Rad Round Throw from Gallop

Organic cotton blanket 'Theodore' by uimi - available at Australia's Gallop.

Taika Hand-Made Grizzly Bike

“The Grizzly” bike is the first product released by new Australian design company Taika. The prototype went through a battery of tests that only an active two-year-old boy can subject to a product. It has been ridden through an apartment, into the garden, along the footpath, across the promenade at the beach, down the pedestrian ramps, in between heavy foot traffic on nearby streets and over again and again every weekend for more than 12 months. The bike has been handmade by good people who care about the products they make. It hasn’t been made on a production line. It hasn’t been made by heavy machinery. As such, you may come across some love marks. They are signs that we are human, after all. The first one is painted with chalkboard paint, giving many possibilities to the budding bike designer.

Selections from Tisch and Co.

One of my favorite bloggers is Viera at VT Interiors. The designer offers beautiful products through Tisch & Co. Here are a few of my favorite finds in the collection.

Italian Ice

Adventurousness and the dream of getting lost in another age, got copenhagen pair Morten and Tina to roll out two small medieval trullihus to 300 sq castle in southern Italy.
Images: via Skona Hem

Markers by Markers

I admire the simpleness and commitment of this project by Allister Lee. Inspired by a Guinness Book of World Records entry for the largest collection of cigarette rolling papers, Toronto-based artist Allister Lee of Studio B.I.B decided it was time to set a goal for himself and started collecting black markers. To "mark" the 500th acquisition in this graffiti-culture obsession, and midpoint to his overall goal (and hopefully Guinness record!), he's released a hand-drawn print that shows the complete historical and international spectrum of the 500 pens in his collection to date.

Photographer, Alec Soth

Beautiful steely blue images by Alec Soth (rhymes with both).

Rock Soap on a Rope

This is not you're Grandpa's soap on a rope. These designs mimic candy and are currently at Jayson Home and Garden.

Book Rec: A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of a Misspent Life

For all those who choose to live "imperfectly" with the messy things they love, this book shows how to do so creatively, happily, and with considerable style ideas from leading designers. A beautiful and inspiring volume, A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of A Misspent Life focuses on living well with everything that makes a house a home. If you have been influenced by the picturesquely cluttered studios of Pablo Picasso or Alexander Calder, or by the art- and book-filled house of Vanessa Bell, this unique style book will stimulate you with its creative ideas.This volume explores how real-life tastemakers (photographers, textile designers, fashion designers, writers, artists) integrate their life and interiors to live well with their passions, histories, conveniences, and inconveniences. In inspiring essays, Mary Randolph Carter muses on such key housekeeping concerns as clutter versus mess; open windows; and unmade beds. Combining practical tips with liberating philosophy—"Don’t scrub the soul out of your home"; "Make room for what you love"—this volume celebrates living beautifully and happily, not messily. Lavishly illustrated with intimate photographs of different living spaces, Carter exalts in the beauty of imperfection and in living perfectly in our "imperfect" homes. Life isn’t perfect—why should your house be?

A PERFECTLY KEPT HOUSE IS THE SIGN OF A MISSPENT LIFE / $35.00

Selections from Mjolk

Among the scandinavian design treasures you can find at Mjolk are these brass chopstick holders, wooden business card case, rocking sheep, designer dessert cups and a stingray rocking chair.

Photographer, Jefferson Hayman

Photographer Jefferson Hayman has a solo show opening today through April 17th at the Robin Rice Gallery in New York entitled Objects, Cityscapes and Figures.

Designer, Skye Kirby

I'm a fan of interior designer, Skye Kirby. Her work is always comfortable, and light and airy. She recently did a "10 Must Have's" list for Traditional Home. I've included it here today.

Soft color

Heathery grays, blues, golds, and whites--in the Hamptons, these colors come naturally from the landscape and the ocean.

Comfortable seating and ottomans
When you want to cuddle up and relax, you always need a place to put up your feet.

A clutter-free zone
I am a believer that less is more. Over-accessorizing can take away from the calming nature of a room and become distracting.

Books
Whether to read, to escape into, to inspire, or just to look good.

Tunes
There should always be a good source of music to set the mood and create relaxation.

Throws
I'm a big believer in having a throw in every room to wrap yourself in--preferably while enjoying that good cup of coffee or tea.

A view
Orient your space to the best view. If you don't have a view, create one with original art or photography of the things you love.

Light and candles
Always maximize natural light. Ambient light can also effectively create a mood, if done with thought. And don't forget the candles.

Flowing fabrics
I love flowing panels. When the windows are open, the breeze creates a rippling that is not unlike the water.

Creative space

Create a space for whatever your pleasure is, a place that's totally dedicated to your creative outlet.

The Melrose Project

The Melrose Project is a unique collection of the country’s most distinctive and distinguished dealers and artists from the world of antiques, fine art, rugs, and contemporary furnishings. With pieces from each contributing member thoughtfully installed in a single shared space, curators Tommy Clements and Kathleen Clements present new stories month after month outside of the literal boundaries of design.