Asparagus Interiors Inc.
Spring offering by Heath Ceramics, “Ocean Pacific, a three-color pattern created by two glazes,” its a sunnyside accent to the spring season. The new collection is available April 1st. Ahh it’s lovely.
This weekend we stopped off for a quick peak at Haeger Potteries, in Dundee, IL.
Haeger Pottery has been around since 1871, with an emphasis on clean lines and timeless designs. Royal Haeger ceramic artware is their line of well crafted timless pieces. They also offer ceramics in the Frank Lloyd Wright collection.
It’s worth a trip to get a glimpse of family history, innovation and local industry still at work.
If you are learning about pottery or interested in a specific style or era check out: Art Pottery Blog
Check out this month’s feature article in Chicago Home Improvement, “The Fab Floor.”
I was asked by author Kathy Kidwell, to contribute my take on what makes flooring interesting and insight into flooring trends.
I was quoted by Kidwell stating, “A well-designed floor should work cohesively with the room, incorporating the floor finish as another plane to work with,” says Elizabeth Marusin, designer with the Naperville-based Asparagus Interiors Inc. “Color, texture and pattern all play into how the floor grounds a space. A well-designed room strikes a balance between the vertical plane and the floor, making the room work as a whole.”
The article posted below can also be found in hard copy at local design stores throughout Chicago in February.
New Year, New Projects, New Fabric.
I just recently ordered samples from Carnegie’s new line, Bright Side.
Bright Side is fun, bright and made of recycled material. Noted on their site as, “Bright Side is woven from 100% post consumer polyester and finished with the MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certified “Nanotex Resist Stains” and antimony free 100% polyester barrier “Durablock”.
Consider reupholstering your pieces to something more durable and bright.
After the time spent at interior design school, I made my girls a quick graham cracker A-Frame gingerbread house. I’m also stumbling across little holiday houses like those at My House Party.
Some online sources for handcrafted holiday ideas:
Keep your eyes open this holiday for creative ideas that inspire.
Over the weekend I attended my second Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago. It’s a must on my list for all things creative and accessible. It’s so refreshing to see craft be cool and interesting and modern and alive.
I’ll always attend this show and recommend it to anyone. This year I saw lots of vendors from last year but also new artists and some that I took a double look at.
Here were my picks for fun finds at Renegade:
Farrow & Ball, have for years now offered Low to No-VOC paints and eco-friendly wallpaper. Not just for designers, consider Farrow & Ball for depth of color and high quality.
According to their site, Farrow & Ball’s line up includes, “More than 90% of our paint range is eco-friendly reflecting our strong commitment to the environment. The same is true of our wallpaper, nobody else uses real paints and traditional printing methods to create eco-friendly papers of such exceptional texture and beauty.”
NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2009, was as much fun and inspiring as I expected. A bustling of energy – packed with innovative commercial design solutions. Hallways and showrooms packed with design industry afficianatos, exhibitors, and enthusiasts.
Throughout the day I jotted down trends, concepts and designs, I noticed as standouts and the emerging design concepts.
Visit my photo blog for more picture of NeoCon 2009.
I’ve been researching wool rugs these days and stumbled upon the Thomas Paul collection. Each rug is so graphicly enticing. I’m taken in by the starck contrast and modern appeal. A collection worth checking out.
I love the new Shire chair by Modernica and the special addition Bikini model. Modernica offers the traditional fiber glass Eames style chairs, but now with a new twist of the french legs. So tres chic! 
It’s so exciting for me to see a modern mix up with a little bit of french flair. I’m thinking the Shire would make great a new desk chair.