crafted: roll & hill

i have been really impressed by the designers for roll & hill.  each of them artists in their own right, the running theme of their work seems to be richness of material, and impecable craft.  the entire collection gestures to nostalgia for the past while maintaining a streamlined edginess of futuristic design.  each fixture is timeless and almost like a little piece of jewelry for the interior.

 

July room to inspire

clean, simple, and elegant by ken fulk in san francisco.  it's a room that i can imagine hosting an evening gathering as well as relaxing on the sofa with a book.  however, wanting a ralph lauren ottoman and actually purchasing one are two different things for many of us.  below are some similar finds that will be a bit easier on the wallet until that winning ticket shows up.

house beautiful: ken fulk

sofa: bassett furniture; ottoman: z gallerie; antoine armchair: pottery barn; chandelier: lamps plus; table lamp: pottery barn; side table: room&board; cow hide: west elm
accessories
hurricanes: pottery barn; mercury glass candles: west elm; striped pillow: ben pentreath ltd.; belgian linen pillow covers: restoration hardware; artwork: etsy

weekend rally

i did a little browsing over the weekend, constantly on the lookout for interesting items, great accessories and always, always, always a great vintage lamp.  i'm often made fun of for murmuring (in all seriousness) "i love lamp".  anyway, here are some fabulous finds and diy components for you to peruse.  all via etsy or ebay

column 1: lamp; antler; hairpin legs; table base
column 2: ottoman; ceramics; lamp

golden glow

i have definitely been gravitating to the warm sparkle of brass and bronze...this is not normal for me.  i certainly could not have it all over the place, but i love little accents here and there.

lonny mag:jeff andrews interior

images: kartel, aero studio  

images: 1st dibs, aero studio, 1st dibs

images: pierre frey, holly hunt

melbourne re-style

beautifully done renovation by hecker guthrie in melbourne, australia.  first floor breakfast bar, second floor smokey, speak-easy, lounge room.  the key to my heart is the tripod floor lamp...

images via hecker guthrie and
vogue living australia

sunday tea

Hermés has opened a new shop in shanghai called shang xia.  the interior was created by famed architect kengo kuma and the brand is run by shanghai designer jiang qiong'er.  the walls and ceiling of the shop are draped with a shape-retaining, hexagonally cut cloth that gives an airy, cloud-like feel.  the rest of the store is minimal but rich, displaying delicate porcelain teaware, capes made of cashmere felt, and fine jewelry.  what's not to love?...as usual.

images: shang xia, kengo kuma
book via amazon: kengo kuma 

evocative lighting

i love the way the lighting sweeps in from the perimeter of this restaurant done by gundry & ducker in london. and those chairs in the bar area, you just can not go wrong with a thonet bentwood. it may be a stretch, but those lamps the way they are hanging above each table evoke visions of traditional chinese or thai lanterns hanging along narrow streets or open markets.

and yes, it sure has been a while since i have blogged.

topic via dezeen

felt shade

this is what prompted my post on felting...

a shade found at a restaurant along my travels.

also, interesting post on recycled felt scarves over at

Atelier A+D: The Functionality

the perfect wall lamp

this prouvé potence wall lamp shares the room with the red sofa in seguin's apartment. if i could have only have one light, i think this might be it.