Factory production...

Remember my love for a whimsical factory?  I have to share a few more treasures from the production line at Factory 20.  These industrial pieces are unique and bursting with character.  Oh, how I long to live in Sterling, Virginia!

Some inspired chests to hold your beloved belongings:

 

Laundry would be infinitely more blissful with this vintage basket.

Absolutely my favorite, these zinc firewood holders are perfection.  I almost want to build a fireplace - just to have a pragmatic excuse for one {or two}. 

My kitchen counter is pleading for this adorable little card catalog {perhaps I could finally organize my recipes?}.

Three vintage suitcases stacked imperfectly equal an inspired side table.

Jayson's charm...

Elle Decor & Lonny have been seducing me with glossy advertisements from Jayson Home & Garden.  I finally submitted to searching the Jayson Home & Garden website; love at first sight!  Here are a few details I couldn't help but share.

The Vintage French Chair with antique Belgian grain sack upholstery is to die for.

This giclee print of a vintage London Bus Sign is stunning.

Rustic and elegant, the Snow Antler Pillow adds an element of impulse to any space.

Revitalized salvaged warehouse light bulbs serve as Factory Light Sculptures, genius.

Looking for a piece of furniture to last forever?  Try Petrified Wood.

A whimsical table factory...

Factory 20 is a "multi-disciplinary art and design collective" with a lifestyle collection to captivate any audience.  No matter what your style or preference, they surely have something you admire.  Here are a few treasures from the table collection. 

Science Laboratory Work Station Table

19th Century Tailors Work Bench Table

Craftsman Old Growth Pine Bench Cart

French Renaissance Scroll Base Table

Vintage Wood Metal Low Factory Cart

Primitive Slate Top Saloon Table

Oh la la Los Angeles...

Today I stumbled across Cisco Brothers {thank you John Derian Company}.  Cisco Pinedo puts as much effort into being green as he does into furniture and upholstery design.  From material sources {soy based foam and reclaimed and certified wood} to slight details {eco friendly laundry detergent}, Cisco ensures every part of his design and production is sustainable. 

My favorite Cisco piece?  The Reina Chair; feminine but strong, a wonder in eggplant.

Anthropologie 101...

A lecture series is in order.  There are so very many swoon-worthy fascinations at Anthropologie these days.  Where else to start than Anthropologie 101?!?  First class - lighting.

The Halo Chandelier is, well, angelic.

This Washed Ashore Lamp is a breathtaking sculpture of reclaimed wood; imagine it graced with the All Around The World Shade.  Simply lovely.

Function meets form in the Blazon Gleam Pendant; it will {eventually} have a gorgeous patina.

The Mechanic's Beacon Light is "aglow with both industrial charm and delicate grace."

If you prefer light with a shade of elegance, the Fluted Pendant Lamp will steal your heart.

Reclaimed enticement...

My charming antique mail slot is often flooded with catalogs too large for its dainty size; today was no exception.  Among the crinkled gloss was this collection of tables from Home Decorators.  The versatile Holbrook Collection {end table, cocktail table, and console table} carries a unique contrast between reclaimed wood and rustic iron.

Birch bark beauties...

One of my great loves, Design*Sponge, introduced me to this Small Stump + Studio Choo product.  These lovely Birch Bark Tubes make stunning vases, each set of four ready to make an organically delicious vignette.  You can use these delicate natural materials with a clean conscious - the bark is harvested from trees that have fallen from natural causes in Canada.

The wildly talented ladies of Studio Choo also design floral delights featured on their blog, Small Stump + Studio Choo.

Antiquitous antiques...

  {something old}
  {something new}
  {something borrowed}
  {something blue}

Though this sentiment is generally applied to weddings, it seems all the ingredients for an inspiring interior are embraced; antiques, new pieces, reclaimed/recycled goods, and a pop of color.

In case your space has everything but {something old}, these Chinese Antique Temple Doors are ravishing.

