fun jellio furniture and accessories

hear me now and believe me later, beloved readers: i am a nostalgic fool. i have fond and vivid memories of my childhood and the toys and games that were the fabric of my youth. i clicked through all the different scenes in my viewmaster, ate those colored candy dots on those long pieces of paper, made pretty patterns on my lite brite and tried many times in vain to draw circles on my etch-a-sketch (to no avail). and i loved every minute of it. i was just starting to think to myself “they don’t make ‘em like they used to” but changed my mind when i saw the exuberantly fun collection of new york company jellio. they have created a line of unique designs as an homage to certain iconic items from our youth, and their pieces have me grinning from ear to ear whenever i look at them. can you identify what these pieces were modeled after?

what a wonderful way to combine memories of childhood play with modern adult style. and seriously — i’ve got my eye on that button bench.

purchase these items and see more at the jellio website.

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snapshot sunday

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solar powered disco ball

somewhere in a parallel universe i am in a diane von furstenburg wrap dress and high heels, checking out halston and bianca jagger while dancing to evelyn “champagne” king at the 54. i don’t know what it is about the seventies but it’s in me, and it ain’t going nowheres. anyway, imagine the awesome parties that could effortlessly come together, once you grab up one of these solar-powered disco balls. no need for batteries or a plug - just place this wee little 18″ h x 6″ w ball on a window with the attached suction cup, and watch the area transform into a place where stretch sequin tube tops are preferred and velvet ropes are required. away it will whirl, creating a shimmering glittery effect all over. summer evenings will never be the same.

it’s groovy and it’s eco friendly too, people - what more can you ask for?

find it at fred flare or mxyplyzyk.

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clever mirrors from the design can

q: who is that rugged marlboro man in the mirror?

a: everyone.

hilarious mirrors from jeannie choe and steven tomlinson at the new york based design can, for those of us who don’t take ourselves too seriously:

jeannie and steven are both graduates from pratt in brooklyn, and their company focuses on original furniture and product designs, as well as the full complement of design services.

check out their other clever products on their website. 

purchase the mirrors at yousaytomayto.

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sharp fashions by circular accessories

i wasn’t sure if i would showcase clothing in this space when i dreamed up this blog, but i really like this silkscreened tee shirt from louisiana artist alison albright. alison prints all her images herself on a tabletop four color press.

actually, i like more than just those scissors.

and i like her teeny pocket mirrors.

alison has a science background and is attracted to asian themes, and patterns found in nature. i am enjoying her bold style and contrasty colors.

check her blog out, or stop by her etsy shop and say hello.

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