Harry and Sal's Design Blog: March 2008

I've been working on our new office, for my other company Intent - monitoring the paint job, negotiating the look that we're going for and so on. It's a shared space, so I can't run riot, but I'm very much enjoying the process. We're also working on a very tight budget - so thank goodness for Ikea!

So far, our space is all white with one vibrant orange wall where the window is - which gives it a very happy feeling. Friday we took a trip to Ikea and got some Mikael desks as well as some Morker desk lamps - a steal at $3.99 until you realize the bulbs are $10 or so! And now to finish it off, I just purchased a couple of Alicia Block's divine prints. We're getting there. I'll post a picture when it's more together!

Labels: Art, Office

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 3/31/2008 0 Comments

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SAL: Forgive the holiday tone to my title - but you know how I love my wallpaper! Now that it looks like Kydd House may not happen - mortgage crisis, unreliable income, suffice to say long story! I am going to have to find some outlet for my designerlust. Our current place does need that finishing touch - we moved in two weeks before Oliver was born, and well, then there was Lola... You know how it goes. So now the fog is lifting and my thoughts are turning inward as I look around our current place and what needs to be done. Check out the great wallpaper guide from Domino magazine this month. Great advice on calculating how much you need, how to hang it and what styles work well in what kinds of rooms.

Labels: 625, Sal, Walls

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 3/27/2008 0 Comments

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SAL: My love-affair with Muji continues. We're planning a trip back to the UK in May and I know a stop in at the Muji store in Covent Garden is in order. The underwear and socks I bought last time are still super comfy and look great. What caught my attention today tho was this laptop bag - I've been looking for something new for my Mac Air (yes I couldn't resist) and I really don't want anything floral. I have the Incase Sling Pack. But it's way too big for me - I'd love the style if it was half the size. Any suggestions anyone?

Labels: Bags, Sal

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 3/20/2008 1 Comments

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MEREDITH: I was inspired by Sal's bedding posts to share this with you. It's the GREEN CRADLE. It is cardboard, recyclable, and just plain cool. Those of us parents know that a bassinet is such an ephemeral purchase, and it can be quite a costly one. This is the most wonderful option. It can also act as a sweet little toy holder once the babe is in his/her crib. Sadly, I have no use for it so I hope you will.

Labels: BedBath, Gifts, Green, Kids, Meredith, Storage

posted by Meredith Alexander at 3/08/2008 0 Comments

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SAl: bedding. I had to share with you Dwell's new bedding collection, available through pre-order on DesignPublic. I love the Hedgerow Saffron duvet above! I just got the Chinoiserie duvet and although it's not cheap, I really like the design and the quality is really very good. And I don't know, somehow with sheets that really matters!

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 3/04/2008 0 Comments

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