Nama Rococo

Artist Karen Combs says that her approach to making wallpaper is rooted more in fine art then in wallpaper production. At Nama Rococo they formulate and mix their own paint and all paper is hand-painted and hand-screened. This is another company whose website opening page is one of my favorites.

Kithaus

How fabulous is this Kithaus from DWR. Designed by Tom Sandonato and Martin Wehmann, this 9'x13' structure is quick to set up, economic and practically waste-free. Kithaus can tuck into any area, even remote locations, without needing ultra-heavy equipment. All of the lightweight, anodized aluminum pieces are pre-cut and drilled in Southern California and shipped to you for on-site assembly. Installation is fast, taking only a few days, and Kithaus is built with eco-friendly components.
Wouldn't this be a wonderful backyard office or retreat? It is fully insulated and pre-wired. I love the fact that it can also support a solar package.

The complete Kithaus, including decks, canopies and louvers, is $44,900. A base model is available for $29,500.)

Paper lions and elephants

Not just for the kiddies. This menagerie is a great idea for the kids rooms but I might like the crocodile on a guest bathroom wall or in the kitchen. Starting at around 80.00 each they are a great alternative to doing a whole wall. Hand- cut from vintage and reprinted wallpaper, they will bring any wall to life with a modern twist and retro charm. Each animal is available in several different patterns per animal. From Romp.

Carrie Bicycle Basket

How cute is this bicycle basket from the SFMOMA Museum store. Now that we are finally getting a few sunny days it makes me want to buy this for my bike. Throw in sunscreen a water and you look so fashionable wheeling down to the beach. I like the green color the best but it also comes in black or white. So glad they didn't do it in pink. It would have make it too cutsey. White would get dirty pretty quick, but green or black-just perfect.

Emery & Cie

I ran across this company the other day and find their wallpaper designs very inspiring. I like the idea of wallpaper and there are so may great designs that I find it hard to commit to a paper for very long before I fall in love with something else. Emery & Cie shows how to use panels in a way that makes it more art than just wallpapering a wall or room.

of the young and the restless

I was intrigued when I read about this company on the peak of chic blog. With a name like of the young and the restless I had to check out their website. They didn't disappoint. You have to see their opening page. (Move your mouse over the image).I really like the modern rendition of their houndstooth pattern in black and would love it paired with the thorny rose pattern on a small Louie chair or a footstool. Of course I am always taken with anything woody and the pattern named old money and new money is right up my alley. I am collecting all matter of woody things to post soon so I was happy to see these fabrics.