Harry and Sal's Design Blog

SAL: It's been a while since we've written about anything about ceramics. Can be hard to get inspired, but I'm really digging these cool espresso sets by Not Neutral from Rios Clementi Hale Studios.
Very Naples-stazione-centrale-circa-1972. Love it!
They also come stacked in a lovely box - great for a gift.

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 1/14/2008 0 Comments

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HARRY: I am loving all things Thomas Paul at the moment. Velocity has a bunch of his stuff. The tray (below) is made from melamine and it's only $18. I also think the lacy gothic plates are fantastic. It jumps on the lace trend without being too girly.

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posted by cerentha harris at 11/27/2007 0 Comments

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HARRY: I've posted before on re-used ceramics. Such a clever idea to reinvent all that old china we see on the shelves of op shops. I was looking at the NYT's style section and they had a wonderful black tea set by UK designer Christine Misiak. She was part of 100% Futures at London's 100% Design this year. I love her work. She takes modern and vintage pieces and reworks them. Very chic. And nicely green at the same time.

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posted by cerentha harris at 11/12/2007 0 Comments

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HARRY: How lovely are these? In an interesting pairing redstr/collective and Tobias Wong took the Alma Fortune cup and saucer and added a lush lick of gold. They were inspired by the age old tradition of Tasseography, Turkish coffee fortune telling. Here the coffee grains are replaced by 22k gold. Very decadent.

Labels: Ceramics, Harry, Kitchen

posted by cerentha harris at 10/22/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: OK, OK, Harry's telling me I'm going too woodsey. So, enough! Here's a return to some urban chic - yet still inspired by nature ;-). A friend put me on to these wonderful ceramic animals by Jonathan Adler that I just had to share. I particularly loved this turtle box, what a delightful discovery and a perfect place for trinkets. Coincidentally, Domino magazine's Editors Picks for this month was on a similar theme, check out the slideshow of zoologically inspired whimsy, my favorite - the Macaw resin lamp from Arteriors Home.

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 8/30/2007 0 Comments

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HARRY For the first time in over two centuries Royal Copenhagen has created a service in black. They are clearly trying to capture a younger market with the Mega series. (A bit like Wedgewood's dalliance with Jasper Conran and more recently Vera Wang). And I have to say they've got me. I like the abstract floral pattern and I love the matt black beakers (although I can hear my friend Ruth frowning at all that depressing black!) I've been looking for dinner plates and these just may be it.

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posted by cerentha harris at 8/20/2007 0 Comments

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HARRY I had a very busy week! I met with Louise Olsen and Liane Rossler, the women from Dinosaur Designs. Their new homeware ranges are gorgeous - very organic and feminine. They've also done a rather masculine chess set that could be perfect for father's day (in Australia that's September 2). What I fell totally in lust with were their hand blown glass. I love that drop of colour suspended in crystal clear glass. The good news for those in LA is Dinosaur Designs is now stocked by Sheila on Melrose.

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posted by cerentha harris at 8/17/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: So to begin with I was obsessing over the Shado lamp, now my friends I'm taking it to a new level. The Moonstruck lamp designed by Austrian firm feinedinge* is exquisitely made. The design on each lamp is different, with each porcelain sphere being individually handcrafted so it is unique. You can use a clear bulb for the full effect or opaque to soften the impact. They also have some beautiful vases well worth taking a look at. Feinedinge's wonderful work is available in the US through Peek Keep who specialize in Scandanavian design as well as Echo Interiors in the UK. Thanks to the funky folks at ShinyShiny for this treat.

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 7/25/2007 1 Comments

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HARRY: The mix of luxury and function is what turns this teapot into something so very covetable. Chic Italian architect and designer Paola Navone has taken a classic Victorian design and updated it by dipping the piece in high-grade platinum. Lush. The Gingerbread collection she designed for Lando is also extraordinary. Those shelves are just too cool. Her stuff is available in the States and Australia. Also check out the Oprah story on Navone. She does an amazing open house each year at her home in Milan. I want to go to that party! And Treehugger has done a great bit on her rattan pieces. For a look at her most recent work - the Gray collection for Gervasoni - check out Stylepark's site. It launched in Milan this year.

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posted by cerentha harris at 7/25/2007 0 Comments

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HARRY: Today the contents of our house is being wrapped and boxed and packed into a container (they are still deciding if it's 20 or 40 foot) and loaded onto a ship. It will arrive in Sydney sometime in September. So I am just a little distracted! I did want to post this great ceramic artist before we packed up the modem. An email from Scott Rench arrived a while back and both Sal and I loved his work. It's smart and beautiful. I especially love the limited edition mugs (or cups as you call them in the U.S). His day job is in advertising, which he fell into when he realised he knew more about design than a lot of the design majors at university. He makes stuff specifically to sell on his online store but he also does custom work. The cups for $12 seem like a good way to buy an original piece!

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posted by cerentha harris at 7/17/2007 0 Comments

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HARRY: My two favourite streets in Los Angeles for walking, eating and shopping are Abbot Kinney in Venice and Third Street in West Hollywood (the blocks between La Cienega and Fairfax). One of my all time faves on Third is Zipper. The owners, Steve Saden and Elizabeth Cashour, describe it as a modernist general store and, in 1993, they were one of the first to open on Third. I love their eclectic design eye (and the bowl of chocolate covered sunflower seeds by the cash register). This delicate spun metal nest and porcelain egg is just lovely. A little sculpture for your bookshelves. And at $30 it's not going to break the bank. Best spot to eat? Try the recently opened and very French Little Next Door ... delicious baguettes and excellent coffee (the wild mushroom Eggs Benedict is also amazing). Enjoy!

Labels: Ceramics, Dining, Eats, Furniture, Textiles

posted by cerentha harris at 7/14/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: There are certain online stores that I feel honor-bound to check out at least once a week to see what new delights lie in store. One of these gems is Clio Home, which always has a good selection of new and interesting work, from a truly diverse collection of designers. I especially love these porcelain Signe Tealight Holders that I also spotted last week in Weego Home. Also worth checking out is the very pretty Rikke Jug, as well as the Black Forest Dinnerware.

Labels: Ceramics, Dining

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 7/02/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: Specializing in dishware from diners and restaurants across the country, Fishs Eddy are one of my favorite stores for authentic diner-style dinnerware and flatware. They now offer designs by NY fashion icon Cynthia Rowley as well as a whole range of orignal pieces not to be missed. Check out some of my favorites: Bird in a Tree, Spot on Dinnerware and the classic Dinner Whites.

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 5/23/2007 0 Comments

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