It could just be because I covet everything turquoise, but I am seriously loving the Petal Pillow by Chiasso. It’s like a pompom dahlia, but square. And made of felt. Mmmm…. felt. Nummy.
Retail Therapy
Botanical twist
I love old school botanical illustrations, but have always stopped short of hanging them on my walls. Maybe I’ve just never found ones that are interesting or bizarre enough for my taste. But when I saw Wolfie and the Sneak’s new posters, Fungi and Pods, below, I was smitten. Soon to be gracing my walls: […]
Spring shopping spree
It’s amazing how quickly you can drop $150 at the nursery. But I got a lot of bang for my buck (see above), and I did it in less than half an hour, all during a business call my husband had to take on our Easter Monday holiday. I apologize for the infrequency of posts […]
Eva Solo: Danish design for outdoor living
So I just crawled out from under my rock and discovered Eva Solo, launched in 1997 as an offshoot of a 60-year old Danish company. Driven by design duo Claus and Henrik, Eva Solo makes sweet product magic. I am pretty much in love with each of their products – and there are many in […]
Zen garden rug
Love the serene look of the traditional zen garden, but don’t have the space or patience for raking? Pick up the Ryoan-Ji rug from DellaRobbia. Voila. Instant zen.
La diablo riegan mi jardin
Check out the Diablo watering can, a sleek, modern-looking watering can designed to be left outdoors to collect rainwater. Why, you ask? Besides the karmic brownie points you earn by conserving water, rainwater is purportedly better for your houseplants – it contains fewer impurities than unfiltered tap water. I knew there had to be some […]
Retail Therapy week – day five
It’s Retail Therapy week at Heavy Petal. And what could be more therapeutic than these cheery fabrics from Amy Butler? I love her Forest line (shown above, in pillows). Her latest, however, is Lotus, samples of which are shown below (photos via Decor8). Aren’t these gorgeous fabrics? Wouldn’t these just brighten your day – and […]
Retail therapy week – day four
It’s Retail Therapy week at Heavy Petal, and today we’re going on a shopping spree at Viva Terra, an online store carrying goods that “fuse exceptional quality and design with eco sensitivities.” A visit to their website is both inspiring and calming – a sure remedy for the blahs. They certainly carry garden furniture and […]