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some little things...

...love these new pieces from Rockett St. George...

ellie curtis

I love these hand-drawn illustrative patterns by Ellie Curtis. Ellie sells her pillows through her Etsy shop but is currently away at an artist's residence and will re-open the shop when  she's back.

{marissa likes}: sundance

...for cool rustic and industrial decor...

{left to right, top to bottom: illumination by inch candle, 1934 dining chair,  steamer trunk end table, and seltzer bottle pendant lamp. All from Sundance.}

happy friday + a tiny garden

It's certainly been an extra green week of posting here with our little field trip earlier this week. Here's a photo of one of my purchases from that field trip...a tiny garden of the sweetest little succulents in my favorite new swirled marble pot. Since we live in a high rise apartment, I'll have to wait a little longer until I can fill a real live outdoor garden. Have a great weekend everyone..can't believe May is here already.

sweet animals...

...from UK designer Mibo.

{available in the US through 2jane.}

terrain {part 2}

As promised, here are more detailed photos from our trip to Terrain yesterday, particularly of merchandise and display. For even more, you can see the full set of images right here. I am in LOVE with the punch metal lanterns shown above...they are even more beautiful in person and at night! sigh...

terrain...amazing! {part 1}

Marissa and I took a trip over to Terrain at Styer's today (the 4th brand from Urban Outfitters previewed last week here)...and wow...all I can say is we were totally blown away. The fact that we spent almost four hours there says it alone. The new home & garden lifestyle concept turned out to be even more amazing than we could have imagined. The setting is airy, lush, and peaceful with a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.

The greenery, retail space, and selection of products are incredibly well done. A mix of modern, handmade, organic, sustainable, imported, and simply beautiful items fill the indoor and outdoor spaces. Integrated into displays are pieces from Thailand, India, and Africa as well as locally found objects. The details are impeccable as is the merging of plants into the lifestyle space. The space was a true reflection of the amazing mix of talents that developed the concept and created this space.

A favorite of mine...beautiful packaging with photographic florals on kraft bags and faux bois gift boxes.

We also had a chance to have lunch in the café which happened to open today. Fresh, local food inspired by the current seasons were served in an airy and bright greenhouse style space.

Terrain does have plans to expand to other locations across the country...but for the time being, those of you outside Pennsylvania may just have to schedule a little weekend trip over to the Philadelphia area. You could seriously spend a whole day here alone. Although I took a TON of photos...Terrain at Styer's is even better in person. These are a few overview shots of the 11 acre retail space...stay tuned for {Part Two} tomorrow with more details and photos from this amazing new retail space.

beautiful pops of color on neutral ground...

...in Osborne & Little's new Spring 08 collection...

my task lamp obsession

You know how sometimes you get obsessed with one type of something that you just want really badly. For me, right now, it's all about an articulated desk task lamp. It all started with a Thomas O'Brien for Target lamp made a few years ago that was featured in a recent issue of Domino Magazine. The lamp has been discontinued, and I can't seem to find one anywhere. Ever since, my search for a long-armed task lamp continues...industrial, modern but not too modern...like it was used by architects in the 1950's. Anyway, posting about things seems to soothe my current infatuation, so I share with you some of my favorites right now.

{left to right, top to bottom: the original discontinued Thomas O'Brien for Target lamp from Lili Diallo's home in March of Domino, Roost Articulated Nickle Lamp, Thomas O'Brien Selecta Lamp, and the new Ilse Crawford Studio Ilse Lamp due out this Fall from May Domino.}

pale washes of pattern...

...by Japanese fabric company Nani Iro...

in the mood for vintage...

...inspired by a trip to my friend Brigitte's apartment last night {the best collection of vintage furniture & finds ever}...some smaller items from Etsy vintage shops...

{left to right, top to bottom: brass owl book ends from Domestikate, chenille bedspread from Catnap Cottage, creamery tags from Bluebell, 3 keys from My Sunshine, mid-century cutting board from Domestikate, and horse matchboxes from Abigail Vintage.

{marissa likes}: the precision & details...

...in the work of UK furniture designer Gareth Neal....

terrain opens tomorrow!

Some of you may have heard about the new home & garden lifestyle concept in the works, Terrain, the 4th brand from Urban Outfitters, Inc. The first retail location, Terrain at Styer's opens to the public tomorrow in Concordville, PA...just outside Philadelphia. Here's a sneak peek at the new 11 acre garden center blending home fashion and horticulture. I've been hearing bits and bobs of things in the works, so I am sure the space and details will be absolutely stunning. I'll be visiting the new shop next week and will some post more photos then especially for those of you not in Philly...

{new online shop} feel more human

Some great pieces in the new online home decor shop, Feel More Human. The shop encourages a lifestyle that supports modern products that are designed well and business practices grounded in responsibility. Here are a few of my favorite pieces all with a sprinkling of pattern...

glass milk bottles

Here's a little sneak peak of the custom-made glass milk bottles launching these week at Three Potato Four. The 8 oz. and 32 oz bottles are adorned with beautiful graphic numbers signifying the number of ounces in each. Perfect for flowers or as a carafe. Stay tuned for the launch later this week!

sweet & quirky...

...at Lush Designs...

resin{ate}

Love these little gems of colored resin vessels by Tina Frey.

alexander girard + flor

Here's a fun sneak peek at the new FLOR tiles launching later this spring featuring the work of the amazing Alexander Girard. Known for his balance of vibrant color, whimsical design and folk influence, Girard is one of the foremost designers of American textiles in the 20th century. Stay tuned for the launch soon!

lighting love

I've got a weakness for lighting and almost all of Roost's lighting pieces seem to be on my wish list right now. Both handsome and feminine, vintage and modern, rustic and slightly ethic, they're priced pretty reasonably too...

set 26

How great are these over-sized letters that also function as shelving & storage...design by Set 26.

{via the Uppercase journal}