So happy to say I’m back on planes! A couple days in Los Angeles fed the soul. My favorite stop? Big Daddy’s. Vintage goodness mixed and curated with such a magnificent eye.
Big Daddy LA
Upton in the Woods
Bringing a little modernity to the kitchen at the cabin with an irresistible silkscreened print from Upton. Upton is artist owned & operated, and created with the belief that “everyone should have the means to live with beauty every day.” Amen to that.
Perusing ICFF in NYC
When I first attended ICFF about a bajillion* years ago, I remember it being SOOO epic; so unattainable. This year, I had a totally different experience. It seemed edited & intimate; fresh, yet livable. Not that there wasn’t editorial-worthy content, it just wasn’t quite as outlandish (or pervasive) as years past. I didn’t feel like the products were designed for an exclusive, haughty club, but rather, just designed to be kinda great. And they were.
*Technically, 1996 is slightly less than a bajillion years ago. Only just….
Clay in Play
I’m enchanted by these little clay treasures by “AITCH“, an illustrator in Bucharest, Romania.
Inspired by my travels, naturalistic illustrations, Naive Art, childhood memories, legends and folklore, I create colorful watercolor artworks on paper, characters cut out of wood, painted murals and intricate patterns and illustrations for clients allover the world.
Etsy Al Fresco
Etsy isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind when I’m thinking about furnishing my patio. But, it turns out there are some pretty cool things to be had! (as always, click to shop!)
Amazing Vase
Loving these hanging vases by Nicolette Johnson, a ceramic artist based in Brisbane, Australia. Working primarily in stoneware using wheel throwing and hand-building techniques, Nicolette applies clean, modernist lines and colours to reimagined ancient forms. With a background in photographic art and social documentary, Nicolette began studying ceramics in 2015 and is currently continuing her practice-led exploration into functional and sculptural ceramic artworks. Nicolette hand-makes each one of her pieces in small batches in her undercroft studio, beneath their Queenslander home.
Formex • Stockholm, part 2
Another little dose of eye candy!
Formex • Stockholm, part 1
A totally overdue visual recap of the Formex Trade Fair in Sweden earlier this year!
Maker in Milan
Modern Botanics creates handmade, eco-friendly illustrated and hand printed goods; all using high quality materials like recycled paper, organic cotton, linen and non toxic inks.
All the patterns and drawings are created by the artist in her studio in Milan, Italy. (As always, click to shop!)
My desire to live, work and create in an ethical and sustainable way has influenced how modern botanics developed in its time.
I love adding vintage fabric to my accessories to make them even more unique and to re-use some beautiful old textile.
Most of my pieces are one-off or part of a limited edition.
This is what I stand for, who I am and what I do.
Playful Pottery
Just discovered these lovely, whimsical ceramics from Knotwork LA. Ignited by a “desire to create beautiful, useful things”, these pieces are made by hand & no two are alike.
Blue Bergitt 