You can help fund scholarships for the American Indian College Fund by buying this blanket. As if we needed extra reasons. Some of the other blankets are pretty eye-catching as well, and have me wondering where I might fit one into my home.
Legendary Southwest ceramic artist Maria Martinez 1887-1980) is renowned for her black-on-black pottery, re-creating an ancient art form until then seen only in museums. In the Tewa pueblo of San Ildefonso, New Mexico, she was known for making the thinnest pots in the fastest amount of time. She shared her traditional techniques and skills with her family, her Pueblo and the world, in keeping with her belief that an individual could not succeed without supporting the group.
64″ x 80″
Thanks to Jason for the link.
[posted by katie on January 28, 2010 at 5:59 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Pillows are always an inexpensive way to make a room feel new and/or different, and these circus-ish ones (it’s the fringe + animals) will add a tiny touch of middle-eastern flavor to a seating area.
The Thomaspaul Bazaar Pillow Collection, made of 100% linen and cotton fringe, features a hand screened image, with an overall design echoing the designs and patterns of the middle-east.
18 x 18 (inches)
Bazaar Ostrich Pillow, $100.00
Bazaar Elephant Pillow, $120.00
[posted by katie on December 11, 2009 at 6:46 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Fairytales and folklore? Yes, please. These wool quasi-throws/wraps will remind you to improve your storytelling skills.
BIRD PLAIDS are three plaids inspired by Chinese kites that have a recorded history of over 2500 years. Chinese kites have unique, outstanding and manifold motives and forms. They can be animals like birds, turtles, butterflies, fireflies, frogs, fishes and other kinds of marine life, all based on spirits, ghosts, fairytale and folklore. BIRD PLAIDS wrap people up in their large, cosy wings, bringing the spirit of storytelling night in the home, adding value to the comfort of wool.
Dimensions: 200 x 140 cm
Email designer to order, fyi.
[posted by katie on October 23, 2009 at 4:39 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Watch out, because these two items are kind of adorable. A grizzly bear bean bag? Log pillows with a baby propped out as a little beaver? How can anyone resist such tactics? If you look at the close-up pics on these items (not shown), you can see that the graphics are knitted instead of printed, which ratchets the quality up a notch (in my opinion).
Big Sleeping Grizzly Bear Bean Bag, $135.00, Buy it here.
Log Pillows, $40.00-$69.00, Buy it here.
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[posted by katie on October 22, 2009 at 6:41 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Did you know that ‘björk’ is the Swedish word for birch, and that a birch tree that is found all over Sweden? These pillows and rugs by Lena Bengström were, of course, inspired by the birch tree with its graphical white and black trunk structure. The leather handles and edging refers to the inside of the bark.
The Björk rugs and their patterned structure, are definitely city-dwellers with a modern and enriched textile quality, as well as stylish and protective leather edging. Lena’s conviction is that a rug’s flat textile surface is just as natural in the home as stone and wood. “To me, the rugs are poetry, like a quiet whisper within the room”. The color tones create a marbled effect through a warp of cotton intertwined with a weft in wool, known not only for its sofness, but also for its built-in resistance to dirt.
Björk Pillow Cushions, Bright Grey or Dark Grey, 37″x37″, $350.00, Buy it here.
Björk Rugs, Bright Grey or Dark Grey, $250.00-$750.00, Buy it here.
Rug available sizes: 31″x98″ ($250.00), 66″x94″ ($500.00), 78″x 117″ ($750.00)
[posted by katie on October 9, 2009 at 6:16 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Yes, please, times ten thousand. Check out these strong stripes in rich bold colors that has my heart going thumpety-thump-thump. No one could accuse you of wallflower color schemes with one of these babies thrown into a room.
Kaleidostripe Pillow – Multi (left)
Modern Maze Pillow – Multi (middle)
Right Angle Pillow – Multi (right)
$295.00 each, Buy it here.
[posted by katie on September 24, 2009 at 6:30 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
If you’re the type of person that enjoys an inspirational kick in the pants every now and then, maybe one of these pillows is for you. Don’t worry though, after a while you’ll get used to the large text and i-can-change-the-world-feeling and you’ll go back to being the same ol’ you*.
Why Not Pillow (shown in Scarlet and Soy), $60.00,
Buy it here.
You Are Pillow (shown in Scarlet and Chocolate), $60.00,
Buy it here.
Since When Pillow (Shown in Cornflower), $60.00,
Buy it here.
*that all your friends know and love, of course. I just had to throw in some cynicism for good measure.
[posted by katie on September 4, 2009 at 6:48 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Oh my, are you not completely smitten with these blankets? I sure am; the only difficulty is choosing between them.
Over the years, Klippan’s designers have created new patterns that have been well appreciated and this year is no exception. This year Klippan asked Ernst Billgren to design an anniversay blanket to celebrate Klippan’s 15th year since they launched their first wool blanket using almost fogotten production techniques. Ernst Billgren is regarded as one of Sweden’s most treasured artists. He is also a member o fthe Swedish Art Academy since 1997. Unique in his diversity, his designs often reflect nature, mythology and national romanticism. The Billgren blanket an incredible work of art in itself, is available in Brown/Beige and Black/Grey 100% Wool .
51.1″ (130 cm) x 70.7″ (180 cm)
$220.00, Buy it here.
[posted by katie on August 24, 2009 at 9:38 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Two delightful black & white patterned pillows at a completely affordable price (yes, it’s true, as unlikely as it occurs).
zig zag pillow, $19.95,
Buy it here.
maize pillow, $24.95, Buy it here.
[posted by katie on August 5, 2009 at 1:17 pm. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Mr. Jonathan Adler adds some figural pillows to his “happy chic” home accessory line.
A figural silhouette on one side and an abstract homage to the nipple on the other, both accented with a surprise soupçon of hand embroidery.
Front Lady Pillow, 18″ x 18″, $125.00, Buy it here.
Side Lady Pillow, 18″ x 18″, $125.00, Buy it here.
Reclining Lady Pillow, 12″ x 16″, $98.00, Buy it here.
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[posted by katie on July 30, 2009 at 5:42 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]