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Just In: MoMA’s Destination: Design NYC Collection

This spring’s Destination: Design series is MoMA’s eleventh. The Destination: NYC collection features 200 products by both established and up-and-coming designers based in New York City, and all are manufactured in the US. The collection launched in MoMA Design Stores in New York and Japan, and online last week. My picks below. You can also click back to last year’s roundup of items from Destination: Mexico.

1 Salt + Pepper Shakers by Diane Ruengsorn, 2008

2 Strap Leather Bowl Basket by Alissia Melka-Teichroew, 2011

3 Quart Table Lamp by Rich Brilliant Willing, 2011

4 Gaia Crystal Cufflinks by Andy Lifschutz, 2012

5 Duo Bookshelf by Ana Linares, 2009

6 Transportation Push Toy by Eden Yaskil, 2011

7 Tilt Stool by Justin Gologorsky, 2012

8 Milking Stool by François Chambard, 2009

9 Bridges of NY Notecards by Karen van Every-Serimony, 2012

10 Rhodium Geometric Post Earring by Alexis Bittar, 2009

11 Gold Leather Bag by Emily Sugihara and Ellen van der Laan, 2011

12 Dorit Candle Holder by Jean Pelle and Oliver Pelle, 2008

13 Worksman Bicycle by Bruce Weinreb, 2013

14 Clawfoot Bowl by Kenjiro Yamakawa, 2011

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Site Spotlight: Idyll Home

Idyll Home is a British webshop offering a tightly curated collection of home furnishings and decor that have a vintage modern aesthetic, infused with a bit of the rustic and industrial. I hadn’t come across it until this morning, when proprietor Claire Krier sent me a note. I happened to need a quick topic to blog on this morning, so was psyched to see her darling offerings. Idyll Home is based in the Staffordshire countryside. Krier searches out things that aren’t in every shop, including ethical and recycled products. Lines include American meets Indian favorite John Robshaw, Danish brands Tine K and House Doctor, and Dutch tabletop company Jansen + Co. Below are a dozen pieces from Idyll Home that I’d love to own.

S H O P P I N G

1 Green Glass Pendant Lamp Shade by House Doctor, £21

2 Bamboo Towel Rail, £49

3 Nesting Box Bird House, £14.50

4 Grey Wood Stool, £79

5 My Teapot Yellow by Anouk Jansen, £40

6 John Robshaw Laal Cushion, £89

7 Shack Iron Pendant Light, £125

8 Dotty Tea Cups, £5.50

9 Storage Jar Glass with Copper Lid, £6

10 Metal Factory Cabinet, £1250

11 Sack Cloth Arm Chair, £695

12 Open Weave Basket by Tine K, £35

Just In: Design by Sir Terence Conran for JCPenney

Brit design great Sir Terence Conran of Conran & Company has entered into a partnership with the very American retailer JCPenney. Obviously its following wannabe-thought-of-as-high-end collab happy Target, though this enterprise is meant to be long term. The collection is called Design by Conran for JCPenney, and the first wave of products (58 on the website) just launched in approximately 300 JCP stores (apparently monogram monikers are the way to go these days) and online. It doesn’t seem to be getting much hype, or maybe I’m just sorely out of the loop somehow, but the products are fantastic looking. So much so, I’m tempted to drive out to the ‘burbs for a touchy feel. More likely I’ll just order something. UPDATE: Many of these pieces are now on sale. Definitely time to shop; click through for the reduced prices.

S H O P P I N G

1 Beep Table Lamp, $150

2 Candlestick Holder, $30

3 Slate Wall Clock, $95

4 Brooke Sofa, $950

5 Pearl Accent Lamp, $175

6 Berger Side Chairs, $600/pair

7 Skipper Stool, $125

8 Herringbone Woven Throw, $70

9 French Knot Square Decorative Pillow, $70

10 Icarus Grid Sideboard, $850

11 Tufted Wool Square Rug, $175

12 Tullia Nesting Tables, $295

13 Candelabra, $70

14 Marbled Console Table, $595

15 Woven Grid Throw, $40

16 Elder Chair, $750

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Site Spotlight: Zara Home

Zara Home has launched online shopping. There doesn’t seem to be an exact aesthetic. Some of the items are trendy cool, like the metallic and sequin pillows. Others, like many of the bed linens, are white and somewhat frilly. Other pieces are more tailored, like the wide band, colored-rim dinnerware. It’s like they started with Anthropologie and mixed in a bit of Urban Outfitters, and some Ralph Lauren for good measure. The price points seem a little higher than the clothing; wish I had a sense of the quality. In any case, my top 12 picks, all of which I’d be happy to have in my home, especially the plexi tray table.

S H O P P I N G

1 Mohair Flecos Throw, $189

2 Asarta Stool, $89.90

3 Horse Tumbler, $3.90

4 Multicolor Tray, $35.90

5 Wooster Table, $189

6 Hortensias Pillow Cover, $35.90

7 Eduard Butter Knife, $9.90

8 Geometrics Rug, $189

9 Vernon Tea Pot, $59.90

10 Sarente Placemat, $19.90

11 Earth Pillow Cover, $79.90

12 Cebra Small Change Holder, $59.90

Site Spotlight: Kelly Wearstler Launches on 1st Dibs

Kelly Wearstler launched an online storefront on 1st Dibs on Wednesday that includes her a sampling of her Fall 2012 home accessories along with vintage and contemporary pieces. These are 8 of my favorites; I especially love her sculptures.