I was admiring a very cool chandelier in the "what's hot" section of Elle Decor recently.
The store's url was listed and so I visited the Atlanta store Pieces. (Note: it is also a 1stdibs shop) Yes, the store has lots of cool stuff, but what I like about it is that it categorizes it's wares not just by function, but by color -- which is FUN! Am I obsessed? I'm rather like that with my collections, although I do shapes too. Time to get back to work! 
Wonderful hand blown etched glass.
And a raincoat for my imaginary whippet Hermes.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Categorizing PIECES -- Atlanta
Monday, June 8, 2009
The High Line -- Things are Looking Up
The High Line, a new raised park in New York's Meatpacking District opened today.
You know, meat, as in Diane von Furstenberg, Prada, Anya Hindmarch. Section 1 traverses 9 blocks. On the Fact Sheet, it says that this section is .5 miles, but I thought the pr person said that it was a mile. The 1930's raised rail structure, once scheduled for demolition, was rescued by the Friends of High line leaders Joshua David and Robert Hammond. Designed by James Corner of Field Operations with Diller Scofidio & Renfro.
First reaction, it's going to be hot up there in the summer. It wasn't too hot when I visited on June 8th and yet my mind sang "it's hoootttt" (in a high Jon Stewart voice) atop the new paved area.
I am concerned about this little primula. As a gardener, I would tell visitors not to worry about the plant material. It's young. We don't know how it will proceed. But it's designed by Netherlands-based Piet Oudlf who has an excellent reputation and a way with grasses.
There are a couple of different seating options. There's this bench that has an organic connection to the surface of path.
And there are lounge chairs. How will NY'ers stake out this wee bit of real estate?
The Spencer Finch site specific piece, The River That Flows Both Ways, is made up of 700 individual panes of glass, each hued to represent a color of light reflected off the Hudson River. It is one of the highlights of the High Line.
Smartest of all is a water feature that will cool the toes of tourists and residents alike.
See that river beyond? It's celebrating it's discovery by Henry Hudson. Things didn't turn out too well for him, but I think that there are many events related to the 400th anniversary of European discovery of this majestic river.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Whimsical Textile Design -- Coral and Tusk
A friend told me about the wonderful textile designer Stephanie Housley of Coral and Tusk.
Brooklyn-based Housley mostly confines herself to tee shirts and onesies for babies and little children, but she has a couple of pillows that are really fun. She is a RISD grad who spends part of the year in India; in fact she is there right now, so I had to lift images from her Etsy store. She uses organic cotton almost exclusively. Check out this humorous Hungry Whale pillow. $120.00.
The Baby Goat shirt, below, best exemplifies her talent with thread. Amazing. Cute kid. $46.00.
The whimsical detail in this shirt called Crab Claw Crusher is a story in itself. Note the jellyfish and the charming little crabs. $70.00.
A Circus Tent onesie would be a fabulous baby gift. A cool summer outfit for any wiggley baby. $46.00
Pinchy Whale. Great name. I think I love her sensibility as much as her designs. $46.00.
Finally -- and I would love to have this one in an adult size shirt -- my favorite design (if pressed) is called Leaf Cutter Ants. $46.00.
Prices are a little high for every day, but perfect for a special gift. Coral and Tusk products can also be found at Acorn Toy Shop and Sweet William in Brooklyn as well as John Derian in Manhattan.
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