Purves & Purves

Purves & Purves is a UK based online design store that is focused on quality, contemporary home pieces. With a keen eye for design and utility Purves & Purves is guided by four basic criteria in selecting pieces to join their ever evolving collection of home pieces: Is it well designed? Does it mesh with their idea of good design? Is it well made? and Is it a good value? Check them out and see how they did. Click here for the bright Pantone mugs featured above. 

Very cool chemistry inspired table lamp. Featuring mouth blown glass- you can also impress you friends with a way you turn the light on and off as well as dim it... Slowly pass your hand horizontally over the top to turn the light on or off and wave your hand up and down in front of it to dim it. Designed by Airswitch by Mathmos. 

I love these cheerful, round bellied buddhas! Perfect desk accessory to keep envelopes and papers organized! 

Traditionally designed British deck chairs. These chairs remind me of campaign furniture, or chairs scattered about on an old time steam ship. These cotton sling chairs are also decorated with fun, famous quotes.  

Cafe Handmade

Good Monday morning! Hope everybody had a restful weekend! We are so excited to have Branch Handmade highlighted as the featured artist on the fantastic website Cafe Handmade. Created by Kerri and Len Testa, Cafe Handmade was established to provide designers and artists an outlet to promote their work through a "virtual craft fair."  Be sure to explore all the talented artisans featured, you can also read our interview right here.  

You can purchase the vintage car leggings featured above, right here. 

Suck UK

Suck UK is a London based design duo producing and dreaming up amazing items that can be used in almost any home, gallery or public space. They also feature various pieces designed by other fabulous designers. I first discovered them when I bought this nifty little Bottle Opener Refrigerator Magnet- I mean how convenient (well, at least it is for my fiancee for whom I bought it for...) After perusing their website I really fell in love, not only are they innovators that aren't stuck in a box, but their designs are tasteful and forward thinking while at the same time pushing the envelope of the ordinary. To say I am a big fan would be an understatement. Check out their amazing site and eclectic products and be sure to read their "story" section, its funny and inspirational for any driven designer determined to make it in their industry. Click here for the very cool Wooden bulb Light featured above. 

Loving this Fire Bucket BBQ. Enameled metal bucket emblazoned with "Fire" converted to a portable barbeque. Great for an afternoon cook out at the park! Designed by Adrian Allen. 

Very cool ceramic flower vase replicating three guns designed by Suck UK. Flower stems get dropped in the barrel- perfect for an eye catching centerpiece on a coffee table- this will be sure to catch you visitor's attention! 

This teddy bear lamp is too funny not to include! Yes it may seem a bit macabre to those of you that treasure your stuffed friends, but there is no denying the fact that this piece is certainly unexpected! Featuring a black shade and pump teddy body. 

Product Spotlight: Modern Privacy Screen

I am and always have been a big fan of indoor/outdoor living. There is something about a comfy, overstuffed sofa in the middle of the grass that just screams elegance and sophistication. I found these pretty screens and they are absolutely perfect for creating and dividing areas within your outdoor living space- made of UV treated polyester fabric, these screens can also hide a neighbors disheveled yard or any other unsightly view. The screens come in a number of colors as well as sizes, you can even get custom sizes made if need be. You can check them out right here. 

Design Lab Shop

I discovered this cool online vintage shop awhile ago, and I have been searching for the site again to post it here. Its taken awhile, but luckily here it is! Check out Design Lab for beautiful vintage wares for every room of your home. With tasteful photography and simple, well edited descriptions Design Lab was created by Cara Piscitello who uses her eye for architecture, interior design and graphic design to create an ever changing array of quality, vintage products. Click here for the coral and white striped bowl featured above. 

I love these cool milk glass zodiac mugs. Featuring a matte black glaze and gold graphics, these mugs make the perfect gift, just pick out the correct astrological sign!  

Sweet swedish glass ducks. Created in a stunning cobalt blue glass, these cute objects evoke a serene quality. Perfect for a sunny window sill for the sunshine to shine on! 

I have always had a thing for vintage clocks and this one is perfect! This one reminds of a 1950's newsman, can't you just imagine the impeccable top hat and skinny tie? Featuring glow in the dark hand. 

Lili and Loo

I love the website for the brick and mortar home store of Lili and Loo. They have an amazing variety of merchandise that includes furniture, home decor and lovely little accents to fill up any nook and cranny. Lili and Loo began as a couple of tables at the Green Flea in New York City, but quickly decided they needed a permanent address and opened a store in Hudson, New York. Balancing a taste for worldly delights with a sophisticated edge, Lilli and Loo has the bases covered for the home! Check them out here, or if you are in their neck of the woods stop by their store @ 259 Warren Street. Click here for the brushed steel chest of drawers featured above. 

I was immediately in love with this black terrazzo outdoor dining set. It is perfect for the english garden of my dreams! I love the simple lines, heavy look and dark color  juxtaposed with climbing roses and potted gardenias. I could definitely host some evening cocktails here! 

Beautiful matte glazed ceramic bowls. I love the organic curves and how they look rough and hand hewn. 

Elegant bird on a branch sculpture. Life sized and made out of brass. Pretty for a mantle. 

Happy 2009 and new Branch Handmade Site

Happy 2009 to everyone! Hope that everybody had a restful and fun filled holiday vacation! I had a great holiday, although it was not particularly restful... We made it a working vacation and we are very proud to announce the launch of our brand new Branch Handmade website. Click here to check it out, and learn a little bit more about us and our company. I have so many great new stores and products lined up for the new year! See you all on Monday! 

Hope you like the feather pillow cover that was inspired by The Lacquered Peacock! You can purchase it here.