Little Field of Flowers by Studio Tord Boontje for Nanimarquina - photo: nanimarquina.com

Nanimarquina, the exquisite area rug design company based in Spain, is 20% off until November 21st. This is a purchase that you will be happy with for reasons beyond great design and aesthetics. This company goes to great lengths to ensure that their products are ethically manufactured, working closely with Care and Fair’s initiative against child labour in carpet production.

Roses by Nani Marquina - photo: nanimarquina.com

Topissimo by Nani Marquina - photo: nanimarquina.com

Zoom Cojin by Nani Marquina - photo: nanimarquina.com

Nanimarquina carries a wide variety of unique rugs in a rainbow of colours and neutrals. There is design for every space in this line. The Victoria and Losanges designs are reminiscent of the delicate palette and patterns of Persian carpets while the Aros rugs are modern and minimal.

Victoria by Sybilla for Nani Marquina - photo: nanimarquina.com

Losanges by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Nanimarquina - photo: nanimarquina.com

Aros by Nani Marquina - photo: nanimarquina.com

Aros by Nani Marquina - photo: nanimarquina.com

nanimarquina – making of v.2 – 2011 from nanimarquina on Vimeo.

Check out these and other Nanimarquina rugs on our website, here.
Visit Nanimarquina’s website, here.
Learn more about Care and Fair, here.
Read our earlier blog post on Losanges by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, here.

Bed linens, rugs, cozy throws… My only wish that I could take one of those runners and wrap them around my waist to wear as a sweetly structured mustard yellow skirt.

Draper Stripe Area Rug, Persimmon/Cream. 80% wool/20% cotton

DwellStudio Area Rugs

The area rugs are flat woven, composed of 80% wool/20% cotton. Simple but graphic – a perfect addition to any hallway, living room, or bedroom needing to fill their stripe quota. Yes, I am suggesting that there is a stripe quota for any and all rooms to fill. Stripes are awesome. Every room should have a few.

Draper Stripe Bed Linens, Ash. 100% cotton percale (320 thread count)

Of course, if you are donning your bed in stripes with the 100% cotton percale, 320 thread count Draper Stripe duvet set… then perhaps the area rug is not necessary. This stripe looks amazing on a bed, particularly when the duvet is turned down at an angle and a bit ruffled … a mish-mash of stripes. I know that everyone loves a duvet that looks *better* when rumpled.

DwellStudio Draper Stripe, Ash. Rumpled.

Draper Stripe Sham, Ash

DwellStudio Draper Stripe Sheet, Persimmon/Cream. 300 thread count woven yarn dyed cotton sateen

DwellStudio is a dynamic modern design house led by founder, Christiane Lemieux. They produce all kinds of wonderful modern products for the home including (but not limited to) bed linens, area rugs, blankets, and home accessories. They also host a super interesting blog that features all kinds of topics including fashion design, interior design, textile design, and cheesy burgers. Yup, read their recco. on food truck finds, here.

Find DwellStudio on our website, here.

Converse ♥ Marimekko shoes - photo: designboom.com

Converse and Marimekko have teamed up to produce a product of my own personal obession: super cute sneakers! My head exploded when I realized that the classic cool Chuck Taylors would now be sporting the iconic graphic  textile designs of Marimekko. What a perfect collaboration.

Converse ♥ Marimekko shoes - photo: designboom.com

The collection features patterns by designers Annika Rimala and Maija Isola and daughter Kristina for the Finnish textile company.

Converse ♥ Marimekko shoes - photo: designboom.com

Converse ♥ Marimekko shoes - photo: designboom.com

Converse ♥ Marimekko shoes - photo: designboom.com

Reader: I must have them!

Miss Anona: Me too!

Reader: Where can I get them? Tell me! Tell me!

Miss Anona: Click here to visit Converse’s website to purchase these magnificent sneakers.

To visit Marimekko’s website, click here.

DwellStudio Chinoiserie Bed Linens

320 thread count in 100% cotton percale, DwellStudio’s Chinoiserie bed linens feel as good as they look. All the white space on this duvet cover accents the graphic, minimalist quality of the branches and birds. The design has an old world/traditional feel, but is delivered in a really clean, modern way.

DwellStudio Chinoiserie Duvet Cover and Shams with Linen Edge Sheet Set

A perfect combination of old and new – this duvet set will work in any bedroom. Best of all, you can mix and match the Chinoiserie pieces with other lines in the DwellStudio collection. Use the Linen Edge bed sheets with the duvet cover (as pictured above), or just use some Chinoiserie accent pillows on a different duvet. The accent cushions also work well in other rooms of the house!

DwellStudio Long Chinoiserie Cushion

Treat yourself to a soft, luxurious sleep with a design well suited to a lovely Spring season on the way. The queen duvet set with two shams is only $280.00, the king set: $320.00 at gabrielross.com, here. Also check out the rest of the DwellStudio collection including sheet sets, coverlets, table linens, wall art and more – here.

Losanges rug by the Bouroullec brothers for Nanimarquina - photo: designboom.com

I can’t get enough of these guys! Ronan and Erwan have paired up with Spanish area rug company, Nanimarquina to create “Losanges” – an awesome area rug that salutes traditional persian style with a modern interpretation.

Losanges area rug by the Bouroullec brothers for Nanimarquina - photo: designboom.com

This rug is handmade through and through. The 13 colours of afghan wool is hand spun and the rug is hand woven by crafts people in North Pakistan. I love the geometric, rhombus design with a delivery that makes each rug unique.

Losanges area rug by the Bouroullec Brothers for Nanimarquina - photo: designboom.com

Losanges will make its debut at Paris’ Maison et Objet Jan. 21st to 25th, 2011 as part of Nanimarquina’s booth.

See Nanimarquina’s products on our website gabrielross.com, here.
Visit Nanimarquina’s website, here.
Visit the Bouroullec Brothers’ website, here.
Visit Maison et Objet’s website, here.

A state-of-the-art technology mixed with excellent design. The designer Sandy Chilewich is passionate about research, experimenting with fibres and a fascination for textiles, and has oodles of experience.The development of woven Plynyl®, a newly introduced material, which is both water- and stain-resistant, is one of her best inventions. She uses Plynyl® in particular for table mats and for floor mats that are well-designed, sophisticated and above all, practical. With Chilewich, your household will be truly revolutionary!

Hue Hosiery

Make a statement in GOLD…

Chilewich Gold

Layer for contrast and texture…

Chilewich Layers

Define a space…

Chilewich Space

I think everybody and their dog should have a downtown Kitty cat mat for their furry feline friend.

Place it under the food dish to catch all the bits and give your kitty something to look at while they lap up their liquid.

Prrrrrrr!!!!

Signoria di Firenze: Founded in the 1930s by the Cappelletti family, Signoria di Firenze was known initially for their hand-crafted Florentine embroideries. In the years since, the company has expanded their line to include a full range of luxury bed linens, each designed, cuts, and sewn in the same artisanal tradition that first set them apart.

Signoria di Firenze represents Italian luxury bedding at it's finest