Aimée Wilder

I have found that one of the major benefits of having a dog in the city is that you meet so many interesting people (and their dogs). The other day at my local coffee place I ran into Aimée Wilder and her Italian Greyhound, Bella. It turns out Aimée designs her own line of quirky graphic prints for home and fashion. She also recently collaborated with Vans on some rad shoes and accessories. Check out her site here and see some of her work below.

Robots wallpaper

 

Robots sneaker

Analog Nights pillow

Clouds wallpaper featured in a Stockholm kitchen

Mondrian Chair

My second piece is finished. It started as my Orange Plush Crush with a rusty frame and shabby orange velveteen, but transformed into a sleek geometric combo of Nubuck and chrome. Available for purchase at the Gypsymade store.

From The Hood

Drum Roll Please...

This Sunday I will be photographing my latest creation - a one-of-a-kind (obvz) ultra-cool super supple suede and chrome chair. Oh, and it's for sale so you might want to check back.

Apartamento

I just ordered my first issue of Apartamento magazine. Much like The Selby, Apartamento is a self-described "everyday life interiors magazine" and kinda the antithesis of the pristine rooms from the usual decor mags. Below are some images from past issues...

Today I Like... Vertical Gardens

Especially Patrick Blanc’s living walls.

The Musée du Quai Branly in Paris

The CaixaForum Museum in Madrid

 

Pershing Hall Hotel in Paris

 

Chroma Chameleon

These lovely images are from Jen Cheema.

Missed Connections NY

Most of you have probably perused the Missed Connections on Craigslist. I will admit that my once single-self used to browse the postings in hopes that some romantic fella had seen me on the F train and couldn't shake the feeling of butterflies in his chest.

Artist Sophie Blackall depicts these passing moments with whimsical illustrations on her blog Missed Connections NY.

Sunday, May 9, 2010
-m4w -19 (2 or 5 train)
You were the gorgeous brunette sleeping on the train. I was the guy sitting next to you. I just wanted to apologize for my repeated lack of consciousness onto your shoulder, we both got off at flatbush. Hit me back up if you think this is you. 

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

-w4m - 28 (Chelsea)
You: tall, brown hair, incredibly voluminous moustache, blue/green checkered shirt
Me: tall, blonde, wearing all black and Burberry rain boots
I boarded the uptown C train at 14th Street at around 10:50 on Tuesday morning. You got off at 23rd. You were staring at me. Hard. You're really really really ridiculously good-looking.  

Friday, March 26, 2010
-m4w - 28 (Dumbo)
Saw you sailing up Jay Street around 4pm on the most glorious golden bike.
I think I'm in love.

The Future

 

 A very sophisticated woman with a Brussels Griffon. 

This is me in the future.

I am torn. Please help. (UPDATED)

I upholstered these chairs in traditional fabric so I want to throw everything off with some super flashy color.  Which hue is more exciting/lovely/perfect for my treasured chairs?
(THE NEON YELLOW, DUHHH.)

Urban Axes

I really like these colorful painted axes handmade by Tribeca-based designer Peter Buchanan-Smith. I wish I needed an ax... perhaps I do... Oh and I really like his studio too. It is decorated just so. I am moving studios tomorrow, and I am excited to soon have a little nook with a window that I can make my own.

Such a wonderful combination of cheerful hues and the 

variegated stripes add more interest.

A handmade leather ax holder for a handmade ax. 

 If you have good eyes like me you will notice that ax has polkadots.

Buchanan-Smith also made the ladder to the left. Pretty nifty.

It is nice to have a curated studio. The framed coffee lids are just great.

(all photos taken from www.nytimes.com)

In Memory Of Tobias Wong

The tattoo on Wong's arm reads, "Protect me from what I want."

"NYC Story (a small book)", 2004

 

"Coke Spoon #1", 2005

"Rubber Chandelier"

Click here for NY Times article about Tobias Wong, his work and the mystery 

surrounding his sudden death.