Posts tagged: Italian
Sanford Burrows: Modern, Italian & Luxe Bed Linens
By DIY Maven
Graphic designer turned home textile designer Jill Sanford Burrows found herself working and living in London when she was inspired to create something more tangible than marketing messages. Her interest drew her to home furnishings and bed linens in particular. For Jill, her new bed linen line had to be as much about quality as beauty. Her quest led to Italy where she found the craftsmanship to produce luxurious linens, where artisans combine th » READ MORE
The Incredible Rotating Bathtub/Shower
By DIY Maven
Ron Arad, in conjunction with Teu-Co., has designed this utterly unique, prototype luxury bath item. It’s a combination bathtub/shower/art installation. Art installation, because of its aesthetic appeal and shower/bathtub because it performs both functions via rotation. Tub becomes shower and shower becomes tub with a 180 degree turn. Source.
Componibili Stacking Storage.
By Chrisjob
Look what's on sale: The Componilbili storage system at DWR. Originally designed in 1969 by Anna Castelli Ferrier, the Componibili system has been featured at an exhibit at the George Pompidou Centre in Paris and is part of the permanent MoMA collection. And right now, this petite Italian masterpieces are about 1/2 off, so store up. Via.
The Chianti Candle
By DIY Maven
Okay, the Ristoranti Candlestick post provoked a discussion of those drippy Chianti candles, which turned up this item: An entire candle in the shape of a Chianti bottle. It's available through Paisley Creek for 20 bucks.
Architecture-Ace Ventura Style
By DIY Maven
You can imagine how surprised I was to see the facade of the Vizcaya in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. You know the scene; it’s the location of the big, fancy party. The one where Jim Carrey comes out of the bathroom, soaked to the skin, and says, "Do NOT go in there!"
The Vizcaya, built between 1914 and 1916 by International Harvester vice president James Deering, sits on the lip of Biscayne Bay in Miami, FL. Designed to model the Italian Renais » READ MORE
