20 Below: Ikea’s Soft Toys

November 10, 2015 | Leave a Reply

Over the years, I’ve bought several Ikea toys for my nephews and niece. They make the kids happy because they’re fun, and they make me happy because of their design details. Their train sets, play kitchen sets, and soft toys are easy-to-give gifts because they’re also affordable (well, it is Ikea after all!).

Ikea’s newest soft toy collection is rather interesting because the toys were produced from kids’ drawings.

First, have a look at the black and white skunk drawing:

Now, see how it was transformed into a soft toy:

Sagoskatt soft toy skunk, $2.99, Ikea

Cute, right?

This pink bird also put a smile on my face.

Until December 26th, the Ikea Foundation will donate $1 from every soft toy to children’s education. Learn more here.

Design: Fireplace Log Storage

November 9, 2015 | Leave a Reply

My fireplace remains unfinished (yes, it’s been almost 3 months…yikes!), but I hope to make progress in the weeks ahead…just in time for winter! For now, I’ve got my eye on fireplace accessories (not that I need any since my fireplace is gas, but still). Look how these log holders add instant charm and warmth to a home.

via Decoist

forged hoop log holder

PB found olive bucket

industrial fireplace log holder

Design: Aerin Lauder & Visual Comfort at HPMKT

November 6, 2015 | 1 Commentary

Okay, okay, so today’s title doesn’t really leave you guessing about my design-star-struck moment, does it? Yes, it’s true, I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Aerin Lauder at the Visual Comfort & Co. showroom at High Point Market just a couple of weeks ago.

Aerin & me

It was a complete treat to meet Aerin and to take photos of her with her gorgeous lighting designs serving as the backdrop.

Her collection of varied pieces is really quite stunning. I love the sleekness of the Clemente line, the sparkle in the Bonnington and Lynn pieces, and the texture on the Hampton lights. I feel like there is something for everyone in this collection (and I’m not just saying that because I met Aerin and her PR team!).

featuring Bonnington wall sconce

featuring Paix table lamp, Clemente table lamp, Charlton lights

featuring Trieste table lamp, Iveala single sconce, O’Connor pendant

featuring the Lilian table lamp

featuring the Montreuil chandelier and sconces

the Hampton collection Aerin Lauder

The collection is full of so many pretty pieces, isn’t it? You can click Aerin Lauder lighting collection to see all the pieces currently available.

Design: Visual Comfort Lighting at HPMKT

November 5, 2015 | 6 Commentaries

I’m back today with another update from my first High Point Market experience. I already shared my overall impression of HPMKT and my prediction of trends, but today I’m sharing a close-up look at one company in particular that really came to impress!

As soon as I stepped into the Visual Comfort & Co. showroom, I was pretty much speechless. The staff was extremely welcoming and informative, and I instantly learned so much about Visual Comfort’s place in the lighting industry and its many designer partnerships. Based in Houston, Texas, Visual Comfort manufactures lighting for the likes of Thomas O’Brien, Kelly Wearstler, Aerin Lauder, Alexa Hampton, and Suzanne Kasler (impressive list, right? See the full list of designers here.).

Visual Comfort & Co. showroom entrance at High Point Market

Here’s some of what caught my eye (warning, beautiful forms lie ahead):

E.F. Chapman

E. F. Chapman

Thomas O’Brien

Kate Spade

Aerin Lauder

Suzanne Kasler

Gorgeous, right? Every piece was even more beautiful in person if you can believe it. The showroom sparkled!

And…for your entertainment…here’s how I spent much of my time at Visual Comfort:

Action shot! Thanks, Corie, for snapping this one.

Come back tomorrow as I’ll be sharing my design-star-struck moment.

Photos by Jordana.

Art: A Welcoming Pineapple

November 4, 2015 | 4 Commentaries

As many of you know, the pineapple is a symbol of warmth and hospitality. So when my sister and I spotted Joni Tyrrell’s Pining for Pineapple in Minted’s art shop a couple of months ago, we thought it would be a perfect addition to her family’s new home.

Pining for Pineapple by Joni Tyrrell

It has finally been placed on the wall near the entrance, and it certainly offers visitors an inviting welcome.

photos by me

Gorgeous, right? The sideboard will be painted eventually. We can talk about the impressive ceiling height, the archways, and the gorgeous moldings another day, I promise!

Thanks to Minted for sponsoring on this post. All opinions are my own.

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