Since every store is now filled with crayons and backpacks, I figured if you can't beat 'em, join 'em!

The ultimate children's desk made from bent wood -- Diana Play Desk by Pkolino.

-- allie

Tags: childrens desk, modern desk, Spacify, children's furniture, whimsical design

Vintage modern, boomerang style rocking chair- so spare with just enough curves. Available at TC Donobedian in San Fran for $1,200. 

KnollTextiles once again returns to its rich history of modern textile design with its latest collection of four upholstery and drapery fabrics. Creative director Dorothy Cosonas, inspired by KnollTextiles’ extensive archives, reinterpreted classic fabrics, giving them a contemporary twist. The Archival Collection was originally introduced two years ago as part of the 60th anniversary of KnollTextiles.

Nova
German designer Wolf Bauer created Nova, 1969, as part of a group of drapery fabrics that married organic patterns with classic modernism. While influenced by the trends of the colorful and graphic pop art movement from the 60s, Nova, a large scale three color drapery print, has a more timeless appeal. Nova comes in two colorways including a blue that pays homage to Bauer’s original. It is printed on 100% Trevira CS polyester, 56” wide.

Quartet
Suzanne Huguenin was a strong contributor to KnollTextiles, first as a designer, and then as design director from 1955-1964. She originally created this drapery fabric in 1963. Bold and colorful, the pattern is printed in repeats of four, one-foot wide horizontal bands of color. When railroaded, it runs vertically up to 118” in height. Made of 100% Trevira CS polyester in four colorways.

Plain Linen
This fabric, which was designed under the creative direction of Florence Knoll in 1953, is an example of how Knoll steered away from the prevailing textile language of the day – brocades, chintz and the like – and turned to simple men’s suiting for modern inspiration. Made of 97% linen with 3% polyurethane on the face.

Cornaro
A classic Knoll fabric in the line from 1974-1978, Cornaro – as it was originally named – remains a classic today. This textured solid is composed of 75% wool with 20% silk and 5% nylon. When piece dyed, the silk takes on a slightly contrasting tone for a subtle heather effect.

About KnollTextiles
KnollTextiles is a division of Knoll, Inc., maintains a marketing and design studio at 76 Ninth Avenue, 11th floor, New York, NY 10011. For distribution and customer information, call 866-565-KTKT or www.knolltextiles.com

Studio Desk is a clutter free workspace that easily stores cords and plugs ingeniously beneath the sliding desktop.  Just one cord sticks out from the back, an little reminder that you're still totally connected. It's a simple, modern design stressing function even from before the buyer receives it -  Studio Desk ships flat packed in a single box, the buyer simply attaches the legs. Available through BlueLounge for $599.  

I grew up on boats. From grandpa's big motor boat to dad's sailboat, to purchasing one with my husband. Life on the open water is as close to perfection as I can imagine. However, as our lives become more complicated, work demands increase, and family grows in size, how can we accommodate our needs while still floating blissfully?

From the clever makers of MetroShed and MetroCabin comes the MetroShip -- for those of us who are more sea-worthy.

Every boat is equipped with a high-end kitchen & bath. The open living area features a full HD TV projector for TV, movies, gaming, internet or e.mail. Sound is courtesy of Jamo in-wall speakers. The kitchen island and full size bathroom divides the living area from the master bedroom. Additional bedroom 'pods' are available in the living area that rise from the floor.

-- allie

Tags: MetroShed, MetroShip, modern house boat, contemporary boat, luxury house boat