Par Salt and Pepper Shaker

par salt and pepper shakersThe Par Salt and Pepper shakers from Materia is another shinning example of beauty coming from a simple design and an honest material pallet. I really like the idea of a glass salt and pepper shaker and the cork base compliments it very well. Unfortunately I'm not sure if these are sold in the US, but I've sent an email inquiring about purchasing and I'll let everyone know what I find out.

Par Salt and Pepper shaker

NEW: Rugs from Blu Dot

BludotrugsIt looks like modern furniture maker Blu Dot has expanded its offerings to include a new line of wool and cotton rugs!  The stand out player here is definitely the Last Newspaper rug: a unique flooring option made from recycled newspaper woven into cotton.  Other series include shaggy Cush and woven Dash rugs.  All styles are available in 3 sizes and multiple colorways.  Check out the full collection right here.

Noon Studio :: Steel Stool

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NewImagePure genius. Simple genius that is. Noon studio has a fantastic stool prototype that can also double as a modular shelving unit. What get's me the most about the design though is the simplicity of the construction and the materials. Steel and oak held together with some simple joinery and tension.

Lot's more photo's after the jump. Make sure you check out the closeup of where the wood and steel meet. Lovely.

Noon Studio Steel Stool

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nautical signal code flag pattern blocks

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wood blocks with triangle colorsI've been looking at these blocks on Etsy for a couple days now, and I honestly can't believe that someone hasn't bought them yet. Tempted as I am to get them for myself, I thought I would do the nice thing and put this out there for my readers. These amazing vintage wood blocks are honestly some of the coolest blocks I have ever seen. I absolutely love the colors and the inset triangle of white and yellow. A mere $20 will get you an amazing 9 block set. Someone get this before my hand is forced.

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DwellStudio :: Vases

Dwellstudio vasesDwellStudio has been on fire lately!  Apparently 2011 was their year, because just about every week they seem to be adding new products or, at the very least, announcing new products.  They've even expanded to include decorative objects, like these gorgeous ceramic vases.  Check out all their new collections here and let us know what catches your eye!

Studio Juju: Wobbles and Mushrooms

juju mushroomsjuju mushrooms and wobbleBe still my heart. I posted about the fabulous work by Singapore based Studio Juju earlier in the year, but their new work definitely deserves a follow-up post. I've completely fallen for their Wobble and Mushrooms bowls. Made of lathe formed maples with powder coated aluminum lids, these simple containers are absolute eye candy. I want one of each of them pretty please.

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Lots more pretty pictures after the jump.

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Drona Wine Rack

drona wine rackI love wine, and I love walnut, so it goes without saying that I would love to store my wine in a walnut wine rack. The Drona wine rack made by Jonathan Malphrus of Steric Design add some interesting geometry and nice contemporary craftsmanship to the typical wine rack. This Drona has a series of large hexagons connected by salvaged cherry joinery. It looks fantastic, and holds an impressive 35 bottles. There is a smaller version that only holds 5 bottles if that's more your thing.

Drona Wine Rack

Eszter Schall :: I love Lawrence

schalle forest print

schalles foxes in loveI love finding Etsy shops where the artist is based outside of the united states. Eszter Schall is a graphic designer from Budakeszi, Hungary who brings a wonder folk art feeling to her prints. Her pieces are affordable, and full of whimsy and delight. Besides these wonderful prints, Eszter also has a blog devoted to her less folk inspired, but equally wonderful wedding invitations.

 

Eszter Schall :: I love Lawrence Etsy shop

Eszter Schall Wedding invitations