kaarsKoker by aPa company

Last week, April of aPa company introduced me to kaarsKoker, a product line of aPa company. With gorgeous patterns and beautiful pictures like these, everybody knows kaarsKoker is the thing that we must talk about and own some. Now, it's my turn talking. :)



kaarsKoker, a decorative replacement candle sleeve, allows you to jazz up your chandelier or sconce in an easy, affordable, and most importantly.. stylish(!) way. Above are my top picks among kaarsKoker collection. It won't be hard to find your own kaarsKoker faves. They are seriously pretty, and oh, have I mentioned.. full. of. style.?



Thanks, April!

Blogland exclusive offer from Pieces, USA

I've just received an email from Lee Kleinhelter of Pieces, announcing an exclusive offer for ppl in the blogland, 30% off on all items starting today, Jan 12, while the general public sale will only start on Jan 15. Isn't blogland... a wonderful land? :)





So if you are reading this and would love to get the 30% discount, you need to mention "imedagoze" on your purchase. Please note that you won't see any details about this exclusive offer on their site, as they will only display the public announcement on Jan 15, when it's open to all. But I have to warn you, you could get carried away with the choices at Pieces. I loooove their chairs and sofas, chandeliers, pillows, floor & table accessories, and anything with mirror. So very greedy.

Now, go hunt some great pieces.



Thanks, Lee!

Gone Antiques?

Well, okay, this may not be the best first new year post, but hey..., these pieces caught my eyes when I got them in my inbox. So the next reasonable thing to do is to share them here. :)


I've never been to an antiques shop, let alone a whole antiques show. But, I guess sometimes you could find great pieces at your least favorite place. So keep your mind and eyes wide open. :) The Winter Antiques Show will be held from January 23rd to February 1st in New York City. Read more details here.


(top) "Sandhamn" Daybed from Antik
(bottom) Embroidered Tree of Life bed curtain from Cora Ginsburg LLC


Thanks, Peter!

Happy New Year!

It's getting harder for me to blog nowadays. I've been away from blogland for too long, I guess. Not sure if I will ever get back on the same blogging days like I used to. Uhuh. I have way too many excuses. :)

Anyways..., happy new year, folks!

Merry Christmas!

Just a quick note before husband and kids wake up. :) This is our first Christmas together with all our families in Jakarta, Indonesia. It sure is one memorable moment for us. Hope you are having a great time with your family too.

Have the merriest day, everybody.

12 Days of Xmas

Have you ever wished to be in 2 different places at one given moment? This is one of those moments I wish I could.


12 Days of Xmas is an urban art showcase hosted by Steal From Work featuring over 70 local and international street artists. Strictly no preview before the opening night, which is today Dec 12, 2008, 7pm at 15 -19 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PY, UK. Plus all the work will be available firstly to all those who make it down to the show. No online sale until after the opening weekend.

Click here for its list of artists, and here for more details on the event.



Have a blast tonight!

L'AFFICHE MODERNE, France

L’Affiche Moderne is an art posters online shop based in France, featuring works of young photographers, graphic designers and children’s illustrators. Below are their new arrivals, Nod Young's Puti Tree series, which I adore.



And as I browsed around the shop, I found my other faves, like this, and this, and this, and this, and uhm... maybe this one too. But this one by Pierre Wetzel stole the thunder, with shadows as his subjects, it gives a whole different visual experience. Happy Browsing. :)

Qatar's Museum of Islamic Art

Breathtakingly designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect I.M. Pei. Unveiled Nov 22. Read more here and watch more here.


(image: WSJ.com)

Playing Princess for a Day in Japan

It sure sounds like a smart(!) business to me. Banking on fun. Please read the complete story here.

Design by the Book

I might be the last one in the blogland to learn about this. But I've just read a friendly email from Grace, informing me about her latest project, a collaboration between design*sponge and The New York Public Library.


They are following 5 artists (Julia Rothman, John Pomp, Mike Perry, Moontree Press and Lorena Barrezueta) as they create collections inspired by the library's collections. And they've just launched the first video. And yes, you must. must. must. watch the video above. I surely hope more and more creators, designers, artists, or students would get inspired to visit local libraries. There are exciting things waiting to be found. No kidding, go see yourself.

Get the full story of Design by the Book here.



Thanks, Grace!

3D Wallpapers by Studio Pirsc, Czech Republic

Studio Pirsc Porcelain was founded by Daniel Pirsc in 2005. Their 3D Wallpapers are currently being featured on DesignMagazine.cz (another great design magazine, btw), as they were exhibited at designblok 08 recently.



Don't you just love them? :) I adore their lively combination of raindrops and airplanes. What a perfect wall of art. More pictures here and here. Enjoy!


(via DesignMagazine.cz)

$1,000 for Obama Campaign

For every rug purchase in October, Dan Golden is giving away USD 1,000 to the Obama Campaign. So. very. cool. Click on the above image to see more details. And shop here.


Thanks, Ford!

Lonely Tiger by IVANAhelsinki

IVANAhelsinki will show their Lonely Tiger Collection this Saturday, September 27, 3 pm at the SHOWCASE under the Bridge, Port des Champs Elysées, Pont Alexandre III, 75008 Paris. Be there!



Thanks, Pirjo!

Kinga Burza

Kinga Burza is the music video director of this Kate Nash's Foundations. I love everything about this music video. The settings, the color theme, the angles of every shot, the cute animated objects placed in between, and of course, the lyrics and the artist, too. Every single thing in this music video seems to complete each other, making it an enjoyable experience to watch it. One pleasurable moment, one huge talent. Kinga.


Song Title: Foundations, Artist: Kate Nash. Directed by Kinga Burza.
Click here to read on Kinga's music video directing adventure. And here, or here, or here to see more of her music videos. Kinga is a star and an inspiration. Love. :)


Enjoy!

The Red Thread

The Red Thread is the first of Samsung's Imagination Icon Series, a celebration of outstanding individuals who share Samsung's passion for beauty and creativity. The series will include sites, exhibits, and events exploring each icon's achievements. And in The Red Thread, Samsung celebrates the inspiration and passion of Valentino Garavani.


To experience Valentino's legacy and to celebrate the release of his upcoming film, Valentino: The Last Emperor, please visit The Red Thread at the following locations:

The Red Thread New York, September 4 - 10, 2008
Plaza, The Grace Building
1114 Avenue of the Americas (6th ave. and 43rd str.)
New York, USA

The Red Thread London, September 14 -19, 2008
The Hospital Club
24 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9HQ (Covent Garden)
United Kingdom

Check out The Red Thread's website for more details.


Enjoy!