CREATIVE POWER COUPLE: SIMON DOONAN AND JONATHAN ADLER

I love learning about creative power couples, as I happen to be part of a creative couple (Drew Beam is my beau).   I've always admired Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan's style, but it was great to learn more about where they began, and how they live the "happy chic" philosophy.  Plus, Jonathan started out as a potter, and started his professional career by calling up Barneys and asking if they'd like to see his work. He's got an adorable bio on his company website.

Here's the 3 part interview made by Plum TV:

UNIQUE TERRARIUMS

Geometric terrariums above from Score + Solder, and recycled glass drop terrariums can be found at Sprout Home, and small terrarium with stand is by Tall Poppy Gardens on Etsy.

HAMMOCKS

This is one of the best ideas I've ever seen. period.  It's Flenderhaus, a building of hammocks.  It's like a temple to relaxation.  via Black *Eiffel 

While I was in Vancouver recently, I came across an amazing hammock store on Granville island, called "the hang out place".  They had the most beautifully colored chair hammocks -- they were gorgeous (and I'd like to think I looked gorgeous while lounging in them ;)  I also like how you can sit or lay down in them.

NEST BY ZALILA

Ahh, there's just not enough snuggily things in this life.  It goes so great with that cup of tea and cozy socks.  by Zalila

BEAUTIFUL ORGANIZING BASKETS

I have open shelves for my clothes, so it's tough to put stuff away and make it look neat.  These baskets are just awesome, designed by Marie-Louise Gustafsson.  I originally got the bike basket and used to stow away hats and scarves.  I noticed that the container store  now carries Marie-Louise's basket for only 24 bucks!  There is a God! 

AMAZING NEEDLEPOINT POUF

I realize that this could very well be an ottoman (as the flickr description says), but I take any opportunity I can to say/write the word pouf. thanks ffffound!

MAGICAL MINI HOMES

From the top: Birch bark house, mushroom ceramic birdhouse, ceramic acorn birdhouse, felt gnome/fairy house, rustic birdhouse, and gnome door.

BEAUTIFUL VASE CRAFT PROJECT

I can't wait to try this out -- I've got tons of beautiful bottles that i use as vases, but this extra touch could tie them all together nicely... via Martha Stewart

SOUTHWEST ELEGANT

I'm feeling the spirit of the southwest lately , but I'm a New Yorker so it's gotta be played cool, like this glass by Pendleton.

VINYL WALL DECALS pt 2

More Coolness for your wallz. The top 2 are from Subhuti, and the last is a viking rune by sparrowhawk9

REHABILITATED DISHWARE by SARAH CIHAT

Pretty awesome concept--She took old plates and reglazed them with new designs.  I love how the old design shows through.  Here's the rink.