AVANT-GARDE FURNITURE Cutting edge designers, Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard of Fredrikson Stallard take my breath away. Taking the geometrical art form of a rock and turning it into a functional piece of furniture with the pop art sensibility of using a bright...
INDIGO DYED WOOD – JAPANESE TRENDS Indigo dyed wood, a recent trend in Japan, is made by using Aizome, a traditional indigo dye derived from the ai plant. We have spotted Japanese craftsman experimenting with dying hard wood floors and furniture. This unique...
GREEN DESIGN – FUNCTIONAL ART Greg Klessen is an environmentally conscientious furniture designer. Sourcing only locally sustainable wood from the banks of the Nooksack River, he handcrafts tables inspired by the waterways of the Pacific North. What I love about...
WALL DECORATING IDEAS Mixing patterns, color pops and scale selections makes for a posh and delightful concept. We are in love with this bold, striking boutique hotel design which shows off the most wonderful wall decorating ideas. The monochromatic use plums and...
WOOD CASTING FURNITURE – ALUMINUM AND TREE LOGS Wood casting takes my breath away. Nature’s raw beauty is reinterpreted in a sublimely modern way. The beautiful furniture shown was created by Tel Aviv based product designer Hilla Shamia who creates an...
TREND ALERT Trend alert encompasses special finds from artisans, innovative designers, unique design ideas, and inventors from around the globe. I am always on the look out for the best of the best and there are so many incredible ideas out there to share. People are...
