Procrastination Nation

I'm sorry I haven't finished my top design post yet, I keep getting sidetracked with this pesky little thing called commonly referred to as "work."  I was able to procrastinate earning an income long enough to read my 1st dibs newsletter, which put me in a state of deep deep desire.  The coveted objects?  These lights from antiques dealer Donzella LTD.:

Crystal and Brass Hanging Fixture by Fontana Arte

AND

Pair of Delta Parete wall-mounted lanterns by Sergio Mazza

I also probably need this:

Sculptural Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega

Ok, back to work.  I PROMISE to have the top design round up of your life oh-so-soon

I'm Pining For This Panorama

While you await the WWF Top Design Smackdown, I thought I'd post this little tidbit to tide you over. Meet my new object of lust:

I spied this Panorama Pillow in my new issue of Living etc. (it's the gift that keeps on giving!) and I think I know what I want Santa to bring me for Christmas. I suppose I had better start working on being good now so I don't get a lump of coal instead (which is what I most likely deserve). Sadly, I will probably have to be REALLY good, because it costs $250. FOR A PILLOW. Did I mention that we both know how to screenprint and Karly can sew? Maybe we should get busy on that.

Expensive Snacks to Hold You Over

Hey Dudes, my feet have just barely touched the ground after a cross country flight and I have about 643 things I need to do.  Not wanting to leave you with la grande question:  why should I even bother to continue living?  I wanted to throw together a mega-quick post for you.  You know, light up your life a little. Give you reason to move forward. I was out of town helping my mom pick out all new fixtures / cabinets / tile / lighting / etc etc for the big remodel she's about to under go.  I'll have pics of that soon.  For now I'll show you something that caught my eye while taking in a little in-flight-design-mag reading (I made it through 5 magazines there and back!).  Elle Decor UK turned me on to FredriksonStallard with the image of this lovely vase:

one-off Dragon Vase available through the Heart and Design Charity Auction

Having peaked my curiosity, I cruised over to the designer's site and stumbled upon these goodies:

The Dragon Vase in it's standard finish

horse hair and porcelain Villosus Vases

Brush and Gold Stool

Pyrenees Sofa

So, there you have it.  A solid round-up of more things I can't afford.  Catch you homies later.