Design Week Center/Brera

 I waited til the last days to see the already-known names' displays because I'm really searching for new artists and you can see all of these online.  But, if you have the time, they're worth it to see in person. Again, a bit disappointed, but here are some of the few things worth the sore feet ;)    The next few pics are from the Krizio space.  They never let you down.

              Who notices the Venini glass objects with a backdrop like this building???

                                          Everyone loses their heads during Design Week

 The next space is a store called Rossana Orlandi.  One of the 2 most most beautiful stores/spaces in Milan. Opened in 2002, it's an old tie factory surrounding a gorgeous garden that is now a small cafe'.   Tight rooms make it difficult to move around with all the people, but it's worth the squeeze.

 This is a temporary display in an amazing botanical garden in the center of Milan.  Remember these lamps from last year?

Design Week Rho Fiera

             So, I went to the Rho fair today, VERY disappointed this year. After 5 hours and very sore feet, I should have many more photos for you, but it was.....banale. That's the best word for it........banale.   There were the usual big names Edra, Dedon, etc. but even they had nothing new. Well, nothing interesting. And everything started to look the same. I've always preferred "fuorisalone", but I always used to  find some interesting things here.  This may be the last time I do the Fiera. This gorgeous display is from the Missoni stand.

                      I loved these oversized hand-made felt embroidered couches, pillows and rugs

                   

       as always, some of the more interesting things were in the Satellite area where new artists show

       this was supercool, by computer designing various patterns and then printing them on translucent paper with a particul ink mix, the paper takes different shapes as the designed wet ink area dries.

                                               great branch chair idea for the mountain house (fake fur :)

                                                  why do i love geometric lights so much???

                   this stand was one of my favorites last year too, unfortunately, it didn't change much

                                                       beautiful smoothe slabs of wood

                                                                       fun ceramics

                                 their furniture was banale like most but this room divider was cool. and that's it, the end.....5 hours and only 15 pictures worth showing

Design Week 2012 Tortona & Lambrate Area

Because of the bad weather forecast for the rest of the week, I decided to do the outdoor events today. It was  a beautiful day and very little crowds which made it so much nicer but perhaps not all of the exhibitors were ready. I was a bit disappointed because I saw a much more subdued, less elaborate show this year. But I will return to these areas to see if they've added on. The entrance to the Tortona venue was a beautiful display of marble. 

Canon light display

love this lamp

super duper thin LED lights , super duper cool

the foam is real and cascading down this gorgeous tub, silkiest foam i've ever felt

like clay 

this was one of the most interesting stands so far, loved the craftsmen working on site and the beautiful ceramic  tiles

like this black and gold studded mosaic

super duper kewl room divider made out of .....recycled cardboard

mountain house antler decor!

a soft pebble throw rug 

beautiful ornate pewter vases

love love love this lamp

this wall decor is too cool til you lose an eye with it

spongy seats

the designer of this "see-saw" table told me that she designed this table to stop people from getting up in the middle of the meal

on my dog's wish list 

this year's Ortofabbrica display, always gorgeous , these are rosemary plants

wooden bags

Lancia Ecochic, cute miniature scenes placed all over the city for Fuorisalone

those darn kids again

                                           camel-toe shoes   LOL

the Statale always does huge, elaborate displays. I wasn't as impressed this year as in the past, but looking at these photos, they did a good job again.  But there were more displays in the past.  We got there at the perfect time because you really MUST see it also at night since it has mostly light displays.