The Astor Chinese Garden Court, Ming dynasty. Medium:Taihu rocks, granite terrace, ceramic tile flooring, roof tiles, and door frames, various woods (nan wood columns, pine beams, gingko latticework), brass fittings. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The Chinese word for landscape shanshui literally means “mountains and water” which are both necessary components of these gardens… Continue reading Rock In A Chinese Garden
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Quirky Danish home store Flying Tiger Copenhagen features unique, fun and inexpensive items. Founder Lennart Lajboschitz opened his first family-run store in 1995 and now has 600 stores in 28 countries. Great items for a party or home decorations, also sold via website.
Homenature
Furniture and home store Homenature is a fantastic find in the Flatiron district in NYC. Inspired by the Hamptons coastal lifestyle, products are made from mostly natural materials in neutral colors. Many products are made in conjunction with artisans across the US that marries functionality and great style. There are candle holders carved by an… Continue reading Homenature
Marimekko
Finnish brand Marimekko was founded in 1951 and is now a celebrated design house known for its original prints and colors. They have a long tradition of textile printing and creating unconventional designs that can be seen on clothing, accessories and home décor products. Their bold prints and vibrant colors stays true to the company… Continue reading Marimekko
Design Inspiration – Anthropologie
Haven’t been in the store for a while so it was great to ‘re-explore’ the brand. Anthropologie next disappoints with feminine designs, pretty prints and great colors. They would never be described as modern, but somehow their products always seem current.
