Today’s Friday Five comes from the eclectic and ever-pretty Anthropologie.
Fleur de Lys dinnerware, $12-49, Anthropologie
Sidekick Show-off ring dish, $12, Anthropologie
Porcelain serving pot, $88, Anthropologie
Hidden Poetry trinket pot, $22, Anthropologie
Nestled ring dish, $12, Anthropologie
Images courtesy of Anthropologie.
Ovale: Boulevard Saint Germain, Paris
Ovale, the brain child of designers Gilles Neveu and Vladimir Flabert, houses some of the most cuddliest toys, softest clothes, simplest jewelry, and prettiest silver gifts for babies and children. This unique, minimalist brand carries many items which make gift-giving memorable and unique.
Clothes neatly hung in a row at Ovale, Paris
Browse Ovale’s current collection by clicking here.
Images by Jordana.
Time Teller, Nixon, 69 Euros, at FNAC
Nixon whip headphones, 35 Euros, FNAC
Nixon trooper headphones, 59.90 Euros, at FNAC
Nixon Master Blaster headphones, 199.90 Euros, at FNAC
Images courtesy of FNAC. Nixon products also available here.
Lately all the baby-related photos I have come across all have an element of fantasy and fairy tale. Last month I posted about this castle bunk-bed and today I bring you Petit Tresor’s carriage crib. With a price tag of $15 000 perhaps it is best reserved for royalty?
A baby crib that is fit for a little princess
I was recently introduced to the lovely Heyday Design, owned by Vancouver artist Claire Madill and I’m impressed (thanks Christine!). These white porcelain creations are all about modern Canadiana!
Large beaver jar, $85, Heyday Design by Claire Madill
Detail of Beaver jar, $85, Heyday Design by Claire Madill
Small Canadian jewel jar, $36 each, Heyday Design by Claire Madill
Nursette jar, $18, Heyday Design by Claire Madill
Extra large Imperial Crown jar, $125, Heyday Design by Claire Madill
I have a growing collection of glass Imperial crown jars so I’m definitely a fan of the white version above. Claire creates these jars from a slipcast using a mold made in-studio from the original glass version (some courtesy of her nanna – sweetness!). And the fun doesn’t stop there – Claire has a line of accessories as well. Have a look at these earrings:
Wing earrings, $52, Heyday Design by Claire Madill
Images courtesy of Heyday Design.
Swissmiss is a blog that started in 2005 by the multi-talented “Swiss designer gone NYC” Tina Roth Eisenberg. If you haven’t already visited Swissmiss, then please let me introduce it to you by highlighting five fabulous white posts featured on this wonderful design blog this year.
One: The Moshi Moshi – an ergonomic Bluetooth handset by Frendh designer David Turpin.
The Moshi Moshi bluetooth handset, $135
Two: The Workshop office space, Brooklyn.
The Workshop office space, Brooklyn, New York
Three: The 2011 Calendar Scarf.
The 2011 Calendar Scarf, 55 Euros
Four: Made A Mano letter tiles.
Letter tiles by Made A Mano
Five: Sewing Kit wall sticker.
Sewing kit wall sticker, $57.50
Over the past decade I have spent a lot of time in Switzerland and feel quite attached to it. Swissmiss always manages to put a smile on my face when she makes references to the Swiss way of life (i.e., language, data, food). Anyone who has worked or travelled in Switzerland will understand what I mean.
On a final note, many White Cabana readers may also be interested to learn about TeuxDeux, a simple browser-based “to do” app, created by Swissmiss and Fictive Kin.
Images courtesy of Swissmiss.
When my new Macbook isn’t being used in my office or resting on the living room coffee table, it is packed away in my tote bag waiting for me to take it to work. It’s a bit scary when I have to transport it because it remains unprotected. I haven’t yet had the chance to get a case for it and this is making me nervous – I do want to keep it safe, afterall. For travel purposes, I have been carting it around in its box – how pathetic, right? – but the box is anything but convenient and it’s about time I give my Macbook a proper protective sleeve.
After a browse online, I have discovered that CSN has an awesome selection of laptop sleeves – all sizes, colours and patterns – and I have narrowed down my choices. Now, here’s where you come in – which one do you like the best? I would like a white, silver or grey sleeve (no big surprise there, right) even though some of you may think this will be impractical.
