Custhom‘s always up to something interesting. This time around they’re carrying Goldsmith’s collection, a line of embroidered cushions with hand blocks printed on heavy linen.
Then there are these posters. Remarkably simple, yet genius. Taking us back to color basics, they’ve simulated translucent graphics with overlaid stich texture.
Entitled, CMYK, sans K, the embroidered illustrations are sadly sold out. Hopefully they’ll return with another run.
For the furniture fans- The Herman Miller Collection is launching a Pop Up Shop in Soho today. If you’re local and have RSVP’ed, check it out.
Milan is where collections are launched. Beyond fashion, furniture week is the jewel of the year- where the world watches as global designers put their best foot forward. Today we’re showing a few wall and floor favorites. Creating decorative porcelain tiles for Bardelli reminiscent of Persian rugs, Marcel Wanders proves ornate detailing can have understated beauty. They are available in 5 patterns and 8 colors, and are silkscreen printed on a matte background.
These 3D wall tiles are part of Lenny Kravitz’ firm, Kravitz Design Inc., for LEA. Playing with concave and convex shapes, the sculptural tiles come in a glazed glossy or matte finish in black or white that generate movement within a space.
These Laviani installations are breathtaking. This white and gold button-like wall looks like a wondrous window display.
Also a part of the Stand Citco Laviani collection, we have illuminated spirographs and woven wood parts.
I’ve been into translucent plaids lately and when I stumbled upon Vittorio J’s Benson variety, I was drawn to the versatility of the pattern.
We’ve seen versions of this in home from Donna Wilson with the Eadie Welsh Blanket Armchair
and in Women’s fashion from Ace&Jig. Which color combination’s your favorite?
Big treat today! Our good friend (ex-New Yorker/chic Parisian/vegetarian sandwich-maker), Tiffany Iung of t i f a m a d e, has offered her crafty skills on cycling culture. Today she’s making a Lock Sock.
Materials Needed:
Impermeable cotton | Fabric paint (I used Folk Art by Plaid) | Paint brush | Masking tape (I recommend finding a thin width tape) | 2 strips of leather | Pins | Sewing machine
Step 1: I bought a cheap impermeable cotton at the fabric store. I chose a dark color since I knew the cover would be in some dirty places. I have this Kryptonite lock, so I cut my fabric to measure 115 cm long by 10 cm wide. I made this “pattern” based on the manufacturer’s nylon cover I cut off the chain, but you could do the same with any size cover. I taped off a simple graphic pattern using masking tape, and taped the fabric down to my work surface.
Step 2: I painted the fabric with Folk Art by Plaid brand fabric paint. I had to apply a couple layers of paint to get the opacity I was happy with. Once painted, the paint must dry for 24 hours, and then the painted fabric must be ironed. I used Metallic Solid Bronze and Orchid.
Step 3: The most difficult (and it wasn’t even that hard) part of the whole process is sewing the leather. Just be sure your sewing machine’s needle can make it through a few layers of leather. Then sew a straight seam all the along the length of the fabric.
Step 4: This part’s super simple- just pin the side seam and sew.
Step 5: I finished the seam with a zig-zag stitch for reinforcement. I also hand-stitched the leather to make sure that it stays together.
Step 6: Once all your sewing is done, you can turn the tube right-side out and be so proud of the cool thing you just made. You just have to slide the chain into the tube, et voilà! Super chic new cover for your chain.
Coverage by Tiffany Iung
If I had a need for new plates, I wouldn’t think twice and would scoop these Richard Ginori beauties up. On sale today at One Kings Lane, these mix-and-match salad and dinner plates are adorned with unique blue and white patterns, reminiscent of wood block prints.
Since 1735, the work of Richard Ginori has been the epitome of classic Italian aesthetic values. Inspired by the search for beauty and perfection, and embodying the harmony of pattern and shape, these handcrafted Italian objets d’art borrow from various artistic movements throughout history to express a unique and universal design vernacular, while exemplifying the rich heritage and timeless elegance of Richard Ginori.