>> eccleston cushion

I love this pillow from Aubin & Wills! Get it here ($113).

>> tedde bears

I'm kind of into these weirdo "tedde" bears by illustrator Daniel Birch, especially the city collection shown above (NY, LA, Chicago, Dallas, Vegas, DC). About a dozen of the L.A. bears were hanging out at the Paul Smith store on Melrose and they are really funny looking, but I seriously debated putting one on our couch (maybe it wouldn't go so well with our David Hicks pillows, but...). They run from $11 for the teeny versions to $60 for the couch/bed size which you can get here, or you can pay $75 at Paul Smith, up to you.

>> tiiiimber!

Jeep Grand Wagoneer; select edition Eames Hang-It-All ($249); five year diary ($25); George Nelson Polygon wall clock ($540); folding knife ($45); Donna Wilson pillow ($92); Rook table lamp ($159).

>> be still pillows

I'm loving this Aussie-based Etsy shop. Great pillow covers at great prices! All of the above are 18" x 18": grey ikat linen and silk cushion cover ($44); black and white striped cushion cover ($32); safari pure silk cushion cover ($54), shipping to the US is $11.

>> venice beach

Linus Roadster Classic ($389); vintage Hang Ten decal ($35); Keep it Neil tee ($60); vintage Zippees skateboard ($125); classic Freestyle Shark watch ($55); vintage ceramic potter ($50); Almond unisex hoodie ($47); Peace needlepoint pillow ($165); Quick Humps surf wax ($2 each); Hemp Vans ($42-$52); The Best of The Rip Chords ($10 on iTunes); cross hatch bowl ($30).

>> one king's lane tastemaker tag sale preview

If you're not yet turned onto the glory of One King's Lane, it's an online home decor discount retailer for members only (membership is free). The discounts are often enormous and the brands are typically high-end. In other words, go there now. Every Saturday they've been featuring Tastemaker Tag Sales, a selection curated by an well-known interior designer. Tomorrow it's Windsor Smith, and above is a preview of what's going to be hitting the site at 11am EDT! Pieces sell out quickly, so if you like what you see, don't mess around.

To get a sense of the deep discounts:
Chair: retail price $6,500, OKL price $2,999; print: retail price $279, OKL price $139; pillow: retail price $280, OKL price $139; Georgian Perior: retail price $16,500, OKL price $7,999; Vintage Terra Cotta Planter (price TBD).

>> beige + blonde

Skinny feather pillow ($325); gold etched disc earrings ($30); ikat box clutch ($99); Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead ($17); Moscot Lemtosh sunglasses ($179); sequin sunhat ($95); straw doggie carrier ($45); Artek Stool 60 by Alvar Aalto ($250); shag pouf ($385).

>> the great outdoors

If I had a cabin, I think I'd need all these things. Mason jar fly trap ($24); 48 star American flag ($32); Quill pens ($28-$32); Metal and Rope pendant lamp ($628); Ikat pillow; ($400+); Painted stone duck ($228); Twig birdhouse ($18); Ethel's gardening gloves ($18); Vintage deer antlers on wooden plaque ($125); Cedar smudge sticks ($7 for three).

>> this isn't sea world, this is as real as it gets.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. I want to get on a boat!

Tricolor ribbon belt ($40); Sundek boardshorts ($120); Fendot scarf ($85); French flag throw pillow ($129); Sivo shorts ($118); Spring Courts ($93); Sag Harbor dinner plate ($19); Stubbs and Wootton shopper ($425); Nautical pint glass ($40 for four); Moby pillow ($70); Big Cata napkins ($8 each); Trident General Store hat ($20); Band of Outsiders knit tie ($135).

>> totally hooked

I saw these hooked throw pillows made of 100% New Zealand wool over at Zelen Home yesterday—where everything in the store is 25% through Saturday. In the right context they are really goood. If you're not in L.A. you can get them online from Chandler 4 Corners where there are tons of other kitschy designs to choose from. Gator Pillow ($40); Love is all you need ($39).

Patch NYC

Items that rule from Patch NYC: Ship tote ($182), Hat pillow ($120)—which you may recognize from this house tour; and boot candle holders ($225)—all available right here.