The options are:
Option 1: Antenna cool white laptop sleeve, $36.99, available at CSN
Option 2: Manhattan vinyl laptop sleeve in white, $39, available at CSN
Option 3: Manhattan vinyl laptop sleeve in silver, $39, available at CSN
Option 4: Slappa netbook sleeve, $29.99, available at CSN
Option 5: Skooba skin laptop sleeve in silver with orange lining, $21.59, available at CSN
Option 6: Samsonite Aramon laptop sleeve in silver, $26.99, available at CSN
Option 7: Kipling Kasey laptop case in gravel grey, $27.99, available at CSN
Option 8: Kipling Kasey laptop case in grey, $27.99, available at CSN
Option 9: Ezpro python print laptop sleeve, $24.99, available at CSN
And so? What are your thoughts? Which one should I get? If you have any other recommendations I would love to hear them!
p.s. Did you enter the CSN giveaway over at Fashion in Motion? Click here for details.
All images courtesy of CSN.
Useful Towel, $24, Bailey Doesn't Bark
  Photo courtesy of  Bailey Doesn’t Bark.
Driade hall sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni, $7228, Unica Home
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 Image courtesy of Unica Home.
Alrighty folks – I’m investing in my first Macbook. It doesn’t look quite like this one but it serves the same purpose. Wish me luck on this new adventure!
Peter Lindbergh's engraved laptop
Close-up of engraved Mac
Many thanks to Jeff for making my first Macbook purchase possible!
Images courtesy of Garance Doré.
It’s about time I featured Etsy on The Friday Five. There are so many unique treasures to be found on various Etsy shops. Here’s a look at some of Etsy’s white hot items.
Vintage white beaded necklaces, $8.50, Collectors Haven at Etsy
Vintage milk glass candlesticks, $38, Haven Vintage
Love hand-stamped pillow, $24, Nesta Home
Dansk Linea Modernist coffee pot set, $375, Vintage Modern Design
Cream veiled wool hat, $48, Hold The Wire
Images courtesy of Collectors Haven, Haven Vintage, Hold The Wire, Nesta Home, Vintage Modern Design.
Paris is full of history – obvious enough, right? For a walk through the past, visit the Marché aux Puces at the Porte de Clignancourt. Furniture, clothing, accessories and every day knick-knacks from periods gone by are housed in this large antique market at the edge of Paris. The atmosphere is lively and busy and there are plenty of things to grab (and keep!) your attention for hours.
A neat pile of white radiators
French embroidery
Doors: Three in a row
Door moulding detail
For a bite to eat and some Edith Piaf entertainment, visit Chez Louisette.
Chez Louisette
For more information about the Marché aux Puces click here.
For more information about Chez Louisette click here.
All photos by Jordana.
In the market for a new purse, couch, bbq or bathroom vanity? Have you checked out CSN stores recently? With over 200 stores, CSN is a go-to spot for all your fashion and home decor essentials. My sister recently bought this cool white pot from one of the CSN stores:Â
Reston Lloyd Calypso Basics 4-in-1 pot, $23.99
As CSN has so many exciting items in stock, I am so extremely happy to offer White Cabana readers an opportunity to win a $50 gift certificate to be redeemed at any one of CSN’s online stores. How fabulous!
To enter this giveaway, please visit CSN and then leave a comment below.
Here’s a quick look at some of the cool products at CSN (and no – not everything at CSN is white):
George Kovacs table lamp, $190
Bloom white fresco loft high chair, $499.99
Sitcom Furniture Oslo console table $289.99
Alessi Pluto 3.5oz milk jug, $30
Le Creuset 5.5 quart round French oven, $234.95
Rosenthal Free Spirit 3.5 inch white dish, $35
Rosenthal fast white 5.25 inch vase, $75
Revol Froisses 6.25oz crumpled cappuccino tumbler, $77.70 set of 6
Further giveaway details: This giveaway closes on Friday July 23rd. The winner (to be chosen at random) will be announced on Saturday July 24th. Don’t forget to leave your email address!
This giveaway is open to residents of Canada and the United States.
All images courtesy of CSN.
For those who always wanted something a little different: cloud raining dandelion puffs temporary tattoo, $12
It’s the year 2010 and perhaps there’s never been a more liberated era than ours today. So much so that the temporary body art decals we are featuring in this post seem almost yesteryear.
In a Lady Gaga world, is there really anything risqué, rebellious, or even sexy about a tattoo? And how about a temporary one?
Do tattoos still have the power to provoke? Or are tattoos a private joy for the bearer?
To help with these questions, we’ve featured the best temporary body art decals from UK provider Inkwear. What’s your take on tatts?
Inkwear temporary tattoo sets are unique and fun- with zero commitment.
Celebrity tattoo collection.
Images courtesy of Inkwear.
Ready to add some new artwork to your home? I recently read about UGallery in the July issue of Better Homes & Gardens and I’m hooked. This online source lets you browse through hundreds of works of art by colour, genre, medium, price, artist and size. Â
I got click-happy in the “white” section – no surprise there, right?
