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Thursday, July 30, 2009

London's new Bus Design

2nd Prize in the the New Bus for London competition organized
by Transport for London.

Design by

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

At 32, rue du Vieux Sextier in Avignon you cannot help but be enchanted by Pascale Palun's studio, Vox Populi. It is the kind of atelier that you want to enter quickly, her treasures are the kind you want to pick up immediately and it is a place where I never want to go home empty handed.

Pascale is an artist and an interior designer - each piece is unique and whimsical.

Her lighting is eccentric - she creates both standard and hanging lamps; her circus and stage themed light fittings are heavenly. Imagine having a tiny replica of the big top, complete with performers, as a side light in the sitting room. A piece from this series is on my wish list......

Her chandeliers are designed and made by hand in the atelier but decorated with old glass and objects that she has sourced - each piece can be custom made to order.

Vox Populi is pure fantasy and sheer whimsy.....and I love the idea of that, xv.

Timeless Blue and White

I've had a life long love affair with blue and white. The first thing I can remember buying for myself was a small piece of Delft and the love of these colours continues in my collection of blue and white plates and ginger jars. It's a beautiful colour combination that never dates and has a truly timeless beauty.

Image 1 - Caroline Arber Images 2 & 6 - Country Homes & Interiors Magazine Image 3 - allaboutyou.com Image 4 - Bridget Peirson Image 5 - Country Home Magazine Image 7 - Tonic Home Image 8 - Madison Living: Beautiful Ideas for Your Home

Love .... (More) Bird Cages

Image 1 - India Hicks Image 2 - Erik Johnson Image 3 - Mark Williams Image 4 - Notebook Magazine Images 5 & 6 - Homes & Gardens Magazine

Hump Day Special

I know I haven't posted much hump day inspiration lately but I'm hoping today's post will make up for that. I'm happy to announce Shoebox Decor's first give away. Nena Von has graciously offered this decorative designer lumber pillow cover to give away to one of our lucky subscribers. All you have to do is be a subscriber to Shoebox Decor's email feed. On Friday we will have the drawing and announce the winner. If you are already a subscriber there is no need to sign up again but if you're new to the blog and would like to subscribe just enter your email address below and click subscribe.....I'm so excited....Good Luck Everyone!

Currently Loving: Jonathan Adler's Manifesto

I had not read Jonathan Adler's manifesto in a while when I came across it again the other day. It put a big smile on my face and I am sure it will do the same for you.

Our Manifesto

We believe that your home should make you happy.

We believe that when it comes to decorating, the wife is always right. Unless the husband is gay.

We believe in carbohydrates and to hell with the puffy consequences.

We believe minimalism is a bummer.

We believe handcrafted tchotchkes are life-enhancing.

We believe tassels are the earrings of the home.

We believe in our muses: David Hicks, Alexander Girard, Bonnie Cashin. Hans Coper, Gio Ponti, Andy Warhol, Leroy Neiman, Yves Saint Laurent, and Madonna.