Dachsies and Design

Candelabra.

This would look great atop my baby grand piano. Er. I mean my T.V... heh.

Ah Paris.

I have never been to France. I dream about going there on a daily basis. In fact, every time I read about life over there my longing grows and grows. I actually read this article on the bus over the weekend and teared. People on the M15 thought I was nuts. But here it is - a slideshow of gardens in Paris. Sigh. Check it out.

Store More.

This sustainable toy box made from birchwood is way too cute for storing plastic Playskool toys. I'd love to have it at the foot of my bed for winter clothes. Pretty sexy mid-century style legs too.

Faux Bois.

New obsession! This faux bois dinnerware is adorable. I especially love the faux nests and the mini bowls with handles. I don't think you can use these unless you have an antique worn wood dining table in an English garden. But maybe that's just me.

Espresso.

This little machine is a nice wink to the past and the future. I love retro-inspired kitchenware. There's nothing sleeker than a cobalt blue espresso machine. Now I just need a biscotti. Delicioso.

Horisontti.

Though I am a devoted Marimekko fan, I have rarely craved any of their apparel or bags - until now. There's something fresh and summery about the Horisontti tote. Maybe I should jet off to Capri and bring it to a beach with me. Thoughts?

Nuts.

Uh. I need this. A squirrel coat hanger is the greatest thing on earth.

The Hunt Begins.

I am looking at an apartment this weekend - and in a prime place! I hope it's what I'm looking for - and if it is, I am definitely purchasing a cute vegan keyring to put my new keys on! Wish me lotsa luck. I need it. Pickle and banana key rings via Majesty Inc.

Warhol.

As far as Andy Warhol goes, I tend to be more interested in his cheeky giclees rather than his overhyped commercial art pieces. I would love to own this one day...

Be Prepared.

Last night a huge storm hit NYC. I was in a nail salon when it struck. I really thought that a tornado had hit because this enormous wind started up and the large glass front of the nail salon almost caved in. Me and all the ladies ran into the back to hide, and one woman that was leaving got hit by a sign and gashed her head open! We were all calling 9-1-1, I called my Mother...it was quite the scene. Once it was all over and the storm died down, I walked back to my friends apartment and they dubbed me "most-likely-to-be-the-worst-person-in-a-natural-disaster" - and it's true. I need to get more prepared for bad weather and scary situations. I'd be a horrible person to deal with in times of trouble. I think I might buy myself an emergency kit or read one of those survival handbooks.