Bonus Bone: Halloween

Carved Pumpkin by (l.-r.) Bamboo, Cardboard, & Torque

Halloween is so great. I'll take any excuse to dress like a Sexy Fill-in-the-Blank and eat Candied Pumpkin Seeds.

For these reasons, I, Cardboard, declare this a Design Boner.

6 & 7

Here are our weekend photos. Visit flickr to see the entire 6 & 7 collection.

Cardboard: left, Porcelain: right

Original inspiration by Stephanie & Mav at 3191

Weekend Flings

• Cell Phone Lettering: a Pecha Kucha Kind of Fun (seen above)
• Tiny Chair Art
• Finally Made It to the "Big Lincoln Head" Restaurant...Glee!
• Bedding as Bad as the Shirts

• Bad-Ass Librarians

• Carving Pretty
• Welcome Home

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Bonus Bone: Architectural printed door

Architectural printed door, by Bladon Conner

Last weekend I stopped at Haus in Andersonville. The owner, Greg Stevens, always keeps the store stocked with gorgeous furniture and unique pieces. I fawned over all of the pieces made by Bladon Conner, but I was most wowed by his Architectural printed door. What a statement piece! Greg told me you can only use flat panel doors, which makes sense. I think this door would look especially amazing in a sleek, minimal loft. It would give it a cool graphic punch.

For these reasons, I, Porcelain, declare this a Design Boner.

More acorn goodness

Acorn twine holder, at Williams Sonoma

Katiedid left a comment in my post about trendy tree bits to let me know about the acorn twine holder available at Williams Sonoma. I went to check it out and was totally charmed by its adorableness. Thanks for the tip Katie!

Pooh Boot?

Twill Fuf Chaise Lounger, at Target

Um...not sure brown was the best choice for showing off this chaise lounger. Good thing Target has 14 other colors!

6 & 7

Here are our weekend photos. Visit flickr to see the entire 6 & 7 collection.

Cardboard: left, Porcelain: right

Original inspiration by Stephanie & Mav at 3191

Weekend Flings

Make Sure You Check out the HOW TO...

• Mitsuwa Design
• Fat Boy's OK But He's Probably Got a Bit of a Headache
• Who Doesn't Love Polka Dots?!

• File Under Wacka-Lacka

• The Plumber's Advice
• Daisy is from Denver (!!) & Works at Shotgun Willie's (OMG!)
• "Act and behave as usual: this way you are communicating to others that you are in fact a usual guy." (seen above)

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Bonus Bone: Beehive Birdcage

Beehive Birdcage, at Flutter

It's expensive - sure, sure - but is it not one of the coolest birdcages you've ever seen? I love its bulbous, stacked shape and its massive size. The color is rather sweet and, if you didn't yet notice, it mounts right onto the wall. This is as bad-ass as a birdcage can get.

For these reasons, I, Cardboard, declare this a Design Boner.

New trend: Tree bits

Wood acorn boxes, at West Elm

Acorn candle, at Bath & Body Works

Mini pinecone candles, at Crate & Barrel

Acorn vase filler, at Pottery Barn

I recently started noticing a new trend from a lot of retailers that I can only describe as tree bits. You'll see it as mostly in the form of acorns and pinecones. Some are fun and not a big investment. But I have to say I think the acorn vase filler from Pottery Barn (final photo) is a bit ridiculous.

A Beautiful Purpose

Glass Storage Set, $39.99

I've always loved the idea of glass food storage. Although glass might be more cumbersome than plastic, it also strikes me as cleaner and definitely more chic.

These stackable glass compartments from CHEFS, however, fit together snugly due to their bubble-top design.

The allure of glass + the utility of plastic = best of both worlds.

Rugs & Butter

Circle Twirl Bath Rugs, at The Company Store

I've been staring at these bath rugs for the past ten minutes. I'm trying to decide if I like them...

Yes...well...not for my own house maybe but, in general, yes. The red one is the best one...or the blue?

My indecision here is perplexing (and probably a good sign that I shouldn't buy one or all of these rugs). Yet an even bigger mystery looms: who at The Company Store is eating buttered biscuits off the floor?

6 & 7

Here are our weekend photos. Visit flickr to see the entire 6 & 7 collection.

Cardboard: left, Porcelain: right

Original inspiration by Stephanie & Mav at 3191

Weekend Flings

Cardboard, the '80s Edition

• Your Yearbook Through the Ages (seen above)
• Custom Fun at IKEA
• Smart & Sneaky Awareness
• Design for the Birds

• A Recipe for Japanese Choco-Cones

• The Many Faces of Treillage
• Palin's Debate Flow Chart

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Bonus Bone: Barbara Hulanicki wallpaper

Diva-Oyster wallpaper, at Graham & Brown

Hula-Charcoal/Gold, at Graham & Brown

I'm still dreaming of the day when I can wallpaper a wall or two in my home with some gorgeous, bold paper. Hardwood and I have decided to push back our house hunting until next year with the financial crisis going on. So for now it means I will still be hunting around for that perfect design.

And I believe I may have found the one! The line of wallpapers designed by Barbara Hulanicki is right up our Art Nouveau-loving alley. Hardwood and I got married at a very lavish Art Nouveau venue so we have a soft-spot for those curvy, organic swirls. I can't decide which design I like better. The Diva has the more traditional Art Nouveau design. But KERPOW! the Hula wallpaper in Charcoal and gold just knocks me out!!!

The other thing I love about these wallpapers is the price. I always balked at the idea of spending $180 on a roll of paper. Outrageous! But these are only $60 for a double roll. Definitely a nice surprise!

For these reasons, I, Porcelain, declare this a Design Boner.

Quite possibly the cutest butter dish

Whale butter dish, at Jonathan Adler

Remember Jonathan Adler's whale pitcher? Now there is some more whale-adorableness to add to the collection in butter dish form. Who knew whales were one of the cutest animals to make into ceramics?!

6 & 7

Here are our weekend photos. Visit flickr to see the entire 6 & 7 collection.

Cardboard: left, Porcelain, right

Original inspiration by Stephanie & Mav at 3191

Weekend Flings

(l - r) Bamboo, Mama Cardboard, & Alison Rose

• Happy Birthday, Mama C! (seen above)
• "...For the House, the Car, the Boat, the RV...?"
• A Doggie Doorbell
• Do Luna Bars = Breasts?
• A Mad Hatter's Garden

• Your Daily Scare: Cat Ninja

• AT Recommended Candles
• Kitten & Skull

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Bonus Bone: Creer Hanger Rack

Creer Hanger Rack by Noriyuki Ebina

So...pretty.

For these reasons, I, Cardboard, declare this a Design Boner.