Finding inspiration at the LA mart... January

I truly enjoy going to market, no matter where you go it is very inspirational.  There are so many talented creative minds that work on the showrooms it is really a treat to see most of the time.  This past weekend we visited the LA Mart for the show and found some great new pieces and some really great displays.  

Two's and Tozai never disappoint!  This book display was amazing!

 

The Walls in this room were painted gold and were super cool.

 

Love the paper runner- great idea!

 

I think I need this even if I have no place for it, so sculptural and cool!

 

Our best seller the star pendant with mirror.. love!

 

This is my favorite chandelier and I have been desperately trying to find a special place for something like this.. I know that one day it will happen.

I am off to Las Vegas for the furniture show there today, wish me luck!

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Some of my favourites - Kamersvol Geskenke 2012 - Lourensford

Bettie Doll hanging planters from Skermunkil - Photo by Keri Muller

Framed prints by Marli, altered science equipment, diaries, tea bowls all from Skermunkil (collaboration between Marli and Mariekjie) - Photo by Keri Muller

Altered Old Spoons into Jewellery from Helensilversmith.  Each piece includes the full history of the original spoon.

Gwen Loves Harold - every child needs one of these dollies

Acid Yellow furniture and pattern design from Indigi Designs.  Photo by Keri Muller

 Nest in Stellenbosch is the business for Vintage finds.  Photo by Keri Muller

 Nicola from Fondant Textiles holding a random pile of books while charming customers.  Photo by Keri Muller.

ARTYMISS christmas tree - Photo taken by Keri Muller

Hanging plants from Opus studio - Photo taken by Keri Muller

My new wonderful print (13/100) from Essie Letterpress

Stand = done = 7 days to go

I seem to have the only neon anything in a sea of pastel at Kamersvol Geskenke.... someone save me.  And Yup, that is a dodgy cable tie sticking out between the blue dip-dyed bunting.  Am feeling my stand is a little 'craft market' for this show.  Everyone else seems to have full on shop set-ups with tills!

If you see someone running around screaming about f*kkin' hearts and birds - it's probably me.

LA Mart Highlights

 

These are just a few of my favorites from the LA show.  I was so excited to see Eloquence with their showroom there again.  I picked up that long mirror for myself and the pendants above are the same as the pieces I bought for my kitchen remodel.  

It was a small show this time but I did get exactly what I needed in the showrooms we visited which was a good addition to going to Atlanta.

 

OFF TO MARKET, VEGAS MARKET

 No, I am not planning on getting into Hangover-style high jinks escapades. Just going to look at some home stuff.

I am going to the land of sequins and feathers. But I am not there to gamble, I am there for furniture and flourishes. I head to Las Vegas soon to join my old friend, stylist and contributing editor to O, The Oprah Magazine, Liezel Munez on a panel and to attend the Las Vegas Market. Wearing two hats, I will be running around to showrooms scouting new products and trends for Traditional Home’s Blogger Treasure Hunt, as well as a doing video segment with Editor at Large Editor TV. The panel topic, The Impact of Trends in the Marketplace will be a discussion of overall marketplace trends for holiday and spring 2012.  What is the best way to incorporate trends, beautifully merchandise and maximize sales? We will be speaking about that and more. If you are in Vegas join us at 3pm on Monday, July 30th.

There is a really good lineup this year of speakers and bloggers,  and I always look forward to Ahead of the Curve.  Moderated by Today Show contributor and author Susanna Salk, designers Philip Gorrivan, Darren Henault, and Betsy Burnham are onboard for the design roundtable at 9am On August 1st. 

 More from market soon, and follow @stylebeat  #LVMKT for instant updates. 

Quick peek at Atlanta loves..

 

Just a quick peek at my weekend in review from my instagram pics of Atlanta.

I had a really great time and was very happy with my first trip to the show.  There were so many fun new vendors to discover and meet.  As I sift through my pile of emails and catch up on everything here at the office I promise to post more on the great displays and lines that were there.