Jonathan Adler. . . just love him!

We've carried Jonathan Adler since the beginning but why not talk about him again? I just love him. I love his design, his approach, his attitude, his love of pop color, retro pattern, orange and humor! His goal is to create a happy home. His motto is Happy Chic. He finds expensive items depressing because he says," it becomes too precious and what's the fun in that?" What is not too love? I listen to NPR everyday and man the news gets depressing so, I'm looking for added happiness in my life and you know Jonathan does that just perfectly. We are going to the gift show this weekend in NYC and I am always excited to see his booth. Check out all the cool interior design he's done too (below). It's just a mecca of happy Palm Beach style. You know what's also cool? He's a really nice guy. And if you really love Adler (like me) then you must check out this fabulous blog, Mrs. Lilien.

Jonathan Adler- new products and in the press

We were thrilled to see some of our Jonathan Adler pieces in two great magazines. House Beautiful loves the zebra melamine plate - we do too. There is also a dessert plate and really cool high quality plastic rocks and hi-ball glass to coordinate. His whole outdoor tabletop collection is amazing!

We also love the new Carnaby series. Elle Decor chose the set of three blue nesting trays. They are made from glazed porcelain and come as a set of three in blue or pink and orange. See also the fabulous new Carnaby mugs. The graphic design and color combinations are so retro and fun. My pick is the yellow / grey. I love that combination of colors. But the other two are quite awesome also!

Jonathan Adler's new melamine tabletop!

Oh how we love Jonathan Adler's new melamine and outdoor entertaining tabletop- let us give you 5 reasons why we think this collection is quite fabulous!

Jonathan Adler- new salt and pepper shakers!

For years, I have admired Jonathan Adler's work. His pottery is organic, beautiful, modern and timeless- all at the same time. His fantastic sense of humor, wit and sometimes racy perspective all come through in his work. His spring collection this year was just fabulous- there was a ton of color, great graphic prints and lots of humor. I especially love his salt and pepper shakers because they are chic hostess, wedding shower, birthday or just anytime gifts and I was so glad that he offered a bunch of new ones in fabulously designed gift boxes! They are a great price at $48, right under $50.00. They are a perfect way to give a friend a piece of great design that is useful and will add a bit of humor to his or her meals. Many blogs wrote about how stunning his booth was at the NY gift show in January. To see some great images go to: Design Sponge or Apartment Therapy or Happy Mundane. Get a couple of these shakers, we offer free shipping over $75.00 and you'll have a great gift on hand when you need it. Check it out by clicking here.

For the Birds

found on Modern Printed Matter

I'm into birds right now. It's finally getting warm and they just sound beautiful even into the late evening. Birds have always been desired in art, design and decor. They are truly amazing creatures. The print above is by an artist called the Mincing Mockingbird. Isn't it wonderful? I love the turquoise blue background and his little yellow chest is stunning. I found it at a lovely blog by the designer Anna Cote of Modern Printed Matter. I love her work and plan to carry it for the store soon. Click on the image to check out her blog.

And I've always love Naomi Murrell. This is one of her most well known prints.



Found on Naomi Murrell's Etsy Shop

These are some of the bird images we have at www.orangeandpear.com.

Top Row (left to right): Skinny LaMinx Eep Tea Towel, Thomas Paul Aviary dinner plates
2nd Row: Morris & Essex Gocco printed cards, Jonathan Adler bird bowl
3rd Row: Thomas Paul Aviary dessert plates, Sukie Special notebook

Enjoy!