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Eye on Design | Edinburgh | Mad for Plaid at ANTA

21 October 2013 ♦

It’s Scotland, land of plaid, a.k.a. tartan. tar-tan \ˈtär-tən\ :a traditional Scottish cloth pattern of stripes in different colors and widths that cross each other to form squares. Tartans are more than just a patterned fabric in Scotland – each combination of colors represents a clan / family / region.…

Eye on Design | Reykjavik | Steinunn Sigurðardóttir | A Designer’s Inspiration

11 February 2013 ♦

EYE ON DESIGN

Sophisticated, textural, awe-inspiring. These are the adjectives that came to mind when I first saw the clothing designed by Steinunn Sigurðardóttir. As I found out more about her, and her inspiration for her designs, I became even more intrigued. (more…)

Eye on Design | Reykjavik | Healing Hands & Beard Caps

28 January 2013 ♦

EYE ON DESIGN

I was intrigued by these scarves with their oversized “hands” on each end. A designer with a sense of humor? Then I saw the wool caps with beards and I had to find out more. (more…)

Eye on Design | Reykjavik | Netagerdin Work & Shop

12 January 2013 ♦

EYE ON DESIGN

I was cruising along in a Reykjavik taxi when I saw Netagerdin Work & Shop. “STOP THE CAR!” (more…)

Eye on Design | Buenos Aires | Perez Sanz | Sculptural Accessories

21 December 2012 ♦

EYE ON DESIGN

When a metal sculptor focuses his talent on fashion and home accessories, you know they’re going to be incredible. While I was in Buenos Aires, I went back to Perez Sanz several times, just to gaze at the gorgeousness. Julio Perez Sanz has been crafting his “sculptures” since 1966. He…

Eye on Design | Bellagio | Saraceno

5 October 2012 ♦

EYE ON DESIGN

It was these necklaces in the window that stopped me in my tracks. (more…)

Como | A. GI. EMME

24 September 2012 ♦

DON’T MISS

A. GI. EMME is the quintessential chic Italian boutique, exemplifying exquisite taste. It makes shopping easy, because every item is flawless. (more…)

Eye on Design | Rome | Piero Guidi

24 April 2012 ♦

EYE ON DESIGN

Fantastical acrobats, trapeze artists, clowns, and animals dance across handbags, shoes, belts, luggage, and even clothing in an explosion of color. Joyous and whimsical, it’s Piero Guidi’s “Magic Circus” collection. (more…)

Eye on Design | Capri | The Sandals

19 October 2011 ♦

EYE ON DESIGN

Capri is a jewel of an island off the Amalfi Coast. It is a stunning location full of history and natural wonders, surrounded by the deep blue sea…a magical place that has enchanted visitors for centuries. I watched in awe as the ferry drew closer… …but, honestly, what was really…

Paris | BHV | One Stop Shopping

9 June 2011 ♦

DON’T MISS

Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville, more commonly known as BHV, is the store in Paris where you can buy everything. Name anything, go ahead…they have it. Not only do they have it, but they have it in large numbers, and it’s fabulous. (more…)