Designage
the age of designommmm-bre
this trend has been around for awhile (in fact, wethinks it graced the pages of ye olde dominoe once upon a time) but it’s come full circle, with outerwear, children’s accessories, and hair, respectively.
horizon coat from j. crew
mountain beanbag from smallable
daphne, shot by garance doré
though, let’s be honest, nothing beats the gradient radiator.
j’adore
hand (so-called for “have a nice day”) is a new restaurant in paris with a DIY-américain aesthetic: hanging light bulbs, vintage school chairs and bright red floors. it has no website yet, and the only review we’ve read claims that their house caesar “might have been created by a drunk at a motel salad bar” (meow!), but we’re here to talk about design and wow do we like those navy blue walls.
things we talk about when hanging artwork
we generally stick to a very strict set of picture-hanging standards: the accepted gallery-style midpoint of 60 inches from the floor or 57 inches from the baseboard. however! like any good rule there are always exceptions, and the home of frederic méchiche in the marais district of paris is one. photographed by interiors magazine.
’tis the season
we’re working on a gift guide (or two!) of our own, but in the meantime peep these most excellent suggestions for treats that cost under $100.
magic potion perfume bottle at anthropologie.
switzerland wallet from acne studios.
oil/vinegar double-walled carafes at A+R store.
feel this gallery
circa gallery by studioMAS in johannesburg, south africa: a small building with major attitude.
step it up
diller scofidio + renfro follow up their high line renovation with a new space at juilliard. note the similarities in the two designs: how steps transform benches and fold back on each other, as well as auditorium-style seating.
sex-on-wire
michael anastassiades (say that three times fast!) has been around forever, but we still get chills around his stellar lighting. here are a few favorites:
