Time to drool over House Industries again...

Every time an email shows up in my inbox from House Industries, I can expect I am going to be wanting most of what is contained. This week's email is no exception, they are featuring their new Holiday Objects and of course, I want way too many things. (Hint hint, Christmas is coming up - I am making it easy for you, buy me pretty much ANYTHING from House and I will be happy.)

Check out all of House's wares on their website and if you are in NYC today, you'd be stupid not to hit up their one day Pop-Up Shop at the Type Directors Club to touch and feel both old and new Housewares in person:

House Industries Pop-Up Shop
November 19th from 11:30am-6pm
Type Directors Club
347 West 36 Street, Suite 603
New York, New York
212-633-8943

Our pals Allison and Craig from Strawberryluna, got me the Ampersand Cutting Board for my birthday last month and it rules my face!! I have it on display in our kitchen and it makes me happy every single morning. (thanks again guys)

Marquee Ampersand!!

I would like this please! Thank you.

Snoozer Loser NY - Unicorn Awesomeness!

Collecting important research for a new artprint I am working on, I came across this amazing shirt and scarf that I really want from Snoozer Loser NY, both featuring fabulous unicorns.

The top - The Soraya is hand dyed with Eco-friendly pigments with printed inks and the Soraya Scarf has that same Unicorn print on the perfect lightweight summer scarf.

So now you know I am working on a unicorn artprint, but I highly doubt it will be as rad as both of these.

Alexander Girard for Urban Outfitters

So geeking out over the Alexander Girard line at Urban Outfitters:

"A legendary 20th century artist and master of modern design, Alexander Girard - colorist, pattern maker, environmental and exhibition extraordinaire - adorned approachable, useful and functional media with his iconic patterns, bold colors and stylized charm. With folk art as his inspiration, Girard's playful and expressive designs allowed him to head Herman Miller's Textile Division and embark on high-profile independent projects."

I am a HUGE fan of Alexander Girard's work and am excited to see a line of stuff at an affordable price. Included in the collection are printed bed linens, canvas printed cushions, cotton-canvas drapes, cotton shower curtains, and stretched wall art. Transforming iconic designs into items for the home so that they can be used, interacted with, and enjoyed on a daily basis. Original Girard designs featured include the Alphabet, Love, Moon, and Eden prints. I SOOOO badly want the "Alphabet Quilt". Check out all the items here.

More Alexander Girard Goodies

On more than one occasion, I have posted goodies from one of my all time favorites, Alexander Girard. Here are a few more, all from House Industries.

::Is it wrong I want to have a child just so I can feel justified in buying these, or worse, should I just be that person that buys these for the kid I might wanna have maybe someday::

Puzzle

Based on a Girard carpet design found in the project archive of Saarinen’s Miller House in Columbus, Indiana. The design was never used in the landmark home, but we couldn’t let this folksy menagerie sit in the archive without letting it see the light of day. Made in the USA from replenishable basswood and printed with child-safe non-toxic inks.

Memory Game

Girard’s folk aesthetic abounds in this cornucopia of illustrative delights. He originally created these images for his environmental enrichment panels that he designed to spice up Herman Miller’s Action Office plan. Each game comes with 72 pieces and a limited-edition wooden box. Made in the USA out of replenishable basswood and printed with child-safe non-toxic inks.



Marilyn Neuhart Dolls

Alexander Girard was so smitten with Marilyn Neuhart’s dolls that he asked her to make 100 for the 1961 opening of his Textile & Objects store. Since they were the catalyst for his creative partnership with the Neuharts, we asked Marilyn to create four new designs. Made in the USA with Mexican cotton from the same family-owned mill that she used for her originals.

Book Ring

Check out this adorable book ring :swoon:


Book Ring by Ana Cardim (via Inspire Me Now)

Italia Modern Design Book.

Saw this amazing book over at Grain Edit and I want it!!! So many great designs from the 1950s-1970s and includes many of my favorites like Bruno Munari, Giovanni Pintori, Max Huber, Enzo Mari, Pino Tovaglia, Albe Steiner etc. It also includes a fair amount of work from Olivetti and Pirelli.

Anyone know where to find it?

links and photos from Grain Edit

Workdress - A must have!

Oh, how I NEED this work dress!! I always dread print days at the studio since I have to dress like a schlep, which I HATE!! But to be able to have lots of pockets, something that can get a little dirty, all while looking CUTE, imagine the possibilities!!

This dress is a wonderful hybrid between an apron and a tool belt! The designer, Caroline Woolard, will only exchange the dress for local goods and services, so I need to come up with a good offer, and fast!

(If you absolutely cannot barter, you can donate $200 in U.S. dollars and take a dress.)

See more photos of the Work Dress on Flickr

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Taz Ah Mugs

Oh my word, do I want one of these. Saw them this morning in my email from Apartment Therapy - and they made me soo happy.

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by Attua Aparicio Torinos for thorsten van elten

It seems like a normal white mug until you use it. Surprise! Now in a new slightly larger version. Buy online here!!

Also available in pig, rabbit, tiger and monkey:

Whale Vase

A two-piece flower vase by Alessandro Bêda. Love this.

Sterling Silver Lego Ring

Yes, I want one! The Mathea's sterling silver LEGO rings($140-$165), you can also add Lego brick or accessories to change their appearance. They include three models (as the pic), with one ($140), two ($151) and four studs ($165).

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New House Textiles and an Ampersand Cutting Board

If anyone is at a loss for what to get me this Christmas, these are all VERY great options :)
How great is all this stuff?

Oh, and the over sized Ampersands - STILL the shit!! But even cooler.... an Ampersand cutting board. Holy crap this will put our kitchen over the edge!! I need one of these, badly!!

The Art of the Modern Movie Poster

Yes, I would like this book please. Thank you.

Ampersand Mania

Some awesome new Ampersand swag courtesy of one of my absolute favorite companies, House Industries. The Cast Iron Ampersands are available in solid iron and aluminum, and each sculpture is individually sand cast, hand selected by a qualified House Industries staff member and assigned a unique number. These would make rad bookends, paperweights, or a stylish weapon.

If they are out of your price range, you can still experience a healthy karmic resonance of a carefully-drawn Studio Lettering glyph as it radiates warmth through your entire creative psyche. Ampersand tees for men, women and the kids or of course the obligatory mouse pad.

Go to House Industries online store here

Alexander Girard Alphabet Blocks

So I have been obsessed and wanting these since I got the email from House Industries a few months ago. I was trying to think of the perfect kid to buy these for this Christmas, then I realized I knew one, ME!!! I need these ASAP!