Hand Knitted Chair Panels by Melanie Porter....

Have you EVER seen hand-knitted panels covering chairs? These are all by knitwear designer, Melanie Porter. The minute I saw these chairs I fell in love with them. I can see these chairs being a highlight in any home, standing on it's own like a piece of artwork. 

You can see more of Melanie's work here.

 images by melanie porter

 

I seriously need a new office chair ...

Deciding on a new chair for my little workspace in my office. I sit there when I'm working from my laptop usually....and need something pretty & comfy. I can always add a cushion if I needed to, like I have now. The current chair I have I purchased from Target about 2 years ago and i think it was only $80. I can afford to spend a little more this time around, but I didn't want to go past $250. Any suggestions? I LOVE white, but is it practical?? Will it get too dirty? or should I just get black? What kind of desk chair do you have?? I'd love to read your comments.

UPDATE: I bought one of these chairs, but I will reveal it when it arrives! :) Thank you sooo much to everyone for your suggestions.

(BELOW): My desk area in my office/studio.
I am leaning toward the white chairs, but may change my mind. I don't care for a colorful chair as much because I can always add a colorful cushion.


1. Grey mesh chair 2. Bungie chair 3. Burgundy Chair 4. White Conference chair 5. White Chair here or here 6. Bungie low back chair 7. Team office chair

Chick Shack

I ran across this site and I enjoyed it so much I had to post it here. The furniure and room set up in their pictures are soooo PRETTY! The Pink and Blue was in abundance throughout this site, so if you like those colors you're in luck! Chick Shack is based out of London and they offer quite a collection of painted furniture and accessories for the home inspired by French and Swedish 18th century designs. Enjoy!

ART on chairs from France of course

Discovered this french site Atad through another blog (Designer's Block) and was pleasantly surprised when I visted. This company creates some of the most interesting designs on chairs I've ever seen. If you like dogs on chairs, you will have one permanently with one of these hot pieces!!

Exceptional Dining

Here are some really cool dining spaces. These are from the Living Etc. website, which I really dig. In this first pic, the chandelier over the table looks amazing with this dining set. I've noticed so many chandeliers lately in mags. Even over a bed....interesting.

Kara Mann Designs

Her designs are pretty & edgy. Here are some images from her sexy website. She has great taste and I'd recommend checking her stuff out. I really loved the guitar against the wall, I also have one in my place like that. More on her designs at: Kara Mann.