There’s a lot to love about the Hampton Poster Bed from GREENCulture, Inc., starting with the ornate turning in the posts and antiqued Shell and Midnight finishes, to its production using sustainably harvested wood. Available in original and low poster styles, in Queen and King sizes. It would be amazing in all decorative settings.

Please contact me for pricing and information.

The Ebb Tide Console is eloquently described by designer- Michael Coffey, ”The curving line is beautiful because it has grace, motion and power. It abstracts the essence of a classical ballet or a moving musical composition. It soothes like the ebb and flow of waves or the rush of water in a stream. It captures the universal magic of femininity.” I couldnt agree more.

A cabinet/sculpture with 4″ thick carved doors and sides with four internal adjustable shelves, resting on a 4″ Plexiglas base. Made of White Ash for the doors and sides and Ash on the interior of images shown, and is available in a selection of other wood finishes. Standard dimensions: 34″H x 84″W x 20″D, custom sizes available.

Contact Todd Merrill Studio Contemporary for more information.

These fixtures are so unique and beautiful in real life! The Shell Pendant Light measures 20.5″ Diameter x 31″ H with 3′ long wire. It is available in black or white, made from sliced seashells handcrafted to resemble clusters of flowers. It is also UL and TUVus approved, meaning it has been rigorously tested and evaluated and is found to be safe (as per definition of the relevant standard).

Visit Neiman Marcus or Horchow for more information.

Anthropologie has a great selection of home decor, including a line of candle holders called Fashion Forward Taper Holders.

“Dress Form”

“Cigarette Pants”

“Hourglass”

“Pencil Skirt”

Each holder is made of iron wire in Carbon color, bent into intriguing and shapely forms. Dress Form: 8.5″ H x 5″ Diameter, Cigarette Pants: 14.5″ H x 5.5″ Diameter, Hourglass: 12.25″ H x 5.5″ Diameter, and Pencil Skirt: 13.75″ H x 7″ Diameter. Holds slim tapers.

Visit Anthropologie for more information.

We can expect to see a trend in 2010 using peacock in design schemes as their vibrant colors, texture, and motifs do as nature intended- attract. The Peacock Mirror from Horchow, while subtle in color, has very appealing texture and detail. The frame is urethane with a hand-applied, antiqued silvery finish. 38″ Square x 2″D with clear mirror.

Visit Horchow for more information.

I am loving the Woodland Sanctuary bathroom concept by Nikki Blustin and Oliver Heath of Blustin Heath Design for Kohler. It is a great example of utilizing indirect lighting and color to create mood and set design tone. I also respect the designer’s use of natural and sustainable resources.

Sounds good to me, please pass the bubble bath!

Visit Kohler for more information.

Nest Wallcovering Collection by F. Schumacher & Co. is such an interesting concept- using feathers to achieve a luxurious look and feel, unlike any I have seen before.

Feathers from birds such as Peacock, Blue Heron, Pheasant, Quail, and Dove are humanely gathered and arranged by hand on non-woven paper backed panels. They are positioned and mixed to create amazing layered patterns and colors. Be sure to contact the manufacturer to verify if this wallcovering is suitable for your intended application, and it would also be a good idea to obtain a sample to insure the scale meets your design requirements as color and size will vary in each type of feather.

Contact F. Schumacher & Co. for more information and options.

Hand carved by chisel and hammer into Han Bai Yu (Chinese White Marble) & Qing Shi (Chinese Black Marble), the Hua tiles by Robert Kuo for Anne Sacks are intricate and beautiful. The traditional Chinese motif is visually stunning with tons of light and shadow play, with added interest of natural veins and lines within the marble. The tiles are low relief, which make them suitable for floor applications, and are appropriate for all indoor vertical applications. The complete Robert Kuo collection is admirable, but the Hua pattern motif is just devine.

Visit Anne Sacks for more information.

Giusti Portos is a company who takes pride in craftsmanship, developing and handcrafting all pieces of furniture and accessories in their line of products. One particularly striking item is the Perlage bed. It is in solid forged iron sheet (available in 29 unique finishes), with exquisite details of twisting, sweeping and curling vine. It is very similar to highly stylized Art Nouveau artwork and furniture, which I admire.

Contact Giusti Portos for more information.

The Spin modular rug by Paola Lenti has great graphic and textural character. The swirls and leaves are made from a two-color wool braid (available in seven color combinations), which are sewn together and can be produced in custom sizes (standard size is 52″ x 117″).

The Crochet Rug designed by Patricia Urquiola and Eliana Gerotto for Paola Lenti is completely handmade and custom, available in rope yarn for outdoor use and wool for indoor use. The leaves and flowers are crocheted by hand, then sewed to a synthetic net backing. You can choose from 16 different color options to use to create a solid hue, or mix several for a custom and more colorful arrangement to match any color scheme.

The Spin and Crochet rugs would look amazing applied on walls and ceilings as well (may need to be flame/stain treated for Commercial applications), and would be a great acoustic solution. Custom items such as these always leave plenty of room for creativity-  I would play with overall layout and orientation, such as adjusting standard shape from rectangular to wave, diamond, and circular shapes. There are too many possibilities to list!

Visit Paola Lenti for more interesting options and information.