Simply Trae Chic

Skin ::: Innovative Sofa Collection ::: by Molteni&C

 
I found this sofa while browsing the net recently and just saw it again today on the Design Milk blog, so I had to share this uber cool sofa collection by Molteni&C. The Skin collection was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel for Molteni&C and consists of a sofa, loveseat, arm chair and ottoman.  The design is super innovative and sculptural, the decorative leather seating area is structured and suspended using an aluminum tubular frame. It's extremely light, compact and so very, very chic!

Modern Recycled Dishware ~ By Riverside Design Group

Recycled glass dinnerware in fabulous colors and shapes for elegant entertaining or everyday dining.  Dishwasher-safe and made in the USA by Riverside Design Group! Currently available at a variety of stores in the United States, Canada and Hong Kong!

Stylish Gift Ideas from Innermost!

Here are some stylish gift ideas from Innermost. The Stem Solifleur Vase comes in two sizes, the large retails for $29 and the small retails for $23. The Half Pint Glasses retail for $32 for a set of two. Innermost Ltd. is highly credited in the homeware design world! Their designs are innovative, functional and uphold a very chic, modern aesthetic! The best part, is that their products are pretty affordable!

Stylish Black & White Dishes by French Bull ~ Felix Collection

I love these black and white dishes by design company French Bull. Designer Jackie Shapiro first launched her company back in 2002, setting out to breath modern life into the retro material of melamine from the 1960's. She immediately received an overwhelming response from interested retailers. Other collections by French Bull are comprised of an array of graphic patterns with the use of beautiful bold colors. This line is available in retailers just about everywhere but you can also purchase direct from French Bull's online shop! 

Dante Marioni ~ Transforming Traditional Form into Modern Glass Sculpture!

Originally from Mill Valley, Ca. glass artist Dante Marioni moved to Seattle with his family at age 15 where he began to learn the art of glassblowing with his father, Paul Marioni, who was one of the pioneers of the American studio glass movement. With Glass Masters such as Lino Tagliapietra, Benjamin Moore and Richard Marquis as his mentors, Dante learned from the best and has become one of the most accomplished glass blowers in the United States, producing beautifully crafted work that has been a part of several notable collections including  the White House Collection of American Crafts. Dante is known for his mastery of Venetian glassblowing techniques and transforms traditional vessels into modern glass sculpture focusing on elegant form, brilliant color and beautiful patterns!