Marimekko is a Finnish company famed for their modern, happy, printed fabrics. Going through the doors is like being drenched in happy color. A riot of wildly graphic patterns meets you as you enter the multi-layered space. […]
Sam Simon
It’s no secret, I’m a lover of vintage housewares—I collect dishes, glassware and old picture books. Much of my artwork takes inspiration from things I’ve seen from other eras. One of the items I see often are these charming chalkware hand-painted wall sculptures by Miller Studio. [..]
The New York International Gift Fair is the big mama of all gift shows. Thousands of exhibitors come from all over to set up booths to show perspective buyers their wares. The sea of product categories is astounding. […]
Safari is a classic nursery theme that I happily get requests for over and over. Gentle giraffes and adorable elephants are images many parents (and I!) love to see in children’s rooms. Traditionally, my work consists of carefully painted images complete with meticulous shading and detail, like my classic Safari landscape mural below. […]
Design is constantly evolving. We take what we love and build upon it with a fresh look or twist or maybe we move in a completely new direction. Keep your finger on the pulse of design with me, and check out my forecasts for what will be chic and neat in 2013 nursery design. Trend: …
While thinking about design, our first thoughts traditionally lean towards those things that are tangible like furniture or textiles. However, for me, the holiday season has always been about that cozy feeling we get in the glow of Christmas lights, amidst the glimmer of tinsel. Nothing brings that “feeling” like a good soundtrack of holiday …
Charlotte Choclet is an artist, mother, astrological consultant and all-around showgirl who lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and their three children. Her artwork shines through weathered tones of black, pink, white and silvery grays. The content of her work ranges from personal topics such as—but not limited to […]
Silhouettes became a popular form of decoration in the mid 18th century. Amazingly, they are still very much on trend right now. The clean shape against a contrasting background is visually strong while remaining elegant and classic. The family pet silhouettes below are charming. One thing I enjoy doing in my work is exploring ways …