Rima Suqi

Coming to a bookstore near you in October. Published by Assouline.

Two of my favorite designers ever, Don Carney and John Ross from Patch, have created a collection for West Elm that’s out now. There’s wall art:

and Ceramic Serveware:

FROM THE RELEASE:

Designed in 1937 by Jac Jacobsen, The Great JJ is one of the most famous lamps in the world. I Tre now proposes the with proportions that are a review of the original. Severe design with very clean lines and the use of aluminium make this a timeless lamp which is still modern today. Available in black, white or grey, The Great JJ is quite amazing with its impressive size and makes its presence felt in any room.
I Tre has enriched its collection with a historic design piece, a symbol of combined technical performance and attractive appearance which distinguish both the great design and the brand alike.

Its no secret to design aficionados that West Elm finds a lot of “inspiration” in “creating” many of their pieces. Of course we’d rather have the real deal, but times like this call for economic restraint. So while what I’d prefer to have the Giogali Chandelier I see in multiples hanging over the bar at Soho House:

1967 design by Angelo Mangiarotti, $2100 - $2600

I would consider settling for the West Elm take on his glass links:

Glass Link Chandelier, $299

It’s not the same but I still think it’s a pretty great design for the $.

The Moma store picks a country to showcase each year. This year it is Portugal. So it’s no surprise that there will be cork! Like this tote bag, notebook and shockingly pliable umbrella.

Other items from Portugal:

Gehry esque ceramics

Other items you’ll see at the Moma this Spring/Summer:

Genius silicone cd covers.

The smallest scale you've ever seen. For humans, allegedly.

It's seriously small, maybe 8 x 10

Muji tape dispenser

Muji NYC tee shirt

a plushy flat bunny to clean your computer keyboard, and whatever else.

Bunny's got back.

new from Chilewich.

dog mat from chilewich

Ceramic bowl with removable silicone attachments for dip, etc.

Stacking candleholder.

The founder of Biba turned interior designer (she’s done a lot of hotels) began her career as an illustrator (more info on Barbara is here). Graham Brown took some of them and turned them into “color wash printed canvases.” Pictures below, prices range from $90 – $120. Decide for yourself.

From the release: Feminine, stylish, edgy and bold, the Barbara Hulanicki Canvas Collection features signature illustrations across a range of five bright color wash printed canvases, perfect for any fashionista.  Flock and texture print details add to the glamour of these fashion iconography illustrations.

A new line of cleaning products by Martha Stewart was announced today. It’s called Martha Stewart Clean.

The line includes everything from hand soap to toilet bowl cleaner and hits Home Depot stores in early 2010. It will also be available on Amazon.

Both on Thursday and Friday, December 10th and 11th.

My favorite linen sheets come from Area (they make plenty of non-linen varieties as well, plus blankets, etc). Their sale is at a new location this year, the Fleurs Bella space at 55 East 11th Street. Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.    They’re asking that you bring your own BAG. I suggest BAGS (plural) because at 75% off you’ll want to stock up.

Second sale:

Lutz & Patmos cashmere, everything is under $150. You read that correctly. It’s a modern day miracle. And it will be a madhouse, so be prepared.  425 W. 13th Street, #401. Hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Thought I’d share some items that didn’t make it into the NY Times Gift Guide. Here’s one of them – a set of six plates, each depicting a bridge over the Hudson River, with a description of said bridge on the back. Price: $150. Available at Nest.