-quality linen and cotton fabric using environmentally sensitive, water-based inks . you can even wash them (in the washer, not by hand) and not have to worry about fading, color-bleeding or damage to the linens. i’ve used mine as my kitchen towel for a while now and can’t get enough of the beautiful patterns and bold colors they use. my favorites are the sardine, gingkos (that runner is to die for), mussels and artichoke styles, but you can’t go wrong with a single design. you can browse their entire collection right here and find a retailer near you right here. i use todd and holland to buy my dermond peterson goods (prices are quite reasonable, about $15 for a hand towel). enjoy and here’s to another great business creating beautiful things by hand!

[don’t forget there’s project runway dirt being dished below!]

ok, so let the project runway debates and comments begin! my gut reaction is: this season makes me sad. i feel like the whole season is sort of uninspired. but for me hope lies in alison, bradley (who i love) and michael. and is it just me or do we not hear anything or see anything from michael? they didnt even show his model walk all the way off the runway. it seems odd, i love his work and i don’t think it gets the air time it deserves. i’m just really let down. i think the influence of the producers feels way too transparent, the designers seem uninspired and the judges just feel a little off. i’ve been shocked to see what vera wang thinks- i just don’t see what she sees. tim gunn seems to be on a different page than the judges and to me that’s a sign something’s wrong. either way, i’ll keep watching and hoping that we find the new helmut lang in bradley and the new jill stuart in allison. i just don’t feel any spark with this cast and think the judges panel is off. i miss michael kors. i’d take his “look at this, i wrote down that it looked ‘farty‘!” over vera wang’s random hairdo comments any day. but i do like that they questioned angela’s taste level. she drives me nuts. ok, it’s open (until i go to sleep) so have at it, what do you guys think? of and of course, are we all in agreement that jerkface (keith) goes home next week for being a copycat?

loving these newbies at west elm. these colorful pillows are perfect for the end of summer and won’t break the bank (around $24 each). you can just change them out with the seasons for a new look. click here for the full selection. [lurve the bronze and ceramic lamps, too]

reluct has great great coverage of the design academy eindhoven masters grad show. so many beautiful designs to soak up. click here for the full story!

delicate porcelain rings give this candleholder it’s graceful look. perfect for casting beautiful shadows on the table while you share a romantic meal or set the mood in your home. designed by louise langgaard of copenhagen, the porcelain rings candleholder is available at peek keep for $50 or $75. enjoy!

the wonderful joe futschik of jefdesigns has just released a small series of limited edition prints that will be sold exclusively through velocity (who just had a beautiful baby boy, congrats!). the four prints feature sea-inspired designs and will be signed by the artist and available for around $200 each. enjoy!