Designing spaces and making things makes me happy...

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Vintage Marimekko


Mainstream retailers like Crate and Barrel made Marimekko popular in recent years, but this company has been around for much, much longer. Check out these vintage Marimekko glasses for sale at my etsy shop...

Saturday, March 8, 2008

The perfect light fixture?


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Originally uploaded by paintchipdiaries.
Imagine this... a minimalist bedroom with a spectacular light fixture that casts shadows as if you're sleeping out in the open underneath the trees.
It's a simple concept I came up for my clients last summer and I thought I found the perfect ceiling light with this Hollywood one by Brand van Egmond. So I ordered it. That was NINE MONTHS ago! (I'll spare you the details of how the 2 month lead time ended up being 9!) I can't wait to get this light installed since the rest of the renovation for my client's home has long been complete. I guess it's a good reminder that even if you're undertaking a remodel with a professional, there are still unforseen delays that can occur with any custom building project.