Birdcage, Sarah Diaz, $125
Untitled, Robert Darabos, $200 Steel Peak, Mike Lindwasser, $100
Sword Fight, Matthew Traub, $600
Answering the Phone, J. Nicholas Corich, $240
Touch 1, David Tarafa, $500
Twirl, Jesse Osbourne, $75
Images courtesy of UGallery.
Juju hat via This is Glamorous
I love the look of this unique wall art and one hot spot to buy one (in a variety of colours) is at Table Tonic.
Bamileke feather Juju hat, $599 AUD, Table Tonic
Bamileke feather Juju hat, $599 AUD, Table Tonic
Images courtesy of Table Tonic and This is Glamorous.
Nexos Office Chair
Aristocrat Armchair
Vick Alligator Embossed Leatherette Chair
Pick Pocket Ball
Novel Chair
Fractal Mirror
There are so many other great items (in colours other than white too) at Zuo Modern so have a peek if you’re in the market for some beautiful furniture.
All photos courtesy of Zuo Modern.
Onions have that special way of bringing tears to one’s eyes. Has anyone thought to try these onion goggles?
Kitchen goggles
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Photo courtesy of Pocket Change.
Canada's Style at Home magazine - July
all in white
lace vase, Home Sense
vanilla macaroons, MoRoCo
necklace, Megan Park
polycarbonate cutlery, Home Sense
white goodies
Many thanks to Boba for sharing her copy of Style at Home.
All photos of Style at Home pages by me.
Like many of White Cabana’s readers, I love browsing through West Elm catalogues and I get click-happy on the WE website. Today’s Friday Five focuses on some of my current West Elm faves.
1. Pretty jewelry boxes.
Medallion Jewelry Boxes, $49-$79, West Elm
2. Simple & stylish bar cart.
Barrow Bar Car, $149 (on sale), West Elm
3. Geometric daybed.
Daybed, $449, West Elm
4. Soft little pouf.
Sheepskin pouf, $299 (on sale), West Elm
5. The functional tray.
Tray, $47 (on sale), West Elm
Images courtesy of West Elm.
Pour Little Owl Pitcher, $13.99, ModCloth
Photo courtesy of ModCloth.
I’m so happy for two of my very dear friends who had babies over the past two weeks. There are more babies on the way this summer so I thought I’d devote today’s Friday Five to some lovely white decor ideas for the baby’s room.
Butterfly Mobile, $40, Liv's Lullaby
Snow White Mobile, $168, Mobilosity
Fabric alphabet book, $48, Pilosale
Bird mobile, $54, Pilosale
Tooth Fairy Pillow, $38, Pilosale
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Congrats to Vanessa & Chris and Ingrid & Jason! I know your little sweeties are already bringing you so much joy!
Images courtesy of Liv’s Lullaby, Mobilosity, Pilosale.
I can’t say enough about the fabulousness of Zone. There are a few locations of this hip store in Ottawa and Quebec but my favourite location (of the ones I have visited) is the very accessible store on Ottawa’s chic Sussex Drive. I stopped in for a visit last week and fell in love with so many fabulous white objets de la maison.
Milk containers, $5-$12
Compact, $4.50
Ibiza Lantern, $20
Chair, $338; Table, $195
Lamps, $92-$295
Cushion, $90
Torre & Tagus Vase, $38
Lace accessories, $9-$16
Teacups
Garden set, $460
For more information, visit Zone.
All photos by me.
This watering can just makes me want to have a garden.
Pascal Charmolu & Born in Sweden's Watering Can, $78, A + R Store
Images courtesy of A + R Store via Remodelista.
As I’ve been travelling for the last two weeks, I thought I would devote today’s Friday Five to lovely white travel items.
1. First on the list is a beautiful travel journal. Jot down addresses of those special restaurants and sketch your beautiful surroundings in one of these lovely little books.
Leather Journal
 2. Next up is a soft sleep mask. For the flight, for the hotel…I never travel without one!
Lambie Sleep Mask, $10, My Bath House
 3. Third on the list is a go-with-everything watch.
I.D.E.A. Hexagon Watch by &Design, $70, at Unica Home
4. A camera. Of course!
Canon Camera, $199
5. A fifth fabulous travel item is a beautiful wallet to carry all your cards, currency and id.
Lincoln Road Neda Wallet, $195, Kate Spade
What are your must-haves?
Images courtesy of Lonny Magazine, Marie Claire, My Bath House, Next Tag, Unica Home, Zappos.
While in Denver, I popped into Z Gallerie at the Cherry Creek Mall. I had only ever been to the one in NYC so I was delighted to see it at a Denver mall. There is a gorgeous selection of white ceramics at Z Gallerie this season. Have a peek:
Chrysanthemum Plaque, $29.95
All Swirls
Buddha bust, $59.95
Palmer Stool, $129
All photos by Jordana.
