International Contemporary Furniture Fair

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair was hosted in NYC, May 19-22. North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design, the ICFF annually lures those in determined pursuit of design’s timely truths and latest trends to an encyclopedic exhibition of up-to-the-moment offerings, as well as a series of fascinating, fun, edifying programs, and a packed schedule of exhibits and features.

This year, the eighth edition of the designboom mart held at the ICFF in new york presents 35 designers, from almost as many countries, who are introducing their new products to the marketplace for the first time. The designboom mart is a unique interactive platform for emerging and established designers to test their new ideas. Over the years, many talents have been discovered during their participation in the exhibition, and have gone on to become industry celebrities. As part of the cultural program of the ICFF, visitors have the opportunity to meet with the young avant-garde, and become familiar with their work, getting a first-hand chance to talk and discuss the wares on show with the creators themselves.You can see, touch, hear about and purchase many intelligent, useful and quirky items for a symbolic price.

Brimfield Antiques Show

This May SMMS was proud to participate in the Brimfield Antiques Show.  We showcased and sold our vintage home decor with great success!  SO WHAT IS THE BRIMFIELD SHOW? Only the largest outdoor antique show in the world, held since 1959 in Brimfield, Massachusetts, with thousands of dealers attending!  Brimfield is an easy 1-hour ride west of Boston with millions attending over the course of the event. We had buyers who shipped our rewired Victorian lighting to Japan and helped our customers furnish their homes and businesses with unique period pieces. 

 

Impossible Conversations worth joining

Straight from the MET's exhibition website on view 5.10-8.19.2012

 'The Met's Spring 2012 Costume Institute exhibition, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, explores the striking affinities between Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, two Italian designers from different eras. Inspired by Miguel Covarrubias's "Impossible Interviews" for Vanity Fair in the 1930s, the exhibition features orchestrated conversations between these iconic women to suggest new readings of their most innovative work. Iconic ensembles are presented with videos of simulated conversations between Schiaparelli and Prada directed by Baz Luhrmann, focusing on how both women explore similar themes in their work through very different approaches.'

To watch all the Impossible Conversations click here!

Fresh Jewelry Designs

It's May and the academic year is coming to a close. Why not take time to say 'Thank you' to those who have made a difference in your life and 'Congratulations' to that special person in cape and gown. This natural swirled marble bead gives a new twist to the standard "Apple" for Teacher appreciation gift. It's a great graduation present as well!  

 

Today I awoke to find my trash can had been knocked over by a mischievous bear. In light of that, I found it appropriate to post our new bear paw necklace. These five labradorite teardrops are the focus of a magical Bear Paw shape. The color dances blue-green, glows sea-foam and flickers gold and teal when hit by natural light. The tear stones lay on a delicate sterling silver chain.

For more information about SMMS Design jewelry and to purchase these beautiful necklaces, please visit us at http://www.etsy.com/shop/SMMSDesign