A bench and a blog

I like this table bench by Michigan based designer and artist Pieter VanTuyl. The design is great, but the painted floral pattern is what makes it really stand out for me. From his website, "The 2007-2008 collection, a limited series of entry artifactsfor the exclusive home. Artisanal objects inspired by nature. Reflecting a passion for sustainable materials. Hand-craftedand exquisitely ornamented. With a heritage of design andcraft originating more than 400 years ago in Eastern Europe."

And...blog discovery

I'm always excited to discover a new South African design blog, and right now I'm loving Eye Candy. It's a Durban based blog featuring great decor, furniture and home accessories, as well as photography, graphic design and fashion.