7 Romantic, Painterly Home Goods Favorites from Anthropologie

Irwin Weiner ASID - I remember the first time I learned about the Pre-Raphaelite movement, I thought of it as a hippie reaction to the rigidity of Victorian times. Bohemian lifestyles, everything adorned and decorated by hand, exotic flourishes in all art forms, romance and classical stylings, and existence akin to settling down flat on your back in a field of wildflowers and watching the clouds go by. Anthropologie wants to bring back those Pre-Raphaelite days, and they would have you add "painterly" and artistic flourishes to your home, to soften up the rigidity of your decor. We applaud this artistic sensibility, and I've selected 7 of my favorite romantic items from their latest collection. Click on each photo for more information.

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Explore the bright, painterly world of Diamond Baratta Design.

 

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Interior Design Video - Making Handmade Modern Furniture

Irwin Weiner ASID - The process of making fine furniture fascinates me. That's why I loved today's featured video showcasing the Edwin Blue company and the thought and process behing making their handmade modern furniture.

Individual materials are crafted to their minimalistic best; hey, it's not everyone's look, but if you're truly into sleek, contemporary, and barely-ornamented furnishings, the Edwin Blue off-the-shelf and custom furniture line is probably just right for you.

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Support Independent Product Designers - Go to Groopti.com

Irwin Weiner ASID - Are you a design student or a furniture designer? Do you want to design and produce home goods and furnishings, but you have no practical outlet? With retailers playing it safe and stocking only from The Big Guys these days, being an indie designer means you'll likely have difficulty breaking through. Groopti.com may be a great solution for you - and if you're a homeowner, check out their Shop for inexpensive, original home goods from talented newbies.

Think of it as supporting a Sundance or art house movie versus purchasing a ticket to yet another major motion picture blockbuster. Case in point: check out Jessica Bogart's Conflicted Corrugation chair in today's featured video; see how

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Our Favorite Spring Fling Accessories

Janet Ramin - It's getting warmer and brighter out with each passing day. Spring is here (and, eerily, we never had much of a summer here in the Northeastern United States), and our thoughts turn to lighter, fresher decorating accents. Here are two of my favorites.

For your patio or sunroom, the green Forest chair from Janus et Cie provides a great place to sit back and enjoy your burgeoning garden. Made of electrostatic powder coated aluminum in 7 bright colors, Forest chairs are light and portable. 

While relaxing in your sunroom, your iced tea or lemonade can be served on these laminated plywood trays designed by Marimekko. The Kaiku - meaning “echo” in Finnish - tray is designed with birch trees amidst a spring scene. Can’t you just hear the whisper of the leaves echoing in the wind?

Want to see more? Click on my 5 Spring Accents to Sweep the Winter Blahs Away. 

 
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