Golden Sweetness
Ebanista - Villandry Day Bed - The golden age of neoclassical inspired furnishings. Instinctually, I have always been attracted to this style. There is structure and symmetry; and from here it grounds space to the openness in melding other elements of free creative form. The sensation is organized artistry.
Hand-carved and applied painted finish. I think this is the perfect piece for a good foot rub and the ever important le nap.:)
Alain Saint Joanis - Abeille Olivewood - Handsome flatware. The anatomy of flatware, fascinates me. The embelishment between the handle and the tool, is called a bolster. This flatware has a bee. The significance, the golden bees, particularly in France, is the ancient symbol of the goddess represent strength, embellished by the flour de lis.
Sew Heart Felt - Polar Bear slippers. :) these are specially made for the littles; and GOD they make me smile. The art form of felting is a long process. These are clever.
One of a Kind - Noah's Arc - Folk Art - c1880s Germany -'A magnificent hand painted flat-bottomed Noah’s Ark complete with Noah, his wife and two sons. It comes with a staggering 180 plus hand carved and painted animals and birds, and unusually also insects (lady birds, spiders and crickets). It has a sliding panel front to accommodate the animals, and the whole is painted in most attractive colours with a wavy board roof on which is a dove carrying an olive branch.'
These powerful creatures are hand-carved. Bring-on the flood. I love the 2x2 story.
RAHUA Classic Shampoo - Made with omega-9 rich Rahua oil and naturally scented with the fresh, woodsy aroma of Palo Santo oil. This is in rotation. Truly moisturizing lather.
Preen - The Eiderdown - The luxurious combination of silk + down is something comforting to be under. This one is reversible; pretty contrasting florals in toffee and aqua. Love this concept, though the eiderdown is hundreds of years old. Designed By Thorton Bregazzi.
Sew Heart Felt - The Sleepy Sheep Carpet - fluffy hand-felted Shirley Sheep rug. Adorable.
Beloved
Circu Magical Furniture - The Diana Suspension Lamp. Industrial-inspired mid-century modern age design. Custom fabrication. Shades available in any RAL color lacquer. Handmade in Portugal.
1st Dibs/Custom - Peony Floral Oversized Down Pillows from Boslter's Yardage. I love this color-way. It reminds of "vintage Ralph Lauren"; lived-in comforting relaxed formality–particularly overflowing layered beds with two dust-skirts in our country home. :)
LePen 10-Piece Drawing Pen Set, 0.3 Point Size. This set doesn't include it, but the chocolate brown pen is the perfect shade. Oh, There is a new Le Pen; it's called LePen Flex. (It's similar to the Kingart Dual Tip Brush Pen. A FAVORITE.) Flex, It's 1.99. I am going to try it. HA.
Royal Crown Derby - Mikado Blue Plate. A romantic pattern depicting the Mikado opera. The pattern has been made since 1894. Who doesn't love a very well done blue and white plate? PS. the sugar bowl is gorgeous.
Haviland Charger or Presentation Plate, Arc En Ciel in Almond; a lovely happy shade of stem green with gold rim for everyday.
One of a Kind -Regency Slipper Chair. - Original Purpose, a lady gets laced up. And I love chairs. The slope of the tight-back cushion is welcoming, feminine and attractively reupholstered in this wide red ticking stipe. C1810 England.
Portalco - I love these notepads, and the lengths this company goes as true makers in mass production times. Made in Japan. These also come in tie-die blue. Hand-dipped. Very pretty :)
Dualit - Toaster Inox. I take toast seriously. Toast people understand the art of nailing a good slice doneness. This is an inventor's dream into reality. Max Gort-Barten's original was developed in 1946; the first professional toaster with side load! This is an updated version of the Dualit Classic; still remaining faithful to Max's original creation. The other part of this happy recipe, really good loaf of pullman bread.
1st Dibs - One of a Kind - Vintage. 1920s Embroidered Hand painted Japanese Kimono. I. Just. Love. Robes + Kimonos. And can have it, For Everyday.:)
Tonal
Sferra - A Classic geometric design in yarn-dyed sateen jacquard. Available in Duvet + Shams. And such a soothing color-way. It presents a stunning top of bed ensemble with creamy ivory sheeting. Made in Italy.
Richard Ginori - 1735 Coffee set for two Oro di Doccia Magenta. These are still hand painted in the Ginori factory, just North of Florence, Italy. This is my kind of cup. Milk, maybe a sprinkle of sugar.
Mirella Spinella - The Indian Elephant. Pillow, hand-blocked on linen; much like fortuny. New textile, old world technique. Made in Venice.
One of a kind - Gold Pocket Watch. Circa, turn of the century. There is something so endearing about timepieces; especially when thinking about the fast pace of current times. I believe element of analog is needed to take a moment to breathe and appreciate the little things in life. There is also something so satisfying about the weight and ticking of it, like a heartbeat in my hands.
Gucci - Vintage Tom Ford. Rockin' gold studs and the perfect peep-toe. My sister pair is in green python. These are spot-on my epitome of turn the volume up happy shoe disco of morning spin.
Knoll - c. 1950s - Solid birch + woven webbing. I love the textile share in the design in this early Scandinavian American side chair. Jens Risom for knoll.
Lanvin - Vintage Silk covered pearls. The concept of this necklace is so precious. A mermaid metal for certain. Natural spun green silk and a long stand of deep sea pearls. So Love This.
Practical
Alain Saint Joanis - Ambiance Flatware with Olive Wood handles. All ASJ pieces are hand-finished. The scale and proportions of this flatware is absolutely beautiful. These mix well with vintage silver, adding eclectic layers at place settings.
1st Dibs -1792 Engraved Sterling Silver Love Cup. This is ideal for a small bouquet, pens or toothbrushes. :)
Turnbull & Asser - Best known for their made to measure shirts; they also tailor pyjamas. Patterns are cut from woven poplin in Bengal stripe with fine navy piping; finished with pretty mother of pearl buttons. I love these—Papa had PJs like these. I have them too. And he always had a handkerchief, hanky in his back-pocket. Awh. I know, cute visual.
Mason Pearson - The Rake Comb. Mate to my Popular Brush. It’s the ideal wet comb! And is aesthetically pleasing to me in tortoise.
1st Dibs - Ottoman in 19th Century French paisley shawl. The timelessness of paisley, reworked into new sleek form.
Willam Yeoward - Jam or Honey Crystal Jar. I grew up in a kitchen of many condiments. This vessel is especially beautiful. It would look sweet with mint jelly inside or golden honey…Oh, and I have never had jam. Ha.
Claus Porto - Banho. I bought my first bar 25 plus years ago. The bath bar is a toe breaker. Ha. This bar smells of refreshing lemon verbena. The scent stays until the very end; and the lather is very smooth. Truly a favorite. Soap making in Portugal since 1887.
