tsifka

One can never have too many white shirts for the summer, right? Check out these simple, unique, geometric beauties from Tsifka by Israeli designer Noa Bar On:

left: Triangles Shirt, right: Directional Shirt

nice curves

Sun Dial at Jantar Mantar, photo by Matt Cattell (commissioned by Maharajah Jai Singh II, Jaipur, 1734)

National Gallery Stair, photo by Brandon Pass (I.M. Pei, Washington DC, 1978)

mjolk

We're loving this Summer Essentials guide by Toronto-based lifestyle design shop Mjolk. Not only is the shop itself a work of art, but proprietors Juli and John have an equally lust-inducing blog Kitka Design Toronto. Here are few of our favorites from the shop:

left: Warm Tea Pot and Mugs by Tonfisk, right: Nokka Oil and Vinegar Set by Anna Palomaa

left: Trio by Camilla Kropp, right: I'm Boo Carafe by Norway Says

pookaqueen

We discovered pookaqueen through her fantastic lines and patterns treasury on Etsy. The color and line work in her art prints are stunning:

left: Graphic Japanese Water Deer, right: Graphic Dik Dik

sara paloma

We've been in love with Sara Paloma's work for years. Maybe one day we will finally own a piece:

White Matte Bottle Collection by Sara Paloma

agnes martin

We greatly admire the work of Agnes Martin and are very excited about the new book Agnes Martin (Dia Foundation), edited by Lynne Cooke and Karen Kelly, published by Yale University Press. It's available now for pre-order and will be released on May 28, 2010!

"Gorgeously quiet in color and composition, Agnes Martin’s paintings have a distinctive grace that sets them apart from those of the Abstract Expressionists of her day and the Minimalist artists she inspired. This important new anthology brings together the most current scholarship on Martin’s paintings by twelve multidisciplinary essayists who consider various aspects of the artist’s four-decade career."

seesaw vintage

left: Vintage Typographic Airline Scarf, right: Vintage Catherineholm Fondue Pot from SeeSaw Vintage

mabona origami

5 Fish Gold Leaf Kohaku and Tancho Pond by mabona origami

"These Koi where folded and design by Sipho Mabona.  Each was folded from one uncut square of archival quality aquarell paper (to ensure longevity) with 22.5 carat gold leaf appliqué (applied after folding). Some of the patterns of the fish emulate those of All Japan Show Grand Champions."

back in stock

We've been busy printing! As promised, all of our onesies and lines totes have now been restocked.

rie elise larson

Lovely boxes and scarves by Rie Elise Larson via lushlee

wasara

"Underlying the concept of WASARA is the legacy of the Japanese aesthetic and values. Japan has a tradition of incomparable manufacturing backed by reliable skills and technique, one of the most refined food cultures in the world, and with a spirit of hosipitality and attention to detail." (buy here)

tal bright

Beautiful photography from Tal Bright.  Get sucked into her flickr stream here and purchase prints here.

nothing can go wrong

the possibilities

they woke up and one of them was smiling (buy here)

intellectual stimuli

thank you!

A huge thanks to Tina (and little Tilo too) at swissmiss for blogging about our onesies!  We will be printing more next week and adding them to the store as we go.  Please check back then to order or send us an email if you'd like to reserve a particular size/design.  Thanks again!!

(Our TOTE | lines will also be restocked next week.)

hugo & marie

Beautiful scarves and embroidery from Hugo & Marie via Where the Lovely Things Are:

Dorian Grey Scarf by Anna Giertz for Hugo & Marie

Nowhere Embroidery by Mario Hugo for Hugo & Marie (typographic panel hand-embroidered with silk and cotton threads on ivory hemp/silk fabric)

enzo mari

16 Animali by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, 1957
16 Pesci by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, 1973

valeria nascimento

Absolutely stunning ceramic sculpture by Valeria Nascimento via Handmade Charlotte:

Cones Installation Detail

Spiral

Blossoming

Circle

joost colpaert

Painted landscapes by Joost Colpaert via jokemijn

mydearthing

Lauren Jones makes some seriously desirable clothing. Check out these pieces from her label mydearthing:

Row Dress

Graphic Husband Tank

The Tuck Knit

tsubota pearl

Loving these Stick Lighters by Tsubota Pearl (design details in Japanese) via Oh Joy!

adam wiseman

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Adam Wiseman is a freelance photographer based in Mexico City.

Photos > Not Close Enough > 14/15

Distrito Federal > 6/45

Distrito Federal > 13/45

opelle

Absolutely beautiful Baby Ballet Bag in soft khaki lambskin leather by Opelle

scout books

Did we mention that we love our new Scout Books? Well we do! A big thanks to Nicole at Pinball Publishing for blogging about our newest product!

If our designs aren't your cup of tea, why not make your own!? All Scout Books are printed in Portland, OR with eco-friendly soy based inks on a chipboard cover and come with three interior options (blank, lines, or grid). We had a fantastic experience with owners Laura and Austin and couldn't recommend them enough. Visit the Scout Book blog for inspiration and check out the Scout Book flickr stream to see some in action!

pipe dreams 2010

United States Magnetic Geography Puzzle by PipeDreams2010

reusable produce bags

The neighborhood farmers market re-opened this weekend and we are searching for some reusable produce bags to go with our grocery totes. These all look like great options:

Produce Bag Set by Flip & Tumble

Natural Silk Reusable Food Bags by Kootsac

Organic Cotton Muslin Bags by ACME Bags