Star Legacy Brass Urn with Velvet Bag, Sky Blue Radiance

The Blueware Collection

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is of Studio Glithero making their Blueware vase collection.

In the January issue (W*142), Wallpaper* investigates the increasing trend for designers to desire an audience for their creative processes. There was a time when designers used to be the people 'behind the scenes', these days it is 'the making of' things by designers that everyone wants to see. One such design team is Studio Glithero (Sarah van Gameren and Tim Simpson). An important part of their process is to produce films that document the making of their products in an attempt 'to capture the spirit that exists in the moment that things are made'.

In this video Gameren and Simpson documented the making of their latest Blueware collection. Plants are pressed and dried before being attached to the surface of the vase. The vases are then exposed to a UV light on a rotating spit, causing them to change colour while leaving a clear white silhouette of where the plants were attached. The vases are then rinsed in a special type of acid to reveal a deep blue hue which contrasts beautifully with the ghostly white shadow of the plants. Beautiful!

Wallpaper Magazine Design Awards 2011

Design Awards 2011: The Judges

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature highlights the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2011 Judges. Each year their prestigious Judges' Awards are chosen by a select, super six from the worlds of architecture, art, design, film, fashion and music, who sift through Wallpaper's shortlist and pick out their greatest hits. Here Wallpaper introduces this year's stellar line-up, Pharrell Williams, Michael Nyman, Marc Quinn, Natalie Massenet, Raf Simons and Mario Bellini.

More from Wallpaper*: Wallpaper Magazine (Design Awards 2011 Sneak peak, January 2011)

Designing Interiors with Tile: Creative Ideas with Ceramic, Stone and Mosaic

Perennial Ceramic Mosaic Ann Sacks Tile

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is a look at the design inspiration and craftsmanship of the ceramic mosaic tile, 'Perrenial'.

'Perrenial' is a hand-made ceramic tile as it is cut, glazed and fired by hand.  This level of hand-crafting allows for a tremendous amount of expression in colors, forms and line.  'Perennial' is available in organic, geometric and custom designs.

Beautiful craftmanship; gorgeous tile designs!!  Enjoy.

Dries Van Noten: Shape, Print and Fabric (Cutting Edge)

Dries Van Noten RTW Spring 2011


Hello, Everyone! Today's featured fashions are of the Spring 2011 Dries Van Noten Ready-to-Wear collection.  There are so many gorgeous ensembles that I admire in this collection; too many to list!  Enjoy!

Cristobal by Balenciaga for Women, Eau de Toilette

Balenciaga RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 fashion collection is from Balenciaga.  My favorite ensembles are the shimmery fuschia tops & black pants.  Enjoy!

Givenchy Travel Mini Set

Givenchy RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone!  Today's featured fashion designs are of the Givenchy Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear Collection.  Among these lovely designs, my favorites are the black and white pants coat ensemble and the cream pants suit.  Enjoy!

Bottega Veneta Pelle Sneaker for Infant Boys (Sand)

Bottega Veneta RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone!  Today's featured fashions are Bottega Veneta designs from the Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection.  Among these beautiful fashions my favorites are the pant suits, the gold dress and shorts suits.  Enjoy!

Ann Sacks Tile & Stone

Beau Monde ROSE - Ann Sacks Tile

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is an introduction to the design inspiration and craftsmanship of the patterned stone tile, 'Beau Monde Rose'. I'm a fan of roses and tiles, so the Beau Monde Rose tile is a fabulous combination of these two loves.

Beau Monde tile are designed using a style inspired by the ancient mosaic art form, 'pietra dura'.  The tiles are water-jet cut and the Rose pattern is created using four different stones: crystalline pure white, cream marble, peach marble and honey onyx.  Aren't they gorgeous?!  And the artisans that create them are so talented.  Beautiful work, beautiful design!

Style & Co. Multi-Colored Platform

Celine RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured designs are by Celine from the Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection. These designs look like 'comfortable elegance'! The fabrics look so comfortable, as if they just glide over one's skin. Enjoy!

Christian Dior Les Parfums Miniature Collection 5 Piece Set

Christian Dior RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured designs are from the Dior Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 collection. Among the gorgeous designs my favorites are the pastel pink dress, the red lace gown, the Chartreuse dress and the Butter-colored dress. Enjoy!



KOHLER K-16256-CP Margaux Robe Hook, Polished Chrome



Margaux Bath Faucets

Hello, Everyone! Today's feature is a look at the versatile 'Margaux' line of bath faucets which integrate equally well with contemporary or traditional-style bathrooms. You'll see for yourself in the video's bathroom!

The featured bathroom is exquisite and the 'Margaux' bath fixtures are among my absolute favorites in fixture design; absolutely gorgeous! I love the sleek combination of feminine curves w/ crisp masculine edges -- a marriage of design features that the lady and the man of the home will both appreciate.

Stella McCartney Stella Rollerball Set

Stella McCartney RTW Spring 2011

Hello, Everyone! Today's featured fashion designs are from the Stella McCartney Ready-to-Wear Spring 2011 collection. Among the lovely pieces my favorites are the cream coat w/ pants and the charcoal-black pants suit. Enjoy!