Roberta Roller Rabbit

Current obsession: Everything at Roberta Roller Rabbit, and it's pretty reasonably priced. Big cata pink pillow ($40).

turquoise quilt ($125).

Picnic throws ($125 each).

Francesca placemat ($12 each)

Flavia napkin ($8 each)

Ooh La La

On Sunday Matt and I drove down to Laguna Beach for some fish tacos—but really my motivation was to go to the Kerry Cassill store La La, one of my absolute favorite stores behind the Orange Curtain. I love the beachy feel of the store, so appropriate for Kerry's soft, fun, and casual fabrics. I think the Hubz-to-be would agree, doesn't he look fascinated? 1145 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA.

August | Morgan pillows

August|Morgan is a new Austin-based design duo that offers one-of-a-kind "pillows with provenance." They collect antique and vintage needlepoint and transform it into decorative pillows, like the above 18" x 18" Rainbow grid pillow ($250). Below: Hounds pillows ($200 for the pair); Plastic pillow ($125); Bergdorf Goodman pillow ($125).

Trina Turk residential

One of the many reasons why I'm stoked to be planning a wedding in Palm Springs is all the fun design shops out there. Last time I was there I did a vintage shop trip and next time I'm looking forward to stopping into Trina Turk Residential, the only of it's kind, at 895 N. Palm Canyon Drive.

More Muji please!

While I was in Tokyo last month, I went into every Muji store I could, because I love the concept of a "no-brand" store that sells great products at affordable prices—and they are all over Tokyo. I brought back a shirt and sweater for Matt that he absolutely loves, maybe because it's just so simple that it's easy to wear with everything. I wish I could get more stuff for him online for Christmas—especially since the things I got him are a little small (Muji clothing runs at least one size smaller since it's designed around a typical Asian physique). You can get a few clothing items through MoMA and if you're lucky enough to live in NYC, where there's a Muji in Soho, Times Square and Chelsea (hello--there are other cities that need you!) you're set. I might just have to make a quick trip to New York.

Static pillows

I was already ready for a break by 8:30 this morning, which I used to stare at these graphic Unison throw pillows ($52), handy for a quick pop of color.

Marimekko Cambridge

Yesterday afternoon I walked over the Longfellow Bridge to meet Maryam in Cambridge to check out the only US Marimekko store! But before we went design hunting, she took me on a tour of the Google office, where she works. I'm not allowed to post photos, but just trust that it completely blew me away! The first person I met was her massage therapist and the first thing I saw was a Google sign made out of Jello boxes—to say nothing of the giant chess set and indoor jungle gym. I reluctantly left the office to trek deeper into Cambridge to the Marimekko store that opened last year, but honestly all I remember about Marimekko was my interior monologue of "must find way to get Google to hire me...must find way to get Google to hire me." Maryam did score some great pillows for their home office (NOT ANYTHING CLOSE TO GOOGLE OFFICE!) and we both went home with matching mouse pads. The store will also custom-make any pillow from the huge wall of fabrics they stock for only $65. Regular pillows are $40—great price point, and definitely worth a trip if you're in the Boston area. 350 Huron Ave.

Seasonal sale round-up

I checked out some of my favorite online shops and rounded up what was great and on-sale, and I'm not talking 10%, most of this stuff is in the half-off range.



Top to bottom: Python ballet flats (were $295, now $95); Cutwork pillow by Christiane Celle (was $55, now $19); W/O tortoise sunglasses (was $84, now $19); Raffa napkin rings (was $80 each, now $32); W/O plaid flannel (was $46, now $19); Eva Solo table grill (was $300, now $250); Moroccan Sequins Pillow (was $655, now $266); Clouded tumblers (were $6 each, now $3.95); large toiletry bag (was $45, now $27); Diagonal Ombre Scarf (was $150, now $60); Hee bar stool (was $200, now $98); Ralph Lauren stripe tie (was $115, now $39); Vacavaliente Piggy Bank (was $95, now $24); Tangier Sun Dinner Plate (was $12 each, now $6).

New Thomas Paul

Thomas Paul broke with his typically monochromatic palette for his newest linen pillow designs. Each pillow shown is 18"x18", to purchase click here ($100-$110).