Who: David Trubridge – New Zealand

What: Coral Pendant

Where: Soon to be available from YLighting. See also the Floral Pendant -$450 with free shipping on orders over $50

Why We Love ‘Em: – Delighted to see the new colors popping up in David Trubridge’s classic pendant lamp. Now you can purchase this dynamic bamboo plywood pendant in bright spark (yellow), wham (green), westside (orange), citrus (lime green), flamingo (pink) or niagara (aqua). The bursts of color line the inside of the lamp for a nice contrast of natural wood finish and bold color. Love the way the light spills through enlivening the ceiling, walls and floor with an organic mosaic. Click to continue »

Who: Peter Stathis for Pablo Inc. – San Francisco, CA

What: LINK Small Table Lamp

Where: yLighting – $525 $350 & Free Shipping; available in White, Black, Grey, Green, and Orange

Why We Love It: We keep hearing about LED lighting as being the next best thing in energy efficient lighting, but it has still yet to hit the main stream. The LINK is one of our favorite new LED lights with a masterful design, high functionality and personality. Great for the office and the home and is the perfect companion to a good book on a gray day. Click to continue »

Who: Voos – Brooklyn, NY

What: Leaning Shelves

Where: Voos – $750

Why We Love It: Function, fun and sculpture collide in this modern shelving system by architect, designer and co-founder of Voos, Deger Cengiz. The shelves simply lean against the wall displaying your favorite titles in their u-shaped pockets. Click to continue »

Who: Rocky Mountain Hardware – Hailey, ID

What: Luna Knob (pictured with Metro Privacy Set)

Where: Boston Decorative Hardware – prices vary from $98 – $984 depending on style and finish.

Why We Love It: Ever since we discovered Rocky Mountain Hardware, we have been obsessed with the Luna knob. Such a simple design and about time our old doorknobs got an upgrade. Paired with the Metro Collection Privacy setting this is perfect for the modern home. They come in all sorts of styles so you can customize the knob with the hardware that fits your style. And the variety of finishes range from a dark patina to a rust orange patina. Click to continue »

Who: Vivaterra – Pueblo, CO

What: Vintage Kantha Patchwork Chair

Where: Vivaterra – $2,795 – $2,895 $2,595 – $2,695, ($50 shipping surcharge)

Why We Love It: Something about this chair that just draws you in. It has that old world lived in feel and yet it is so vibrant and unexpected and fun. The treatment of the wood left natural is just a beautiful pairing with the brightness of the patchwork quilt. Love the pairing with a more masculine fabric like the rich grey to tone it down without overwhelming. Alternately, if you prefer a little more refined look you can get just the seat cushion in the patchwork, or if you want to go completely cozy and subdued, you can opt for all over grey. Can’t quite decide which is our favorite.. Click to continue »

I recently completed a furniture project and had a hard time finding affordable legs that were simple and modern. I did find a lot of potential options, but nothing quite right for the project. I eventually ended up designing them myself and having a local welder make them for me. If you are looking to update an old piece of furniture or are into designing something of your own, here are some great places to look for interesting furniture legs:

• Mockett – for modern designs from castors to basic metal legs to highly stylized designs
• Bing Ltd. – for basic finished wood legs, they’ve got some nice modern styles
• Van Dyke’s Restorers – for all sorts of basic and ornate unfinished wooden legs
• The Architectural Depot – for more ornate wooden legs
• Table Legs Online – for a wide range of legs, wood, metal, you name it

Who: Rocky Mountain Hardware – Hailey, ID

What: Tube Cabinet Pulls & Rail Cabinet Pulls

Where: Boston Decorative Hardware – Tube $80 for 6″ handle, sizes range up to 18″; Rail $41-$250 depending on size. Or call for a local retailer near you.

Why We Love It: Recently, we were on a mission to find eco-friendly hardware for a kitchen renovation and had a hard time finding a ‘green’ option. Luckily we stumbled upon Rocky Mountain Hardware at GreenBuild. They’ve got an immense collection of bronze hardware from faucets to house numbers (love these!) to latches to cabinet hardware to door hardware. Their designs have an old world charm with a modern sophistication. Great for a kitchen or bath or home that skirts the old and new. Click to continue »

Chevron is all the rage right now from fashion designers Micheal Kors to the interior design icons like Kelly Wearstler to home decor marketplaces like West Elm who carries one of current must-haves chevron inspired pieces, the Zig Zag Rug ($39-$649), which price-wise is quite reasonable, but we wanted to see if we could achieve the same look, with a bit of a twist, for less. The result, a 6’7″ x 7’9″ rug for under $100.

Here’s what you’ll need:
* 3 Hessum Rugs for IKEA by Ellinor Portinson (6 ‘ 7 ” x 2 ‘ 7 “), $24.99/each
* Heavy Thread/Twine (in color of your choice – we went with an eco-friendly red hemp twine for some contrast, but you can color match your thread for a more seamless finish), tufting twine would be a good durable option.
* 1 Large Curved Upholstery Needle – $1.95, if you want a larger stitch opt for a larger needle, a smaller ‘x’ stitch opt for a smaller needle.

Make sure to mark on the back of the rug your stitch points to keep the ‘x’s uniform.

See more on our Chevron obsession…..

Who: My House Party – Portland, OR

What: Love House

Where: My House Party – $16

Why We Love It: Since our trip out to Oregon last summer, we’ve been fixated on air plants – a miraculous and beautiful spiky plant that could survive even the most inattentive gardener. Requiring no soil, hence the name air plant, you can ‘plant’ these mini-sculptures in dishes, shells or simply leave them lying in a nook to complete a display. Click to continue »

Who: Conran – London, UK

What: Jonc De Mer Carafe

Where: Conran USA – $42

Why We Love It: We’ve been spending some time up on the coast and can feel our design aesthetic pulling towards the carefree rustic stylings of a seaside escape. Imagining light filled rooms in creams and whites with sun-bleached floors and where garlands of seashells and driftwood don’t look out of place. And this recycled glass Jonc De Mer carafe would be right at home. Click to continue »