Volcano by Emogayu

Stunning hand-crafted series of ceramic vases from artist, Emogayu (originally from Japan) who now spends time in Brooklyn for Merchant No. 4 out of New York. Her vessels, called "Volcano's" are inspired by the natural engergy of flowing lava and the way it captures a moment in time forever. She hopes that whoever owns her work will not treat them as 'objects' but will allow the energy of their space to flow freely through them.

www.merchant4.com

beautiful things

A few beautiful things we came across today from the top: Mushroom shaped ceramic potter birdhouse from Mudpuppy, Initial monogramed tiny text bowl by Palomasnest, Lucky feather (love the silver dipped tip) by The Paper Apartment. Below: Lace necklace from Fox and Clover, Lace pouch from Shupg and Hang Your coat hangers by Paloma's Nest.

Handmade Runway @Chanel Couture 2009

Don't get me wrong. I love my life. But just once (well ok, maybe more than once), I would love to be in the front row of a Chanel runway show like this. And is this runway from the Chanel Couture 2009 show not amazing? Love all these white flowers everywhere, it's like a giant pop-up book! Beautiful.

According to Chanel's news page, the decor was made up of monochromatic arrangements of paper roses, daisies, leaves and petals that wound their way up and around the room's 32 columns and draped over the railings of the entryway staircase. There were 7000 handmade paper flowers made which took 4,800 hours to work and assemble. 4000 m2 of paper was used to create these. Stunning!






(Top image via pigeontoed.blogspot.com, other images from chanel.com).

Caroline Swift

Beautiful porcelain spoons and leaves by Caroline Swift. Spoons available at Horne. (Via Oh Joy).