Saturday, February 21, 2009

A gift for everyone

Gift Fair 2009 – New York

Here are some of the latest items shown at the recent Gift Fair…..looks like there are some great things to come this year!

Dwell Studios:

It's Dwell Studio's 10th Anniversary and they're playing homage to some of their early geometric-centric designs with their new collection for 2009, unveiled at the Housewares Gift Fair at the Javits Center. Named "Abstractions" the new collection includes some great new pillows, rich textural Belgian linens and their outstanding 400-thread-count sheets and duvet covers. This is a very different direction for Dwell – what do you think?

Design House Stockholm:

I have to say I am not personally that impressed with the collection….what do you think? My thoughts are this coming from the people who brought us the Carrie Bike Basket?



The first is the leaning lamp, second the industrial work lamp, and the third cotton wool rugs – what the….is happening at the Design House?

Jonathan Adler:


The bright colors and bold shapes of Jonathan Adler's designs can be somewhat overwhelming when they're all in a booth together but they can also be really fun.
This season, Jonathan Adler is debuting a lot of new products, including an updated lacquer collection, a modern rattan collection ("Shelter Island") and the adorable Banana Bud Vases (seen above in white)...typical but still whimsical and delightful!

And new on the scene – and noteworthy….

Heather Lins.



Heather was one of three designers chosen for A+: The Young Designer's Platform and her first three collections combine the simplicity of canvas with bold screen-printed graphics and typography: Eye Chart Pillows, Numbered Edition Place mats, Napkins & Coasters and the Conversation Pieces Pillows.

Here are some other random pics of items I think are great and we are sure to see soon! Recycle bins all labeled and conveniently stored on the wall of your garage! From Authentics, the German plastics company. How about this cute planter? I love the tiniest of figurines located on the side.
Tea pot – this is a piece of art!
I love looking at pics like these (thanks to Apartment Therapy), it's a nice look at what's to come!

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