Ouno Design
Speaking of Danielle, I was just over on her blog and saw something that I couldn't resist sharing with you - plus I want to make sure I have it forever logged on decor8 as a resource so I can go back to it. I'm loving Ouno Design right about now! With quilts created using only vintage scarves and pillows from retro textiles, they've totally nailed that whole Bohemian look. I can see Christian Siriano from Project Runway using words like ferosh, fierce, and fabulous to describe these things. Or perhaps these are more in tune with Sweet P's aesthetic? Or if Sweet P and Christian had a baby? I digress...
Ouno (pronounced "OO-no") creates one-of-a-kind and limited edition decor accessories for the home like pillows, bedding, blankets, cushions, etc. using high quality vintage materials that have an obvious mid century Scandinavian and Japanese modern vibe. With lots of warm colors, texture and natural fibers the look is very inviting and appealing, don't you think? And of course, you wouldn't need to go overboard, a simple quilt without decorative pillows works for the bed and on a chair or sofa you'd only need a throw or a pillow to add some color to your space.
It's refreshing to find products that are so stylish and colorful while also being one-of-a-kind creations. My eyes sometimes burn from same-product-in-every-store overload, you must experience this from time to time. I really get tired of it, there are so many creative minds in this world that I reason good design and fresh ideas will never die unless copycats replace innovators and in that case, more is threatened than design and that's a whole 'nother blog post! But my feeling is that companies like Ouno deserve some attention because creating one-of-a-kind isn't easy in a mass-produced world.
(images from ouno design)