Hotels du Vin and Bistro -- £ 175.00
| Buy it here
Like the post on Malmaison hotels, this is another stylish chain if you’re visiting the UK. (Actually they are sister companies.)
Hotels du Vin are styled a little more classically and located in smaller, more traditional cities in the UK, as well as a couple in major cities. The emphasis is very much on cuisine and you will find excellent cooking in all of their hotels. Between these and Malmaison hotels, you should have your visit to the UK sewn up.
Hotels du Vin have hotels in Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cheltenham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Harrogate, Henley-on-Thames, Newcastle, Poole, St Andrews, Tunbridge Wells, Winchester and York and rooms start at £175.00 per night.
[posted by mark on March 5, 2010 at 8:17 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Bell Alarm Clock by Sam Hecht -- $ 65.00| Buy it here
I certainly love modern takes on traditional designs. Designer Sam Hecht ditches the radio and dreaded electronic alarm buzzer in favor of the traditional ringing bell alarm, and wraps it in a sleek and modern design. No, don’t worry, you won’t be needing to wind up this clock, the internal clock mechanism is battery powered.
Available Colors: Red, Black, White
Dimensions: W94 x D64 x H97mm
One AA battery included.
[posted by Simon on January 20, 2010 at 6:35 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Haptic Lab Quilts, Soft-Maps -- $ 800.00| Buy it here
I might be late on the bandwagon to see Emily Fischer’s Soft-Maps, but it’s better late than never. Her to-scale maps quilted onto blankets are pretty wonderful. Custom orders are available and word on the street is that the quilts make excellent gifts for big life events (weddings, etc.). Readymade has an HDYGTFAJ interview with her, I recommend it.
Shown above: Map area: WIlliamsburg Bridge to McCarren Park, BQE to East River
Map details: handstitched waterfront, parks and bridge
Queen (88″ x 96″): $800.00
Twin (50″ x 70″): $500.00
Mini-quilts are also available at a more affordable price: 18 x 24″ or 24 x 36″.
[posted by katie on January 6, 2010 at 7:40 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2010.]
Claude Modular Collection from Jonathan Adler -- $ 995.00| Buy it here
Modular systems can offer much needed versatility to your home, and this system does so with a distinct mid century flair. A half drawer unit plus half seat (not shown) would be ultra handy in a entryway, and the look of the two-2 drawer units on a double base (shown at top) could look very nice as a bedroom dresser or console. The only drawback is it can get a bit pricey when you start adding up the costs.
White or Ebony.
Single base (26″ wide x 17″ deep x 9″ high): $195.00
Double base (59″ wide x 17″ deep x 9″ high): $395.00
2 Drawer Unit (32.5″ wide x 17″ deep x 15.5″ high): $800.00
Tray unit: $150.00
Tray Seat Cushion: $195.00
[posted by katie on December 3, 2009 at 5:46 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Stratus Bed -- $ 999.00| Buy it here
With a modern silhouette and a white slipcover, this bed is a smart buy. Plus, it’s machine washable, which means less upholstery to dust and vacuum.
…our eco-friendly white wonder remains wonderfully white…thanks to a 100% cotton twill, one-piece slipcover that velcros off to go right in the washing machine (dryer, too). Skinny profile headboard has Italian-style flanged edge.
Slipcovered Queen Bed (66″Wx83″Dx38.25″H; 10.5″): $999.00
Slipcovered King Bed (80″Wx86″Dx38.25″H; 10.5″): $1,199.00
[posted by katie on November 17, 2009 at 8:25 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Jimmy McBride Galaxy Quilt | View it here | [via]
Sorry if you’ve seen this before, but Jimmy McBride’s quilts are ridiculously wonderful and it would be horrible if there wasn’t at least some small mention on our site. They almost inspire you to pick up some fabric and attempt at some space-inspired quilts of your own, right?
Prices seem to be around $1,750.00-$2,000.00 for a Child’s 38″ x 50″ Quilt*.
*I don’t know about you, but for that price, that sucker is going on a wall, not on a kid’s bed (unless they are very very cold, of course).
[via Make:]
[posted by katie on October 27, 2009 at 9:21 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Case Study Alpine Series Bed -- $ 2,895.00| Buy it here
Efficient minimalism, indeed. Made entirely of multi-ply bent laminated wood, this bed is just about as structurally sound as you can get with this sort of craftsmanship (while keeping the design aesthetic, of course). The smooth curves do echo Alpine sports, but I’d say it’s more reminiscent of a mid century design classic than ski equipment.
The frame is the first to be built almost entirely of bentwood, giving it both fluidity and strength. The bed was inspired by alpine sports like skiing and toboganning, where strength, lightness and a strong graceful structure are crucial. As in the aesthetic of Alpine sports, the Alpine Series bed embodies efficient minimalism and craftsmanship. It’s one and an eighth inch bentwood structure is engineered to last for generations. -modernica.net
Designer: Jay Novak
Materials: Multi-Ply Bentwood Walnut
Dimensions: 63″W x 86″L x 36″H
Queen: $2,895.00, Buy it here.
[posted by katie on September 23, 2009 at 6:45 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Miranda July pillowcase set -- $ 75.00| Buy it here
Which pillow would you rather sleep on?
“Here you will dream of endless kissing” and “Here you will dream of people you admire exposing your fraudulence” pillowcase set. The wondrous and wonderful Miranda July, a stunning new voice in, well, film, art, performance, literature…While she is finding it difficult or rather unnecessary to confine herself to a single genre, her work is instantly recognizable by an unmistakable charm and humor that can inject the everyday with a surprising magic.
Third Drawer Down, 2009, edition of 1000, 100% cotton.
$75.00, Buy it here.
$65.00 AUD, Buy it here.
[posted by katie on September 11, 2009 at 7:04 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Blik Headboards by Mina Javid -- $ 40.00| Buy it here
If wallet woes are holding you back from dressing your bed appropriately with a proper headboard, perhaps consider these graphic options to give the look without spending a bunch of money.
Designed by Mina Javid.
Wrought Iron Headboard, 40″-78″ x 54″, $40.00, Buy it here.
Nico Headboard, 39″-76″ x 53″, $40.00, Buy it here.
Also check out Olivia and Nessa Headboard.
[posted by katie on August 27, 2009 at 9:11 am. Copyright BLTD LLC, 2009.]
Klippan Billgren Wool Blanket -- $ 220.00| Buy it here
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.]
Modern furniture & contemporary lighting featuring designs from Offi, furnishings from Blu Dot and nursery decor from Nurseryworks. www.2modern.com
Modern industrial supplies for living -- Metro shelving, lighting, butcher block, canvas storage baskets, Chilewich in/ out mats, and more. www.industrialhouse.com
The best modern, contemporary and classic furniture for dining rooms from Modern1Furniture Interiors.
Contemporary Furniture Retailer for European Modern Designer Furniture and Furnishings. www.spacify.com
Greentea Design's antique and contemporary pieces are made with environmentally friendly reclaimed wood. www.greenteadesign.com
ModernLineFurniture.com offers contemporary furniture, leather sofas, modern bedrooms and designer furniture.www.modernlinefurniture.com
Exclusively Home offers a wide selection of Contemporary Furniture and Décor for the Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Dining, Patio with Designer Discounts and Free Shipping on all orders. www.ExclusivelyHome.com
1000's of modern & contemporary furniture, lighting & décor designs from top manufacturers. Design Your Own Pillows, Bedding & Furniture. FREE SHIPPING! www.inmod.com
