Pantone, the world’s best known name in color printing and matching, was once an insider secret for people in the advertising, design and marketing community. It has since become known world-wide with the introduction of items for the home, beginning with Pantone coffee mugs. The global brand has launched multiple licensed items for the home and collaborated with several other brands to produce everything from dinnerware to swimwear. We’ve been there, every step of the way, sharing those items with you – from Pantone christmas ornaments to Pantone home lighting to Pantone Cookbooks as they launched. Most are limited editions and if you didn’t buy them then, you can’t find them now. Read more →
Available in pink or blue is this really cool replica of the Classic Volkswagen Camper Van (or Hippie Bus) that has been designed to function as a bed – complete with storage compartments, a TV, a desk, a mini bar and a sofa for kids. The retro VW bus bed is available in two colors as a limited edition. Read more →
designjunction of the UK is launching “A Child’s Dream” next month, their second event to raise funds and awareness for Teddy’s Wish*. This year the iconic Eames Elephant, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames, will be customized by 21 artists and presented as an art installation before being auctioned off for charity. Read more →
This coffee table from Huzi Design has a nice simple shape with storage for magazines. But it’s more than just a contemporary coffee table, it also has a chalkboard surface on which to draw and converts quickly and easily into a children’s ping pong table for indoor fun. Read more →
If you’re not familiar with Jellio, Mario Marsicano’s whimsical company which designs and sells unique home furnishings inspired by childhood toys and treats, you should be. The company has created many unique products and custom projects for high profile clients like Sony, Google, Nickelodeon, the Discovery Channel and Marriott Hotels, to name a few. Read more →
This freestanding whimsical piece of storage furniture was created by Studio Job for Gufram of Italy, who is known for their playful polyurethane foam furnishings. The armoire or wardrobe cabinet is set with a soft polyurethane foam globe in the center which stays in place whether the doors are open or closed. Read more →
