west elm’s spring line is on its way and should be in stores January or early February, and i do believe they are channeling the road to morocco. these look like magic carpets you could drift away on, daydreaming yourself off to an exotic port of call. west elm’s new ethnic inspired rugs range in styles from a classic Moroccan Berber Rugs to the Patchwork Cadiz Rug in India Ink. the Aquamarine collection is inspired by the ever changing colors of the sea. ahhh, take me away…

UPDATE: The bulk of the new 2012 spring collection will be available in early January. The Morocco collection is being phased in later on in the season and will be in stores and online in mid-to-late February.

i saw these beautiful images from higashine yasuhito on utsuwa-ka, and they made me think of modern bonsai in vintage containers. because it’s in japanese, i honestly could not quite figure out if it’s the beautiful work of a florist or a sculptural artist (or perhaps both), but regardless, these images of plantings in vintage containers and re-purposed boxes just made me feel so peaceful. utsuwa-ka is lovely concept store in japan, featuring exhibits of pottery, porcelain, Urushi/Japanese lacquer wares, and woodwork made by contemporary artists. translation, anyone?

via atlitw.

there is a definite fine art to display. if done properly, it shouldn’t look cluttered or overdone, with tsotchkes strewn about everywhere, or artwork floating mid-air on your walls, without a care in the world. it should look stylishly cohesive, and make people want to look closer. you know, draw them in, not flee your house as if you were on hoarders. here’s some lovely little examples of some wonderful gallery collections and collectibles.

via ATLITW.

via the selby.

via lisa congdon.

via lakbdesign/fergusandme.

via hildagrahnat.

via levintagemaison.

via freshlyfound.

via the selby.

via Adore_Vintage.

via allerleirau.

via wary meyers.

via skona hem.

via hildagrahnat.

via live bohemian.

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/02/11/the-art-of-display/feed/ 40 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2009/06/09/to-serve-display/ http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2009/06/09/to-serve-display/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0000 victoria http://blog.lepetiteflea.com/2009/06/09/to-serve-display/ The home I stayed at in Glen Ellen this weekend had a lovely collection of pale aqua pottery and white ceramic dinnerware and serving pieces, and it got me to thinking I needed a few more to add to my own collection (above). So I went exploring to see what I might find, both on Flickr, and on Etsy, both newly handcrafted and vintage. Here’s a look at some great inspiration for displaying your decorative vases and pottery, and those festive serving pieces too pretty to store away, as well as some Etsy shops that are great for finding new pieces to add to your own collections.

doublewinky.

Vintage coffee cups from Fluffy Flowers.

freshvintagestyle.

Oval bee dish from Rae Dunn.

On Bradstreet.

Sprig cups from Diana Fayt.

Lovebirds vase from Red Hot Pottery.

sunshinesyrie.

Cupcake stand from Whitney Smith.

Lacy teal bowl from Prince Design UK.

Tiny bottles from Sara Paloma.

Glen Ellen Home.

So be sure and stop on by, as Diana’s Studio doors will be open this Saturday, December 6th from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Hot apple cider and fresh cookies await! And, if you can’t make the show, be sure and visit Diana’s etsy shop for more of her beautiful ceramics.

Diana Fayt
1044 Revere Street
Unit B-29 (upstairs)
San Francisco, 94124
415. 255-7045
Map it.