These wondrous pieces of Elmwood are imported from Beijing, aged perfectly to about two hundred years.  Let your imagination frolic with possibilities for this lovely duo; they would resonate as a headboard, retrofitted doors, modern shutters, art, etc.  These doors are gorgeous enough to simply rest against a wall.  No matter what you make of them, they will always make conversation.

These doors are from one of my favorite stores in Honolulu, Buddawelt.

Artisan sustainability...

Tucker Robbins is a designer with a purpose; his vision prominently displayed through a short documentary exhibiting values of "...community, respect, tradition, hands on, and making a difference," greeting visitors with significance long before he tries to sell you his products.

After, and only after, you experience his message are you directed to a website full of striking, unique, one-of-a-kind pieces.  Each item is made entirely by hand, nothing manufactured, nothing mass produced. 

Here are a few luxurious interiors with Tucker Robbins embellishing:

Robbins' accessories are the brightest facet of his product line.  Acacia in the form of lovely organic spheres, Giant Wooden Balls are Tucker's tribute to the primordial form.  

An extraordinary statement in the form of wall art, the Feather Headdress is indicative of Cameroon highland custom.

There are several products salvaged from Southeast Asia, specifically the Philippines.  The Philippine Ladders {top} were found 'as is' in Philippine farmhouses.  The Solid Columns {bottom} are made from various woods reclaimed from house supports, simple elegant structures to stand alone or be adorned.

A few notable furniture pieces, the Japanese Coffee Table {top}, made from recycled Philippine sleeping boards, and the Dutch Chair {bottom}.

Tucker has an extensive and exquisite collection of stools, most of which can double as side tables.  Acacia carved to an immaculate finish; the Hollow Cube {top} and the Pierced Cube {bottom} make glamorous, primitive pieces. 

Relying on a more organic form, the Cup Stool and the Pouf Stool both earn their keep as conversation topics alone.

Allow Robbins to brighten your space through his unique lighting: Tucker Robbins Lighting.  Definitely worth a click or two, find your way to his lighting collection by first clicking "Catalog" and then "Lighting".

Not surprisingly, Tucker Robbins boasts indulgent price tags.  Even if a personal Tucker Robbins piece is out of reach, we can all appreciate and take inspiration from his creativity and focus on global social responsibility.  Robbins himself travels to faraway lands to experience his sources and immerse himself in local heritage, both for technique and inspiration.  Tucker Robbins proposes a new type of sustainability and green design, where not just materials, but cultures, artisans, and traditions are sustained.

Dining fit for a monster...

My husband and I have a creature, a monster.  To an external observer, the appropriate term may be dog or loyal companion; to the experienced eye of anyone who has ever met our charming Andy, she is no ordinary dog - but a monster on every level. 

The clever Mr. Webster's definition:

     monster (noun) : \ˈmän(t)-stər\

        a: an animal or plant of abnormal form or structure;

        b: one who deviates from normal or acceptable behavior

Yes, our Andy is a monster.  She is, in fact, an animal much too small for her size and breed, her health complications are numerous.  We lovingly call her our undersized lab.  Physically, she is abnormal.  Behaviorally, she certainly deviates from normal.  She is far too intelligent for her scientific classification and her personality is, well, flawed.  But, at times, she is gentle, loyal, and utterly lovable.  She is our chocolate monster {a monster on every level, but still sweet enough to crave}.  In all sincerity, if Marley had a sequel, it would be Andy.   

Because our Andy is just charming enough to deserve splendor and functionality, every now and then I stumble across {or scour for} a dog accessory or two she cannot live without, and I cannot help but share.

Design Sponge recently featured an adorable 'Do It Yourself' project, the Vintage Elevated Dog Feeder, where Julia Cluster Norris shares her creativity with great instructions. 

Believe me; the moment I get my hands on a jig saw, Andy will get her paws on her own vintage elevated dog feeder. 
Not the do it yourself type?  Visit Julia Cluster Norris' Etsy store and purchase one of these finished versions:

Stay tuned for occasional posts full of pet lover's products, toys, treats, and dog accessories of all kinds - or dog garnish, as I like to say.