Gift Show Round Up

I always stop by the NY NOW gift show.  I like to see what's new, what's next, what's hot, what's happening.  I walk away with a fabulous new resource or two, inspiration, or seeing the wares of a favorite company.

I loved the creative cement shaped sculptures by the company Opiary.  The unusual cement forms or the identifiable objects were softened by the use of plant material in really creative ways.  Lucky for me they are not far away, so a trip to the shop is in order.

Saks bought many of these pieces, so don't be surprised if you see them as part of a Spring display.

Speaking of Spring, lots of people were attracted to the Jurliska booth because of their beautiful tableware of course, but their vignettes of picnics and outdoor parties brought about the feeling of the warm weather and longer days soon to come.  I can't wait!

Artist Denise Cooperman paints beautiful, sometimes whimsical images into Belgium linen pillows as well as on canvas.  With a background in design, often a piece of furniture finds its way into the scene.  I am having her do a custom pillow for me.  I think it will make for a very special gift.

The prolific Jonathan Adler is very busy!  I'm mad for his new introductions season after season. Now he has these punchy glass accessories.

I am a fan of Alexandra Von Furstenberg's lucite line.  It all started with a neon cocktail table.  I do love the more subdued, if I may use that word, color palette.

I went crazy for these spunky PIXO task lamps.  They come in fun colors, are 97% recyclable, and function as a charger

Bet you didn't know I am a fan of paper products.  I love looking at the plethora of possibilities; be it hand towels, cocktail napkins, stationary, and the fairly new, incredibly practical paper placemats good for any occasion.  It's an opportunity to create WOW without a lot of money.  Plate Du Jour's  motto: Modern, Chic, Magnifique

At Hester and Cook they take a more subdued approach.  Their vintage looking or finely calligraphied papers are equally enticing.  There's a paper for every occasion and something for everyone!

They teamed up with artists and illustrators for fun collaborations

Hilda Glasgow

Laura Stoddard

The industrial look is still going strong, as is the bare bulb.  Put 'em all together, add colorful cords, and you have Pløgit

It's a shame the Super Bowl and the snow coincided with the show.
More next time ~

Jonathan Adler's Mod Mod World

ph: Kravet

Jonathan Adler is at it again.  Expanding on his repertoire of pottery, bedding, furniture, rugs, lighting, accessories, and baby, now comes a line of fabrics in collaboration with Kravet.


I was at a talk recently by Jonathan's other half, Simon Doonan.  Simon was talking about Jonny saying, "It's easier to dish about somebody when they're not around."  And dish he did!  He told us how Jonny got started throwing pots, then found wonderful craftspeople in Peru who could create his pottery designs to his exact specifications.  That freed him up to expand into other areas.  He's been on a mission to MOD-IFY the world ever since.

The patterns have been described as flamboyant, trippy, moderne, and bohemian, but always sophisticated. "Better than Zoloft!" exclaims Simon.  The top and third (clockwise) pillows' inspirations came from the pottery collection that started the empire.  The colorful flame and geometric patterns, chevron prints, wave, and circle designs will gave any room a little lift.

ph:JA

The fabrics will be available in the beginning of October

* FYI... Jonny is coming out with handbags in the spring that Simon says, "Will make you want to blow your brains out."  Boy, that must be some bag!

Valley of the Dolls

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Has this slow growing economy created a need for us to visually medicate ourselves??

Pill Clock by Joseph Joseph via Apt. Therapy

Christian Loutoutin
At $7,000.00 that's a big pill to swallow

Damian Hirst in Vincente Wolf's Kips Bay show house room

Speaking of Damian, he had a field day with a London Rx themed restaurant, aptly named Pharmacy.  It seemed it opened and closed very quickly.  I'm not sure I'd want to dine in the medicinal environment?

more pill popping ~

via If it's hip, it's here

The PILL medicine cabinet for Dornbracht

Jonathan Adler

Book Pills by Je Sung Park

Happy Pill vases by Fabio Novembre for Veninni

Thoughts?

Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy

Jonathan Adler brought his Happy Chic aesthetic to the City of Brotherly Love.  His newest JA store opened on 3rd St. in Old City and all I have to say is..."Jon, What took so long?".

Deep in conversation

Groovy, retro, playful, happy; all words I would use to describe Jonathan's decorating style as well as the needlepoint rugs & pillows, lacquer, furnishings and ceramics that fill his stores.  Jonathan began his career as a potter, met his partner Simon Doonan (of Barney's fame) in 1994 and the two forged a powerful, personal and creative alliance.  Jonathan's business took off and he has not slowed down since.

Jonathan said he tries to strike the perfect balance between chic and cheeky.

To see more of Jonathan's "Happy Designs" go to Jonathanadler.com