zest of zinc

zinc is an under-rated but ultra fabulous material. i love working with it ~ it adds softness and old world charm to even the most contemporary design situations. plus it's durable and patinas gorgeously. so this post is dedicated to some of my favorite zinc products.....
(cj designs is a nice custom countertop manufacturer in oklahoma. a couple examples of their work show what potential there is for zinc in the counterop application ~ with integral sinks & backsplashes, or without. seriously wonderful work)

(twist home is selling this lovely tooled zinc top table which can be customized to any size)

(atelier zinc offers tons of beautiful products in zinc. and their website is wroth exploring)

(c.quoi’s grand ecart above is a modular divider/ garden partition and vase made of zinc. flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits can be planted in the top portion. integrated water tubes allow for low maintenance)

80% off at greystone

ok, i've never done this before, but this was just too good to not share with y'all.

greystone home collection is closing its doors and offering their in-stock merchandise at 80% off. you can check out their products on their website to see what's offered (& call them for what's left). better yet, go to one of their showrooms if you live near one of the cities listed in their ad below ~ it's probably worth a looksie.

calder up close

this has been my lucky week ~ and it's only tuesday! a project at work has installed a calder sculpture. i feel lucky just knowing i work in a place where things like this happen.....

(unpacking)

(hanging in its stair well home)

(zoomed in)

the dining chair company

the dining chair company website has a large assortment of chair styles, colors and sizes .... but if you don't find exactly what you're looking for, no worries, because they'll custom make your perfect chair. it's based in the uk, but don't let that stop you ~ they sell worldwide.

ode to odegard

inspired by her service in the peace corps stephanie odegard's mission is to create contemporary and luxurious designs while assisting developing countries to preserve and promote their traditional artisanal crafts (and reduce child labor). stephanie has garnered numerous awards & accolades that acknowledge both her design talents and her commitment to social progress and philanthropic accountability. mostly known for her gorgeous rugs, she also has many other noteworthy design pieces in lighting and furniture.

(light rock sconce)

(the louise club chair in copper)

(nambu thickma runner)

(ainu rug from the cultural narratives collection)

(paul matthieu's acanthus rug design)

primavera projects

if i had today off i would be doing some spring-easter-crafty projects, but instead i'm working very hard to get a big design drawing set finished and turned in before end of day, so no fun crafty time for me. however, i thought i'd share what i would do if i had the time, in case you're so inclined to pull out the sewing machine, potting soil, or eggs.....

(one of my fave crafters is molly chicken ~ she makes adorable creative things that always delight me. she so kindly posted a how-to tutorial for this darling easter birdy mama & baby ~ check it out right here!)

(did you know how easy it is to grow wheat grass? it's so fresh & vibrant ~ perfect spring decor! design mom describes the simple know-hows here)

(how gorgeous are these eggs?!? and much to my delight they're quite easy to do. craftser.org tells all here. if you try these, please let me know how they turn out!)

(last but not least ~ a fun swap is happenning over on marta's blog....but hurry today is the last day to sign up!)

sensual faucets

(bellagio collection designed by matheo thun)

(the hanscanyon by germany's hansa)

(the noox line at rubinetteri zazzeri)

(from the toyo ito collection at altro)

(esempio faucet by cristina rubinetterie)

(ring faucet by lim sun liang)

(moon fixture at rubinetterie zazzeri)

re:place

color theories and eastern design principles like vastu and feng shui are incorporated into every design plan by the team at re:place. they use recycled, found, natural, and environmentally friendly materials in their projects to keep clients in harmony with the world that surrounds them. based in nyc, the founder is amanda moore, and she leads the team in residential & commercial projects throughout new york & beyond. their design process is right in line with my own principles & i just love their results!

barra's bounty

the influential brasilian fashion designer, adrianna barra, is branching out. the world of homewares & interiors is all the better for it . . . . . . some whimsy & boldness for your tuesday morning.
plus her website is so fun ~ definitely worth the jump.

(discovered at desire to inspire)

wisdom at wis design

whenever i learn of female designers embarking out on their own entrepreneurial dreams i perk up & pay attention. it's so inspiring! the beauty swedish design duo, lisa widén and anna irinarchos, went to school together & then openeded their own design studio. wis design offers fresh contemporary design in several mediums: furniture, product, interior and graphic. seriously talented!

(these kitchen cabinets, called gallery, have various sized cut-outs that serve as handles to open the doors & as windows to what's inside)

(the dot floor lamp features a "pearl necklace" style switch)

(the proper lamp - with a brass net "petticoat")

(the table manners desk & work station ~ your desk can be your castle.... & it even has a place to relax & sip a beverage of choice)