galison always produces cute, quirky accessories for the office and i was excited to see that they collaborated with julia rothman and paula smail from henry road on their latest collection. julia and paula designed business card holders, pencil holders, notepads and cards that will definitely add some color and pattern to your workspace. i love the way galison works with independent artists and am happy to see julia and paula’s work added to their collection. click here to check out the collections online and if you’re visiting the national stationery show, you can visit galison at booth 2521 (see you there!).
we received a beautiful new set of silverware for our wedding and lately i’ve been sitting around trying to figure out what to do with our older, not so nice, silverware. i couldn’t bring myself to throw it out, so this project from d*s reader liz bloeser is just the ticket. liz decided to use up some leftover, thin silverware to create hooks for her home. these would be especially fun in the kitchen, but would work anywhere you need some extra hanging-room. it’s the perfect simple project to take care of that leftover silverware from college. thanks to liz for sharing this project with us!
i’m not quite sure what i would use these for, but i’m loving these ‘this & that’ limited edition glass domes from sam baron and the fabrica team. created for secondome edizioni roma, the domes were shown in milan this year and would be fun for something like a clever terrariums or conversation-starting way to cover food at a party. either way, i think they’re lovely. click here for more info.
good morning! i’m charging up my new video camera and getting ready to attempt to film my first d*s how-to video at saipua today. fingers crossed, hopefully i won’t drive sarah nuts while i try to learn and film at the same time. so before the how-to starts, i wanted to start the day with paper goods from one of my favorite boston artists.
first up is the lovely jen hill of jhill design. she’s been working on a fantastic collection of animal alphabet prints for a while now and today they’re making their debut! inspired by illuminated manuscripts and quilts, each alphabet print features an animal silhouette (filled with one of the patterns from her ‘places i have never been‘ series) and the name of each animal. it’s been so fun watching this collection come to life and i’m so happy for jen- it’s always nice to see more modern artwork that’s perfect for adults and children. you can pick up a framed 9×9 animal alphabet print $50, or an unframed print for $25, right here.
today i’m thrilled to share an interview with stylist, photographer and now, author, pia jane bijkerk. i’ve been a fan of pia’s work for years so i was over the moon when i received a copy of her new book, paris: made by hand yesterday. pia’s book is filled with beautiful photos and a wonderful guide to discovering handmade artisans, shops and specialties in one of my favorite cities, paris. pia’s love for handmade work is infectious, and her in-the-know guide to this incredible city is a must-read. whether you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to parisian handmade design, or just a few insider tips for great shops, pia’s book has you covered. i’m so grateful that pia took the time to sit down and chat with me about her book and i hope you’ll enjoy her answers as much as i did. i could listen to her talk about paris, her favorite cities for design (hint: one is vancouver), styling tips (she shares her top 3 tips below), and tricks for finding great local artisans and stores all day.
CLICK HERE for the full interview (and photos from the book) after the jump! (you can also click here to get a sneak peek into pia’s houseboat in amsterdam)
times are tough so it’s always great to have some tips that help save you a buck- or two or three. so i’m thrilled to have this post from writer alison storm on free online resources for business owners. whether you’re looking to find free advice, shopping carts or financial software, there’s something here for everyone.
CLICK HERE for Alison’s full post on free online resources for business owners after the jump!
here at d*s we’re big fans of brooklyn-based wallpaper designer and artist dan funderburgh. just as influences for his patterns range from 14th century moorish mosaic to 60’s American op art, his wide range of tastes weave themselves into the framework of his home. don’t miss the full peek after the jump, as well as additional images, and, as always, you can find all of our sneak peeks right here! [thanks, dan!] -anne]
[above: When we moved in the realtor told me that the weird corrugated roof could be rolled back like a sun roof. I believed him for a second. This isn't true, but would be pretty sweet if it was. The pillow is a design by Lee Misenheimer from a long time ago. ]
This washstand holds up a few important knick-knacks including another Eva Funderburgh creation. The hard to see print above is by my friend Kimou Meyer.
I’m halfway done painting these ceramic beasts by my sister Eva, that are part of a series of collaborative pieces we’re doing. Her work is outstanding and can be found at www.evafunderburgh.com.
CLICK HERE for the rest of dan’s sneak peek after the jump…
funding and grants can be a scary, but necessary, part of life as an artist and today artist lena wolff is sharing a few great ideas for raising money in tough times. no matter how well your business doing it’s always helpful to have additional funding from organizations that can help lighten your load. thanks to lena for sharing her resource list with us!
CLICK HERE for lena’s full post about funding + grants after the jump!
[ps: i'm looking for some bedding advice on twitter, if you know of a great light summer quilt please share your favorites. ours is in dire need of an update]
designer jenny lee-katz was born in wales but now resides in pennsylvania, where she designs beautiful textiles inspired by her travels. i’m particularly fond of her glan y môr collection, which means “seaside” in welsh. i love the playful seagulls in her pillows and the retro stipes that remind me of summers on northeastern beaches. in addition to being incredibly cute, jenny’s work uses all natural fabrics and organic textile dyes. want to see more? click here to check out jenny’s full collection and shop online (click here for her etsy shop). [thanks, jenny!]
good morning! it’s a grey, rainy day here in brooklyn, but my head is still full of beautiful moving images from last night’sscene film festival. we screened design by the book there last night, but it got me thinking a lot about short films and how moving they can be. so i thought i’d start off this morning with a short film by the creative team at impactist. it’s such a beautiful way to start the day… [via dkim]
ps: our guest blogger is a little swamped with personal work so it’s just us on the main blog this week.
