Mother’s Day is all about spoiling your mom – or yourself.
Here are some design forward gifts that your design loving mama (or self) may love!
MARIMEKKO UNIKKO BLANKET
This beautiful wool and cotton blend blanket with fringes at the ends is sure to keep you warm this winter. Decorated with the classic black and white Unikko pattern, the blanket has two different sides, with the backside being a clever color negative of the front. This product was designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence. 60% Wool, 40% Cotton. Available at Gabriel Ross.
VITRA GEORGE NELSON CLOCK
With the diversity of materials used and their sculptural shapes, George Nelson’s clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s. To this day, his wall clocks remain a refreshing alternative to the usual timekeepers. The Vitra Design Museum presents a re-edition of the designs so cherished by collectors in true to the original form. Available at Gabriel Ross.
HERMAN MILLER EAMES WALNUT STOOL
Designed by Ray Eames for the lobby of the Time & Life Building in New York City, these sculptural occasional pieces function as stools, side tables, or something in between. Crafted from solid turned walnut, their concave tops and bottoms pair with decorative center sections. Three different designs offer any space a flexible selection of seats and surfaces. Available at Gabriel Ross.
THE PHONE HOME BY RACHEL SAUNDERS CERAMICS
“For Mother’s Day I’d be happy to gift or receive The Phone Home by Rachel Saunders Ceramics. I love the form and function of this piece, a handcrafted object that encourages healthy tech boundaries – yes please.” – Raubyn Rothschild, Rothschild West Design and Planning.
DRIED FLOWER ARRANGEMENT FROM ROOK & ROSE
Pick up a one of a kind arrangement of seasonal dried stems. Customize your design by selecting a palette, budget and flower preference. “Without a doubt some of the most sophisticated and beautiful dry bouquets are from Rook & Rose.” – Ivan Meade, MEADE DESIGN GROUP.
ACCIDENTALLY WES ANDERSON
Accidentally Wes Anderson is a breathtakingly beautiful photography book inspired by the whimsical aesthetic of film director Wes Anderson. Compiled by Wally Koval, the book presents more than 200 locations around the world that, in one way or another, combine visual elements typical of Wes Anderson’s films: distinctive architecture, stunning landscapes, meticulous symmetry and delicious pastel colours. The book begins with a foreword written by Wes Anderson himself.“
“Accidentally Wes Anderson, a book that grew out of an Instagram account of actual locations around the world that look like Wes Anderson movie sets. He is my favourite director of all time – The Life Aquatic! Hotel Budapest! Moonrise Kingdom! All these visuals are endlessly inspirational.” – Ann Squires Ferguson of Western Interior Design Group.
99% INVISIBLE CITY
in The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design, show host Romanand producer Kurt Kohlstedt zoom in on intriguing details about how our cities work, exploring the origins and other fascinating stories behind everything from power grids and fire escapes to drinking fountains and street signs. Published by HMH with over 100 beautiful line drawings by artist Patrick Vale and a dynamic design by Raphael Geroni, The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design will captivate devoted fans of the show and anyone curious about design processes, urban environments, and other unsung marvels of the world.
