ideas + inspiration + aesthetics

I recently discovered Hanii Y, the clothing line of New York-based designer Hanii Yoon. I instantly fell in love with her ready-t-wear spring 2010 collection, which is out in stores now. The refreshing collection features artistic pleats and gathers, which I absolutely love, as well as chic coordinates in lovely shades and prints.

Other than stylish rubber rain boots and raincoats, Danish designer Ilse Jacobsen also creates beautiful shoes, clothing and accessories. Her spring summer 2010 collection is inspired by nature and colonial lifestyle. I’m loving her berber pants, and gorgeous shoes with beautiful textural details.

A step that moves us closer to spring, don’t forget to move your clock an hour ahead for those of you in North America.

Toronto-based design studio May28th, creates fun contemporary one-of-a-kind watches. The handmade watches are available in a few styles, featuring adjustable elastic colorful bands and modern graphic prints. See more watch designs here and here.

Here’s a selection of happy and cheerful things that make me want to be a kid again. Shown here (clockwise from top-left) are: totem nature building set, totem tree, embroidered bag, cloud mini pouf, dinosaur bamboo cutlery set, and wooden rabbit pencil holder.

Loving the gorgeous colors and textures from Sine NY’s spring 2010 contemporary clothing. See more beautiful styling and photography here.

Netherlands-based design studio Spell has created a series of sofas and stools fashioned after candy, sweets and ice-cream. Shown here is the sweet stool dipped in pleasure, available in a few flavors. I like the way the rubber foam seat folds, which gives it the desired ice-cream texture. Yum!

Nadinoo, a clothing line of handmade vintage-styled pieces, has recently launched its spring summer 2010 collection. Some of the dresses and coordinates are made with Tana Lawn’s Liberty cotton fabrics. I’m especially fond of the high-waisted shorts and mini dresses. {via}

Donna Wilson’s spring 2010 collection is here! It features unique hand-printed porcelain plates, egg cups, new pillow designs, tea towels, and other adorable handcrafted products. See more here.