As the holidays inch closer, it’s hard not to be attracted to all things shiny. These bowls from Waylande Gregory Studios are for sale on Gilt Groupe today. They’re beautiful little treasures that can add a dash of glam to any home. The patterns are charming and sophisticated. Check them out before they’re gone!
For those of you who are in habitual flux, sites like Gilt Groupe, One Kings Lane and Shelterpop are there to recommend high quality merchandise for eager e-com bargain hunters. Over the past few months, these sites have flirted with home-decorating gurus to bring a more cohesive look to the product, adding a curated theme to each sale. Today’s collaborative effort by Gilt Groupe and Shelterpop is a perfect example of a partnership done right. Sheets from John Robshaw are paired with Jardin du Jour vases beside Emu re-trouve chairs. The patchwork feel is harmonious and decorator approved. The first 5,000 members to sign up will also get a $10 Gilt credit.
The last time I made kid-friendly patterns was at the beginning of my career when I was a shoe designer in midtown, Manhattan. The palettes were seasonless and the graphics were a constant cycle of hearts and stars. So it sometimes goes when you work with highly commercial brands. Today’s budget buy from Argington Furniture comes from Gilt Home and is a complete departure from those mass market demands. The delicate stones, dinosaur footprints and wispy florals are refreshing, sophisticated and a stylish alternative for your baby’s crib. Check them out before they’re gone!
It’s hard not to get excited when a practical, reasonably-priced product has a DIY component to it. Here are just a few of the many wallets on display at the Dynomighty booth at this week’s gift fair. The themes range from Star Trek to Sailor Jerry Tattoos to whimsical watercolors. The material’s essentially indestructible and a nice alternative to traditional logo-pressed leather. For $15 a pop, it also makes for an easy, no-frills gift.
Vera Neumann believed that fine art should be accessible to everyone – a radical idea for her time. The legendary artist and designer launched her scarf company in 1946 using excess parachute silk from World War II, setting into motion a lifetime career. Her bright and whimsical prints covered not just scarves but a litany of objects including slipcovers and plates. Up until her death in 1993, Vera did it all, never compromising her career for motherhood, family, or her art for business. While today’s Vera lovers have been forced to comb the internet and rummage through bins at thrift shops, Vera’s work has recently been given new life.
After having been rediscovered by Anthropologie, Vera’s patterns and art have been incorporated into a variety of wares for a handful of seasons. A book entitled, “Vera: The Art and Life of an Icon,” was compiled to honor the artist and the collaboration. In it, you can learn more about the iconic woman behind the beautiful art as well as feast your eyes on a bounty of her sumptuous and timeless pieces. While the book was previously only available at Anthropologie for $40, we’ve found it for $23.10 on Amazon. And voila, a needle in the haystack just for you, without all of the relentless searching.
Many of us played with spirographs as children, creating intricate designs out of plastic templates and colored pens. While most have outgrown these science-friendly toys, the shapes are still fascinating, particularly when rendered as jewelry. Parisian designer, Miette, creates eye-catching pieces that are as memory-inducing as they are modern. There are a bevy wonderful styles and variations in the collection, check them out to add a unique spin to your wardrobe.