Love this little trolley for a trip to the market.
Isotherm Shopping Trolley, 125GBP, Summerill & Bishop
Image courtesy of Summerill & Bishop.
White Suzani, $490 AUD, Table Tonic
White Suzani bedspread, $490AUD, Table Tonic
Perfectly set
Photos courtesy of Table Tonic.
The beautiful Table Tonic store has just stocked up on handmade Moroccan leather poufs and they are oh so lovely!
Moroccan pouf, AUD$195, Table Tonic
The poufs also come in gold, fuschia and silver…but of course white is my fave!
Photo courtesy of Table Tonic.
A friend of mine has lost two expensive pairs of eyeglasses within a matter of days. I think she should invest in this case for her next pair.
Eyeglasses case, $16
Photos courtesy of à bientôt.
Layers of white ruffles at Urban Outfitters are marvelous!
Waterfall Ruffle duvet cover, $148, Urban Outfitters
Photo courtesy of Urban Outfitters.
If you haven’t already heard, issue 4 of Lonny magazine is now online. Lonny’s many pages are full of delightful interiors, interesting articles, and great art. I’ve been a fan since issue 1 and although I still prefer the texture of magazines (as in the ever-popular Domino), Lonny has been a wonderful addition to my online reading adventures.
Here are some of the white pieces I bookmarked as I “flipped” through the pages of this online treasure.
Elsa Peretti thumbrint bowl, $175, Tiffany & Co.
White flower stool, $390, Green with Glamour
Pail, $22, The Laundress
Shag pouf, $385, Calypso
Ostrich brush, $60, Caldrea
Globo di Luce pendant (in silver), $93-$1332, Design Within Reach
Folding bird house, $50, MOMA
Ceramic countertop compost pail, $32, Williams Sonoma
Many of these products come in other colours so if you’re not in love with white (gasp!) then you might want to check out the other options.
Photos courtesy of Caldrea, Calypso, Design Within Reach, Green with Glamour, MOMA, The Laundress, Tiffany & Co., Williams Sonoma.
This week’s Friday Five is egg-citing! Although pastel colours are taking over the stores at this time of year, there are still plenty of white items to get you in the spirit of Easter celebrations.Â
Ostrich Egg, 7x8 art print, $25, Sharon Montrose at Etsy
Salt, pepper & spice shakers, $18, Rou Designs at Etsy
Ukrainian Eggs (pre-dye) via Design Sponge
Egg Platter, $19.95, Crate & Barrel
Egg photography, House & Home
Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel, Design Sponge, House & Home, Rou Designs, Sharon Montrose.
I am loving the sparkles on this Moroccan wedding blanket from Table Tonic. This Australian online store also carries the most delightful hand embroidered Mexican suzanis in all the colours of the rainbow. I’m most drawn to the white blankets and pillows…of course. Louise, of Table Tonic, is continuing to bring in new items, so be sure to check back often.
Moroccan wedding blanket sequins
Moroccan wedding blanket
Photos courtesy of Table Tonic.
This week’s Friday Five is all about one of the most useful writing instruments. During this time of iphones, blackberries, gps, twitter and email, some tend to push the good ol’ pen to the sidelines. Nothing beats a good pen when you have to write down a phone number, an address or a note to a friend. Today I feature some striking white pens that look equally good in your pocket, purse, and most importantly, in your hand!
Leman Blanc, Caran D'Ache
White Desk Pen, $19.95, Paper-Source
Premium Rollerball Pen, AUD$19.95, Kikki K
Uniball Broad Pen, AUD$5.95, Kikki-K
Uniball Gel Pen, $3.25, Paper-Source
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Photos courtesy of Caran d’Ache, Kikki-K, Paper-Source.
 Happy Monday! I hope you have some good, clean fun!
Carefully Considered Men's Skincare Line
Photo courtesy of Love Made Simple .
Around and around we go.
Lily mirror, $199, Ballard Designs
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Photo courtesy of Ballard Designs via Making it Lovely.
Watch out for this one. It’s definitely wrist worthy.
Ombre Metal Links, $96, La Mer
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Photo courtesy of La Mer.
Good enough to put up on a pedestal.
Cupcake Pedestals, $39 set of six, Modern Chic Home
 Photo courtesy of Modern Chic Home.
Animal Kingdom Mini-Pitchers, $5.50 each
 (An animal kingdom – but no tigers.)
 Photo courtesy of Modern Chic Home.
Money can buy you this kind of love.
Knit heart coin purse, $8.95, Paper-Source
Photo courtesy of Paper Source.
