Todd Oldham + Charley Harper

Thanks again, Todd Oldham!  First, you compile a book of Mr. Harper's illustrations (now available in this smaller size) Then, you bring good ol' Charley to the dinner (and lunch and breakfast) table with this new line available at Fishs Eddy.  There are seventeen different options from salt and pepper shakers to trays and bowls -- all ceramic. I'm especially a fan of the puffer fish sauce dish (pictured top). Happy shopping!

New Arrivals From Ferm Living!

There's an exclamation in the title for a reason. I don't think I've been this excited about a pillow in my life! (Given my affection for textiles, that's really saying something...) I spotted the Peacock pillow in the Ferm Living catalog what feels like a century ago, but it was not available in the U.S. until now. Also available in rose, it has a silk cover with 100% down fill and behold the bold blue and yellow combo contrasted with a white background and that black piping! Other new goodies available stateside are fresh kitchen textiles, ceramic designs, and a new line of children's products. For all the latest Ferm Living designs, check out the U.S. shop. 

All images courtesy of Ferm Living US

Heath Ceramics Factory Visit

Remember that not-so-little project, Roxie Rancho, that we took on three months ago? Well, we have been taking a break from renovations on our Cliff May and have recently been distracted by other work, various projects and social commitments. I'm happy to report, however, that we took a trip last weekend to the Heath Ceramics factory in Sausalito and got all the tile we need for the kitchens and baths.  Hooray!  I am anxiously awaiting installation, which will hopefully be happening in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned for photos of the Ranch.  In the mean time, here is a glimpse into the Heath factory and factory store. Enjoy! (Note that great triangle tile combo of brown, blue, white, and green! Plus, that blue/green plate that I've never seen for sale.  A sample that's on its way to stores, perhaps?)

Pigeon Toe Tripot

I visited the Heath Ceramics factory in Sausalito over the holiday weekend and I can't wait to share photos with you later this week of my visit!  In the mean time, I saw some other pottery that knocked my socks off from Pigeon Toe Ceramics.  I'm particularly in love with this three-legged Tripot, available in a rainbow of glossy colors.  It would be perfect by the front door or bedside as a catch-all for change, keys, and miscellaneous items or beautiful displayed with nothing in it at all.  Check out the Pigeon Toe Ceramics shop at Velocity Art and Design.

Romi Ceramics

Great colors. Fun shapes. Interesting details.  Romi Ceramics has won a spot on my wish list!  These little beauties are created using a porcelain slip-casting technique, each one unique and completely  handmade.  "The history, the precision and the elegance of porcelain fascinate me", the Long Island City artist says. "I love that I can control all aspects of the production; from development, though mold making to finishing each individual piece by hand." We love that you control all these aspects too, because the results are perfection!  You can buy Romi Ceramics right here.

Czech It Out

Ever so often, I have one of the those "I'm so lucky to live in L.A." moments. The most recent one happened this past weekend in Venice. While exploring Abbott Kinney on Saturday, after a scrumptious lunch at 3 Square Bakery, I stopped by one of my favorite shops, A+R. While there are always many items to ooh and ahh over, I zoned right in on Daniel Pirsc, a ceramic artist from the Czech Republic that I am now head over heels for and I learned that A+R is the exclusive North American dealer.

Stash your cash in this pretty skull bank

A delicate egg seems a bit more intimidating when nestled in this spiky egg cup

The egg cup featured here with other Pirsc items in an A+R vignette

The Zeppelin salt and pepper shakers add a playful touch to the dinner table

The Zeppelin salt and pepper shown here with the Torpedo wine cork at A+R

Usually stormy weather puts me in a lousy mood, but these raindrops just make me smile and prove that Daniel's art goes beyond the tabletop. These ceramic raindrops are one of seven 3D wallpaper options. Choose from roses, birds, even airplanes!

For more about Pirsc and his creative process, including an in depth look into the casting and firing of each piece of his art, visit his website. If you've seen all you need to and just can't wait to get your hands on his work, then head on over to A+R. Thanks for 'Czech'-ing out my latest discovery!