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Posts tagged “pillows, decorative & office accessories”

Etsy Find: Woodgrain Log Pillows by Norwegian Wood

Does that woodgrain pillow up top look like it'd fit right in at your home? Made by Angie Johnson of Norwegian Wood, the woodgrain log pillows are said to be just the right size to fit under the cro...

Gifts at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Now at the MCA gift shop, some new pieces and a few old:...

Furni's Alba Matters Artist-Enhanced Alba Clocks

When Montreal-based Furni released their Alba alarm clock, it was like a beautiful blank canvas (above). Since then, they've turned it loose in the hands of some artists who took the original design...

Colorful Gifts from auto.

We are so loving the color, color, colorful items available online from NY shop auto. Check out these four and more below:...

Finger Pointing Housewares

It may be impolite to point but lately a few highly directive accessories have cropped up. Perhaps the ubiquitous birds will give way to the finger? ...

On Sale at EQ3

EQ3 is a Canada-based shop similar to West Elm or CB2. There are very few EQ3 dealers in the US, but stores and dealers are fairly common across Canada. We recently perused their sale items for our ...

Look!: Hosewares by Chase DeForest

Who knew a garden hose could look so plush? Chase DeForest is a Denver-based sculptor who's buying more supplies at the garden shop than an art store. Jump down for more baskets and other impressive...

On Sale: Thomas Paul Pillows

As Thomas Paul makes way for his new fall line of pillows, old cotton twill designs are on sale across the board. We rounded up a few of our favorites, available at discounted prices through several...

Scout Pillows & Plates

On my honor I will try to serve appetizers, my country, and mankind and to live by a good restaurant corner.These cute-n-kitschy accessories are s'mores and pup tent ready. Also available in girl guid...

Manly Man Candles

We just heard about this new Montana-based candle company and would like to give them a hearty high-five. Manly Man Candle Company is simple: they make candles and they make 'em for men. Jump down...

IKEA 2009 Catalog: 10 Best New Items

We took our first look at the brand new IKEA catalog on Friday - today we are following up with our picks for the best of what is being presented as "new" for 2009 - from lighting to beds, these are o...

Bargain Hunter: Under $20 - Metallic Floor Cushion

A little bit glizty due to it's metallic hue yet practical due to it's simple shape and a size that will work in small spaces, this floor cushion is also wallet friendly. Available in a Gold (shown h...

Sneak Preview: New Designs by Thomas Paul

Thomas Paul's colorful, uplifting patterned pillows were something of an instant hit - becoming a bit of a current classic for the home. We heard from him today with a sneak peek at his newest design...

Habitat Pillow Collection from Koko

We love a little Koko. The Habitat pillow line, especially, combines bright graphics with elements of nature and delicate embroidery. For the pillow fanatic, the Habitat prints and designs offer a gre...

Roundup: Branch Accessories at Target

The image of leaf-free branches spoking and arcing through empty space will always be a powerful graphic. You can stencil all over what you already own or bring nature in with one (or more) of these ...

Linden Street Accessories at JCPenney

In April, JCPenney unveiled a new line of furnishings and accessories called Linden Street. Now, the entire series is on sale! This 5" Round Metal Clock, for example, is marked down from $40 to $19....

CHI Good Questions: Source for Pillows Like Rachel's?

Kelle wants to know: Where can I find pillows like the ones in Rachel's Grad School Getaway living room? Her entry for the Small Cool Contest 2008 was my favorite. I love her style and the colors th...

High and Low: Richly Patterned Pillows

Lately we've been impressed by the variety of richly patterned pillows available from several hundreds of dollars down to the $20-$50 dollar range. At the expensive end of the spectrum, saturated co...

Souvenir-Inspired Housewares

It's a staycation summer. More of us are staying home to save gas, cash, energy, resources - or just to purge those closets and see an afternoon movie. Wherever summer finds you, stop by the Souvenir...

Textile Mirrors

Sourcing 19thC mirors wasn't the problem. A way of breathing new life into them a taller order. The introduction of fine 18thC French textiles seemed an interesting bet. These fabrics, placed behind a...

Accessories from Country Curtains

It's no doubt that Apartment Therapy trends toward the modern and urban. But countrified and more traditional charms should not be forgotten! A friend recently mentioned Country Curtains to us (they s...

Hot or Not? Buggy Hooked Rug Pillows

Insect and Beetle Hooked Rug PillowsJump below for voting, links and price:...

Hangers.com

Wooden hangers, metal hangers, plastic hangers, fabric hangers, cedar hangers, bamboo hangers. We read about Hangers.com in an AT Chicago thread (we can't remember where, but a reader suggested it!)....

Mondrian-Inspired Pieces

Whether you love or hate his work, Mondrian's presence is still felt in many places -- particularly in the world of design. The straight line, the use of primary color; here are a few pieces which ac...

Shinzi Katoh at Penelope's

Over the weekend, we stopped by Penelope's in Wicker Park, where we were totally charmed by Shinzi Katoh's line of housewares. The Japanese artist is well-known for illustrating children's books and...