Harry and Sal's Design Blog

SAL: I'm a woman in need of a rug, and I'm picky. I recently got some rug tiles from Flor and they are working out really well. Checking back today I love the botanical range - trying to think how that would work as an area rug though, hmm... Flor also has a new relationship with Martha Stewart and they have some elegant cool designs with great names. Check out Cinnabar or Bisque!

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 9/05/2007 0 Comments

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HARRY: OK. I am now officially missing Sal. She is on vacation and while I've got a lot to say it's a rather one sided conversation. So this is just a quick post. I'm having a crafty moment. How cute are these tags? I found them on etsy. Perfect for birthday cards. I even found a tag-maker at Target. Although that may be taking a little far.

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posted by cerentha harris at 8/23/2007 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.

Labels: Ceramics, Dining, Floral, Harry

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

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SAL: For those of you inspired by Harry's post about SF artist Joom and his gorgeous pillows you'll be pleased to hear that the husband and wife team that make up design firm Ankasa are branching out. Having started out sourcing exquisite fabrics for haute couture houses such as Oscar De La Renta, Escada and Vera Wang, Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia started Ankasa 2 years ago to expand into the world of home decor. Their signature products have been available at a bunch of stores across the country, but they have just opened their own flagship store in NYC. So next time you're in town, check out their range of pillows, throws and bedlinens - classy.

Labels: Floral, Sal, Textiles

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 8/15/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: I'm always on the look out for something a bit different to hang on my walls and these stretched fabric prints from Hable are just the ticket! They are currently available in 14 different designs, in sizes from 10x10, to 20x20 or 30x30 - $45 for the smallest size to $105 for the largest. Pretty reasonable really. They also have a very cute range of pillows.

Labels: 711, Art, Floral, Sal

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 8/12/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: I stumbled upon the super cute array of prints available at Marimekko for the first time today. Their designs span everything from tableware to kids bedlinen, bathroom towels to office accessories and it is all simply gorgeous. They have their own stores in Finland, Sweden and Germany - but the good news for us is that their products can also be found in Australia (thinking of you Harry!) and here in the US. Hooray! Funnily enough all three stores in Los Angeles are on W Third St which Harry has been telling me I have to check out. Next time I get some free time without the little ones - Inago, OK and Plastica here I come!

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 8/09/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: If you're looking for a bowl that offers something slightly different, you may want to check out the range of bowls from newcomer BoConcept. BoConcept has just recently opened up their Westside showroom, right next to Design Within Reach in Santa Monica and the good news is their prices are a lot more reasonable. Combining good design with affordability and endless options for customization, they are really bringing something new to the world of high-concept design. Their range of design services will help you get an idea of how a specific piece will look in your room before you buy, as well as customize it to have the armrest, leg design or front you're looking for. Pretty nifty.

Labels: Floral, Furniture, Ornaments, Sal

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 7/29/2007 1 Comments

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SAL: Anthropologie continues to expand their homewares collection with some gorgeous accessories for the home. This Sundrop Lamp I totally fell in love with - I'm going to add it to my list of things to remember for my new home. A new tag we're introducing will identify those items we're buying for our own homes so you can see that we do indeed put our money where are mouths are! 711 will link you to all good things that I'm looking to outfit the house I've just started to design with our architects from LA-based firm Assembledge. Stay tuned for more on that.

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 7/15/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: I've been looking around for a laptop bag of late, I upgraded to a 17" Mac and my old laptop sleeve, cute as it is, just wasn't cutting it. Target has some really cute designs and Etsy has some adorable prints for something different and eclectic, but it was this Angela Adams number at Design Public that really caught my eye. I actually ended up getting the tote as opposed to the formal laptop bag - just to have something a bit more flexible. For more ideas check out Oh Joy's recent post on laptop bags - there are some great ideas from her readers!

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 7/14/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: Continuing my rug theme for this week, I came across the wonderful work of Emma Gardner whilst in the delightful Weego Home store in Santa Monica today. Emma's work has a distinctly Japanese influence, which I love, but within a decidedly modern aesthetic. Her rugs can be found at Weego if you're in the neighborhood, or you can find a limited selection at Unica Home. Check out her website for the full selection and other retailers.

Labels: 711, Art, Floor, Floral

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 6/24/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: New at A+R store, I spotted Tord Boontje's decorative wall hangings. They come as modular panels, 7" x 11", and you get six to a box for $60. Not bad! Available in brass or silver they are cut from plated steel - simply stunning.

Labels: Floral, Ornaments, Walls

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 6/20/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: I've fallen in love with these flocked floral curtains from Urban Outfitters - for some reason finding good curtains is always a challenge, so I was thrilled to find their cool collection of prints. I have a weakness for black and white designs especially when offset against robin's egg blue. Combine it with the flocked wall sconce.

Labels: Floral, Windows

posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 6/02/2007 0 Comments

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HARRY With spring here all things leafy are finding a way into our home. Twigs, blossoms, branches have been influencing designers for a while now. The joy for us is in the combining. Here a cushion covered in Florence Broadhurst’s blossoms echoes the wonderful graphic Algue designed by the ultra talented Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec - it hangs in a double swathe above our three seater couch. We picked up a set of 6 for $30 from San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art. Google Algue and you'll find it all over the place. Other mobiles/wall art I love are: Moon lily branches mobile for $155 from Konrad's and Los Angeles designer Dave Wiseman’s porcelain branches (thank you Grace at design*sponge)

Labels: Art, Floral, Seating

posted by cerentha harris at 5/23/2007 0 Comments

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SAL: We all love beautiful flowers in the home, they bring warmth and color into the most austere of rooms. You can start by checking out your local antiques market for vintage millinery flowers. The ones pictured above were discovered by a dealer in an old warehouse in Germany, but Ebay often has some great finds. Combine them with these beautiful Sanibel vases from Crate and Barrel or again check out Ebay for vintage glass bottles which make great bud vases, perfect for drawing the eye to those forgotten unloved corners of the house.

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posted by Sal Taylor Kydd at 5/15/2007 0 Comments

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