Allen Ave

Here is the other toy company that is making stuffed animals with a more homemade vibe. Allen Ave uses traditional construction with very colorful patterns on cotton fabrics. Here are just some of the animals and textiles available, you’ll be mesmerized with all the options and possibilities. These are available at Here.

Band of Outsiders

Here are some of my favorite neckties from Band Of Outsiders. They are colorful but wearable and they will definitely update any neutral suit you already have. This is a sophisticated way to add color to the wardrobe. Enjoy more of Band of Outsiders here.

The Future Perfect

Check out these beautiful woven fabrics and box cart, the colors and the patterns are perfect for a cozy home. The textile is designed by Donna Wilson, the wool is spun and dyed in England and woven in Wales, as you can see Donna has an incredible eye for color. The Box Cart is by Joel Voisard, this is a romantic furniture piece inspired by reclaimed old boxes and crates. These are available and Future Imperfect.

John Lewis Picnic Box

I saw this picnic box and I thought the colors went perfect together, they scream spring time. Don’t settle for one dish for your picnic anymore, this set allows to bring four separate dishes and carry it in a cute little case. Available in other colors at John Lewis.

Hammocks

Here are some clever patterns and colors from Hammocks & High Tea. They have tea towels, perfume boxes, sachets and napkins. All their products include their beautiful patterns and colors, they are delicate and fun. Click here for more products and color inspiration.

Angela Adams

Angela Adams is a company that designs all sorts of home goods. Their well known pattern designs are what makes them a brand of choice for modern interiors and decoration. Their website is filled with color, patterns, decoration ideas and beautiful pictures. These are some of my favorites because of their bright color combination and interesting patterns. Angela Adams patterns a part of their kitchen, office and bedding collections as well. There is something for everyone in their website. Click here for more eye candy!

Elum

The Orange County based letterpress studio Elum has the most adorable designs for greeting cards and stationery sets in the area. Elum works really hard to keep things classic, fresh and environmentally friendly. These are the cards that you receive and keep forever, you can see the amount passion and work that goes into each card. It was hard to just pick four cards to show you so if you like these ones you should visit their website here to see the rest of line of paper goods.

Conran Shop Favorites

I was browsing throughout the Conran Shop and I wanted to share my top two picks with you. The cookie cutter on the left is a really cute way to spice up your holiday cookies, this is a really good gift for the baking lovers. or a good ice breaker for the holiday parties this year.

My other pick is this dish rack that folds flat when is not being used and can be a colorful statement on you kitchen counter. This dish rack is a clever design for those that are space challenged in the kitchen but still want to have a functional counter top.

Other Pieces At The AIGA Exhibit

Here are some pictures of other pieces I found at the AIGA exhibit in Manhattan.  I was really happy to see that some of the chosen pieces were full of unexpected color and fun compositions. AIGA, the professional association for design will continue to exhibit until November 25th 2009.

If you are in New York City, the best way to get there is by taking the subway to Union Square and walking north on 5th avenue. The show is free and it is a good inspiration tool for graphic and product designers.

Feel free to visit the AIGA’s website for more details and events in your area.

Printed Sheets By Atelier Baraque

Bedsheets are one of the greatest investment you can make. Great quality sheets will offer you a much better night of sleep and therefore an even better day. There are many options when it comes to threat count and  color. This time I found a company that makes sheets with nice  prints on them.

From pearls to birds, they all add life and color to any bedroom. The sheets are made by Atelier Baraque, they are based in Montreal, Canada. Visit their website if you want to see other prints available.