‘Soot’ Architect’s Desk | Note Design Studio + Korlina Stenfelt.How often do you hear the saying "They don't make them like they used to"? Umm... all the time. Because it is true - we live in the world of faster/ cheaper/ more!! Well, this one-off piece of furniture is here to say STICK-IT to...
Colour Blocking.Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the last little while (in which case, sorry to disturb you... as you were, soldier) you would have definitely noticed the good ol' colour blocking trend in all aspects of design - from fashion,...
Bisazza, InterfaceFLOR, Established & Sons, Cassina, Cappellini, Poltrona Frau | Milan 2011.Good morning yellowtrace friends and happy new week to you all. Now, now... You guys didn't think I was finished with the Milan report for the year, did you? No way man! I have lots more stuff to show you. Well actually, I don't. There's...
Zona Tortona – Moroso, Neoreal Wonder, Foscarini, e15, Dedon, Design Junction, Moooi, Tom Dixon | Milan 2011.Holy smokes. I have yet ANOTHER epic Milan post for you today. I really need to learn how to cull, don't I? Or perhaps cut down on the enthusiasm factor? Both of these things would really help me a lot, especially as these posts are not...
Brera Highlights – Moroso, Missoni, Boffi, Nodus, Hermès, Fritz Hansen, Paola Lenti, Agape, Seletti | Milan 2011.Morning and happy new week to you all. Wowee - last week was a massive one for me. So much to tell you, but all in good time - we have to get through all this Milan stuff together first. Today I would like to share some of my photos of...
Baccarat Highlights | Milan 2011.In a highly publicised and much talked about event, French crystal house Baccarat presented an exhibition which featured reinterpretations of classic chandeliers by eight internationally renowned designers - Philippe Starck, Michele De...
Spazio Rossana Orlandi | Milan 2011.Milan Design Week Pilgrimage simply wouldn't be the same without (at least one) visit to the supremely cool Spazio Rossana Orlandi. You may recall my post from last year in which I was practically losing my mind over the extreme...
Salone del Mobile | Milan 2011.After my morning visit to the SaloneSatellite, next stop was the bigger-than-Ben-Hur Salone del Mobile. Holy moly, my poor little feet were already sore after all the walking. This year marked 50 years of I Saloni which has grown...
SaloneSatellite | Milan 2011.Hello, hello! Happy Monday to you all! Thank you for being so patient and for waiting for me to sort through (some of) my Milan photos. Phew. What a task. I decided to kick off my Milan review with a visit to SaloneSatellite, which was...