I will never tire of perfectly minimal Japanese design. My latest obsession? Arts & Science, making utilitarian goods and treats (and clothing!) look so very appealing.
shoehorn/keychain
pinhole camera
gorgeously packaged box of christmas cookies
images from arts-science.com
It’s February? So far (knock on any available wood) Chicago has escaped the wrath of “the worst winter ever” that was forecast ad nauseum this fall. Thank goodness, is all I have to say. Bring on any and all signs of spring. I’m ready.
Some of my January favorites at Flickr:
Wandering down Prince Street early in the evening over our December weekend in New York City, McNally Jackson‘s windows were aglow and beckoned me inside. I was completely won over – the bookstore was warm, welcoming and stocked with an appealing array of product (including an intriguing espresso book machine, which allows you to publish your very own, perfect-bound paperback). What’s more, the café was adorable. Designed by Front Studio and full of witty, book-themed decor (including books hanging from the ceiling, and tables along the wall that fold up to look like books), I left McNally Jackson and headed back to my hotel, wishing as I walked that there were a Chicago location I could frequent. Such a cleverly appointed, charming space.
love the menu design, too
thanks to maggie soladay for her beautiful photography: all photos, except for the slightly blurry menu photo (taken by me), are courtesy of ms. soladay. please visit her website to see more of her work.
giveaway update: the winner of a space of my own is linda! congratulations, and thanks to all who commented.
When our house was built 12 years ago, we had the oversized master bedroom converted into two rooms: a smaller master bedroom, and an additional room, accessible from the master, that could be used as an office. Fast forward to today, where the office space is plenty functional, and yet the bulk of my “office-ing” takes place at the kitchen island. I still hope to make that office cozy and usable, and so I was thrilled to find Caroline Clifton-Mogg’s new book, A Space of My Own, full of inspiring photos of office spaces and craft rooms that will hopefully prod me into action. Of course, I vacillate between having a modern, clean space and one that has an inspiration board filled with ephemera. I’ll try to artfully meld the two. I’ve enjoyed flipping through the book – I’ve gathered lots of ideas – if you’d like a chance to win my copy, read on for the details at the bottom of this post.
perfectly functional for the smallest of spaces
lovely minimalist space with storage under the desk
simple desk + inspiration wall
Ryland Peters & Small was kind enough to send me a review copy of A Space of My Own, and I’d like to pay it forward by giving it away to one of my US readers. Simply leave a comment telling me which is your favorite photo at this post before January 31, 2012 at noon cst. I’ll draw one name from the eligible entrants and announce the winner in my February 1 blog post. Full disclosure: I am personally handling the cost of shipping, which is why I’m limiting entrants to the US/one entry per person, please. Thank you and good luck
images courtesy of ryland peters & small
look 17
Ter et Bantine’s pre-fall collection juxtaposes simple silhouettes with richly textured fabrics. I’m smitten. See the full collection at Ter et Bantine’s website.
look 2
look 6
images from teretbantine.com
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